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"The uniform makes for brotherhood, since when universally adopted, it covers up all differences of class and country."

Sir Robert Baden-Powell

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CAMPOREE STAFF _________________________________________ 1

WHAT IS CAMPOREE / WHERE IS CAMPOREE_______________ 2

DIRECTIONS TO CAMP_____________________________________ 3

CAMPING LIST / WHAT TO BRING __________________________ 4

GENERAL INFORMATION & RULES _________________________ 5-6

REGISTRATION & FEE SCHEDULE __________________________ 7

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS _____________________________________ 8

ORDER OF THE ARROW CALL-OUT _________________________ 9

EVENT COORDINATION ____________________________________ 9

CAMPSITE INSPECTION ____________________________________ 10-11

CAMPOREE EVENTS & DESCRIPTIONS ______________________ 12-17

CUB SCOUT GAMES & EVENTS ______________________________ 12-15

BOY SCOUT GAMES & EVENTS ______________________________ 16-18

BOY SCOUT GATEWAY COMPETITION RULES _______________ 19

BOY SCOUT CATAPULT COMPETITION RULES _______________ 20

CHECK-OUT PROCEDURES __________________________________ 21

PARENT OR GUARDIAN CONSENT FORM ____________________ 22

PATROL CLASSIFICATION INFO _____________________________ 23 - 25

UNIT REGISTRATION FORM _________________________________ 26

SIBLING REGISTRATION FORM FOR TOT LOT _______________ 27

“Medieval Scouting”

May 29th, 30th, 31st, 2009

Dear Unit Leaders: As your returning chairman, I am more excited than last year to bring the Balboa Oaks District together for our annual Camporee. This year’s theme – Medieval Scouting – invoked countless ideas at our committee meetings. While it’s true, there were no scouts during the medieval era, our theme challenges your imagination – What if there were scouts then? What skills would they focus on? What competitions would capture the spirit of scouting? What would Roy Powell cook in his Dutch ovens? The possibilities are endless. None of this great weekend would be possible if not for the efforts of a small group of dedicated scouters. Our Camporee Committee was focused on making this year’s event a memorable one. Several people stepped forward to help, asking to be put wherever they were needed. Some were returning from last year, some were new faces. All of them contributed in their own way, and for this, I am very thankful. So you’re ready to camp – what do you do first? The process starts with registration, of course. It is imperative that you register on time. Registration is done by unit, not by participant. All unit registrations and fees must be received by May 7th, 2009, the night of our May Roundtable meeting. Registrations should be mailed to the address listed on the registration form, a copy of which is contained later in this booklet. Please do not register at the Council Office. If you happen to do this, you must bring your receipt with you at the time of check-in. If you do not bring the receipt on the day you check-in, you will be charged again. Upon producing your receipt, your additional monies will be refunded. Specific event or logistical questions can be directed to the following persons: BOY SCOUTS – Bruce McDonald 818-808-5351 CUB SCOUTS – Sunday Moore 818-314-4986 Thank you for your participation. We look forward to seeing you in May! Yours in scouting, Leonard Martinez Camporee Chairman

CAMPOREE 2009 KINGDOM OF BALBOA OAKS

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2009 CAMPOREE COMMITTEE King of Camporee _____________________________________ Leonard Martinez Queen of Snack-O-Ree _________________________________ Francine Conte Grand Duke of Facilities ________________________________ Rick Koenig Grand Duke of Boy Scouts _____________________________ Bruce McDonald Grand Duchess of Cub Scouts ___________________________ Sunday Moore Grand Duke of Support, Registration _____________________ Vinnie Ruggieri Prince of Check-in _____________________________________ Sami Dahdal Princess of the First Aid Station __________________________Diane Freeman Inspections & Judging __________________________________ Staff Archduke of Prize Donations ____________________________ Bill Frymire Scoring ______________________________________________ Bruce McDonald Eliot Brown Rebecca Murphy Sunday Moore Prince of Traffic Control _______________________________ Ralph Ward


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What is Camporee?

