Cub Scout Leader`s Guide
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Cub Scout Leader`s Guide
DENVER AREA COUNCIL BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA Cub Scout Leader’s Guide Friday - Sunday, September 18-20, 2015 Peaceful Valley Scout Ranch Elbert, Colorado 1st Edition (Future update coming the end of August, please re-download the updated edition.) Revision 1 Camporee Cub Scout Leader Guide 1st Ed.docx BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA DENVER AREA COUNCIL 2015 COUNCIL CAMPOREE CUB SCOUT LEADER’S GUIDE This page intentionally left blank. Page 2 Camporee Cub Scout Leader Guide 1st Ed.docx BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA DENVER AREA COUNCIL 2015 COUNCIL CAMPOREE CUB SCOUT LEADER’S GUIDE Table of Contents Message from the 2015 Council Camporee Chairman .................................................................... 6 General Event Information............................................................................................................ 7 Purpose ................................................................................................................................................ 7 Dates .................................................................................................................................................... 7 Location................................................................................................................................................ 7 Participation ......................................................................................................................................... 8 Boy Scouts and Varsity Scouts...................................................................................................................................... 8 Venturing Crews ........................................................................................................................................................... 8 Cub Scouts and Families ............................................................................................................................................... 8 Saturday Day Visitors ................................................................................................................................................... 8 Other Councils .............................................................................................................................................................. 8 Registration .......................................................................................................................................... 8 Cost ...................................................................................................................................................... 8 Major Activities & Events .............................................................................................................. 9 Activity Areas ....................................................................................................................................... 9 Cub Scouts .................................................................................................................................................................... 9 Boy Scouts .................................................................................................................................................................... 9 Venturers...................................................................................................................................................................... 9 Leave No Trace ............................................................................................................................................................. 9 Disability Awareness .................................................................................................................................................... 9 Climbing ....................................................................................................................................................................... 9 Lake .............................................................................................................................................................................. 9 Pool .............................................................................................................................................................................. 9 Mountain Biking ........................................................................................................................................................... 9 Venturing Crews ........................................................................................................................................................... 9 Venturing Crews ........................................................................................................................................................... 9 Shooting Sports .................................................................................................................................... 9 Cub Scouts .................................................................................................................................................................... 9 Boy Scouts .................................................................................................................................................................. 10 Venturers.................................................................................................................................................................... 10 Living History Demonstrations ............................................................................................................. 10 Brownsea Island ......................................................................................................................................................... 10 Native American Village ............................................................................................................................................. 10 Mountain Man Encampment ..................................................................................................................................... 10 2nd Connecticut Regiment Encampment .................................................................................................................... 10 Day Show Stage .................................................................................................................................. 10 Competitions .............................................................................................................................................................. 10 Performances ............................................................................................................................................................. 10 Story Tellers................................................................................................................................................................ 10 Exhibits............................................................................................................................................... 10 Midway ....................................................................................................................................................................... 10 STEM .......................................................................................................................................................................... 10 Large Equipment ........................................................................................................................................................ 10 Program Notes .................................................................................................................................... 11 Shooting Sports .......................................................................................................................................................... 11 Aquatic Activities ........................................................................................................................................................ 11 Land Navigation and GPS Activities ............................................................................................................................ 11 Page 3 Camporee Cub Scout Leader Guide 1st Ed.docx BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA DENVER AREA COUNCIL 2015 COUNCIL CAMPOREE CUB SCOUT LEADER’S GUIDE Venturer-Boy Scout Meet-n-Greet ............................................................................................................................. 11 Arena Show ........................................................................................................................................ 11 Parade of Flags ........................................................................................................................................................... 11 Keynote ...................................................................................................................................................................... 11 Entertainment ............................................................................................................................................................ 11 Laser Light Show......................................................................................................................................................... 12 Other Information ...................................................................................................................................................... 12 Religious Services................................................................................................................................ 12 Trading Post........................................................................................................................................ 12 Taste of PV ......................................................................................................................................... 12 Order of the Arrow Food Drive ............................................................................................................ 12 Camporee Operations ......................................................................................................................... 13 Traffic Management............................................................................................................................ 13 Traffic Routing ............................................................................................................................................................ 