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1 Leaders Guide

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3 Zomb-O-Ree Chairman s Message It is our dead-on pleasure to welcome and thank you for serving as a Troop leader for the Final Zomb-O- Ree event: Cutter s Last Stand to be held at Cutter Scout Reservation, Oct 10-12, Under the guise of training our Scouts to survive a Zombie Apocalypse, we hope to reinforce Scout skills, offer exciting programming, provide experience in teamwork, and offer a different camping experience. Some highlights of Cutter s Last Stand : The Scout patrols will compete at different Invasion Training Stations to practice a variety of Scout skills. We will be scoring the patrols performance in a traditional Camp-O-Ree fashion, with gruesome prizes for the 1st/2nd/3rd place patrols. Additionally, each scout will receive a pair of flags attached to a belt (a la flag football). These flags will represent the scout s lives and if they lose both of their flags during the day, then they are considered infected and will transform into zombies. Patrols will need to be on the lookout during the day for roaming zombies who will be looking to capture those flags! We have a cooking option for those Patrols that wish to cook their own breakfasts and dinners. However, lunch on Saturday will still be provided to all scouts in the form of an MRE (Meal, Ready to Eat), just like last year. We encourage provisional/solo scouts to join in on the fun if their Troop can t make it to this event. We will manage assigning provisional/solo scouts to a patrol. Lastly, to be in compliance with BSA National Guidelines, Troops will NOT be allowed to bring Webelos scouts to the Zomb-O-Ree. BSA National requires that Webelos Specific activities be present in order to allow Webelos to attend. In Spring of 2015, there will be a traditional Camp-O-Ree with Webelos specific activities, so please plan to bring your Webelos scouts to the Spring 2015 Camp-O-Ree. A limited edition event T-Shirt will be available for purchase onsite at the Harkson Lodge. We hope to bring a different experience to the Scouts, one that they may share with their non-scouting friends with the intended result of generating more interest in Scouting. As you may know zombies are en vogue now with a variety of different movies and television shows generating interest in the zombie genre. We would like to have the Scouts come away from this Zomb-O-Ree with excitement and enthusiastically tell their non-scouting friends about it. Thanks for participating in this event! Yours in Scouting, Rick DiMaio Zomb-O-Ree Chairman Scoutmaster, Troop 355 Millbrae 9/11/ :07:36 AM 3

4 Friday Night Arrival October 10 Zomb-O-Ree Event Information There will be a special arrival procedure for this Camporee-styled event, so please plan your arrival to occur between 1800 hrs and 2100 hrs (6:00 PM and 9:00 PM) Friday night. No early arrivals, please! Troop Gear List The Troop Gear List is contained in this Leaders Guide, for distribution to your Troop. Grubby T-Shirts Required - No Field (Class A) Uniforms Due to the nature of the Zomb-O-Ree, there may be some fake blood and other substances getting on the Scouts clothes during the event. Each Scout should bring a disposable white or grubby T-Shirt that they won't mind getting stained. Pants or coats worn during the event may also get stuff on them as well, so please don't bring the good stuff to camp this weekend. Painting clothes are appropriate for this event. We will not be requiring field uniforms to be worn during the weekend, so please leave them at home. Troop Meals A LIMITED FOOD Option will be available for troops who wish to cook their own people uh, we mean FOOD! LIMITED FOOD option campers will receive lunch on Saturday (MRE) only. ($35.00/Scout or Adult Leader) For FOOD Option campers - All meals are being provided in the Harkson Lodge. ($45.00/Scout or Adult Leader) Troops MUST pick ONE option ONLY when registering. The Camp Trading Post will be open throughout the event. Scouts and Adult Leaders may bring snacks for consumption in their campsites, but be careful Zombies eat other things besides flesh! Frequently Asked Questions We have posted a FAQs page on the Council website. Please take a look and see what is new. 9/11/ :07:36 AM 4

5 Trading Post The Trading Post will be open on Saturday. They will have candy and other snacks, including drinks, available for sale. Other Scout items (i.e., water bottles, knives, etc.) will also be on sale. Registration Participants (Scouts & Adult Leaders) and DEDICATED Staff can register online for Zomboree at Lone Scouts and Adults (individuals not attending with a Scout unit) may register as INDIVIDUALS. Lone Scouts will be grouped into patrols at check-in. Costs: Food Option: $45.00/Scout or Adult Includes all meals (Friday Dinner to Sunday Lunch) + Event Patch Limited Food Option: $35.00/Scout or Adult Includes Saturday Lunch (MRE) only + Event Patch Dedicated Staff: $25.00/person Includes all meals (Friday Dinner to Sunday Lunch) + Event Patch and Staff T-Shirt Registration Instructions: 1. Go to 2. Choose INDIVIDUAL or CONTINGENT (Unit) registration. For Unit Registrations ONLY: 3. Complete the registration form and check out. 4. Enter the # of Dedicated Staff Members (minimum 2/unit) 5. Enter the # of Youth (choose Food Option, Y/N ) 6. Enter the # of Adults (choose Food Option, Y/N ) 7. Complete the registration form and check out. Registration Example appears on the next page. 9/11/ :07:36 AM 5