A Camporee is many things – camping fun for boys, the thumping of hundreds of feet on the way to the evening campfire, and the smell of burning stew. It’s the ripple of wind-blown flags in the morning sun. It’s catching the idea of teamwork in the patrol method. It’s working together for a common goal, and learning how rewarding that can be. It’s an opportunity for Cub Scouts and Webelos to learn about Boy Scouting and for Boy Scouts to help and teach their younger counterparts. Hopefully, friendships will flow out of this adventure, and the Cub Scout and Webelos will feel more comfortable in their transition to Boy Scouts. Camporees are held on a district basis once a year. This is an opportunity for Scouts to get together and compete against one another in friendly competition. The program consists of camping and scouting skills, games and campfire. What is unique about the Balboa Oaks Camporee is the invitation of Cub Scouts joining Boy Scouts for a weekend together. Each unit camps on an individual basis and your unit will operate independently from the other units. You unit will need to bring you own stoves, food, tents, etc. If you need any equipment or help, all you need to do is to ask. This is Scouting, after all! Most of all, Camporee is fun for the boys and it puts the “Outing back into Scouting”. Roundtable is a good place to ask anything about Camporee 2009. Otherwise call any Camporee Committee member or the Chairman, Leonard Martinez (Work) (818) 973-3856. Email is: [email protected]

Where is Camporee this year?

Balboa Oaks District is very fortunate to have the use of Woodley Park. Woodley Park is just South of Victory Blvd., on Woodley Ave, and is just a few miles from our Council Office. I would like to give a special thanks to the Parks and Recreation Department of the City of Los Angeles for allowing us to use this facility that is so close to many of our homes. As usual, the site is open field camping – whatever you need you bring. This includes ALL DRINKING/WASHING WATER, trash bags, lanterns, tables, chairs, all cooking equipment, including stoves, tents, personal gear, etc. This is a great way to learn to supply what you need and use, and to clean up everything. All of the principals of “Leave No Trace” will be enforced during this event.


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Directions to Woodley Park, Van Nuys, CA Woodley Park is just south of the intersection of Woodley Ave. and Victory Blvd. Parking is very limited, so please carpool if you can, and pay attention to the staff directing the traffic.

Camporee 2009! (Enter from

Woodley Ave.)


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Camping List/What To Bring The following is a guideline only. Use your judgment depending on your needs, type of

outing and the expected weather conditions. Any questions please ask. Pack like you would for Family or Car Camping

Clothing BSA Uniform – Class “A” must be worn during travel and for Flag Ceremony Pants or shorts, shirt, socks belt

Neckerchief, slide, and hat Jacket or sweatshirt Long pants Shorts Class “B” T-shirt (Activity Shirt) Underwear Socks Sleeping clothes Hiking boots or Tennis Shoes

Toiletries Toothbrush Toothpaste Comb Towel Disinfecting wipes Chapstick Personal Medications

Miscellaneous EZ Up/Canopy Paper/pen/pencil Sleeping bag Ground pad Camera Scout Handbook First-aid kit Flashlight and extra batteries Water bottle/canteen Rain Poncho Sun Screen Insect Repellent

Cooking and Eating BRING ALL DRINKING AND COOKING WATER Pots/Pans Mess kit (plate, bowl) Utensils (knife, fork, spoon) Hot cup Dish Soap/Sponge Wash basins Propane Stove/Grill Propane or Battery Lanterns Coolers for Food/Drink Camp Table Camp Chairs

You may cook with propane or by dutch oven only! Dutch oven coals must be off the ground and open fires are not permitted at Woodley Park!!


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General Information and Rules

PERMISSION SLIP: No boy will be allowed to participate in Camporee without a properly signed permission slip. There is one copy in this booklet. Please make as many copies as you need for your unit. TOUR PERMITS: All units at Camporee 2009 must have a valid tour permit for this event. CHECK-IN: Check in will start Friday at 2:00 PM until 9:00 PM; please do not arrive prior to this time. Check-out will be no later than 12:00 NOON on Sunday. SATURDAY CHECK-OUT: Any unit checking out Saturday must make prior arrangements with the Camporee Chairman. This will insure that a proper campsite inspection takes place before that unit’s departure. Those departing units must clear their campsite before the start of the evening campfire and OA Call-Out. LEADERSHIP: BOY SCOUTS: The Senior Patrol Leader is in charge of and responsible for the conduct of the troop at all times during Camporee, the Scoutmaster or his/her designated assistant will be on the Event site at all times. Two adult leaders must camp in the troop area at all times. CUB SCOUTS: The Cubmaster or an Adult designee must be with their Cubs at all times. Tiger Cubs must be with one Adult Partner at all times. CAMP AREA: Anyone found outside the designated Camporee area will be sent home. NO EXCEPTIONS! CAMPSITE ASSIGNMENTS: Your campsite will be assigned to your unit at the Check-In desk. These are assigned based on number of participants registered as of May 7th, 2009 and late registration as of May 21st, 2009. DRINKING/WASHING WATER: Water resources are almost non-existent at the park. Therefore, each unit will need to bring their own drinking and washing water. Grey water must be disposed of properly. See next item. ‘GREY WATER’ DISPOSAL: ‘Grey water’ (used water from washing of dishes / general clean up) must be dumped in the designated grey water disposal container(s). You are NOT allowed to dump dirty wash water on the Camporee grounds. CAMPSITE ACCESS: Equipment trailers will be permitted on Friday night for off loading of equipment and then must be moved to the offsite parking area. Parking is not allowed in the immediate area. Sunday morning, trailers will be allowed back in to load up before departing. Note: Everyone must be off site by 12:00 NOON Sunday.