13 Traffic Information ..................................................................................................................................................... 13 Vehicle Passes ............................................................................................................................................................ 13 Rally Points ................................................................................................................................................................. 14 Saturday Day Visitors ................................................................................................................................................. 14 Denver Area Council Guests ....................................................................................................................................... 14 Special Needs/Handicap Parking ................................................................................................................................ 14 On-site Shuttle Service ............................................................................................................................................... 14 On-Site Transportation Assistance ............................................................................................................................. 14 Staff and Volunteers ........................................................................................................................... 14 Vendors, Exhibitors, Presenters and Entertainers................................................................................. 15 Credentialing ...................................................................................................................................... 15 Participant Check-in and Identification Wristbands................................................................................................... 15 Staff Identification ...................................................................................................................................................... 16 Health and Safety ............................................................................................................................... 16 First Aid ...................................................................................................................................................................... 16 Security....................................................................................................................................................................... 16 Emergencies ............................................................................................................................................................... 16 Emergency Communications ...................................................................................................................................... 16 Emergency Contact Information ................................................................................................................................ 17 Wildlife ....................................................................................................................................................................... 17 Participant Preparedness ........................................................................................................................................... 17 Site Services & Support ....................................................................................................................... 17 Guide Books ............................................................................................................................................................... 17 Information Centers ................................................................................................................................................... 17 Information Booth ...................................................................................................................................................... 17 Operations Communications...................................................................................................................................... 18 Site Facilities ....................................................................................................................................... 18 Water ......................................................................................................................................................................... 18 Latrines and Wash Stations ........................................................................................................................................ 18 Waste Boxes ............................................................................................................................................................... 18 Facilities Service ......................................................................................................................................................... 18 Other Information ...................................................................................................................... 19 Uniforms ............................................................................................................................................ 19 Page 4 Camporee Cub Scout Leader Guide 1st Ed.docx BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA DENVER AREA COUNCIL 2015 COUNCIL CAMPOREE CUB SCOUT LEADER’S GUIDE Camporee Patches .............................................................................................................................. 19 Radio Communications ....................................................................................................................... 19 Bicycles............................................................................................................................................... 20 Camporee Rules.......................................................................................................................... 21 Family Camping.......................................................................................................................... 22 Overview ............................................................................................................................................ 22 Registration ........................................................................................................................................ 22 Family Camp Access ............................................................................................................................ 22 Check-In Time ..................................................................................................................................... 22 Site Access .......................................................................................................................................... 22 Family Camp Headquarters ................................................................................................................. 22 Late Registrations ............................................................................................................................... 22 Campsite Assignments ........................................................................................................................ 23 Special Needs Camping ....................................................................................................................... 23 Camper Trailers and Motorhomes ....................................................................................................... 23 Meals ................................................................................................................................................. 23 Fires ................................................................................................................................................... 23 Water ................................................................................................................................................. 23 Trash .................................................................................................................................................. 23 Latrines .............................................................................................................................................. 23 Power ................................................................................................................................................. 23 Camp Site Comfort .............................................................................................................................. 23 Check-Out........................................................................................................................................... 23 Camporee Exit .................................................................................................................................... 23 Appendix A – Driving Directions .................................................................................................. 24 Appendix B – Schedule ................................................................................................................ 26 Appendix C – Program Details..................................................................................................... 27 Appendix D – Site Maps .............................................................................................................. 39 Appendix E – Participants Preparedness Guide ............................................................................ 42 Appendix F – Denver Area Council Camporee Forms .................................................................... 45 BSA Medical Forms Parts A & B ........................................................................................................... 