SFC Everglades District Webelos Woods 2021 LEADER GUIDE
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SFC Everglades District proudly presents WeBeLoS Woods 2021 FOLLOW YOUR SCOUTING COMPASS LEADER GUIDE hosted at Camp Owaissa Bauer 17001 SW 264th Street, Homestead, Florida April 16 – 18, 2021 Note the issue date. New and developing information is 030121 forthcoming. Check Council website for the latest copy. SFC Everglades District WeBeLoS Woods 2021 LETTER FROM THE CHIEF WeBeLoS Den Leaders: On behalf of the planning committee who have filled my vision with stories, photos, songs, and scout spirit, I want to welcome you and your WeBeLoS Scouts to WeBeloS Woods 2021. I am new to this event as most of you are and the fact is I am just as nervous as some of our first year WeBeLoS as to how this is going to go down. But I can assure you that with the support of the Everglades District Committee and local units volunteering here throughout this weekend, what you are about to experience will be safe, enjoyable, and you will leave here having minted new memories that will be campowaissabauer.com shared for generations to come. Getting to today was no easy feat, and I am thankful for your trust and willingness to participate again in WeBeLoS Woods this year. This year’s theme is Follow Your Scouting Compass. Just as you lead your Scouts here, from first verbal memos, adventure loops and pins, to rank completion, this weekend will put it all to application and readiness to make that final crossover, departing the Cub Scout program on to greater horizons in Scouts BSA. The transition from Cub Scouts to Scouts BSA is one full of excitement. A child’s mind is filled with lofty dreams, adventure, and hope. As our youth sharpen their leadership skills, they will learn how to follow, becoming more aware that their compass serves a greater purpose than geographical navigation. In your final efforts as their Den Leader, consider using the E.D.G.E. method (Explain, Demonstrate, Guide, Enable) to help guide your WeBeLoS Scouts on to a troop in Scouts BSA. The primary purpose of this outing is to: • Network – WeBeLoS Scouts, Scouts, leaders and parents share and bond, • Showcase – WeBeLoS Scouts and Scouts showcase their training and skills, • Exemplify – See others and share part in the meanings of being a Scout, • Transition – Finalize a WeBeLoS Scout’s plans for continuing on the path toward Eagle, and • Serve – Serve God and one another. Secure your spot by registering on Council’s website today. All attendees must register via Council’s website, https://sfcbsa.org/events/everglades-webelos-woods. Whether you are a Den Leader, WeBeLoS Scout, parent, family member attending the crossover ceremony, or volunteer (troops, crews, OA, etc.), your registration helps safeguard the limited capacity enforced by the County law enforcement. Unfortunately, anyone not registered for this event will be turned away. Assisting me as Master of Ceremonies during the day on Saturday, April 17 is Michelle Ballinger, Past Chief and all-around great friend. As my Scouting Compass would have it, I have a schedule conflict on this day that cannot be moved. Our Planning Committee is top-notch, and I greatly appreciate their many efforts to make this event an awesome experience for you and your Scouts. If there is anything we can do to help you prepare for this event, please call me at (502) 445-4728 or send an e-mail to [email protected]. See you on the trail. In God We Trust Chris Zavatsky Chief, WeBeLoS Woods 2021 i 030121 SFC Everglades District WeBeLoS Woods 2021 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................................. 1-1 1.1 YOU WANT TO BE HERE ......................................................................................................................... 1-1 1.2 EVENT LOCATION .................................................................................................................................... 1-1 1.3 SAFETY FIRST – WE CAN DO THIS ........................................................................................................ 1-1 2.0 EXPECTATIONS BEFORE AND DURING THE EVENT ................................................................................ 2-1 2.1 PLANNING COMMITTEE CONTACTS ..................................................................................................... 2-2 3.0 ORDER OF OPERATION ................................................................................................................................ 3-3 3.1 REGISTRATION ........................................................................................................................................ 3-3 3.2 CHECK-IN PROCEDURES ....................................................................................................................... 