6 Registration Example Your troop is attending Zomboree under the FOOD Option. You, the Scoutmaster, are attending with 1 ASM and 1 other parent, and 17 Scouts. You also have 1 more parent signing up as a Dedicated Staff Member. Here s how to sign up: 1. Pick the Contingent registration option. 2. Enter the # of Dedicated Staff: = $ Enter the # of Scouts (choose Food Option): = Enter # of Adults (choose Food Option): $45.00 = $ Pay online via Credit Card or Electronic Check Event Summary: 17 Youth, 4 Adults Total Cost: $ If you wish to use another form of payment or camp credit, please contact Ron Chang at ron.chang@scouting.org or (650) Dedicated Staff Assignments Please report to the Harkson Lodge upon arrival for your staff assignments. Tour Plan & Medical Forms A Tour and Activity Plan must be completed for this event. A BSA Medical Record (Parts A & B) must be completed for every participant, and must be submitted at unit check-in. Event T-Shirts Commemorative T-shirts ($15.00 each) can be pre-ordered by ing Ron Chang at ron.chang@scouting.org. Please include quantity, sizes (Adult S, M, L, XL, 2XL). Payment will be due upon receipt. A limited amount of t-shirts will also be available on site. Dedicated Staff will receive a special STAFF t-shirt as part of their registration package. 9/11/ :07:36 AM 6

7 Zombie Capture IMPORTANT! All Scouts will receive two (2) Human Identification Tags at the outset of Zomboree These tags are essential so that non-infected humans can be easily identified and separated from their Zombie brethren. Although these tags make it easy for us to identify you as the real deal, it also makes it easy for the Zombies. If a Zombie Attack occurs, Zombies will more than likely go for the tags as they try to infect you. Scouts who have lost both of their identification tags will be considered infected and will be required to report to the Quarantine Area in Camp Klaus at 5 pm. Save your friends or save yourself! During some events, patrols will have an opportunity to earn additional Identification Tags, to help slow the spread of infection! 9/11/ :07:36 AM 7

8 Zomb-O-Ree Event Schedule (All Times are Approximate) Friday, October Troops are admitted to SAFE HAVEN. NO EARLY ENTRY. Troops are escorted through screening at the Harkson Lodge or other designated area as they arrive Event briefing at Harkson Lodge - Unit Leaders - MUST BE ON TIME! Saturday, October Morning Assembly 0800 Breakfast at Harkson Lodge 0900 Patrol Leaders Briefing Morning Stations Lunch (MRE) Pickup Afternoon Stations Dinner at Harkson Lodge Evening Stations Campfire 2300 Lights Out Sunday, October Morning Assembly & Recognition 0800 Breakfast at Harkson Lodge 0900 Patrol Leaders Briefing 1000 Camp Inspection 1100 Lunch at Harkson Lodge (take away) 9/11/ :07:36 AM 8

9 Friday Night Check-In - Quarantine and Isolation The weekend begins at 1800 hrs (6:00 pm) sharp, with the gates of Cutter Scout Reservation opened for the select few Troops who have gained clearance to enter. Security personnel will be guarding the gate, to prevent unauthorized visitors from entering camp. A screening process will be held at the Harkson Lodge, where the Scouts will be evaluated for the zombie virus. Once cleared, the Scouts will settle in for a quick dinner and/or go to their campsites to set up camp. Saturday Morning Events - Invasion Training Stations The morning events will consist of learning Zombie Survival Skills at a number of various activity stations. These skills will be used during the rest of the event to ward off the approaching zombie hoards. Saturday Afternoon Events Troop/Patrol Open Competition Practice the skills you learned in the morning in preparation for the Zombie Attack! Saturday Night Events - Zombie ATTACK! Zombies come out at night! The night-time events will highlight Zombie Avoidance Skills that have been acquired throughout the day. NOTE: Activities are scored, and while all troops and patrols will receive a participation ribbon, only the top three will receive special honors! Sunday Morning Check-Out - Clean-up and Recovery The shelters, fences and other collateral material built during the previous day will be taken down, and all equipment removed before Troops are allowed to leave camp. All patrols will sweep the battle area, breaking down their structures and shelters, and returning all materials to their designated areas. Each Troop will be assigned an area, and the Campmaster must authorize your release before you may leave camp and collect your event patches. 9/11/ :07:36 AM 9