45 Page 5 Camporee Cub Scout Leader Guide 1st Ed.docx BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA DENVER AREA COUNCIL 2015 COUNCIL CAMPOREE CUB SCOUT LEADER’S GUIDE Message from the 2015 Council Camporee Chairman Greetings! The 2015 Council Camporee celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Denver Area Council Peaceful Valley Scout Ranch. Building on the successes of the 2012 Council Camporee, we are planning more than 100 activities and events for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venturing Crews and Explorers to enjoy! We will again offer the Cub Scout Family Camping program on Saturday night. The Cub and Boy Scout Action Areas and the Midway are centrally located so that different age groups will mix freely. This provides our Cub Scouts a better look at the kinds of excitement they can look forward to as Boy Scouts. All participants will be treated to a fantastic Saturday evening campfire complete with a laser light show finale. A special thanks to our volunteers, staff, scouting professionals, and sponsors for their support of this Camporee. Please take the time now to register your unit or family for this great event. We’ll save your camping space and be ready to greet you when you roll through the gates on Friday afternoon or Saturday morning! See ya’ at the Council Camporee!! Dana Dana Smerchek Chairman - 2015 Council Camporee Page 6 Camporee Cub Scout Leader Guide 1st Ed.docx BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA DENVER AREA COUNCIL 2015 COUNCIL CAMPOREE CUB SCOUT LEADER’S GUIDE GENERAL EVENT INFORMATION Purpose The Denver Area Council Camporee is a Council-wide event held approximately every four years between National Jamborees. Program features are intended to reflect the skills, history, and true spirit of Scouting. We have planned for over 6,000 Boy Scouts, Cub Scout Family Campers, and Day Visitors to attend the Camporee. The purpose of this event is to; 1. Provide a Jamboree-like experience on a local level for Scouts and Scouters. 2. Enjoy “Scouting in Action”, at all levels, in a safe and fun environment. 3. Provide Cub and Webelos Scouts an opportunity to see Boy Scouts, Venturers, and Explorers in action. 4. Present activities that introduce the new Cub Scout program. 5. Share with and show the general public the excitement and benefits of Scouting. Dates Friday, September 18 – Sunday, September 20, 2015 See Appendix B - Schedule for detailed times Location Peaceful Valley Scout Ranch; 22799 North Elbert Road, Elbert, Colorado 80106 See Appendix A – Driving Directions Page 7 Camporee Cub Scout Leader Guide 1st Ed.docx BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA DENVER AREA COUNCIL 2015 COUNCIL CAMPOREE CUB SCOUT LEADER’S GUIDE Participation Boy Scouts and Varsity Scouts Scouts are encouraged to come and camp Friday and Saturday nights. By camping, scouts will be able to experience all that the 2015 Council Camporee and the Peaceful Valley Scout Ranch (PVSR) have to offer. Webelos Scouts with a parent/guardian are welcome to camp with a sponsoring Boy Scout Troop. Venturing Crews Venturers are invited to attend Friday through Sunday. Venturers will have their own camp based out of the Bent’s Fort Lodge. Venturer registration includes all program activities, meals, as well as several special activities and events. Cub Scouts and Families Families are invited to camp and participate Saturday and Sunday. A separate Family Camp is available based at the Fort Garland Lodge. A Cub Scout Adventure Program Area will be next to the Family Camp on Saturday and Family Camp registration includes all program activites, the Saturday Night arena show, as well as Saturday dinner and Sunday breakfast. NOTE: No RVs or other camper vehicles are allowed in the Cub Scout, Boy Scout, or Venturing camping areas. Saturday Day Visitors Not sure if you want to spend a night or the whole weekend? Visitors are welcome to just come for the day! Participate in all the Saturday activities including the evening Arena Show and then head home to your own bed for the night. Food will be available for purchase at the Taste of PV or pack a picnic lunch and dinner. Other Councils Scouts from other Councils are welcome to attend too. Registration Online registration is strongly encouraged. Day-of-arrival registration is possible, but not recommended due to the expected volume of participants. 2015 Council Camporee registration is currently open and available at: http://www.denverboyscouts.org/activities/councilcamporee/10967 Cost $30 Page 8 Boy Scouts/Varsity Scouts and Adult Leaders; Per person for all weekend participants (including Webelos if registered as a participant with a troop). ($25 if registered by August 16, 2015) Camporee Cub Scout Leader Guide 1st Ed.docx BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA DENVER AREA COUNCIL 2015 COUNCIL CAMPOREE CUB SCOUT LEADER’S GUIDE Cost (continued) $15 Cub Scout Family Campers; Per person for Saturday and Sunday includes Saturday evening dinner and continental breakfast Sunday. Lunch not included. ($12.50 per person if registered by August 16, 2015) $50 Venturers and Adult Leaders; Per person for all weekend including food ($45 if registered by August 16, 2015) $20 Day Visitors; Per person for all Saturday activities and the Arena Show. NOTE: All Children under 5 are admitted at no charge. MAJOR ACTIVITIES & EVENTS Below is a summary of all the exciting activities and events that are available for participants of all ages. A detailed list is provided in Appendix C- Program Details, which has more information including location and which scout age groups are appropriate for each activity. Activity Areas Cub Scouts – Enjoy family based activities appropriate for Cub Scouts, Webelos, and siblings. There will be yard games, crafts, a nature trail, a conservation project, and a booth with information about the new Cub Scout Program. Boy Scouts – There will be over a dozen activities where Boy Scouts and Venturers can test and improve their scouting skills and team work. Patrols can optionally sign up to compete in six of these activities. Venturers – The Venturers will have a number of team building activities plus geocaching and a scavenger hunt. Leave No Trace – Come learn about the principles of Leave No Trace and treading lightly. Disability Awareness – Try your hand at performing activities from the perspective of a disabled person. Complete some activities towards your disability awareness requirements. Climbing – Join us at Shiprock to rappel down a rock face. Lake – Paddle around the lake on a kayak, row boat, or canoe. Play beach volleyball or soak your leader with the ballista soaker. Pool – There will be open swim at the pool or you can join a game of water volleyball. Mountain Biking – Visit a trail at Peaceful Valley Scout Ranch on the seat of a mountain bike and see nature from a different perspective. Shooting Sports Cub Scouts – There will be special, separate archery and bb gun ranges for Cub Scouts. Page 9 Camporee Cub Scout Leader Guide 1st Ed.docx BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA DENVER AREA COUNCIL 2015 COUNCIL CAMPOREE CUB SCOUT LEADER’S GUIDE Shooting Sports (continued) Boy Scouts – Boy Scouts and Venturers can participate in shotgun, .22 Rifle, archery and paintball wrist rockets. Venturers – Additionally Venturers can participate in .22 Rifle, and Muzzle Loading Pistols and Muzzle Loading Rifles. A “Home Firearm Safety Card” is required to fire pistols. Living History Demonstrations Brownsea Island – Look back over the past 100 years to catch a glimpse of the original summer camp created by Lord Baden Powell, Scouting's founder, in England. See the clothes they wore, games they played, skills they learned and learn about the Boy Scouts founder! Native American Village – A look at yesterday with the plains’ Native Americans. Order of the Arrow members wear authentic regallia and demonstrate dance styles from around the country. Learn about and play Indian games as well as their handicrafts. Mountain Man Encampment – Step back into the 1800s with the Mountain Man Village complete with authentic mountain man lodges. As you explore their village you can learn more about mountain men, how they lived, their clothing, knives, rifles, and traps. Watch fire-starting demonstrations with flint and steel and trap setting. Listen to the mountain men spin their tales and throw their tomahawks. This will be a great historical experience! 2nd Connecticut Regiment Encampment – Visit a Revolutionary War encampment and see the life of militia soldiers from that era. This encampment is provided by the Colorado Company of the 2nd Connecticut Regiment of Militia. Day Show Stage Competitions – Are you a bugler? Start the day at the bugling competition. Does your patrol have a great skit? Sign up on Friday night to compete in these events. The winning bugler will play taps at the end of the Arena Show on Saturday. Skits will be videoed and some will be played on the big screen on Saturday night. Peformances – Watch magicians, ventriloquists, and more all day long. Story Tellers – Take a break and listen to some great story tellers tell their tales. Exhibits Midway – Here you will find additional activities and information provided by the Denver Area Council and various organizations. There will be some fun games in this area as well. STEM – Learn about various industries in the area of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Large Equipment – Walk around, see, and touch many different pieces of large equipment including military, oil and gas, and wild fire management. Page 10 Camporee Cub Scout Leader Guide 1st Ed.docx BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA DENVER AREA COUNCIL 2015 COUNCIL CAMPOREE CUB SCOUT LEADER’S GUIDE Program Notes Shooting Sports Lines may be long at the shooting range. When this occurs, scouts maybe limited to just a single shooting opportunity. Venturers must have their “Home Firearms Safety Training” card in order to shoot pistols. Aquatic Activities Troops are asked to bring their Troop Swim Classification report, if available, to assist in identifying swimming skills. Paddle craft duration on the water will be short In order to accommodate as many as possible. Life preserves are required and will be provided. A parent is required to accompany a Cub Scout or Webelos on paddle craft. Land Navigation and GPS Activities Scouts are asked to bring their own compasses for these activities. Although a few GPS units will be available for checkout, it would be very helpful if scouts provide their own. Venturer – Boy Scout Meet-n-Greet The Venturers are hosting a special mixer with Boy Scouts that are 14 years of age or older to learn about joining a Venturing Crew. They will serve ice cream with all the fixings for Scouts that visit with them following the Saturday’s program. Arena Show Parade of Flags – Let the celebration begin! Each Troop will select two Scouts to participate in this patriotic event. Selected Scouts (flag bearers) must meet no later than 6:30 pm at the Arena Main Stage. Troops must bring their own troop flag and participating Scouts must be dressed in full Class “A” uniform. (More details will be available at your District Headquarters.) Keynote Speaker – Erik Weihenmayer, is one of the most inspiring, engaging, sought-after speakers in the world and the only blind person to reach the summit of Mt. Everest. In 2008, he climbed Carstensz Pyramid on the island of Papua New Guinea, completing the Seven Summits, the highest point on every