2021 BVD ​ Winter Camporee February 12

Winter Weekend is a chance to join in one of the oldest traditions in Boy Scout history – Coming together as a District for Scouting competition. District gatherings provide an opportunity to match skills against others within our district. There will be fun, friendship, and fellowship. This guide is intended to help your unit prepare for the fun and excitement of this year’s Winter Weekend extravaganza. The Scout oath and law will govern the behavior of all participants during this weekend. The principles of leave no trace should be practiced at all times. Coffee and hot cocoa will be provided during the Saturday morning and afternoon activities to any Scout or Scouter that has their own mug or cup (no cups will be provided). You may be asked to answer Leave No Trace questions before the hot beverages are dispensed. All events for Winter Weekend will be based on basic Scouting skills and concepts as taught and used in the Scout to First Class rank advancement section of the handbook. They will also include fun type challenge events that will require effective communication, leadership, and teamwork to successfully complete. Passports will be given to each patrol listing the order of activities to visit. The score for each event will be recorded on the passport. Each patrol must turn in their passport to the Staff as they finish in order to be eligible for any awards.

Webelos Scouts are invited to participate in the Winter Weekend events as part of a Scout patrol or their own patrol. Adult leaders should accompany their Webelos around the course and provide “guidance” as necessary but not compete in any event. Other parents are encouraged to also go out on the course but maintain a reasonable distance from the patrols and not to interfere with any patrol or event.

All participating units must sponsor one event or activity and provide the necessary adults and materials required to run the activity or event.

Winter Theater: Every Troop must participate in at least one skit at the campfire on Saturday night. Most importantly…...

EVERY skit is encouraged to have a winter theme!

It’s time to get creative with a new skit or by reworking some of those old skits that we see every Camporee. Costumes are encouraged. An award will be given for the best and most original skit with a winter theme

All skits must be turned in to staff by 12:00 for approval

Essential Sled Items for Each Patrol: Passport Ziploc bag for storing Passport 1 ten to twelve foot section of rope per patrol member (minimum of 6) 3 staves 8 feet long 1 9’ x 12’ tarp 1 blindfold for each patrol member Scout Book Patrol first aid kit 4 Splints 6 Triangular bandages 2 4 logs (6” diameter x 24” long) Energy snacks for morning and afternoon Mug or cup for each patrol member 5 gallon bucket with lid

Friday,February 12 2021

4:00 - 9:00 Check in

All units must first check in at Wildman shelter prior to going to campsites to have their temperature checked.

All units are to have medical forms a and b with them at registration

This is an outdoor event please dress according to the weather.

Scouts must have waterproof or winter boots to participate at the camporee.

All vehicles need to be removed from the roadway and parked and the parking areas after unloading.

9:00 p.m. Leader mug-up

10:30 p.m. Taps / lights out

Saturday, February 13 2021

7:00 - 9:00 Reveille/ breakfast

9:00- 9:30 Flag raising at Wildmad Shelter

All units are expected to have temperatures turned in to staff before flag raising. (this can be done at your own campsite)

9:30 - 11:30 Morning sessions

11:30 - 1:00 Lunch

1:15 - 4:00 Afternoon sessions/sled race

4:00 Retire the Colors at Wildman Shelter

5:00 - 6:30 Dinner and clean up at campsite

7:00 - 7:30 All Scouts religious Service at Wildman Shelter

7:40 - 9:45 Campfire at Wildman Shelter

10:30 Taps Sunday,February 14 2021

7:00 - 9:00 Reveille/breakfast

9:00 - 9:15 awards /retire the Colors

12:00 All units must be out of camp after being cleared by staff

In order to comply with state COVID 19 guidelines, we ask that all participants wear appropriate face masks, respect the 6 foot social distance recommendation, perform temperature checks and alert a leader if any symptoms of COVID 19 arise.

A warming shelter will be provided during this weekend at the Wildman Shelter. If any type of emergency or weather related issue arises, there will be 3 air horn blasts signaling that participants/leaders should meet at the Wildman Shelter.

For any questions, concerns or emergencies, please contact John Everette at 724-650-6093 or Brian Beach at 724-612-6129.

- Passport

Patrol name______

Patrol laeder______

Patrol member Station

1______1______

2______2______

3______3______

4______4______

5______5______

6______6______-

7______

8______

Activities to include ​

1. Eskimo Toss

2. Emergency Shelter

3. Winter First aid

4. Knots and lashes

5. Ski-Walk Slalom

6. Gold Fever

Practice up on your scout skills, but be aware claim jumpers .

See you all at the camporee.

Winter Camping Nutrition, Food Planning, Prep. and Cooking Outdoor Skills

NUTRITION

Calories provide the energy you need for travel and warmth in the winter environment; your body’s caloric needs are much higher in a winter camp environment, 3600-6000 calories per day! This amount translates to 2 _ lbs or more of food per person. Factors that influence caloric intake include weather, body size, weight activity level, etc.