3-3 3.3 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS / ACTIVITIES ................................................................................................... 3-4 3.3.1 DEN ROTATION SCHEDULE .......................................................................................................... 3-6 3.3.2 GATEWAY / COLORS DISPLAY ..................................................................................................... 3-6 3.3.3 CAMPSITE EVALUATION ............................................................................................................... 3-6 3.3.4 SCOUT’S OWN ................................................................................................................................ 3-6 3.3.5 AWARDS CEREMONY .................................................................................................................... 3-6 3.3.6 CLOSING CEREMONY .................................................................................................................... 3-6 3.4 CHECK-OUT PROCEDURES ................................................................................................................... 3-7 4.0 MISCELLANEOUS........................................................................................................................................... 4-8 4.1 WEBELOS WOODS 2022 ......................................................................................................................... 4-8 4.2 INFORMATION / LOST AND FOUND ....................................................................................................... 4-8 4.3 UPCOMING COUNCIL AND DISTRICT EVENTS .................................................................................... 4-8 4.4 WEBELOS WOODS PAST CHIEFS .......................................................................................................... 4-8 LIST OF TABLES Table 2-1. AOL Scout Information for Crossover Ceremony ................................................................................ 2-1 Table 2-2. WeBeLoS Woods Planning Committee Contacts ................................................................................ 2-2 Table 3-1. Fee Structure and Availability .............................................................................................................. 3-3 Table 3-2. Schedule of Events / Activities ............................................................................................................. 3-5 Table B-1. Campsite Evaluation Scoresheet ........................................................................................................ 4-5 Table B-2. Gateway Evaluation Scoresheet ......................................................................................................... 4-6 Table B-3. Knots Scoring Sheet ............................................................................................................................ 4-9 Table B-4. Tug-O-War Check-In Sheet............................................................................................................... 4-17 ii 030121 SFC Everglades District WeBeLoS Woods 2021 LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1-1. Camp Owaissa Bauer Location .......................................................................................................... 1-2 APPENDICES APPENDIX A. POLICY, REQUIREMENTS, AND HEALTH FORMS A.1 BSA FORM 680-001 A.2 BSA FORM 680-057 A.3 SOUTH FLORIDA COUNCIL COVID QUESTIONAAIRE APPENDIX B. RULES OF ENGAGEMENT B.1 GROUND RULES B.2 CAMPSITE EVALUATION CRITERIA B.3 GATEWAY EVALUATION CRITERIA B.4 ACTIVITIES / COMPETITIONS B.4.1 Knots (hosted by Troop 10) B.4.2 First Aid Leap Game (hosted by __________) B.4.3 Stretcher Race (hosted by Troop 23) B.4.4 Scavenger Hunt with GPS Coordinates (hosted by ______) B.4.5 Scouts BSA Jeopardy (hosted by _________) B.4.6 Chariot Races (hosted by ____________) B.4.7 Skit/Songs (hosted by _________) B.4.8 Tug-O-War (hosted by _____________) B.5 AWARDS B.6 CAMPFIRE DO’S AND don’tS APPENDIX C. NAVIGATION C.1 CAMP OWAISSA BAUER MAP APPENDIX D. LEADER AND VOLUNTEER RESOURCES D.1 ADULT LEADER CRACKER BARREL D.2 WEBELOS WOODS BRIDGE D.3 CROSSOVER CEREMONY SCRIPT D.4 SATURDAY NIGHT CAMPFIRE / CROSSOVER CEREMONY iii 030121 SFC Everglades District WeBeLoS Woods 2021 ACRONYMS/ABBREVIATIONS Acronyms/Abbreviations Definition AOL Arrow of Light BSA Boy Scouts of America Crew Venturing is an inclusive program through the Boy Scouts of America for males and females aged 14 - 21 (or 13 and completed the 8th grade). It's operated through Venturing Crews, units of youth and advisors that meet on set schedules and plan activities and events for youth like you! Council South Florida Council, serving Broward, Miami-Dade,