ORANGE FRONTIER DISTRICT CAMP-O-REE & WEBELOS-REE "Exploring Our National Parks Information & Registration April 21-23, 2017 El Dorado Regional Park East Long Beach, CA www.ofdcamporee.org 1 of 14
Dear Unit Leaders, 2017 Orange Frontier District Camp-O-Ree & Webelos-Ree The Orange Frontier District offers you this invitation to attend Camp-O-Ree & Webelos-Ree 2017, to be held on April 21, 22, and 23 at the El Dorado Regional Park as we continue the journey. This year, events are setup for each Scout to reach their personal best. This is a time for us to come together as Scouts in a celebration of skills, spirit, traditions, and challenges. This Camp-O-Ree & Webelos-Ree is designed to provide Scouts with an opportunity for fun, healthy competition, and lessons in leadership wrapped in a spirit of fun and friendship. As usual, the Camp-O-Ree & Webelos-Ree Staff will need assistance running the events and with other camp related activates on Camp-O-Ree & Webelos-Ree weekend. As part of registration, we ask that Webelos provide one adult per den and Troops provide two adults or non-competing youth per Patrol to help the Staff in judging events or with other camp activities on Saturday. We also require Troops provide one Lead Judge who attends the Event Practice day. Location and time TBD and be available all day on Saturday, April 22 nd, 2017 to Judge an Event. Bonus points will be given in exchange for their assistance. The Lead Judge must be identified no later than April 1, 2017. Identifying these volunteers is required as part of registration. Our events this year require special planning, and we would like to ensure that the events run as smooth as possible. The youth advisor for Camp-O-Ree & Webelos-Ree this year is Daniel Mendez T440 and the adult advisor is Starla Rogers T440. All registration this year will be conducted at the March & April Roundtables. As mentioned above, Webelos need to provide one Adult per den and Troops need to provide a Lead Judge from each Troop and two helpers per Patrol must be specified at the time of registration. Check-in for the event will occur at the El Dorado Regional Park East on Friday at 5pm, April 21, 2017. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to call any of the Staff members with your questions. I and my Staff, look forward to sharing with you this special event and celebration of the 2017 Camporee. Yours in Scouting, Daniel Mendez Troop 440 2017 Camp-O-Ree & Webelos-Ree 2 of 14
WELCOME Schedule Friday, April 21, 2017 5:00 p.m Registration Begins 6:00 p.m. Den & Patrol Flag Drop Off Begins 6:30 p.m. Camp Wide Dinner 9:00 p.m. Registration Den & Patrol Flag Drop Off Closes 9:30 p.m. Leaders Meeting (Scoutmasters and SPL's, Webelos Leader) 10:00 p.m Staff Meeting 10:30 p.m. Taps & Lights Out Saturday, April 22, 2017 6:30 a.m. Camp Reveille 6:35 a.m. Breakfast by Units 7:15 a.m. Judges Report to Meeting Area 7:30 a.m. Final Registration Closes. Dens and Patrols pick up flags 8:00 a.m. Camp Opening & Flag Ceremony 9:00 a.m. Morning Events Competition Begins & Campsite Inspection Begin 11:45 a.m. Events Close for Lunch Noon Camp-Wide Lunch & Spirit Events Begins 1:00 p.m. Afternoon Event Competition Resumes 3:00 p.m. Event Competition End 3:30 p.m. Campfire Skit, Song or Cheer Auditions Begin 3:30 p.m. Golden Spoon & Adult Chili Set-up Begins 3:30 p.m. Troop Campsites Open for Webelos visitation 4:00 p.m. Golden Spoon & Adult Chili Competition Begins, 4:00 p.m. Webelos Dens Bonus challenge begins 4:00 p.m. Dinner by Unit, Begins 4:30 p.m. Campfire Skit, Song or Cheer Auditions End 4:30 p.m Distribution of Order of Arrow Spirit Placard 5:00 p.m. Staff to privately retire Flags and Free time 5:00 p.m. Troop Campsites Closed for Webelos visitation 6:00 p.m. Adult Chili & Golden Spoon Participants must be in line for Judging 6:30 p.m. Golden Spoon Judging Ends 6:30 p.m. Dinner period Ends 6:45 p.m. OA Serpentine Procession to Campfire 7:15 p.m. Campfire Begins 9:00 p.m. Campfire Ends, LDS Departure, & Unit Cracker Barrels Begin 10:30 p.m. Taps & Lights Out Sunday, April 23, 2017 7:45 a.m. Camp Reveille 8:00 a.m. Breakfast by Unit 8:45 a.m. Camp Assembly & Flag Ceremony 9:00 a.m Scouts Own 9:30 a.m. Awards Ceremony & Closing 10:30 a.m. Unit Campsite Clean-up, Check-out at Staff Headquarters 3 of 14