• Carbohydrates (50-60% of caloric intake) o Starches and sugars are metabolized easily and provide quick energy. These simple sugars provide for nearly immediate energy release. A good example is a Snickers bar or a sweet warm drink, like warm tang or instant apple cider. o Complex carbs (pasta, grains) are a little slower to metabolize, therefore releasing energy more slowly than the simple carbs.

• Fats (25-30% of caloric intake) o Complex molecules requiring the longest time for metabolizing, and therefore provide long term energy; 2X the calories/pound than carbs or proteins. o Obtain from oil, margarine, butter, nuts, cheese, meat fat

• Proteins (20% of caloric intake) o Essential part of any diet—the building blocks of tissue (cell construction and repair). o Complex molecules metabolize slowly, holds off hunger. o Think of some “easy” meats that will provide protein and/or fat, e.g. jerky or meat sticks for lunch, precooked bacon sprinkled into a one-pot, pre-cooked chicken for a one-pot “chicken hotdish”…

Although not a food type, a reminder of the importance of WATER for healthy winter travel:

Winter is a low humidity environment. You must replace body fluids lost due to respiration and evaporation, perspiration and excrement. Depending upon body size, you must replace 2-4 quarts of water per day. Drink often; drink a lot, (even if not thirsty!). Don’t let your water bottle empty. If you do not have a running source of water once you get to camp, then the stove should constantly be melting water to fill bottles. Note campers take turns monitoring the stove and keeping the warm water flowing.

Signs of dehydration include:

• Decreased urine volume • Increase in urine color and odor • Lack of perspiration • Headache • Dizziness • Weight loss

Menu Planning Questions/Considerations: 1. How long will you be on the trail? plentiful food without huge excess (you have to carry or pull it!) 2. Ease of prepara tion a. One pot meals! b. Pre-made foods, e.g. fry up some hamburger, onion and garlic for your one-pot hot dish; the crumbled, cooked hamburger will freeze on the trail—but will easily thaw in the pot. c. Plan food, in part, based on number of stoves and pots—keep in mind the endless need for a stove to melt water. d. Seek instant foods when possible e.g. the above already cooked hamburger mixed with quick cooking instant rice, cheese cubes, spices (crush some garlic at home) and sun-dried tomato chunks would be yummy, easy and calorie-rich. 3. Packaging a. Pack efficiently—organize meals together b. Precut foods, salami, cheese, veggies—you want to limit your hand exposure time; make it easy on yourself in the field. c. Repack boxes and other poorly packaged food into double bagged Ziplocs. d. No cans and no glass bottles—Leave No Trace! 4. Fresh foods a. OK to bring precut meats. b. Veggies and fruits have a high water content, freeze and are weighty. 5. Dietary Concerns Communicate with your group any dietary concerns that you may have, such as vegetarian diet, vegan diet, food allergies, kosher diet… 6. Serving Sizes a. Everyone eats! b. See ration sheet from Outward Bound c. Don’t trust box portions—small for winter camping appetites d. If in error, err on the side of extra food. 7. Other Health Concerns a. Try to keep snot from dripping into the one-pot meal! b. Pack a hand sanitizer or 3 and keep readily available for use in the kitchen, after going to the bathroom or if suffering from cold symptoms…