10 Zomb-O-Ree Activities & Events (Subject to Change) Patrol Competition All events will be scored based not only on performance, but patrol cohesiveness and Scout Spirit. Please pick up your Patrol Scorecard at check-in. Each participating troop/patrol will receive an exclusive event ribbon and the three TOP patrols will receive special recognition at the Sunday morning assembly. Invasion Training Stations First Aid Reanimated corpses don t have to worry about proper medical care, but humans do! The ability to counteract trauma in the field should be everyone s top priority. Acquire basic first aid techniques in addition to casualty mobilization and evacuation strategies to insure that your group stays safe Fire Building Scouts will be asked to start a sustainable fire without the use of matches or lighters. The fire will heat water to a temperature of 200 degrees Fahrenheit. Once a 200 degree tempurature is reached, the patrol will consume unknown edible zombie body parts. This is a timed event. Time begins once any fire preparation begins and time stops once the zombie parts are fully consumed. All fire building materials will be provided with the exception of personal knives. With the exception of personal knives, no other personal tools or materials will be allowed to be used. If all else fails, a match can be provided, however each match provided will result in a time penalty. Safety, Scouting spirit and team work will play a significant role towards total points awarded in the event. At the discretion of the staff, points will be awarded or deducted. The patrol with the fastest time may not be the winner of the event. Patrols that demonstrate proficiency in fire, knife and axe safety, Scouting spirit and teamwork may have an advantage. Each patrol's cumulative score will be determined by fire starting degree of difficulty, time required, team work, Scouting spirit and overall safety. In case of food allergies, please alert the staff of any known food allergies prior to starting the event. 9/11/ :07:36 AM 10

11 Knots & Lashings Your ability to build structures using knots and lashings will be very useful to your defense. Learn to frap and wrap before the Zombies can take and bake! Mountain Board Massacre Run (Hosted by Don Baker, Bay Area Dirtheads) Learn skills to avoid Zombies and other undead creatures while mountain boarding down a dirt slalom course. Board and pads will be provided - just bring your courage. Wilderness Survival Civilization as we know it is GONE. Even if you can avoid becoming zombie food, you ll probably need to survive in the great outdoors for an extended period of time - or else! The first order of the day is to build a usable shelter that will provide you with a dry place to sleep and a defensible location, or at least a place to lay low until the cavalry arrives (yeah, right!) Zombie Identification What if a member of your patrol wandered off by himself and came back looking a little pale? How about slurred speech? Could he now be a Zombie? Learn the key clue on how to find out if he is just a bit worn out or has now become a danger to you and your entire patrol. (All Patrols are required to attend Zombie Identification Training during morning sessions.) Zombie Defense Centers Rifle/Shotgun Archery Varying rates of decomposition will dictate whether or not a single bullet or a wide area blast is more useful in slowing down an advancing Zombie horde especially since you have a limited supply of ammunition! If you take too long to decide, then it s Winner, winner Human Dinner. You know the Zombies are coming and soon! Maybe TONIGHT?? You are out of ammo and your fancy Anschutz 22 rifle is only useful as a club, what do you do next? Don t panic, pick up your bow and defend yourself and your team!!! At our station we will teach you everything you need to know about defending yourself against Zombies using Archery. Archery is quiet and just as deadly to Zombies as rifles without the muzzle flash to give away your position. You will quickly acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitude to STOP THE ZOMBIES IN THEIR TRACKS!!! Archery - The Sport of Man Since Time Began. 9/11/ :07:36 AM 11