2017 Orange Frontier District Camp-O-Ree & Webelos-Ree Location: El Dorado Regional Park East 7550 E. Spring St., Long Beach The camping area is located in Area II of El Dorado Park East. Enter the park by turning right next at the fire station from west bound Spring St. Entrance cost is $6 on Friday and $7 on Saturday and Sunday. NOTE #1: The Park closes at dusk (all incoming gates are locked) and you will not be able to enter until 7am the following day. NOTE #2: At the toll booth, ask for a camping pass. This must be kept in your windshield at all times. This will allow you to exit and re-enter the park for the weekend. No pass on windshield after closing will get you a costly parking ticket. Watch where you park, such as no parking areas, handicap spots, etc. They write tickets all day long. What it is: Who can attend: Camp-O-Ree & Webelos-Ree is a camping event for Boy Scouts and Webelos that allows them to competitively test their Scouting skills. This fun-filled weekend includes a series of events testing Scout skills, a cooking competition, and both campsite and uniform inspections. Scouts will enjoy this weekend of teamwork, camaraderie, and competition intended to bring out the best performance from all the Units attending. All registered BSA Youth members may attend. Camporee Competitors must be a Webelos or a Boy Scout under age 18 to participate. Venturing Crew members older than 18 are invited and encouraged to join Camporee staff. Families of Scouts are invited to attend the Saturday evening program, which begins at 7:15 p.m. Families should bring camp chairs to the campfire. Only registered Webelos and Arrow Of Light may compete in Webelos-ree events. Any registered Bear or younger Cub Scouts may attend but must be accompanied by his parent or legal guardian at all times. They cannot participate in events and can only sleep in a tent with his parent or legal guardian Webelos, Wolf, or Tiger Scouts including their siblings. Parents are invited to visit Saturday. All adults are invited and encouraged to join our Camporee staff. Contact Starla Rogers 714-883- 7635 for an application. Fees: March & April Roundtable, the Camping Fee will be $20 per Scout and $15 per Adult. After April Roundtable Apr. 13th, the Camping Fee will increase to $25 per Scout and $20 per Adult. A special fee for an only adults attending on Saturday day is $10. Event Helpers: Each Troop need to provide one Lead Judge plus two event /camp helpers per each patrol. Each Pack needs to provide one adults per den. One Lead Judge per Troop and two event/camp staff helper per patrol must be identified in registration materials 4 of 14
Food: Fires: Tour Plan: Check In: Set-Up: Facilities: Trash Disposal: First Aid: Wildlife: FRIDAY DINNER AND SATURDAY LUNCH IS INCLUDED IN YOUR REGISTRATION FEE. The balance of meals are provided by your Unit. Menu for Friday Night Dinner: Garlic Chicken with Rice, Salad with Ranch or Italian Dressing, Tollhouse bar or Snickerdoddle, Drinks: Tang or Water. Menu for Saturday Lunch: Two Hot dogs or Two Chili Dogs, bag of potatoes chips, piece of fruit and a bottle of water. Open fires are not permitted in campsites. Cooking with charcoal is permitted but you may not place charcoal directly on the ground and must be a minimum of 28" off the ground! Ash waste must be completely recovered and carried out with your unit for disposal. Remember Leave No Trace! A standard B.S.A. tour plan (permit) will be required for each unit attending this event. Two deep leadership & at least one YPT adult leader is required of each unit. The check-in area will be located next to the road in front of the covered pavilion starting at 5pm. Please keep vehicles to a minimum, as parking is very limited. You will receive your campsite assignment at check in. Special Restrictions: 1. We are not able to drive on the campsites. All vehicles need to stay in the marked parking spaces. All gear will needed to be hand carried in to your campsite, so bring a wagon. 2. We are not able to put up a normal perimeter rope. You can outline your campsite using cones for the corner and sides of your door opening. Lay a rope or caution tape on the ground to run from cone to cone. Drinking water may be limited at the facility. Each unit should bring a sufficient supply of water for the weekend. All trash must be carried out by each unit. All charcoal waste must be removed and carried out as well. Trained medical personnel will be on duty during this event. However, first-aid kits provided by individual units are expected to be available at each campsite and will be an intricate part of the campsite inspection criteria. Be prepared to handle minor medicals cases. Although civilization is not far away, Scouts may encounter certain wildlife creatures. Please leave all wildlife alone. 5 of 14