continent. He is the founder of No Barriers USA whose mission is to unleash the potential of the human spirit, serving veterans and young people. Entertainment – Matt Moniz, an Eagle Scout and mountaineer will relate his experiences during his April 2015 expedition to Nepal when his Mt. Everest base camp was almost swept off the mountain by an avalanche triggered by an earthquake. The Fort Carson rock band, Mile High, will provide the evening’s musical entertainment while videos are shown celebrating the 50th anniversary of Peaceful Valley and the 100th anniversary of the Order of the Arrow. Page 11 Camporee Cub Scout Leader Guide 1st Ed.docx BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA DENVER AREA COUNCIL 2015 COUNCIL CAMPOREE CUB SCOUT LEADER’S GUIDE Arena Show (continued) Laser Light Show – The grand finale will be the always popular and patriotic laser light show. Other Information – Everyone must conduct themselves in a scout-like manner as there will be over 6,000 people in attendance. All Troops, dressed in Class “A” uniform, will leave their respective District Headquarters at 6:45 pm and will proceed promptly to the Arena Show. Day Visitors are invited and encouraged to stay for the Arena Show. Blankets for seating are allowed; no lawn chairs please! Religious Services There will be multiple opportunities for worship during the 2015 Council Camporee. On Sunday morning at 8:30 am Catholic Mass will be held at the Main Stage. At the same time two general “Scout is Reverent” non-denominational services will be held, one on the Mesa and one near the Family Camping area. A Jewish service will be held on Saturday. Complete uniforms are encouraged for those who attend. Trading Post The Peaceful Valley Trading Post will be open from 5:00 - 9:00 pm on Friday and 9:00 am - 5:00 pm on Saturday. The trading post will offer special 2015 Council Camporee souvenirs and other camporee memorabilia. Visa, MasterCard, Discover, cash, and checks will be accepted at the Trading Post. Please make checks payable to the Denver Area Council. Taste of PV A variety of food truck vendors have been invited to set up shop outside Camp Headquarters on Saturday. The trucks will be in operation from 10:00 am to 6:30 pm. Participants may choose to bring their own food or select from the offerings available at the Taste of PV for lunch or dinner. Order of the Arrow Food Drive The Tahosa Lodge of the Order of the Arrow (Denver Area Council Lodge) in conjunction with the Council Camporee is conducting a non-perishable food drive. This food drive will kick-off the 2015 Denver Area Council’s annual Scouting for Food Campaign. OA is requesting each Scout, Venturer, and Cub Scout, to bring a one pound can of food. Please avoid glass containers. The Lodge’s goal is to collect 5,000 lbs of food. For Scouts coming on to the Mesa Friday night, please bring your food to the District tent where you will be checking in. Arrowmen will be in each District tent to collect your food. If you need help or assistance, the Arrowmen will be glad to help. For the Cub Scouts, please bring your food to the Dobbins Headquarters where you will be checking in. Day Visitors will bring their food to the check-in location. Let’s make this year a great Scouting for Food year by kicking off the Denver Area Council’s annual Scouting for Food Campaign in a royal way! Page 12 Camporee Cub Scout Leader Guide 1st Ed.docx BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA DENVER AREA COUNCIL 2015 COUNCIL CAMPOREE CUB SCOUT LEADER’S GUIDE 2015 COUNCIL CAMPOREE OPERATIONS Traffic Management With approximately 6,000 participants as well as staff, exhibitors, entertainers, and vendors expected on site, traffic and personal safety are major considerations. The Elbert County Sheriff’s Posse, Young Marines, as well as Explorer Scouts will be supporting Camporee Traffic Management and Security Teams throughout the Camporee. Traffic Routing – Traffic management to the Peaceful Valley Scout Ranch will begin Friday at 12:00 noon. Scouts camping on the Mesa will be routed to the Peaceful Valley Scout Ranch Mesa Gate at the Town of Elbert. See Appendix A – Driving Directions and Check-In Procedures. Traffic Information – Electronic road signs, Elbert County Sheriff’s personnel, and Camporee Traffic Management Staff will be in place starting in the Town of Elbert to assist with traffic direction. A special Camporee FM radio station will be operating Friday, Broadcasting on FM frequency 88.9 providing traffic updates and other Camporee information. Vehicle Passes – We expect a lot of pedestrian traffic on-site during the 2015 Council Camporee. For pedestrian safety, personal vehicle use on-site will be highly restricted. Starting Friday morning specific vehicle passes will be required to travel beyond the Main Gate Day Visitor Parking Area or Mesa Gate Information Station. Registered campers (Boy Scouts, Varsity Teams, Venturing Crews, and Family Campers) will be emailed an 8.5” x 11” parking placard to print and place in their vehicle windshield. This placard will identify the designated campsite and parking area. Units with more than one vehicle will need to print multiple copies so each vehicle has a placard. PLEASE PRINT YOUR PLACARD IN COLOR INK. Sample Vehicle Parking Placards Page 13 Camporee Cub Scout Leader Guide 1st Ed.docx BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA DENVER AREA COUNCIL 2015 COUNCIL CAMPOREE CUB SCOUT LEADER’S GUIDE Vehicles without a visible Parking Placard will be directed out of the flow of traffic for identification by Camporee Security. Rally Points – While vehicle convoys are not allowed in Scouting there are several opportunities to establish rally points along the travel route in Parker, Castle Rock, and Elizabeth for those who wish to enter the site together. These locations can also be used for Friday dinner. Saturday Day Visitors – Day Visitors will enter the Camporee site through the South Main Gate off Elbert Road starting at 8:00 am. Day Visitors do not require a vehicle Parking Placard for site entry. They will be directed to the Day Visitor Parking Area where they will park, check-in, and catch a shuttle bus to the program areas. Day Visitors who have not previously registered may do so at that time. Denver Area Council Guests – Denver Area Council (DAC) invited guests will receive a Guest Parking Placard prior to the 2015 Council Camporee from their host. DAC Guests will enter the Camporee site through the South Main Gate off Elbert Road, then proceed to the Guest Parking areas specified on their Parking Placards where they will then be met, checked-in, and receive appropriate Identification Wristbands by their host. Special Needs / Handicap Parking – Designated handicap parking will be available. Please indicate any special parking requirements on your registration form. On-Site Shuttle Service – On Saturday, shuttle buses will be running continuous circuits from Day Visitor Parking through the Program areas. On-Site Transportation Assistance – “On-call” taxi service is available upon request. Ask a staff member to contact the Camporee Communications Center for taxi service. If you require any specific assistance with on-site transportation please contact the Camporee Logistics Team by emailing Johnston.scouter@outlook.com at least one week prior to the Camporee to coordinate arrangements. Staff and Volunteers Staff and Day-of-Event Volunteers will need to register individually online whether they are coming for the day, camping with participants (Scouts on the Mesa, Venturers or Family), or camping in the staff camping area. Registered Staff and Volunteers staying the night and not camping with participants will be assigned a camping site in Staff Camp and will be emailed Staff Parking Placards prior to the Camporee. Staff and Day-of-Event Volunteers will enter the site through the South Main Gate and be directed to the parking areas specified by their Parking Placards. Additional information regarding Staff and Volunteer Check-in and camping will be provided by the Camporee Volunteers Coordinator (Steve Yexley) and their specific program leads. Page 14 Camporee Cub Scout Leader Guide 1st Ed.docx BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA DENVER AREA COUNCIL 2015 COUNCIL CAMPOREE CUB SCOUT LEADER’S GUIDE Vendors, Exhibitors, Presenters, and Entertainers Vendors, Exhibitors, Presenters, and Entertainers access will be coordinated by their Camporee Point of Contact (POC). They will receive Parking Placards and specific instructions as required from their POC prior to the Camporee. Each vehicle will be directed to the parking areas specified on their Parking Placards where they will then be met, checked-in, and receive appropriate Identification Wristbands by their POC. Credentialing Participant Check-in and Identification Wristbands – Each 2015 Council Camporee participant will go through a check-in process as described below. At the end of that process each participant will receive a color-coded Tyvek wristband indicating that they have been properly registered to attend the Camporee and checked-in (i.e., a Medical Form is on file, they gave paid, etc.). Participants will be required to wear their Identification Wristband at all times. The Identification Wristband color-coding indicates the type of participant with resultant privileges and access. People without proper identification will be stopped and asked to identify themselves. They may be escorted to Registration or asked to leave by Camporee Security. Page 15 Camporee Cub Scout Leader Guide 1st Ed.docx BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA DENVER AREA COUNCIL 2015 COUNCIL CAMPOREE CUB SCOUT LEADER’S GUIDE Staff Identification – In addition to Identification Wristbands, all 2015 Council Camporee Staff Members, including BSA Professional Staff, will be wearing Identification Badges. Sample Staff Badges Health and Safety First Aid – On-site first responders from Crew 911 will be available throughout the 2015 Council Camporee. The primary Aid Station will be located at the Med Lodge near Camp Headquarters and a Med Tent will be located on the Mesa near the well house. Both stations will be staffed on a 24hour basis starting on Thursday, September 17th. On Saturday, roving first responder teams will be patrolling through the program areas. We will also have a doctor on-call on-site during the Camporee. Security – Camporee Security teams and Elbert County Sheriff’s Deputies will be on patrol starting from noon on September 18, 2015 through noon on September 20, 2015. Aside from roaming patrols, they will control access to the stage, mess hall, and Camporee Headquarters. They will also support all medical service calls. Individuals that do not comply with requests from Camporee Security or trespass across restricted areas, the stage, etc. may be