12 Team Response (Troop/Patrol) Events Zombie Chop Everyone knows that a chopped up Zombie can t move as fast as a whole one Increase your chance for survival by reducing these decaying corpses down to stumps. We ve modified our tomahawks to be used as Zomahawks at this vital station. That s right - we re talking about a meat cleaver flesh chopping frenzy! Show these rotting bags of bones who s boss with your Zomahawk throwing skills. Chop one, chop a few, stopping the Zombies is all up to you. Dead Men Walking Traveling at night with hordes of hungry Zombies roaming the Earth means almost certain death. Only your superior navigation skills can save you. Seven secret codes along the path to safety need to be found to get into contact with the ONE organization that can ensure your survival. Find them all or die. Zombie Water Attack Your team is preparing for a water-borne Zombie attack! Your task is to practice for the defense by creating a stable water craft and a lance long enough to engage the Zombies at a distance. To create the stable watercraft you will lash two canoes together using two poles and 8 round lashings. To make the lance you will need to lash three pieces together into an extended pole (6 round lashings). Once your apparatus is complete you will paddle across the lake, lance and destroy a head sized water balloon, and return to the starting point. You will then disassemble both watercraft and lance, stack the parts neatly, and grunt your war cry. You will do this entire event wearing a properly fitted and secured PFD. (This event is timed. You will not be allowed to deploy until all lashings have been approved - including correct clove hitches. All canoe lashings must remain intact until the canoe has returned to the beach. The clock will not stop until all gear has been properly stacked and made up.) Dead Leg Lift Trapped and no place to run? Quickly moving debris or even (yuck!) body parts out of your path might mean the difference between becoming Zombie fodder and making a quick getaway. This is where those knots and lashings might come in handy 9/11/ :07:36 AM 12

13 Zombieland Twinkie Turn Forget those 100-calorie snack packs! You need sugar and you need it NOW. Collect all the Twinkies to keep your body fueled and ready for action! COrPsE Course This event requires a keen eye and nerves of steel. We have uncovered Zombie Hives within the depths of Cutter Scout Reservation. The only way to destroy the Hives is to drop a vial of toxic chemicals while traveling at breakneck speed on a Zip Line. Can you do it?! INVASTION TRAINING CENTERS AND ZOMBIE DEFENSE CENTERS WILL REOPEN AFTER DINNER, FOLLOWED BY THE EVENING CAMPFIRE PROGRAM. BEWARE BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR ZOMBIES! 9/11/ :07:36 AM 13

14 Troop Gear List (YOU know what you need, but just in case ) Item Outdoor Essentials (see below) 2. Old clothes to wear during the 'Invasion' - these clothes will get dirty, bring your rattiest outfits. No Class-A Uniforms allowed! 3. Tarp and Ropes - to build a shelter 4. Day Pack to carry 10 essentials and other gear to stations 5. Tent 6. Sleeping bag, pad, and pillow (if you re going to be Zombie food, you might as well be comfortable) 10 Outdoor Essentials _ Pocket Knife _ First Aid Kit _ Extra Clothing _ Rain Gear _ Water Bottle _ Flashlight _ Trail Food _ Matches _ Fire Starters _ Sun Protection _ Map & Compass Folding blade knife, not sheath type Band-Aids, Moleskin & Neosporin (see list below) Change of clothes; shirt, pants, socks, underwear, sweater Poncho able to cover backpack: fabric type, no thin plastic and/or Rain Suit with waterproof hat, pants and jacket Water for drinking Extra batteries and bulb - recommend AA type or 'headlight' Avoid 'crank type' battery-free lights Trail mix, granola bars, etc. For emergency use only Store in watertight container, or get waterproof type Small candle or wax dipped cardboard, egg crates, etc. Sunscreen & sun glasses Map of area & liquid filled compass with plastic bearing finder 9/11/ :07:36 AM 14

15 Zomb-O-Ree Staff Event Chair Rick DiMaio, Scoutmaster, Troop 355, Millbrae Event Committee Bill Baron, Scoutmaster, Troop 255, Montara Bill Halligan, Assistant Scoutmaster, Troop 28, Burlingame Mark Eschen, Asst. Scoutmaster, Troop 72, San Bruno Eric Hatlen Scoutmaster, Troop 74, Pacifica Jim Latimer, Scoutmaster, Troop 156, Burlingame Skip Nall, COPE Director, Pacific Skyline Council Sean O Neill, Scoutmaster, Troop 264, Pacifica Ray Rawcliffe, Crew Advisor, Crew 1022, San Mateo Stephen Traynor, Asst. Scoutmaster, Troop 149, Redwood City Ron Wellman, Asst. Scoutmaster, Troop 149, Redwood City Event Staff Bob Marozine, Kitchen Director Andy Wilmes, Program Director Staff Advisor Ron Chang, District Director, Redwood District Special Thanks Pam Swain, Vice President Programs, Board of Directors, Pacific Skyline Council William Waits, Program Director, Pacific Skyline Council SEE YOU NEXT YEAR DEAD or ALIVE!! October /11/ :07:36 AM 15

16 Survival Notes 9/11/ :07:36 AM 16