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FUELS AND STOVES: All cooking will be done by stoves or Dutch Ovens, no open fire pits. Only stoves and lanterns using propane or butane fuel may be used at Camporee. Liquid Gas (i.e. White Gas, Gasoline, etc.) stoves and lanterns are not allowed. NO GROUND FIRES ALLOWED. Briquettes used for Dutch Oven cooking must be above ground and on a heat resistant cooking table. ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT: Units attending Camporee 2009 are not permitted to have any radios, CD’s, iPods/MP3 players or other electronic equipment in the Camporee site. No trading cards (i.e. Pokémon/YuGiOh or similar cards) are allowed, with the exception of standard playing cards. Please leave them at home! TRASH: Each unit will take care of its own trash. There will be dumpsters located near the respective campsites. Please make good use of them. EQUIPMENT: Each unit attending is responsible for bringing their own equipment. There is a “Camping List/What to Bring” document in this booklet. LOST AND FOUND: The Camporee lost and found area will be located at the First Aid station in the main part of camp. Please make sure to mark all your equipment and clothing. SCOUT BEHAVIOR: Profanity is not in the Scouting tradition and will NOT be tolerated. The throwing of any objects will NOT be tolerated, except within the competitions of course! EVENTS: All events are designated for four or more participants. Boundaries will be outlined with markers at the site. ATTENTION BOY SCOUT UNITS - PATROL CLASSIFICATION FORMS MUST BE TURNED IN AT THE TIME OF CHECK-IN OR NO LATER THAT 9:00 P.M. FRIDAY EVENING DURING CRACKER BARREL.

NOTICE TO ALL SCOUTERS: It is against BSA National policy to consume ALCOHLIC BEVERAGES and/or use of ILLEGAL DRUGS at any Boy Scout activity. Any person or unit violating this policy will be disqualified and required to leave the Camporee. The Boy Scouts of America’s position on smoking strongly urges leaders not to use tobacco products in any form or to allow their use in the presence of youths. All Scouting functions, meetings or activities should be conducted on a smoke-free basis with permitted smoking areas located away from all participants.


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REGISTRATION & FEE SCHEDULE Each unit (Troop or Pack) will need to complete a Camporee 2009 registration form. All fees will be paid according to the following schedule. Only one registration form is due per unit. The number of participants registered as of May 21st, 2009 will determine the size of area allotted for a unit. Registration and fees paid by: Cost: On or before May 7th, 2009 $17.00 per person

$4.00 per Cub sibling/ extra patches.

After May 7th, up to day of event $20.00 per person Please make all checks payable to: BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA

Mail registration form, rosters, and check to:

Vinnie Ruggieri 13700 Chandler Blvd.

Sherman Oaks, CA 91401 PLEASE NOTE: Additions to original registration number is subject to the fee schedule at that date and will be handled on a case by case basis.

REGISTRATION POINTS - FOR BOY SCOUT TROOPS ONLY Bonus registration points will be given to those units that register at least 75% of their total registered Scouts in their unit before the closing date of May 21st, 2009. If the units meet these conditions, registration points will be awarded as follows: All Fees and Registration forms received by: Points awarded: On or before May 7th, 2009 200 points May 8th thru May 14th, 2009 50 points May 15th thru May 21st, 2009 25 points After May 21st, 2009 0 points

Register early to receive the maximum points! Don’t miss out on easy points!

PLEASE USE THE REGISTRATION FORM FOUND LATER IN THIS BOOKLET.

CUB SCOUT PACKS – PLEASE REMEMBER YOU MUST SUBMIT A ROSTER LISTING ALL PARTICIPANTS AND RANKS.