Checking Out: Uniform: Following the closing Assembly on Sunday, campsite should be taken down and left neat and clean. All trash must be carried out and disposed by the individual units. Camp-O-Ree patches will be issued after an approved member of the Camp-O-Ree Staff has inspected your unit s campsite. Come to Headquarters. For Troops: The field uniform (Class A) for Camporee will consist of either Scout pants or shorts (OK to be varied), either long or short sleeved Scout shirts (OK to be varied) with the proper patches and insignias, Scout socks and belt, Scout neckerchief (same if worn) and Scout hat (all or none) as per the uniform inspection rules. Scouts will be expected to be in their field uniform for the opening ceremony & campfire on Saturday and on Sunday during the flag ceremony, for Scouts Own, and (of course) for uniform. The inspection sheet is available upon request by Scoutmaster or Committee Chair. Uniform inspections will be done at your Troop meeting by the OA at the same time as OA holds the Order of the Arrow elections &/or camp promo. Scouts will be permitted to wear Troop activity uniforms (Class B) during the morning and afternoon competition events. The following rules apply to such uniforms: 1. The shirt worn must be uniform. (Different editions of a similar shirt will be permitted if the information displayed is similar and specific to the unit, Different colors are O.K. if past editions of the unit activity shirt) 2. Pants or shorts as well as belts, socks, and shoes, must be worn and be similar. 3. Scout appropriate themed costumes may also be worn during the competition hours. No actual or replica firearms, spears, swords, knives or instruments of battery will be permitted. The wearing of military clothing (e.g. camouflage clothing) is strictly forbidden by National B.S.A. policy. For Webelos: Wear the field uniform (Class A) for the opening ceremony and campfire on Saturday and on Sunday morning during the awards, Scouts Own and closing ceremony. Webelos will be permitted to wear Den activity uniforms (Class B) during the morning and afternoon competition events. The following rules apply to these uniforms. There is NO uniform inspection for the Webelos. The shirt worn must be either the blue or tan uniform shirt with Webelos scarf and appropriate patches. A tie slide must be worn but it can be of any style as long as the entire den is the same. Long pant or shorts, socks and hat (optional) must be worn and be similar. Only clean close toed shoes are to be worn. No sandals or flip flops. Scout appropriate themed costumes may also be worn during the competition hours. No actual or replica firearms, spears, swords, knives or instruments of battery will be permitted. The wearing of military clothing (e.g. camouflage clothing) is strictly forbidden by National B.S.A. policy. 1. Field uniform (Class A) is uniform shirt, scarf, tie slide, belt, any pant or shorts and socks. 2. Den activity uniforms (Class B) are pack t-shirts, den shirts or theme costumes. Each den must be dressed alike. 6 of 14
Event Competition: Flag Competition: Patrols & Dens are to compete in all events. Patrols & Dens are required to have at least 4 boys but no more than 8 boys in a Patrol / Den to compete in the events. No switching members during events. Smaller units or units with low attendance who cannot meet the 4 boy minimum should contact Star La Rogers (714)-883-7635 (we can usually pair you up with other unit with like conditions). In order to compete Patrol & Den flags must be presented on Friday between 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Flags will be judged Friday evening and may be retrieved by the Patrol / Den Saturday morning between 7:30am and the opening