required to leave the premises. Any actions of a criminal nature will be referred to the Elbert County Sheriff. Emergencies – In case of an emergency, immediately locate a Camporee Staff member (yellow shirts) to initiate the proper response. Emergency Communications – The Camporee Communications Center will be staffed and operated on a 24-hour basis starting Thursday, September 17th. Radios to contact the Communications Center will be stationed at each District Headquarters, Venturing Camp, Family Camp Headquarters, as well at each major Program Area. The Camporee Communications Center will also be monitoring Family Radio Service (“Walkie-Talkie”) Channel 9.11. The Elbert County Emergency Communications Trailer will also be on-site during the Camporee to facilitate emergency responses. Page 16 Camporee Cub Scout Leader Guide 1st Ed.docx BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA DENVER AREA COUNCIL 2015 COUNCIL CAMPOREE CUB SCOUT LEADER’S GUIDE Health and Safety (continued) Emergency Contact Information – In the event someone off-site needs to contact a Camporee participant for an emergency, call 303-648-8889. Please use this number for emergencies only. Wildlife – There will be mosquitoes, bugs, and other wildlife at the Camporee site. Bring bug spray! The Peaceful Valley Scout Ranch is also home to an assortment of wildlife. For your own safety and that of your fellow campers, keep a clean campsite at all times. Leave no food or garbage out and absolutely no food should be consumed or stored in tents. Also, please do not interact with wildlife. Participant Preparedness – As with any Scouting event, our participants should “Be Prepared”. Each Scout and Scouter should have their Outdoor Essentials with them at all times. BSA Outdoor Essentials First Aid Kit Water / Water Bottle Flashlight Trail Food * Sun Protection Rain Gear Map and Compass Matches/Fire Starter * Extra Clothing Pocketknife Cub Scout Outdoor Essentials First Aid Kit Water / Water Bottle Flashlight Trail Food * Sun Protection Rain Gear Whistle * These items are not needed for Camporee Good walking shoes or hiking boots are recommended for everyone. No flip-flops or open–toed shoes, please. See Appendix E – Participant Preparedness Guide for further information. Site Services & Support Guide Books – Each participant will receive a guidebook that includes a site map, schedule of events, and other useful information. Information Centers – Information Centers will be located throughout the campsite, including at each Campsite Headquarters. Each Information Center will include a “You are here” site map, an up-to-date Events Schedule as well as other useful information. Information Booth – An Information Booth will be located in the Programs Area on Saturday. The booth will be staffed from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Page 17 Camporee Cub Scout Leader Guide 1st Ed.docx BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA DENVER AREA COUNCIL 2015 COUNCIL CAMPOREE CUB SCOUT LEADER’S GUIDE Site Services & Support (continued) Operations Communications – The Camporee Communications Center will be monitoring FRS (Walkie-Talkie) Channel 9.11. An amateur radio network will also be in operation for much of Friday and Saturday. There will also be a site operations radio network in operation with radios stationed at each major Program Area and Campsite Headquarters. Site Facilities Water – Each participant should be carrying their own water as a part of their outdoor essentials kit. Water stations will be available at every Program Area. If you cannot find a Water Station, please ask a Staff Member to direct you to one. Troops should bring their own campsite water for meals, cooking, and cleaning. Latrines and Wash Stations – Latrines, Port-A-Potties and accompanying wash satiations will be positioned throughout the Camporee Program Areas and Campsites. If you cannot locate one, please ask a Staff Member to direct you to one. Waste Boxes – Waste boxes will be available throughout every program area. If you cannot find a waste box, please ask a Staff Member to direct you to one. Facilities Service – If you notice that a site facility needs service, please contact a Staff Member, who will contact Camporee Facilities Services. Page 18 Camporee Cub Scout Leader Guide 1st Ed.docx BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA DENVER AREA COUNCIL 2015 COUNCIL CAMPOREE CUB SCOUT LEADER’S GUIDE OTHER INFORMATION Uniforms – All registered Scouts and Scouters should be in Class A uniforms for the drive to Peaceful Valley Scout Ranch, the trip home, during the Arena Show, and Flag Ceremonies. Unit Leaders and participants will decide uniform needs for all other times. Camporee Patches – Each Camporee participant will receive a commemorative patch. Day Visitors and Family Campers will receive their patches upon check-in. Radio Communications – Expect limited cell phone service availability at the Camporee. This is due, not only to the site location, but also the unusually high demand by so many participants on-site. The use of two-way radio communications as a way to keep in touch with participants is highly recommended. Standard “Walkie-Talkie” two-way radios as well as Amature Radios (HAM) by licensed operators, will be most welcome. The Camporee Communications Center will be monitoring several radio channels in case of emergencies, including channel 9.11 found on most Family Radio Service “Walkie-Talkies”. Please reserve this channel for emergency use. FRS “Walkie Talkies” are encouraged for units’ internal use. Range on these is often limited, but can be a great tool for control, information, and safety within your unit. Amateur Radio (HAM) may be used by licensed amateur radio operators for enhanced unit communications. Amateur Radio Simplex Frequency: Available for informal communications by amateur radio operators during Camporee. Simplex Frequency: 146.580 Mhz Amateur Radio Repeater (Simla) Info: 147.105 MHz RX,/147.705 MHz TX /+600 Hz/Tone 107.2 /Repeater ID: WA0DE/R. The Camporee will host a formal information net, Friday and Saturday nights, 18-19 September 2015 at 1900 Hrs. (MDST). This information net will be used to disseminate information concerning Camporee program and logistics. The net will meet on the Simla Repeater. Net Control will be by Camporee Radio Staff. Repeater will be used as an informal “talk-in” frequency for information during Camporee check-in on Friday, September 18, 2015. NOTE: Repeater is also used for emergency traffic in Elbert and Douglas Counties, and emergency traffic takes priority. In the event of emergency traffic, all other traffic will cease on the Repeater until the emergency situation is cleared. Page 19 Camporee Cub Scout Leader Guide 1st Ed.docx BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA DENVER AREA COUNCIL 2015 COUNCIL CAMPOREE CUB SCOUT LEADER’S GUIDE Bicycles – Participants may bring and ride bicycles during Camporee with some specific safety restrictions: 1. No passengers. 2. Bicycle riders must wear a proper helmet. 3. Bicycle riders must wear only closed-toe shoes. 4. Bicycles may ONLY travel on established vehicle roads. No off-road or trail riding. No bypassing blocked/closed roads. 5. Respect all pedestrian traffic. Pedestrians have the right-of-way. For those wishing to go off-road, a Mountain Bike Program event is available for participation on Saturday. Page 20 Camporee Cub Scout Leader Guide 1st Ed.docx BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA DENVER AREA COUNCIL 2015 COUNCIL CAMPOREE CUB SCOUT LEADER’S GUIDE CAMPOREE RULES The 12 Points of the Scout Law guide participation at the Camporee. We ask your cooperation in helping us maintain the high standards of moral and personal behavior. We expect all participants to follow these rules to ensure a great weekend for all participants. 1) All participants will enter through their entry gate and follow instructions given at that point. 2) Participants must stay within the Peaceful Valley Scout Ranch boundaries at all times. 3) Camporee areas will be closed to personal vehicular traffic. Once a vehicle is parked in a designated parking area, it must remain until time of Check-out. 4) Absolutely NO open fires are allowed. No holes should be dug. 5) No food or smellable items (toothpaste, deodorant, etc.) is allowed in tents. 6) Charcoal fuel is not permitted. All cooking must be done with propane stoves. 7) Do not “trench” tents. Leave No Trace guidelines will be followed by all participants. 8) Lights out in camp sites by 11:00 pm. 9) No weapons. 10) No alcoholic beverages or illegal/recreational drugs, including marajuana. 11) No pets (except for service dogs). 12) Please do not interact with or disrupt wildlife at any time. 13) There are various marked off-limit areas at the Camporee. For safety reasons, please abide by these signs. 14) Participant Identification Wristbands must be visible at all times. Only participants wearing bands will be allowed in program areas. 15) The Camporee site, including campsites, must be left exactly as they were found. Please dispose of trash properly. 16) This is a non-smoking event. Cigarette smoking is only allowed inside private vehicles. 17) Appropriate YPT two-deep leadership is required at all times. 