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2009 Camporee Weekend Schedule

Friday Night: Check-in & registration ----------------- 2 PM to 9 PM

Cracker Barrel ( @ Snackoree) --------- 9 PM to 10 PM Saturday: Flag & Opening Ceremony ---------------- 8 to 8:30AM

Boy Scouts Games/Events ----------- 9AM – 12:30PM

Cub Scouts visit Boy Scout Campsites ---- 9AM – 9:30AM

Cub Scouts Games/Events ----------9:30AM to 12:30 PM

Lunch ------------------------------ 12:30 to 2 PM

Games/Events/Troop Competitions ----------- 2 to 5 PM

Dinner/Free time ---------------------- 5 to 7:30 PM

Campfires/OA Callout ------------------- 7:30 to 9 PM

Lights out ------------------------------- 10:00 PM

(Judging for Camp site inspection and Gateway Competition - between 10:00 to 11:30 AM) (Dutch Oven & Den Flag competition will be judged outside the Snack-O-Ree @ 6:30 PM)

Sunday: Breakfast & break camp ------------------- 7 to 9 AM

Campsite Inspection before departure ------- 9 to 10 AM


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ORDER OF THE ARROW CALL OUT

The Order of the Arrow (OA) Call Out Ceremony will be conducted in conjunction with the Camporee campfire. The drum will start beating at 7:15 P.M. SHARP! When the drums start to beat, this will be the signal for the Troops to start making their way over to the designated area in which the program will be conducted. The Call Out location will be the same as for the campfire. It is imperative that your Troop be ready to leave your site at 7:15 p.m. when the drum starts to beat and not earlier. Your troop has only 15 minutes to assemble. The program will start promptly at 7:30 p.m. All Scouts and Scouters must be in Class-A Uniform for the entire ceremony. We request that all Order of the Arrow members in your Troop wear the OA sashes since this is an OA event. Please help us have a successful Call Out by following the directions give above. If you have any questions or concerns about these procedures before Camporee 2009, please do not hesitate to call Jon Orlick, the Chapter Advisor at, 818-987-9840.

EVENT COORDINATION – ALL UNITS, PLEASE READ The Camporee Staff will ensure that all units run an event at Camporee 2009. If your unit has never run an event in the past, the staff will assign one to your unit with details of what is expected. All units are asked to run their event in a timely manner to allow the boys to have time to complete all their events without the usual “long line, bog down.” Don’t be afraid to volunteer even if you’ve never done this before. The most popular Pez dispensers are the Santa Claus and Mickey Mouse versions. This is an opportunity to make use of those parents that just want to come and “hang out.” Let them know they are needed. Please pitch in and help. To volunteer for an event or just help out, please contact the following people: Boy Scouts – Bruce McDonald – 818-363-8458; Cub Scouts – Sunday Moore - 818-314-4986. When you sponsor an event, the Camporee Staff will look to you for full cooperation in preparing for and providing a full, challenging event for our Scouts. The Camporee Staff will do everything possible to help the sponsoring unit with any problems that may arise. The sponsoring unit is responsible for furnishing all the items need to put on their event.


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CRITERIA FOR CAMPSITE INSPECTIONS

I. Tents –

5 Points Tents arranged in order with smaller tents in front, larger tents in rear and properly erected.

10 Points Tents are in good working condition – no rips, tears, or

broken poles. 10 Points Tents are open and personal gear is neat and packed up.

No lanterns, candles or stoves in or near tents. II. Flags Displayed – 5 Points American Flag displayed in campsite.

10 Points American Flag displayed on left and unit flag displayed on right when entering campsite.

III. First Aid Kit Available-

5 Points Kit properly identified as first aid kit and near cooking area.

10 Points First Aid Kit open for inspection and contains items such

as bandages/band-aids, latex gloves, alcohol swabs, etc. IV. Cooking Area Clean and Neat-

5 Points Stoves or cooking equipment at least 18” off the ground. 10 Points All equipment clean, tables free of food and ground

around cooking area free of trash or food. V. Food Properly Stored-

5 Points Food properly stored in sturdy containers such as boxes or plastic bins.

5 Points Food Coolers clean and stored in a safe manner. 10 Points Trash/Garbage bags properly hung off the ground at least

3’ high.


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VI. Fire Extinguisher at Cook Area- 5 Points Portable extinguisher available and easily seen

5 Points Extinguishers ready to be used and inspected within one year

VII. Sand and Water at Cook Area 5 Points 1 bucket (min. 1 gallon size) of sand, free of debris 5 Points 1 bucket (min. 1 gallon size) of clean water VIII. Duty Roster Posted-

5 Points Roster in campsite area and has assignments for Friday, Saturday and Sunday

10 Points Document lists a scout for the following camp duties:

Cooking, cooking equipment prep, site cleanup and water.