ceremony. Flags will be judged on originality, the use of natural materials, unit identification with names of all the Patrol / Den members listed, and on how it is displayed. There are 100 total points possible for Patrol / Den Flag Contest. Please review the criteria carefully. Judging standards and their consistency are important to the success of the contest and will ensure fairness in all levels of the patrol / den flag contest. Scoring is on specific achievements, not on general categories. Originality Camporee theme depicted 20 points Design 15 points Creativity uniqueness of flag 15 points Identity Patrol / Den identification 10 points Unit identification 10 points Patrol / Den members identification 5 points Workmanship Flag construction boy made 10 points Suitability of height and shape 10 points Mobility and use by patrol 5 points TOTAL 100 points Golden Spoon & Adult Chili Cook-off: A Separate packet is available to describe The Golden Spoon Event & Adult Chili Cook off. Packages will be posted on Camporee Website. Competitive Events: A separate packet (one for Troops and one for Packs) is available to describe the competitive events. The packets will contain the description, rules and scoring of each event. It will describe if a competing patrol must bring any items to the event. One copy will be given to each participating unit. If we miss your unit please see the Camp-O-Ree chairman. This will be given out at the March Roundtable. The package will be posted on Camporee Website. 7 of 14
Events Spirit Scoring: Spirit scoring will be part of each event. Every Patrol & Den will be judged on the following criteria: 1. Patrol / Den Flag To earn credit a Patrol / Den must bring their flag with them to the event. (Score is 0 or 5) 2. Cheer or Song To earn credit a Patrol / Den must perform an enthusiastic cheer or song for the judges. (Score is 0 or 5) 3. Uniformity To earn credit a Patrol / Den must wear matching unit a. or Patrol/Den activity uniform shirts (Class B). (Score is 0 or 5) 4. Patrol Spirit and Sportsmanship To earn credit a Patrol / Den must demonstrate a positive attitude and show enthusiasm. Members must encourage each other, even in times of frustration & work together. No credit will be given if there is any use of negative statements, arguing, or foul language. (Score is 1 to 5) 5. Organization and Teamwork To earn credit a Patrol must follow the leadership of the Patrol Leader and work together as a team. (Score is 1 to 5) TOTAL possible points = 25 Bonus Points: Material for early registration bonus points is described below. 30 bonus points for all paperwork turned in at March roundtable (patrol names, names of boys in patrol, all medical forms, and names of adult helpers (two for each patrol and one for each den) who is judging/helpers at events. Only boys that are new Scouts (Webelos bridging) may turn in paperwork late. 25 bonus points per boy (max100 points) for Troops if they provide 2 boys to help with dinner on Friday and 2 boys to help with lunch on Sat. Firewood: Firewood will be needed for the campfire on Saturday evening. Each Troop and Pack can earn 25 bonus points by bringing firewood to Camp- O-Ree and donating it for campfire use. Campfire Participation: Patrols & Dens will be asked to sign up for a skit or song or cheer for the Saturday night campfire. Extra 25 points will be provided for each patrol / Den that auditions (max.25 points per patrol or den), not necessarily performing. The Camp-O-Ree Staff will select the skits or songs to be performed at the campfire. Points will be awarded for auditioning. All auditions must be Scout appropriate! O.A. Serpentine: Saturday night begins with a campfire procession called a Serpentine. O.A. members in Native American Regalia will lead the Serpentine. The Serpentine will pass by the front door of your campsite. O.A. ordeal candidates will directly follow behind them; the candidates will join the serpentine at the beginning of the procession. All other Troop and Pack members will follow behind the ordeal candidates in a single file. During the procession, the Bond of Silence is observed by all. Follow the serpentine until all participant reach the campfire. Any scouts or Scouters carrying a chair will be asked to sit in the back of the campfire viewing area. 8 of 14