Winter Camping Tips Some tips to keep in mind when your troop takes on winter camping. ● Fail to Plan = Plan to Fail ● Always bring a bit more than what you think you'll need - water, food, clothes. ● Make sure that you have a good knowledge of the signs of frostbite and hypothermia. You should be able to recognize it in others and in yourself. Tell someone right away if you or another scout is showing signs of cold-related problems. ● Stay hydrated. It's easy to get dehydrated in the winter. Eat and drink plenty of carbs. ● Keep out of the wind if you can. A rain fly for a tent can be pitched to serve as a wind break. The wind chill factor can often be considerable and can result in effective temperatures being much lower than nominal. ● Bring extra WATER. It's easy to get dehydrated in the winter. You aren't visibly sweating, so you don't think to drink water, but since the air is so dry, you lose a LOT of water through breathing. Drink lots of water! ● Bring extra food that doesn't need to be heated or cooked. Granola bars, trail mix, etc. ● Keep a pot of hot water available for cocoa or Cup-a-Soup - these warm from the inside. ● Always eat hot meals (breakfast, lunch, & dinner.) Dutch ovens are the best - they keep the food hot longer. It doesn't need to be fancy DO cooking. Meals should be 1-pot meals to keep cleanup to a minimum. Don't get too fancy with the meals - it's hard to chop onions & carrots at -10F with gloves on. Prep all meals at home in the warmth of the kitchen. ● Shelter the cooking area from wind (walls of tarps, etc.) ● Fill coffee/cook pots with water before . It's hard to pour frozen water, but easy to thaw it if it's already in the pot. ● Remember C O L D: ​ ​ C Clean - dirty clothes loose their loft and get you cold. ​ O Overheat - never get sweaty, strip off layers to stay warm but no ​ too hot. L Layers - Dress in synthetic layers for easy temperature control. ​ D Dry - wet clothes (and sleeping bags) also loose their insulation. ​ ● KILLS! Do not bring cotton. Staying dry is the key to staying warm. Air is an excellent insulator and by wearing several layers of clothes you will keep warm. ● Remember the 3 W's of layering - Wicking inside layer, Warmth middle layer(s) and Wind/Water outer layer. Wicking should be a polypropylene material as and also liner. Warmth layer(s) should be fleece or . The Wind/Water layer should be Gore-Tex or at least 60/40 . ● If you're camping in the snow, wear snow pants over your regular ● Bring extra hand covering - mittens are warmer than gloves. ● Bring 2 changes of per day. ● Everyone must be dry by sundown. No wet (sweaty) bodies or wet inner clothing. ● Use plastic grocery bags or bread bags over socks. This keeps your boots dry and you can easily change those wet socks. ● Keep your hands and feet warm. Your body will always protect the core, so if your hands and feet are warm, your core will also likely be warm. If your hands or feet are cold, put on more layers, and put on a hat! ● Dress right while sleeping. Change into clean, dry clothes before bed. Your body makes moisture and your clothes hold it in - by changing into dry clothes you will stay warmer and it will help keep the inside of your dry. Wearing wool socks and long underwear (tops and bottoms) in the sleeping bag is OK. ● Put on tomorrow's t- shirt and underwear at . That way you won't be starting with everything cold next to your skin in the morning. ● Wear a cap to bed, even if you have a mummy bag. ● Put tomorrow's clothes in your bag with you. This is especially important if you're small of stature. It can be pretty hard to warm up a big bag with a little body, the clothes cut down on that work. ● Put a couple of long-lasting hand warmers into your boots after you take them off. Your boots will dry out during the night. ● Fill a couple of Nalgene water bottles with warm water and with one between your legs (warms the femoral artery) and with one at your feet. Or use toe/hand warmers. Toss them into your sleeping bag before you get in. Some of the toe/hand warmers will last 8 hours. ● Eat a high-energy snack before bed, then brush your teeth. The extra fuel will help your body stay warm. Take a Snickers bar to bed and eat it if you wake up chilly in the night. ● Use a sleeping bag that is appropriate for the conditions. Two +20F sleeping bags, one inside the other will work to lower the rating of both bags. ● Use a bivvy sack to wrap around your sleeping bag. You can make a cheap version of this by getting an inexpensive fleece sleeping bag. It isn't much more than a with a zipper but it helps lower the rating by as much as 10 degrees. ● Use a . There are silk and fleece liners that go inside the sleeping bag. They will lower your sleeping bag's rating by up to 10 degrees. Or buy an inexpensive fleece throw or blanket and wrap yourself in it inside the sleeping bag. ● Most cold weather bags are designed to trap heat. The proper way to do this is to pull the drawstrings until the sleeping bag is around your face, not around your neck. If the bag also has a draft harness make sure to use it above the shoulders and it snugs up to your neck to keep cold air from coming in and warm air from going out. ● Don't burrow in - keep your mouth and nose outside the bag. Moisture from your breath collecting in your bag is a quick way to get real cold. Keep the inside of the bag dry. ● A zipped up coat pulled over the foot of a sleeping bag makes an extra layer of insulation. ● Don't sleep directly on the ground. Get a closed cell foam pad to provide insulation between your sleeping bag and the ground. A foam pad cushions and insulates. The air pockets are excellent in providing good insulation properties. Use more than one insulating layer below you - it's easy to slide off the first one. ● In an emergency, cardboard makes a great insulator. Old newspapers are also good insulation. A layer of foam insulation works too. ● Bring a piece of cardboard to stand on when changing clothes. This will keep any snow on your clothes off your sleeping bag, and help keep your feet warmer than standing on the cold ground. ● A space blanket or silver lined tarp on the floor of the tent or under your sleeping bag will reflect your heat back to you. ● No cots! Better to lay on 30F earth instead of -10F air. ● Sleep in quinzees or igloos. These are warmer than tents since you've got an insulating layer of snow between you and the outside air, instead of just a thin nylon layer. ● If in tents, leave the tent flaps/zippers vented a bit, it cuts down on interior frost. ● Drain your bladder before you go to bed. Having to go in the middle of the night when it is 5 degrees out chills your entire body. Drink all day, but stop one hour before bed.