10 Points Document is completed as above and protected from

elements. IX. Tour Permit- 5 Points Permit properly completed and posted in campsite area 10 Points Permit was filed with council two weeks before event and protected from the elements.


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CUB SCOUT GAMES & EVENTS

ALL LISTINGS ARE TENTATIVE – SUBJECT TO CHANGE

1. MINEFIELD 2. KING ARTHUR’S MOAT CROSSING 3. CASTLE SIEGE 4. CANYON BRIDGE CROSSING 5. SUIT OF ARMOR RELAY 6. FISHING OVER THE CASTLE WALL 7. KNIGHTS OF THE NECKERCHIEF 8. SCOUTING CONCENTRATION 9. DRAGON’S DEN MAZE 10. WATER GUN CANNONBALL 11. CUB SCOUT CATAPULTS 12. MEDIEVAL MEMORY MADNESS

SPECIAL EVENTS – 1ST, 2ND & 3RD Place Ribbons

DEN FLAG COMPETITION – Cub-created please. Bring flag to Judges, 6:30 PM at Snack-O-Ree. Categories are: Scout Spirit, Originality, and Most Artistic

DUTCH OVEN DESSERT COOK OFF – Show off your DESSERT cooking skills. Bring Dutch Oven to the judges Saturday, 6:30 PM at Snack-O-Ree. This event is limited to one entry per pack, please.

ALL PACKS WILL RECEIVE A PARTICIPATION RIBBON. 1st, 2nd & 3rd PLACE RIBBONS GIVEN FOR ALL SCORED EVENTS. 1st, 2nd & 3rd PLACE RIBBONS FOR HIGHEST OVERALL SCORE. 1ST Place overall – Gets your Pack # on the Balboa Oaks District Plaque.


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Den Flag Competition

Pack Number _________ Den Name_________________ Den Flags should represent their unit with all necessary information but without being so confusing or messy that they are unreadable. They should be Boy designed and constructed (with appropriate adult supervision). Flag holders are not necessary but do add to the overall presentation.

Description Points Possible

Points Given

Theme or Design: Unified theme with clear subject. Does it reference the Den Rank? Does it promote Scouting Ideals?

Any Special Identifiers?

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Craftsmanship: Is it clearly a “Boy” made item?

Does it use multiple media items? (Cloth, Leather, Feathers, Beads, Paint, etc.)

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Information: Does the Flag present:

Den Name: ___ Pack Number: ___

Charter Organization:___ City/Location: ___ District Name: ___ Council Name: ___

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Logistics: Can it be carried around easily?

Size (Too big/Too Small)?

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Presentation: Does it stand up well?

Flag Holder? Is it easily read?

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Total ________


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CAMPOREE 2009 GAMES & EVENTS DESCRIPTIONS

Cub Scouts (games are subject to change)

1. Minefield Test your memory skills as each scout in your Den attempts to get across the Cubs Scout Mine Field to the other side. This event will need your Den members to pay attention to each scout attempting to cross the minefield to avoid the mines.

2. King Arthur’s Moat Crossing

A scout is seated in King Arthur’s “boat.” The other scouts help propel the vessel across the moat. The boat moves by rolling large tubes underneath it. This is a timed event and requires teamwork!

3. Castle Siege

Test your throwing skills in this event by tossing “cannonballs” (beanbags) at designated spots along the castle walls. Each scout gets a turn to lay siege on the castle and score points for their den.

4. Canyon Bridge Crossing

The den is split into two groups. Each group meets on a “bridge” (log). The groups need to pass each other on the “bridge” to get to the other side of the canyon. Anyone who falls off goes to the end of their group.

5. Suit of Armor Relay

Test your Cub Scout skills in this relay by putting on the “Suit of Armor” and passing it along to each scout to wear. It’s not as easy as it looks, there is some skill involved and will take some extra effort to not break the bond of scouting.

6. Fishing Over the Castle Wall

Your Den will have a chance to make a catch from the moat outside the castle walls. Find out what lurks below and earn points for your Den by catching the most in the allotted amount of time.

7. Knights of the Neckerchief

All “Knights” (the Den) will have to stand on a neckerchief (material) This is accomplished by 3 or 4 boys getting their feet on the material and holding onto each other. The others who cannot get both feet on the material must hang on, climb on, or get one foot or toe on the material and hold fast to the other Cub Scouts to balance themselves. The event is timed to see how fast a den can do this without falling over.