All Arrowmen are requested to wear their sashes for the Saturday night campfire and to help in the Serpentine. Arrowmen need to report to the campfire ring at 6:30 p.m. sharp. The serpentine will begin at 6:45 p.m. 2017 Camp-O-Ree and Webelos-Ree Scoring Awards Event Awards Awards will be given for 1st through 3rd place based on performance scores and spirit point for each event. We will utilize a decorated ribbon and certificate. Spirit Awards For Troops: The Ron Sheffield Perpetual Patrol Spirit Award will be presented to the Patrol from all of the troops with the most spirit points. The Ron Sheffield Perpetual Patrol Spirit Award will remain with the winning Patrol for one year and then returned so it can be awarded to a Patrol at the next Camp-O-Ree the following Spring. For Packs: The Judi Lee Perpetual Den Spirit Award will be presented to the Den from all of the packs with the most spirit points. The Judi Lee Perpetual Den Spirit Award will remain with the winning Den for one year and then returned so it can be awarded to a Den at the next Webelos-Ree the following Spring. Troop & Pack: Spirit Awards will be given for the 1 st through 3 rd place, determined by the spirit points earned during Camp-O-Ree / Webelos-ree. Ribbons and certificates will be presented to 1 st through 3 rd place winner for Patrol, Den, Troop and Pack. Overall Awards Awards for the 1 st through 3 rd Top Patrol & Den will receive a decorated ribbon and certificate. Awards for the 1 st through 3 rd Top Troop & Pack will receive a decorated ribbon and certificate. Participation Ribbon Every Patrol & Den will receive a Participation Ribbon for attending Camp-o-Ree / Webelos- Ree. 2017 Camp-O-Ree and Webelos-Ree Scoring Score Cards: Each Patrol / Den will be given a packet containing scorecards for all events when they check in on Friday. These score cards need to be pre-filled with the requested information at the top of each form. Units should be careful not to lose scoring cards and will be responsible to see to it that scorecards are taken to each event. The Patrol Leader / Youth Den Leaders must sign each scorecard before leaving each event. Event coordinators will collect the completed score card and turn them into Headquarters. Events Competition: 9 of 14
Each Patrol / Den will compete in events. A Total of 100 points for each event and break down to the following 75 points for the activity and 25 points for spirit.(see Event Spirit Scoring listed above) Events will be scored based upon the performance score. Depending on the event, time and/or event spirit score will be used to break ties. Top Patrol & Den: Top Patrols & Dens will be determined based on event performance score, event spirit points, inspection scores, and miscellaneous spirit points, campfire participation points. Top Crew / Troop / Pack: Top Troops & Packs will be determined based on Patrol / Den average performance scores, inspection scores, golden spoon participation, early registration bonus points, bonus points for providing event staff and firewood. Helping with lunch and dinner for the troops and bonus challenge for the Webelos. Den & Patrol Spirit Award: This top spirit Den/Patrol award will be determined by the spirit points earned in the events competition by each den/patrol, spirit points earned during lunchtime activities, campfire auditions. Spirit points earned for the Webelos bonus challenge activity will also be included. Top Crew / Troop / Pack Spirit Award: The Troop & Pack spirit awards are determined by the spirit points earned in the event competition by each unit, spirit points earned during lunchtime activities, campfire auditions, Golden Spoon participation and March Bonus points for complete registration paperwork. 10 of 14
