MIDNIGHT SUN COUNCIL 2018 SPRING CAMPOREE (MAY 11 13) CHENA LAKES LEADER S GUIDE The theme for this year s spring camporee is Bicycles where patrols will enjoy numerous cycling challenges. We are thrilled to be joined this year with employees of Beaver Sports who are volunteering their time, expertise, to help insure success. I hope you enjoy this year s event. Contact: Jeffrey A. Rogers (328-8044 or jeffrey_a_rogers@hotmail.com)
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS o Register your unit by April 13 th to enjoy the Early Bird Fee ($20) and to receive 3 additional bonus patches o Practice bicycling skills at troop meetings prior/ relevant to the event o Schedule your troop with Beaver Sports to attend a bike clinic (see flyer from Beaver Sports Friday May 11 th o Check in at Chena Lakes 7-9 PM o Settle into assigned camps for troop/patrol dinners and the evening o Cracker Barrel 9:15 PM at swim area pavilion for final instructions/concerns/questions Saturday May 12 th o Troop/Patrol breakfast 7:00 AM, o Flags/Morning Program 9:00 AM o Bicycle events begin 9:30 AM See Station Map o Troop/Patrol lunches Noon o Afternoon bicycle events 1 3:30 PM o Demolition Derby 4 4:30 PM (A troop vs troop challenge) o Awards/Prizes/OA Call Outs 5:00 PM at pavilion Troop/Patrol/Entire Camp Dinner 6:00 PM Unit provided Golden Skillets judging youth/adult at pavilion. Bring a Bread/Entrée/Dessert to be shared for the group dinner. o Checkout any time after Awards Sunday May 13th o Units welcome until Sunday Morning (Breakfast by Troop/Patrol) o All units out of camp by noon Sunday
STATION DESCRIPTIONS For Saturday Morning events 1. Slow Race 2. Obstacle Course 3. Criterion 4. BMX 5. Bicycle Geocache 6. In square or nowhere Afternoon events 7. Weight Pull/Burn out expose 8. Bicycle Polo 9. Demonstration Station 10. Fix a flat 11. Tricycle Race 12. Demolition Derby* 50 Miler option All Day Preregistration, Bicycle Merit Badge Requirements, and SM Approval Maps and organizational meeting immediately after morning program * See Demolition Derby requirements below
STATION ESSENTIALS Scouts A working and safe bicycle appropriate for the youth* Helmets Unnegotiable Dress for the weather Day Pack & Water Bottle *Units will directly contact Beaver Sports to schedule bicycle repair and maintenance workshops by appointment only (see flyer) Attachments Chena Lakes Station Map Demolition Derby Rules 50 Miler Requirements
Chena Lakes Station Map
Demolition Derby Rules I. To participate in the demolition derby, a troop may enter one (1) entry. II. III. IV. It is entirely the troops responsibility to designate a youth rider! The troop s bicycle entered into the derby must be protected completely on all sides, front, and back by 3 (feet) of cardboard boxes filled, tightly with packaging material. Boxes must be attached to the bicycle with nothing other than duct tape and more card board. V. Bragging points for decorated entries will be awarded. VI. Entries will be eliminated either when a cardboard box is removed, packaging comes out, or rider can no longer propel his bike. VII. Last entry riding wins VIII. Participants will be removed or contest ended entirely at the discretion of event organizers!!!!
50 Miler Requirements The intent of the 50-mile ride is to provide an opportunity for Scouts to complete the requirements for the Cycling merit badge. Scouts who choose to participate will not be able to be involved in the other events. Scout that choose this Program feature for the ride will be overseen by adults either riding with, or following in cars, ensuring youth safety, providing for repairs as necessary, sharing lunch, and thoroughly enjoying the day. Please visit (http://www.meritbadge.org/wiki/index.php/cycling) for the requirements. The 50-miler would satisfy requirement 7a. Scouts need to arrange for a cycling merit badge counselor and have a prepared blue card indicating they have finished requirements 1-6.
MIDNIGHT SUN COUNCIL 2018 Spring CAMPOREE Registration Form UNIT # LEADER NAME PHONE NUMBER E-MAIL Number of Scout Participants ( ) Number of Adult Participants ( ) Total Participants ( ) x Fee ($25.00) = $ total *Total Participants ( ) x Early Bird Fee ($20.00) = $ total *Early Bird Fee: Registered by April 13 th Additional Patches ( ) x $2.50 = $ total $ total total Camp Assignment - First Come First Served, Be Prepared to Share o Fill this circle if your troop is participating in the Demolition Derby o Fill this circle if you have Scouts participating in the 50 Miler Remember, although siblings and Webelos are welcome to attend a District event, there is no planned program for them. Do not mislead WEBELOS in believing they can participate. *** FREE Bonus Patches (3) for successfully registering your unit by April 13 th