8. Scouting Concentration

A game of memory and concentration, this event teaches our boys the Cub Scout AND Boy Scout ranks. The goal is to turn over a card displaying each rank in order from Tiger Cub up to Eagle Scout. When an incorrect card is turned up, the cards are turned face down and the next scout begins from the very beginning. This is a timed event.


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9. Dragon’s Den Maze Each Cub Scout will have a chance to make their way through the spider webs to the dragon’s den. The object of the game is to go through the den without touching any of the webs. Your Den will score points for not touching the webs while going through quickly. Don’t forget to show your Scout Spirit!

10. Water Gun Cannonball

Your den will be using water cannons to power your cannonball (beach ball) to the final goal. You may get wet!

11. Cub Scout Catapults

Using a Cub Scout catapult, each member in your Den will have the chance to send “cannonballs” (marshmallows) to a target for points. Don’t eat the cannonballs before you launch them toward their targets.

12. Medieval Memory Madness

Test your memory. As a Den, you will get a chance to take a look at a tray of various items. It will then be covered and as a Den you will have to remember as many items as you can that are on the tray.


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BOY SCOUT GAMES & EVENTS

ALL LISTINGS ARE TENTATIVE – SUBJECT TO CHANGE

PATROL COMPETITIONS: 1. SLINGSHOT 2. WE’RE JUST JOUSTING 3. KNIGHTS FIRST CLASS CHALLENGE 4. BREACH THE CASTLE WALL 5. CROSSING THE MOAT 6. IN SEARCH OF THE HOLY GRAIL 7. THOU ART A RAT! 8. KNOW THY LAWS 9. YE OLD TRAIL SIGNS 10. PITCH THY TENT - QUIETLY 11. BOWLINE STROLL

TROOP COMPETITIONS: 1. STORMING THE CASTLE 2. BUCKET BRIGADE 3. CATAPULT ATTACK 4. HACK YE LOG (LUMBERJACK COMPETITION) 5. BATTLE AXE TOSS

SPECIAL EVENTS – 1ST, 2ND & 3RD Place Ribbons CAMPSITE GATEWAY or CATAPULT – Pick your favorite! See the new rules for these competitions. CAMP GADGETS – Each troop must build one camp gadget. Be creative! Points are awarded for this. No gadget, no points! CAMPSITE INSPECTION – Make your mother proud – remember, a Scout is Clean! DUTCH OVEN DESSERT COOK OFF – Show off your DESSERT cooking skills. Bring Dutch Oven to the judges Sat. night at 7:00 PM at Snack-O-Ree. This event is limited to one entry per unit, please. ALL TROOPS WILL RECEIVE A PARTICIPATION RIBBON. 1st, 2nd & 3rd PLACE RIBBONS GIVEN FOR ALL EVENTS. 1st, 2nd & 3rd PLACE RIBBONS FOR HIGHEST OVER ALL SCORE. 1st Place overall – Gets your Patrol name on the Balboa Oaks District plaque.


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CAMPOREE 2009 GAMES & EVENTS DESCRIPTIONS Boy Scouts (all games are subject to change)

PATROL COMPETITIONS:

1. Slingshot Patrols work together to shoot targets at a set distance. Scores will be based on

number of targets hit within a set time limit. 2. We’re Just Jousting Patrols will pull a scout in a wagon, and using a broomstick, the passenger will

attempt to spear rings from stands. This is a timed event. 3. Knights First Class Challenge Patrols will participate in a Jeopardy-style question and answer of typical scout

knowledge, from Scout thru First Class rank advancement. For example: “What are the 5 signs of a heart attack?” Point values for questions will be based on expected knowledge of a given rank – the more advanced the question, the higher the points.

4. Breach the Castle Wall Patrols will lash a ladder and climb over an obstacle in a given time limit. The

ladder must support weight without falling apart. 5. Crossing The Moat Each Patrol will be charged with transporting their ‘gear’ across the ‘moat’ using

the given stones (carpet swatches). Then, as a team, they need to move their gear from one side of the moat to the other safely. If an item of gear is dropped it goes back to the far side, and the team has to go back and get it. If a team member falls off of his rock, he has just drowned and the team must proceed without him.

6. In Search of the Holy Grail Patrols will navigate a Map and Compass course for time and accuracy. 7. Thou Art A Rat! Patrols will be timed to assemble 3 poles, using correct lashings, and try to spring

a rat trap that is set up too far to reach with one pole. Patrols will then disassemble the poles, line up, and give their patrol yell.