April 21-23, 2017 REGISTRATION FORM Pack / Troop / Crew: (Circle One) Number of Youths: Number of Adults: Camping: Scout Fees Due: X $ 20.00 per Scout = $ Total Camper Camping: Adult Fees Due: X $ 15.00 per Adult = $ Total Camper Adult Saturday only Adult Day Only Fees Due: X $ 10.00 per Adult = $ Total Adults Total = $ Fees After April Roundtable (Apr 13 th ) Camping: Scout Fees Due: X $ 25.00 per Scout = $ Total Campers Camping: Adult Fees Due: X $ 20.00 per Adult = $ Total Campers Adult Saturday only Adult Day Only Fees Due: X $ 10.00 per Adult = $ Total Adults Total = $ Eating Friday Dinner # Total Scouts and Adults: Eating Saturday Lunch # Total Scouts &Adults - (2) Hot dogs (2) Chili dogs Unit Leader: Alternate: Contact's E-Mail: @ Contact's Phone: H: C: Your preferred contact is: Unit Leader is responsible to ensure all Med Forms are turned in at Registration! (two Copies one set Unit & set Staff) We Accept Only One check per Unit Extra 30 points for all complete paperwork turned in at March roundtable patrol names, names of boys in each patrol, all medical forms for each Scout and Scouter, name of Trained Lead Judge, names of adult Scouters (one for each Patrol) who is helping the Camp staff and/or judging events. Additions or corrections will be allowed, however Patrol name changes cost 10 point For any questions please call Star La Rogers (T440) Adult Advisor C (714) 883-7635 rogers_family@hotmail.com 11 of 14
Crew/Patrol Registration (Please Print) Note: Patrols min. 4- max.8 Scouts (Please Print) Competitors must be under 18 years old (circle one) Crew/Troop No. Scoutmaster: SPL: ASPL: Troop Lead Judge (must be trained): Training Date: TBD Patrol # 1 Patrol # 2 Name: Name: Adult Judge: Adult Judge: Helper: Helper: Scout Name Med Scout Name Med PL: PL: APL: APL: Patrol # 3 Patrol # 4 Name: Name: Adult Judge: Adult Judge: Helper: Helper: Scout Name Med Scout Name Med PL: PL: APL: APL: 12 of 14
Den Registration (PLEASE PRINT) Note: Den minimum 4 maximum 8 Webelos (PLEASE PRINT) Pack No. Pack Contact Person: Den # 1 Den # 2 Event Helper: Event Helper: Webelos Leader: Webelos Leader: Den Name: Den Name: Scout Name Nut Scout Name Nut Allergy Allergy Youth Leader Youth Leader Den # 3 Den # 4 Event Helper: Event Helper: Webelos Leader: Webelos Leader: Den Name: Den Name: Scout Name Nut Scout Name Nut Allergy Allergy Youth Leader Youth Leader 13 of 14
2017 Orange Frontier District Camp-O-Ree & Webelos-Ree Youth and Adult Permission and Emergency Medical Form This form should be duplicated in sufficient copies for all attending Scouts and Adults. A signed and completed form must be brought to the Camp-O-Ree with unit leaders. Two (2) copies are required for each youth attending Camp-O-Ree / Webelos-Ree: one to turn in to registration at the March Roundtable for bonus points and one for you to keep in your camp. I request my son,, be permitted to go with his Boy Scout Unit on a trip to Orange Frontier District Camp-O-Ree / Webelos-Ree at El Dorado East Regional Park on April 21 st 22 nd and 23 rd of 2017. He is in good physical condition. Should any illness or accident occur to him on the trip, I will not hold liable the Boy Scout Council of Orange County, its officers, or leaders for said or for any medical aid rendered and will reimburse the Boy Scout Council of Orange County or its Leaders for medical or other expenses incurred in the care of my son. I am ( ) one of the parents having legal custody, I am ( ) the parent having legal custody, I am ( ) the legal guardian (check applicable) of the above - named son, a minor. I hereby authorized the giving of first aid to my son. I further authorize any adult Boy Scout Leader on the above event to consent to any X-ray examination, anesthetic, medical or surgical diagnosis or treatment and hospital care to be rendered to the minor under the general or special supervision and upon the advice of a physician and surgeon licensed under the provision of the Medical Practice Act, or to consent to an X-ray examination, anesthetic, dental or surgical diagnosis or treatment and hospital care to be rendered to the minor by a dentist licensed under the provisions of the Dental Practice Act. Parents will be contacted immediately if possible. This authorization is given pursuant to California Civil Code, Section 25.8. If my son does require medical treatment, I authorize the treating authority to release him to an adult Boy Scout Leader. (PLEASE PRINT) Doctor (name & town) Phone: Christian Science Practitioner: (Name & Town) Phone: Date of last tetanus shot: Allergic to: List any medications being taken presently with directions and dosage. List any diagnosed medical conditions: Emergency Contact (Name): Phone: Parent Name Phone: Date: Circle One: (Parent or legal guardian) Turn in one form per Adult and Scout 14 of 14