18) Inappropriate behavior, disrespect for staff, volunteers, and other participants is unacceptable and may result in offenders being asked to leave the camporee. Leave it better than you found it. Page 21 Camporee Cub Scout Leader Guide 1st Ed.docx BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA DENVER AREA COUNCIL 2015 COUNCIL CAMPOREE CUB SCOUT LEADER’S GUIDE FAMILY CAMPING Overview – Families are invited to camp and participate Saturday and Sunday. A separate Family Camp is available based at the Fort Garland Lodge, Dodge, Ogalala, and Tombstone campsites. The Cub Scout Adventure Program Area will be next to the Family Camp on Saturday, near the Fort Garland Lodge. Family Camp registration includes all program activites, the Saturday Night arena show, as well as Saturday dinner and Sunday breakfast. Registration – Cub Scout participants register as families, not as packs or dens. Online Camporee registration is currently open and available at: http://www.denverboyscouts.org/activities/councilcamporee/10967 Family Camp Access – Vehicle Parking Placards will be emailed to registered participants up to Friday, September 4th. Based on time a placard “MAY” get mailed, but no guarantee. The Parking Placard is to be printed on 8.5x11 paper in color ink and placed in the vehicle windshield. As noted above every vehicle entering the Peaceful Valley Scout Ranch for Camporee will be required to have a Camporee Parking Placard displayed in their windshield. Participants that register later than Friday, September 4th may not receive a Parking Placard in time for Camporee and will need to be issued one when they arrive on site. Participants entering the site without a Parking Placard will be directed to a holding area where they will have their identity confirmed before proceeding. Check In Time – Family Camp opens at 8:00 am on Saturday, September 19th. Site Access – Family Campers will enter the Camporee through the South Main Gate off Elbert Road. See Appendix A – Driving Directions and Check-In Procedures. Vehicles with Family Camp Parking Placards will be directed to Family Camp by the Camporee Traffic Management Team. Family Camp Headquarters – The Family Camp Headquarters is located in the Fort Garland Lodge. The Camporee Family Camp Team will greet you and assist with vehicle parking and campsite selections. After parking, proceed to Family Camp Headquarters for Check-in. The Family Camp Team will confirm registration and payment, and collect a current Medical Forms for each participant. See Appendix F – Denver Area Council Camporee Forms. This information will be placed on file at Camporee Headquarters and will be filed at DAC HQ after the event. We strongly suggest units keep the original or have an additional copy of all Medical Forms in their campsites for immediate reference. At completion of Check-in the Unit Leader will receive camporee patches and Identification Wristbands for each paid participant as well as current schedules and Camporee information. The Identification Wristbands are required to participate in the Family Camp dinner and breakfast as well as program activities. Late Registrations – Late registration on Friday/Saturday may be accomplished by going to the Camporee Registration Office at Camp Headquarters. Page 22 Camporee Cub Scout Leader Guide 1st Ed.docx BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA DENVER AREA COUNCIL 2015 COUNCIL CAMPOREE CUB SCOUT LEADER’S GUIDE Campsite Assignments – Dodge, Ogalala, and Tombstone campsites are reserved for Family Camping. Creed Campsite is reserved for special needs campers. Camping in these sites is on a firstcome, first-served basis. Special Needs Camping – A fully equipped handicap campsite with adjacent parking, tent platforms, power, and Handicap access latrines is available adjacent to Family Camp and available for use Saturday evening. To reserve a Special Needs Campsite please register for Family Camp and indicate “Special Needs” on the online form. Camper Trailers and Motorhomes – Camper trailers and motor homes will not be allowed in Family Camp. Participants arriving with camper trailers and motor homes will be turned away at the South Main Gate by Camporee Security. Meals – Family Camp Staff will be providing Saturday dinner and Sunday breakfast meals for their participants. The price of these meals is included in the Family Camp Registration. Lunch is not provided with the registration. For lunch on Saturday we recommend you bring a picnic, sack lunch, or money to eat at the Taste of PV. Fires – NO FIRES OF ANY KIND (INCLUDING CHARCOAL) ARE PERMITTED! Water – Water is a limited commodity at Peaceful Valley Scout Ranch. Please use it respectfully. Trash – Waste boxes will be located at the Family Camp Headquarters and by each Latrine. It is imperative that we keep the Camporee site clean at all times. Trash facilities for participants are very limited on site. Please keep Peaceful Valley Scout Ranch litter free at all times. Latrines – Latrines and Port-a-Potties will be located throughout the Family Camp and Program areas If there is an issue with any Port-a-Potty please informs a Family Camp Staff Member who will in turn notify Camporee Facilities Services. Power – Power is available at the Family Camp Headquarters. Camp Site Comfort – It is suggested that Family Campers bring lawn chairs to be used in the camp site. Lawn chairs will not be allowed at the Arena Show. You are welcome to bring blankets to sit on during the show. Checkout – Family Camp participants will Check-out through the Family Camp Staff. Inform a Family Camp Staff Member of your departure so we can keep track of who is left on site. Camporee Exit – On Saturday and Sunday Family Camp participant vehicles will exit through the South Main Gate. Please note that access to the Boy Scout Mesa Camp from the main camp area will not be allowed for participant traffic. Page 23 Camporee Cub Scout Leader Guide 1st Ed.docx BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA DENVER AREA COUNCIL 2015 COUNCIL CAMPOREE CUB SCOUT LEADER’S GUIDE APPENDIX A – DRIVING DIRECTIONS Peaceful Valley Scout Ranch; 22799 North Elbert Road, Elbert, Colorado 80106 1. From Denver, take I-25 south to Exit 184 onto Founders Parkway near Castle Rock. 2. Turn left at the stop light onto Founders Parkway. Take Founders Parkway about three (3) miles to the Highway 86 intersection. 3. Turn left at the stop light onto Highway 86 and follow Highway 86 through Franktown and through the traffic signal at Parker Road. 4. Continue on Highway 86 through Elizabeth until you come to Elbert Highway on your right (just before the town of Kiowa). Watch for the Peaceful Valley Scout Ranch sign just before the bridge entering Kiowa. 5. Turn south onto Elbert Highway and continue to the town of Elbert, then follow the Camporee signs. Page 24 Camporee Cub Scout Leader Guide 1st Ed.docx BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA DENVER AREA COUNCIL 2015 COUNCIL CAMPOREE CUB SCOUT LEADER’S GUIDE Saturday – Directions to Family Camp and Visitor Parking (West Entrance) Proceed south on Elbert Road. Upon exiting the town of Elbert, proceed south past the north camp entrance. Turn left into the main camp entrance. Proceed with caution. Family campers will be directed to the Cub Scout camping area. Day Visitors will be directed to an open parking area. Venturers will be directed to the Venturing Camp. PVSR Main South Gate Page 25 Camporee Cub Scout Leader Guide 1st Ed.docx 2015 COUNCIL CAMPOREE CUB SCOUT LEADER’S GUIDE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA DENVER AREA COUNCIL APPENDIX B – SCHEDULE Activity Day Start End Family Camping Check-In Information Booth Camporee Programs & Activities Conservation Project Time #1 Conservation Project Time #2 Saturday Lunch (sack lunch or taste of PV) Saturday Dinner Safety & Activities Briefing Saturday Evening Flags Depart for Arena Show (from flags) Arena Show Saturday Lights Out Sunday Reveille / Breakfast Sunday Morning Flags Sunday Religious Services Sunday Check-Out Family Camp Closed Saturday Saturday Saturday Saturday Saturday Saturday Saturday Saturday Saturday Saturday Saturday Saturday 8:00am 8:00am 9:00am 10:00am 1:00pm 11:30am 5:00pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 6:45pm 7:15pm 11:00pm 2:00pm 5:00pm 4:00pm 10:45am 1:45pm 1:00pm 6:30pm 6:30pm 6:45pm 7:15pm 10:00pm 11:00pm Dobbins HQ McKenzie Range Program Areas South of CS Area South of CS Area Program Areas Fort Garland Fort Garland Fort Garland Fort Garland Arena Fort Garland Sunday Sunday Sunday Sunday Sunday 6:30am 8:00am 8:30am 9:30am 11:30am 8:00am 8:15am 9:30am 11:30am 11:30am Fort Garland Fort Garland Various Fort Garland Vendors PV Trading Post Saturday TBD TBD DAC Scout Shop Saturday TBD TBD Taste Of PV Saturday 10:00am 6:30pm Religious Services Jewish Service Saturday TBD TBD Non-Denominational Service (CS/VS) Sunday 8:30am 9:30am Catholic Service Sunday 8:30am 9:30am Tentative Program Schedule – Subject to Change Page 26 Location Trading Post Trading Post Taste of PV Dieter Comm Dobbins Chapel Arena Camporee Cub Scout Leader Guide 1st Ed.docx 2015 COUNCIL CAMPOREE CUB SCOUT LEADER’S GUIDE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA DENVER AREA COUNCIL APPENDIX C – PROGRAM DETAILS Below is a chart containing details about the exciting activities and events that are available at Camporee. LEGEND: The center columns of the chart indicate which levels of scouting can participate in a given activity. CS: Cub Scouts BS: Boy Scouts P&S: WS: Webelos Scouts VS: Venturing Scouts and Explorers Cub Scout Parents and Siblings ACTIVITY AREA - Cub Scouts Activity Location Description Good Sportsmanship Station Cub Scout Area A station that talks about Good Sportsmanship prior to families starting games Lawn Twister Cub Scout Area Family Games- A whole new take on family game night. Your favorite games on a large scale. Fun for the whole family. Lawn Dominoes Cub Scout Area "" Giant Pick Up Sticks Cub Scout Area "" Lawn Yahtzee/Farkle Cub Scout Area "" Kerplunk Game Cub Scout Area "" Lawn Obstacle Course Cub Scout Area "" Disc Golf Cub Scout Area "" Page 27 CS WS BS VS P&S Camporee Cub Scout Leader Guide 1st Ed.docx 2015 COUNCIL CAMPOREE CUB SCOUT LEADER’S GUIDE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA DENVER AREA COUNCIL Activity CS WS BS VS P&S Location Description Crafts - Photo Booth Cub Scout Area Be sure to mark your adventure here at the DAC Camporee by getting your family/group photo. Dress up for adventure and get your photo taken with our Ethan Avatar. Craft - Wood Cookie Ornament with beads and brands Cub Scout Area Remember your family adventure here at PVSR when you hang up your Camporee ornament with PV branding. Craft - Popsicle Catapults Cub Scout Area Create your own catapult! Nature Trail - Family Hike with stations Nature Trail Head off for adventure on our conservation trail. Can you solve our Leave No Trace Crime Scene? Figure out the secrets to dirt and mud, "Rock and Roll" at our Geology lab, get to know a tree, and feel refreshed after our water station. LNT training at Nature Trail Nature Trail Stop by to learn more about Leave No Trace before entering the nature trail. Cub Scout/Parent Conservation Project South of CS Area The project objective is ponderosa pine dwarf mistletoe control and small tree thinning. The project can be used to fulfill one of the requirements for the Cub Scout World Conservation Award or the Cub Scout Outdoor Activity Award. Water Safety Cub Scout Area Learn about Personal Floatation Devices and other water safety ideas from members of the Coast Guard Auxillary Location Description Orienteering - Circle Course Boy Scouts A large circle with points will be created in the area. Patrol members will be given a series of compass bearings to be followed crisscrossing the circle and ending at a specific point on the circle. Team Building - Beam Crossing Boy Scouts A series of six posts will be buried in the ground with approximately 12 inches exposed above the ground. The distance between the posts will be such that a board can be placed on the post that will be long enough to allow a Patrol to stand on it. The Patrol will be given two of these boards and required to move ACTIVITY AREA - Boy Scouts Activity Page 28 CS WS BS VS P&S Camporee Cub Scout Leader Guide 1st Ed.docx 2015 COUNCIL CAMPOREE CUB SCOUT LEADER’S GUIDE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA DENVER AREA COUNCIL Activity CS WS BS VS P&S Location Description the Patrol along the course using only the two boards. The judging will be on the number of times they touch the ground and communication / leadership skills. Team Building - Balance Beam Boy Scouts A balance beam will be set up to accommodate the size of a Patrol. The objective will be for the Patrol to place the members of the Patrol on the beam such that it will balance level. The judging will be based on communication / leadership skills. Pioneering - Rope Making Boy Scouts Using supplied twine, the Patrol will weave a rope during a timed period. The length and quality of the weaving will be the basis for the judging. Pioneering - Build a Useful Gadget Boy Scouts Using a collection of various lashing poles and assorted pieces of wood, the Patrol will build a useful gadget. Fire Starting Boy Scouts Using what the Patrol has with it, not including matches or lighters, the Patrol will start a fire seeking a flame length high enough to burn through a piece of rope suspended above the fire. Dutch Oven Cooking Display and Tasting Boy Scouts Dutch Oven Cooking Demo and Tasting. Not a scored event. First Aid - Scenarios using the "10 Essentials" Boy Scouts Specific scenarios will be created for the Patrol to solve utilizing the ten essentials they are required to carry at all times. There will be some supplementary materials supplied at the station to accomplish these scenarios. First Aid - Stretcher Race Boy Scouts Each Patrol will be required to create a human stretcher to transport a member of their Patrol acting as the “PATIENT” (don’t call them victims) a certain distance and path. On the patient’s stomach there will be placed a cup of water. Judging will be on the time completing the path and if any water was spilled or not. Knots and Lashings - Clove Hitch on a Pole Boy Scouts A six foot pole will be placed inside a circle. The Patrol will be required to place a clove hitch on the pole without going inside the circle. The judging will be on the correct knot and time required to complete the event. Knots and Lashings - Pocket Rope Assembly Boy Scouts In a designated time, the Patrol will be challenged to assemble the longest “rope” they can using any and all the items that have along with them and Page 29 Camporee Cub Scout Leader Guide 1st Ed.docx 2015 COUNCIL CAMPOREE CUB SCOUT LEADER’S GUIDE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA DENVER AREA COUNCIL Activity CS WS BS VS P&S Location Description wrap the “rope” around two posts. Knots and Lashings - River Rat Trap Boy Scouts A roped off “river or pond” will have a couple of dozen rat traps (mouse traps) set in the middle. The Patrol will have to figure out how long of a pole they will have to create to reach the traps and set them off. Judging will be on teamwork and the number of traps they set off in a set time. Woods Tools and Knives Display Boy Scouts A display of Woods Tools and Knives. As time and adult or trained older Scout participation allows, the "Totin Chip" will be taught to Scouts. Native American Lodge Building Boy Scouts Using a lottery system ran ahead of the event, two Troops from each of the seven DAC Districts will be chosen to compete in assembling an authentic Indian Lodge utilizing supplied materials. The basis for judging will be time, Patrol spirit and quality of the lodge. Each District will have one hour. Colter's Run (at end of day) Boy Scouts A relay course will be laid out between many of the events in or near the Boy Scout Events Area at the Camporee forming a course. This event will require the Patrol to complete the relay course placing a different Scout at each station on the course. As the race progresses the Scout must complete the station he is at and then proceed to the next station in the race and so on. Location Description Venture Pool Party Pool Venturers Friday evening activity. Relay races, water volleyball. Unit Swim Classification needed and deep end will be closed. Team Building Challenge Venturer Area At this event we will have activities to encourage team building and give them opportunity to accomplish something as a group. Scavenger Hunt Throughout the Event Area We are planning a scavenger hunt for things/information that are common around the main program area. The Venturers can take pictures of them with the item or person. ACTIVITY AREA - Venturers Activity Page 30 CS WS BS VS P&S Camporee Cub Scout Leader Guide 1st Ed.docx 2015 COUNCIL CAMPOREE CUB SCOUT LEADER’S GUIDE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA DENVER AREA COUNCIL Activity CS WS BS VS P&S Location Description GEO Caching Throughout the Event Area We will have some GEO Caches around the main activity area and each person that finds one will have the opportunity to punch a hole in a card that we give to them. They can keep track of the ones that they find. Venture Scout/Boy Scout Meet-n-Greet Pool Area This is a mixer for Boy Scouts to learn more about the Venturing program. A treat may be provided to those that stop by. AQUATICS Activity CS WS BS VS P&S Location Description Paddle Craft - Kayak, Row or Canoe Lake Paddle Craft fun, short duration, life jackets required. Units should provide their Swim Classification form, if available. Beach Volleyball. Ballista soaker Lake Front Beach Volleyball pick up games… just join the fun. Ballista soaker - water balloon your Unit Leader or best buddy. Open swim Pool Open Swim to cool off. Join in a water volleyball game. Max load capacity and Unit Swim Classification will be observed. Deep end will not be used. Water Volleyball Pool Open swim to cool off. Join in a water volleyball game. Max load capacity and Unit Swim Classification will be observed. Deep end will not be used. Location Description Ship Rock Join us at Shiprock to rappel down a rock face. CLIMBING Activity Rappelling Page 31 CS WS BS VS P&S Camporee Cub Scout Leader Guide 1st Ed.docx 2015 COUNCIL CAMPOREE CUB SCOUT LEADER’S GUIDE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA DENVER AREA COUNCIL DISABILITY AWARENESS Activity CS WS BS VS P&S Location Description Large Motor Skill Disability Awareness area While on crutches: put on and take off a coat, pick up an object off the ground, cross over a “cross over bridge” Fine motor skill Disability Awareness area While wearing heavy mittens or socks on hands: unwrap a piece of hard candy or a piece of gum, put together a simple puzzle Visual Disability Awareness area Assemble a K’nex item while reaching in a box (example is shown-they cannot see the K’nex they are using to assemble it) give a certain amount of time then they take it out and see how close they were, “read” braille- have Legos on a board that spell out different words-braille alphabet is shown-they need to decipher the words. Hearing Disability Awareness area Lip reading: pair up with another scout-one reads a list of words without actually saying them out loud and sees how well partner can read their lips-then trade using another list. Location Description Fort Laramie Grab a mountain bike and ride the trails of PVSR with a guide. Location Description Leave No Trace activity LNT Area Test your knowledge and learn about the seven principles of leave no trace. Tread Lightly activity LNT Area Learn how Tread Lightly helps keep the great outdoors healthy, accessible and open for use. MOUNTAIN BIKING Activity CS WS BS VS P&S Mountain Bike Trail Ride LEAVE NO TRACE Activity Page 32 CS WS BS VS P&S Camporee Cub Scout Leader Guide 1st Ed.docx 2015 COUNCIL CAMPOREE CUB SCOUT LEADER’S GUIDE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA DENVER AREA COUNCIL SHOOTING SPORTS Activity CS WS BS VS P&S Location Description Cub Scout - Archery - 8 positions Cub shooting area This will be a Cub Scout event-Shooting 5 arrows, one at a time, at a stationary target Cub Scout - BB guns - 8 - 10 positions Cub shooting area This will be a Cub Scout event-Shooting 5 BB's, one at a time, at a target Boy Scout - 22 Rifle - 14 positions Shooting Range This will be a Boy Scout/Venturer only event-Shooting 5 shots Boy Scout - Shotgun - 6 positions Shooting Range This will be a Boy Scout/Venturer only event-Shooting 5 clays Boy Scout - Archery - 8 positions Shooting Range This will be a Boy Scout/Venturer only event-Shooting 10 arrows Boy Scout - Paintball Wrist rockets Shooting Range This will be a Boy Scout/Venturer only event-using a wrist slingshot to throw paintballs, one at a time .22 & Muzzle Loading Pistol AM - 2 positions Shooting Range This will be a Venturer only activity that the RAMS Crew will run. Home Firearm Safety Card also required to shoot pistols. Muzzle Loading PM - 2 positions Shooting Range This will be a Venturer only activity that the RAMS Crew will run. LIVING HISTORY DEMONSTRATIONS - Brownsea Island Activity Games - Bear Hunt Page 33 CS WS BS VS P&S Location Description Brownsea Island This will be played a few times throughout the day as it requires many people. The bears are given a balloon which is taped to their back and held with one hand. The hunters are given ball caps rolled up newspapers. The goal is for the hunters to pop the balloons and the bear’s goal is to tip off the hats. Last bear or hunter standing wins! Camporee Cub Scout Leader Guide 1st Ed.docx 2015 COUNCIL CAMPOREE CUB SCOUT LEADER’S GUIDE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA DENVER AREA COUNCIL Activity Location Description Games - Lion Hunt Brownsea Island This is game where scouts throw rocks at metal cans of varying difficulty to see their ability to hunt in the wild. If you succeed at the first level then you advance to more difficult levels. Games - Kim's Game Brownsea Island Is your memory good? This game tests your skills at memorizing items beneath a blanket and your ability to write down what you have seen. Games - Knots Brownsea Island What would be summer camp without a chance to practice a few knots that scouts know today and maybe a few that they do not know. Games - Original Basketball Brownsea Island We all know what basketball is like but back in 1907 it was a little different. The hoop was not horizontal with the ground but rather vertical and had a canvas bag around it so a scout not only needed accuracy but also need a strong throwing arm. Games - Stave Drills Brownsea Island Two scouts stand face to face with each holding their own stave. They then must tap their staves in a specific order. Once you get the hang of it then try to speed up. Games - Stave Fighting Brownsea Island Two scouts stand face to face with them both holding the same stave. The goal is to get your end of the stave down first. While it may sound easy, it is not. Scouts must use their head and strength to beat there opponent. Games - Whale Hunt Brownsea Island The island of Brownsea was surrounded by water so scouts learned how to throw a