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LEADER GUIDE Revised 12 August 2013 September 20-22, 2013 Ft Custer National Guard Training Center Battle Creek, MI Troops, Crews and Posts 9/20-22 Webelos-o-ree w/host Troops 9/20-22 Packs 9/21 LEADER GUIDE Revised 12 August 2013 Please share this document with all adult and youth leaders attending so that everyone is up-to-date with the latest information about our event. 2013 SSFSC FALL CAMPOREE & CUB ADVENTURE DAY Page 1 The Scout/Venture/Explorer Menu Unexploded Ordinance Update FAQ’s o Including Late Arrival/Early Departure Information Event Listings Patrol Equipment needs for the Cooking Experience Link to Pre-Order Trading Post Merchandise Offsite Service Opportunity Water Availability Boxed Lunch Information 2013 SSFSC FALL CAMPOREE & CUB ADVENTURE DAY Page 2 Our Sponsors We respectfully acknowledge these sponsors and thank them for their contributions that make our event a success! 2013 SSFSC FALL CAMPOREE & CUB ADVENTURE DAY Page 3 Table of Contents Our Sponsors .................................................................................................................. 3 CAMPOREE .................................................................................................................... 6 What is a CAMPOREE ............................................................................................. 6 There are three principle reasons to have a CAMPOREE ....................................... 6 How to get started .................................................................................................... 6 Begin planning your CAMPOREE experience by ..................................................... 6 When planning your CAMPOREE experience remember ........................................ 6 As Soon As Possible ................................................................................................ 6 CAMPOREE Preparation ......................................................................................... 6 Costs: ....................................................................................................................... 7 Registration deadlines and discounts: ...................................................................... 7 Registration Incentives .................................................................................................... 8 Event Summary ............................................................................................................... 9 CAMPOREE............................................................................................................. 9 Cub Adventure Day .................................................................................................. 9 Webelos-o-ree.......................................................................................................... 9 Ventures and Explorers .......................................................................................... 10 Important note about shooting sports ..................................................................... 10 Webelos Events ..................................................................................................... 11 Venture Events....................................................................................................... 11 Explorer Events ...................................................................................................... 12 Offsite Service Opportunity .................................................................................... 12 CAMPOREE & Cub Adventure Day Information ........................................................... 13 CAMPOREE ARRIVAL AND CHECK-IN ............................................................... 13 CUB ADVENTURE DAY ARRIVAL ........................................................................ 13 CAMPSITE COMPETITION ................................................................................... 13 GATEWAYS ........................................................................................................... 13 BOXED LUNCH ..................................................................................................... 13 ARENA SHOWS .................................................................................................... 14 FIRE/FUELS .......................................................................................................... 15 WATER .................................................................................................................. 15 GARBAGE ............................................................................................................. 15 FIRST AID .............................................................................................................. 15 SCOUT’S OWN SERVICE ..................................................................................... 15 IMPORTANT .......................................................................................................... 16 CAMPOREE CAMPSITE INSPECTIONS ..................................................................... 17 STAFFING NEEDS ....................................................................................................... 17 CONTACT INFORMATION ........................................................................................... 17 Pinewood Derby Rules .................................................................................................. 18 Recognition Awards ...................................................................................................... 24 What Each Registered Participant Gets ................................................................. 24 What Each Parent/Sib Participant Gets ................................................................. 24 What Each Unit Will Get ......................................................................................... 24 What Each Patrol (8-10 campers) Will Get ............................................................ 24 Commissary Food Service ..................................................................................... 25 Kitchen Equipment ................................................................................................. 25 2013 SSFSC FALL CAMPOREE & CUB ADVENTURE DAY Page 4 Menus & Recipes from Alton Brown .............................................................................. 26 Curing the Dutch oven ........................................................................................... 26 Breakfast ................................................................................................................ 26 Dinner .................................................................................................................... 27 Bonus dessert ........................................................................................................ 28 OTHER MENUS ..................................................................................................... 28 Health & Safety (UXO) .................................................................................................. 29 Weather ......................................................................................................................... 30 Precautions urged for people, pets as peak season for ticks arrives............................. 30 Some program specific notes ........................................................................................ 31 Tigers and Cubs ..................................................................................................... 31 Webelos ................................................................................................................. 31 Scouts .................................................................................................................... 31 Ventures ................................................................................................................. 32 Explorers ................................................................................................................ 32 Trading Post and Vendors ............................................................................................. 34 Special Collector Edition Council Strips ........................................................................ 35 Friday Night Entrance and Sunday Exit ................................................................. 38 Saturday Entrance and Exit ................................................................................... 39 Frequently Asked Questions ......................................................................................... 40 Do we have to cook our food?................................................................................ 40 Why all of the security and names in advance? ..................................................... 40 How do Late Arrivals/Early Departures work? ........................................................ 40 I can have 2 vehicles and my trailer in my campsite, right? ................................... 41 Do we really need to arrive as a group? ................................................................. 41 2013 SSFSC FALL CAMPOREE & CUB ADVENTURE DAY Page 5 CAMPOREE: What is a CAMPOREE? Troops have campouts, but when all the units in our Field Service Council gather together, it’s a special event…it’s a CAMPOREE! There are three principle reasons to have a CAMPOREE: 1. To provide and an adventurous learning experience for all Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Ventures,
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