8. Know Thy Laws In a Patrol relay, each scout in turn picks a point of the scout law at random and

places it in the correct order on a stand. This is a timed event. 9. Ye Old Trail Signs Your Patrol will identify and tell the use and placement of ten trail signs. The

Patrol will follow a trail marked by the signs and list and identify each sign and mark found.


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10. Pitch Thy Tent - Quietly Patrols will need to use teamwork to pitch a tent without talking. This is a timed

event. 11. Bowline Stroll Each scout in a patrol ties a bowline knot around their waist then to a common

object. The patrol then navigates a course together. This is a timed event.

TROOP COMPETITIONS: 1. Storming the Castle Troops will navigate an obstacle course with several challenging features. Be

careful of tricks along the way… 2. Bucket Brigade Troops will form a line and pass containers of water to a given collection point.

Teamwork is essential here. 3. Catapult Attack Catapults will be launched for distance and accuracy. See catapult rules later in

this booklet. 4. Hack Ye Log (Lumberjack Competition) Troops will compete against the clock to saw through a block of wood. How

strong are you? 5. Battle Axe Toss Battle axes will be tossed for accuracy. (Competition may also include knife

throwing, depending on timeframe.)

CAMP GADGETS – BOY SCOUTS

Each troop is required to lash one camp gadget. Points will be granted only if a camp gadget has been made. No gadget, no points. Additional points may be granted for creativity and functionality. Examples of camp gadgets can be found in your Scout Books – check them out!

CAMPSITE GATEWAYS OR CATAPULT – BOY SCOUTS

See next pages for rules.


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Gateway Competition Rules 2009

Construction is to be made with wooden poles and rope. No pre-

fabrication of gateways is allowed. All Gateways are to be constructed on site at Camporee.

Returning in 2009 – Each Troop will have a choice of building one

of two categories of gateways this year: o Small Gateway - Total poles used to construct your gateway

must be 50 poles or less. o Large Gateway – Total poles used to construct your

gateway equals 51 poles or more.

Assembly/binding of poles must be done using rope only. No fasteners of any kind (nails, screws, etc.) are permitted.

Poles are to be secured only by using the proper lashings to

construct the Gateway. Vertical, horizontal and diagonal poles need to have those lashings required to support the gateway. Proper lashings can be found in the Scout handbook. Use them, they will be judged.

Gateways must be self-supporting. Digging of holes to secure poles

is NOT permitted.

The addition of elements to your gateway (garnishing) to improve the appearance is encouraged and will be judged.

Points will be given for originality, appearance, construction and

ingenuity. Quality of construction is king.

Good luck to everyone. Have fun building your gateways.


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Catapult Competition Rules 2009

Construction is to be made with wooden poles and rope. Fabrication of catapults prior to Camporee is allowed.

Assembly/binding of poles must be done using rope only.

No fasteners of any kind (nails, screws, etc.) are permitted.

Poles are to be secured only by using the proper lashings

to construct the catapult. Vertical, horizontal and diagonal poles need to have those lashings required to support the catapult. Launch arm of catapult must not exceed 10 feet. Participants should plan on launching an object no larger than the size & weight of a soccer ball.

Catapults must be self-supporting. Digging of holes to

secure poles is NOT permitted.

Points will be given for originality, appearance, construction and ingenuity.

Good luck to everyone. Have fun building your catapults.


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CHECK OUT PROCEDURES

When your unit is ready to depart, the Senior Patrol Leader or Adult Cub Scout Leader should inspect the area for cleanliness. Remember that all trash is to be picked up and placed into one of the two dumpsters provided. Campsites should always be left better than they were found. Assistance in surveying and cleaning common areas is expected and very much appreciated. When the Senior Patrol Leader or Adult Cub Scout Leader is satisfied that the campsite is clean, he/she should obtain a ticket and evaluation sheet from one of the members of the Camporee inspection team who has cleared them for departure. The Senior Patrol Leader or Adult Cub Scout Leader then takes the ticket and completed evaluation sheet to the Staff headquarters where they can obtain their Camporee patches and participation ribbons. Any Saturday night check-outs will pick up patches and awards at the next Roundtable meeting. Remember, if Mother Nature did not put it there then it must be ours!

Pick it up and leave a clean site!