harpoon and scouts will get their chance to try there hand at the whale hunt. Stories - Life of Lord BadenPowell (25 minutes) Brownsea Island Learn more about the life of Lord Baden-Powell Stories - Original Brownsea Camp (15 minutes) Brownsea Island Find out about life at the original Brownsea Camp Stories - Scouting Comes to America (10 minutes) Brownsea Island Have you heard about how scouting came to America? Page 34 CS WS BS VS P&S Camporee Cub Scout Leader Guide 1st Ed.docx 2015 COUNCIL CAMPOREE CUB SCOUT LEADER’S GUIDE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA DENVER AREA COUNCIL LIVING HISTORY DEMONSTRATIONS - Indian Village Activity Location Description Branding Indian Village Brand scraps of leather or other objects with several Scouting related brands Native American Games Indian Village Play the games that Native Americans would have played on the plains of Peaceful Valley Native Dancing Indian Village Watch as members of our Scouting family demonstrate many forms of Native American dances Cub Scout/Arrow of Light Demonstration Indian Village Order of the Arrow will demonstrate Cub Scout ceremonies. These can be performed in your own Cub Scout. Order of the Arrow Rededication Ceremony Indian Village All current members of the Order of the Arrow are called to come and rededicate yourselves to the principle of WWW. Non Order of the Arrow members are welcome to observe. Order of the Arrow, Who We Are, What We Do Indian Village Live Q&A on Order of the Arrow topics Native Beading Display Indian Village Display and live explanation of Native American beading tools and styles, and completed projects Order of the Arrow Trail Crew Indian Village Training on proper use of trail building tools. Presentation of Order of the Arrow High Adventure programs. Work on a section of trail on PV. Trading Post Indian Village BUY, BUY, BUY that awesome Order of the Arrow/Tahosa Lodge gear Page 35 CS WS BS VS P&S Camporee Cub Scout Leader Guide 1st Ed.docx 2015 COUNCIL CAMPOREE CUB SCOUT LEADER’S GUIDE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA DENVER AREA COUNCIL LIVING HISTORY DEMONSTRATIONS - Encampments Activity CS WS BS VS P&S Location Description Mountain Men Encampment Mountain Men Visit a Mountain Man Encampment, see how they lived, trapped, their accouterments and hear their stories . Learn how to set a trap, throw a tomahawk and light a fire with flint and steel. Tomahawk Throw Mountain Men This will be a Boy Scout/Venturer only event-Throwing tomahawks at a stationary target Colorado Colorado of the 2nd Connecticut Regiment Mountain Men Visit a Revolutionary War encampment and see the life of militia soldiers from that era. Location Description Competitions Small Stage Bugle and Patrol Skit Competitions. Winning Bugler will play taps at the end of the Arena Show on Saturday. Skits will be recorded and some will play on the big screen on Saturday night. Performances Small Stage Watch magicians, ventriloquists, and more all day long. Story Tellers Small Stage Take a break and listen to some great story tellers tell their tales. DAY SHOW STAGE Activity Page 36 CS WS BS VS P&S Camporee Cub Scout Leader Guide 1st Ed.docx 2015 COUNCIL CAMPOREE CUB SCOUT LEADER’S GUIDE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA DENVER AREA COUNCIL EXHIBITS Activity Location Description Midway activities and information booths. Midway TBD Here you will find additional activities and information provided by the Denver Area Council and various organizations. Look for a large tent with over 40 vendors and interactive activities. These booths are intended to show-n-tell about a variety of subjects. Some fun activities include Broncos inflatable obstacle course, Hawk Qwest, and Pocket Flag Project. Bonfils will also be hosting a Blood Drive at the medical lodge. Surveying Surveying area Investigate how surveying is done. UAV Model Airplane area There will be an exhibit of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in the Model Airplane Area in the south part of the camp. Students from Metro State University that are in the UAV/Aviation program will be demonstrate some basic UAV capabilities and discuss their program at Metro State University. ARDF – Amateur Radio Direction Finding South of Branding Iron Amateur Radio Direction Finding (also known as Foxhunting or Radio Orienteering) will be demonstrated near the KBSA Ham Radio area. Scouts will be able to try out ARDF, which involves trying to locate a remote radio transmitter using a simple antenna and receiver Orienteering STEM Area Rocky Mtn Orienteering Club will be displaying on the Midway and will be offering Scouts the opportunity to work towards their First Class orienteering requirements by completing the permanent course available year round at PVSR. RMOC will also promote its Annual “Zombie-Pocalypse” event to be held next month, October 2015. Ham Radio STEM Area Take a look at K2BSA equipment. This ham radio station operates out of PVSR and has Jamboree on the Air in October. Display of Large Pieces of Equipment Large Equip Area Walk around, see and touch many different pieces of large equipment including military, oil and gas, and wild fire management. Page 37 CS WS BS VS P&S Camporee Cub Scout Leader Guide 1st Ed.docx 2015 COUNCIL CAMPOREE CUB SCOUT LEADER’S GUIDE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA DENVER AREA COUNCIL RELIGIOUS SERVICES Activity CS WS BS VS P&S Location Catholic Mass Main Stage Non-denominational Service Mesa Pavilion Non-denominational Service Dobbins Chapel Jewish Service Deitler Comm Description Activities and events available are subject to change as details are finalized. Page 38 Camporee Cub Scout Leader Guide 1st Ed.docx BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA DENVER AREA COUNCIL 2015 COUNCIL CAMPOREE CUB SCOUT LEADER’S GUIDE APPENDIX D – SITE MAPS Overall Camporee Map Page 39 Camporee Cub Scout Leader Guide 1st Ed.docx BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA DENVER AREA COUNCIL 2015 COUNCIL CAMPOREE CUB SCOUT LEADER’S GUIDE Program Area Map with Venturing Camp and Family Camp Page 40 Camporee Cub Scout Leader Guide 1st Ed.docx BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA DENVER AREA COUNCIL 2015 COUNCIL CAMPOREE CUB SCOUT LEADER’S GUIDE Mesa Camp Map (Subject to Change) Page 41 Camporee Cub Scout Leader Guide 1st Ed.docx 2015 COUNCIL CAMPOREE CUB SCOUT LEADER’S GUIDE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA DENVER AREA COUNCIL APPENDIX E – PARTICIPANTS PREPAREDNESS GUIDE Safety and Emergency Preparedness Campsites and roads must remain clear of vehicles at all times for emergency access. Participant vehicles are to park in designated areas only, parked tail in/head out to allow for immediate exit from camp if required. Participant vehicles are not to be used on site during the 2015 Council Camporee but are to remain parked until leaving the camp. Participant vehicles must have an appropriate 2015 Council Camporee Vehicle Placard visible on the dashboard at all times. Each campsite should have a fire extinguisher and first aid kit readily identified and available. In camp use of axes or saws should be done only in properly designated axe yards. Each participant shall have an essentials kit and a buddy with them at all times when outside their immediate campsite. Emergency Response and Management The Camporee Director or Logistics Deputy are to be apprised of any situation and will direct the appropriate response. In the instance of a camp wide emergency, participants will be directed to assemble at one or more locations depending on circumstances. These locations include; o Program Area - Camp HQ McKenzie Field Flagpole o Mesa Camp – Three Eagles Pavilion o Family Camp / Venture Camp – Fort Garland Lodge Emergency Communications In case of any emergency, notify the nearest camporee staff member or go to Camp HQ for assistance. Camporee Staff have 2 way radios using reserved PVSR frequencies. One radio will be stationed at Camp HQ and monitored at all times. The signal for emergency support is three short blasts of sound in quick order. This could be from a whistle, car horn, air horn, or any other device. If participants hear an emergency signal they are to safely secure whatever they are doing and report as quickly as possible to the Camp HQ flagpole unless otherwise advised by a staff member. Medical Support On-site emergency medical support is available on site with radio dispatch. If medical attention is required contact the Medic by informing a staff member or reporting to Camp HQ. Be Prepared! Page 42 Camporee Cub Scout Leader Guide 1st Ed.docx 2015 COUNCIL CAMPOREE CUB SCOUT LEADER’S GUIDE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA DENVER AREA COUNCIL Weather Colorado weather is unpredictable. Be prepared for cold and rain. Carry raingear and spare clothing as weather conditions indicate. A radio will be at camp HQ monitoring for changing weather conditions. Wildlife Management Wildlife is abundant at the Peaceful Valley Scout Ranch, it should be viewed carefully but left alone. Food, food waste products and all other “smellables” including trash must be secured at night. Keep no “smellables” in tents. BSA Outdoor Essentials Cub Scout Outdoor Essentials Pocketknife First Aid Kit Extra Clothing Rain Gear Water / Water Bottle Flashlight Trail Food Matches/Fire Starter Sun Protection Map and Compass First Aid Kit Water Bottle Flashlight Trail Food Sun Protection Rain Gear Whistle DAC Recommended Additional Items Insect Repellant Whistle Personal Medications Cash Spare Batteries Space Blanket Family Contact List Medical Alert Bracelet / Medical History Files Be Prepared! Page 43 Camporee Cub Scout Leader Guide 1st Ed.docx BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA DENVER AREA COUNCIL 2015 COUNCIL CAMPOREE CUB SCOUT LEADER’S GUIDE References PVSR Camp Cris Dobbins Leaders Guide http://www.denverboyscouts.org/document/2014-camp-dobbins-leaders-guide/122095 Guide to Safe Scouting http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/HealthandSafety/GSS.aspx Outdoor Essentials for Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts http://meritbadge.org/wiki/index.php/Essentials_for_the_Outdoors Climb on Safely http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/boyscouts/resources/climbonsafely.aspx Boy Scout Outdoor Program Guide http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/BoyScouts/Resources/BoyScoutOutdoorProgram.aspx Be Prepared! Page 44 Camporee Cub Scout Leader Guide 1st Ed.docx BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA DENVER AREA COUNCIL 2015 COUNCIL CAMPOREE CUB SCOUT LEADER’S GUIDE APPENDIX F – DENVER AREA COUNCIL CAMPOREE FORMS BSA Medical Forms Parts A & B http://www.denverboyscouts.org/openrosters/DocDownload.aspx?id=140480 Page 45 Camporee Cub Scout Leader Guide 1st Ed.docx