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PARENT OR GUARDIAN CONSENT AND APPROVAL

FOR SCOUT ACTIVITY (Applies to all personnel under the age of 18)

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Date: ___________________ Scout’s Name: ___________________________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________________________________ City, State and Zip: _______________________________________________________ Birth date: _______________ Phone:__________________ Cell:__________________ Has my permission to participate in: ______Balboa Oaks District Camporee 2009______ to be held: __May 29th, 30th & 31st 2009_ at: __Woodley Park, Van Nuys, CA_______ I approve of the leaders who will be in charge of this activity. I also certify that to the best of my knowledge the scout named herein is physically fit to engage in the activity described above. Date: _______________ Signed_____________________________________________ Relationship: _________________ Print Name:________________________________


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Patrol Classification

Rank Rank Value Scout 1.1 Tenderfoot 1.1 Second Class 1.1 First Class 1.0 Star 1.0 Life 0.9 Eagle 0.9 Age Age Value 10 1.1 11 1.1 12 1.0 13 1.0 14 1.0 15 0.9 16 0.9 17 0.9

Table of All Possible Multipliers Rank Value Age Value Overall

Multiplier 1.1 (Scout/Tenderfoot/Second Class) 1.1 (10 or 11 years old) 1.21 1.1 (Scout/Tenderfoot/Second Class) 1.0 (12, 13, or 14 years old) 1.1 1.1 (Scout/Tenderfoot/Second Class) 0.9 (15, 16, or 17 years old) 0.99 1.0 (First Class/Star) 1.1 (10 or 11 years old) 1.1 1.0 (First Class/Star) 1.0 (12, 13, or 14 years old) 1.0 1.0 (First Class/Star) 0.9 (15, 16, or 17 years old) 0.9 0.9 (Life/Eagle) 1.1 (10 or 11 years old) 0.99 0.9 (Life/Eagle) 1.0 (12, 13, or 14 years old) 0.9 0.9 (Life/Eagle) 0.9 (15, 16, or 17 years old) .81


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Sample Patrol Worksheet Name Rank Age Overall Multiplier Boy Scout 1 Scout 10 1.21 Boy Scout 2 Life 13 0.9 Boy Scout 3 Second Class 12 1.1 Boy Scout 4 First Class 14 1.0 Boy Scout 5 First Class 12 1.0 Boy Scout 6 Eagle 15 .81 Boy Scout 7 Tenderfoot 17 .99 Boy Scout 8 Star 15 0.9 Sum 7.91 # of Boy Scouts 8 Overall Patrol Weighting (Sum divided by the # of Boy Scouts)

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Patrol Classification Form This form is to be turned in on Friday upon arrival at Camporee

Troop Number__________________

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BALBOA OAKS DISTRICT CAMPOREE 2009

WOODLEY PARK

VAN NUYS, CALIFORNIA

MAY 29th, 30th & 31st, 2009

REGISTRATION FORM

PACK # ____________ OR TROOP # _________ # OF PATROLS__________

Contact Person: __________________________ Best Phone #: _________________ Position in Unit: __________________________ Email: _______________________

BOY SCOUT TROOPS – Are you building a: CATAPULT ____ or GATEWAY _____ NUMBER OF BOYS ________________ X $ 17.00 = __________

NUMBER OF ADULTS ________________ X $ 17.00 = __________

CUB SIBLINGS/EXTRA PATCHES _________ X $ 4.00 = __________

*REGISTRATION IS DUE NO LATER THAN MAY 7th, 2009*

Late Registration: MAY 8th to AT THE GATE ______ X $ 20.00 = __________

TOTAL $__________

REQUIRED - ATTACH a roster of adults, siblings & scouts by patrol or den THEN EMAIL the same roster ASAP to: [email protected] & [email protected]

Make checks payable to: Boy Scouts of America

Mail registration form & check to: Vinnie Ruggieri

13700 Chandler Blvd. Sherman Oaks, CA 91401


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CAMPOREE 2009 WOODLEY PARK

SIBLING REGISTRATION FORM FOR TOT LOT

(Minimum age: 3 years old. Child must be potty trained.) (1 Form Per Child)

Unit #: Last Name: First Name: Mother’s Name: Father’s Name: Mom in Camp? Yes No Dad in Camp? Yes No IMPORTANT: Cell phone number of Mom/Dad (circle one) in camp: ______________ Any Life Threatening Allergies? No Yes: Please List Any Serious Medical Conditions? No Yes: Please List Any Food Allergies? No Yes: Please List My child is An Angel Pretty Quiet Pure Terror Notes to Caregivers: ____________________________________________ Lunch will be provided, please choose a meal for this child: Hamburger, Chips and Drink Cheeseburger, Chips and Drink Hot Dog, Chips and Drink

________________________________________ _______________ Parent Signature Date

Fee: $10 per child, payable to Boys Scouts of America Registration may be turned in Saturday Morning of Camporee

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