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CAMPOREE REPORT

by Dr. George Wood

Wow! What a GREAT Camporee. Perfect weather, great fun and plenty of activity all at a great camping site. We had 19 Troops present. There were 16 activities to participate in. 157 Scouts and 78 adults enjoyed the activities. There were 25 patrols aggressively competing for more than 48 awards! We will rectify the few problems we had with scoring the Fire-Starting Contest. We were a greatly diverse group and we had a great time with good scouting fellowship. What a great district we have! Special thanks to Crew 341 especially Jim Charbonet and his associates for their selfless dedication to helping all of us. Thanks to the Order of the Arrow for producing a great campfire. Thanks to Charlotte Pumroy for keeping all the data straight. Most of all thanks for the great work of all the troops who came, participated and even did a conservation project before leaving

The Events Were:

1. Team Fitness Course: Troop 204 - Scouts and patrols demonstrated physical capabilities by completing 10 push ups, 30 sit ups and a 100 yard dash. Only one patrol member may compete in an event (i.e. push ups). Patrols picked the best contestant for each event. Extra points were given for Scout Spirit and completion of pull ups. (Timed event)

2. Knots to the Rescue Relay: Troop 86 - Scouts demonstrated their ability to tie basic knots: square, two-half hitches, taut-line hitch, timber hitch, clove hitch, sheet-bend, sheep-shank and bowline. Scouts were given a rescue or survival scenario and expected to use rope and knots to complete the exercise. (Timed event)

3. Primitive Fire Starting: Troop 274- After a starting signal, tinder and kindling were provided to the patrol. They then built, lit, and tended a fire until it burnt through the string suspended about 18 inches above the pit. Two matches were provided Extra points were given to those who use flint and steel or friction to start their fire. (Timed event)

4. Compass Rescue Course: Troop 295- Patrols traversed a course using a compass and an instruction sheet provided at the course. Patrols completed a compass course to a set destination. Time, accuracy, and teamwork were important. (Timed event)

5. Scout Rescue: Troop 75- Using the square knot, scouts connected several short ropes into a long single rope and threw this rope to a victim on the other side of a 30-foot wide area. The victim was required to tie the rope around a weight with a bowline, which was then pulled across the 30 ft. wide area by the patrol. (Timed event)

6. Chariot Race: Troop 269- Patrols were provided with ropes and poles and use lashings to make a chariot. The patrols used the chariot to transport a patrol member over a timed course. (Timed event)

7. Patrol Shelter: Troop 55- Patrols pitched a tarp/tent. Teamwork, knowledge of two half-hitches and taut line knots and time were important in this event. (Timed event)

8. Lizzagator Swamp: Troop 200- Teamwork enhanced the patrols’ time when they rolled a wooden platform on top of 55-gallon drums across the 20-foot long course. The object of this event was to not fall into the swamp and be eaten by hungry alligators. (Timed event)

9. First Aid Scenario: Troop 240- Patrols demonstrated their knowledge on first aid and the assessment and treatment of injuries as included in the First and Second class rank requirements. There will be an injured victim to evaluate and treat. Bandages or splints will NOT be provided. Patrols will have to use their resources to complete the task. (Timed Event)

10. Flag Raising: Troop 40- Patrols demonstrated the proper method of raising and lowering the American Flag. Extra points were given for a bugler.

11. Scout Song/Skit: Troop 86- All patrol members participated in their choice of singing an old Scout song, or performing a skit. (May do both.) Score was based on originality, humor, group participation, spirit, enthusiasm, and overall presentation with extra points for costumes/patrol themed clothes and props. Top three scores from both categories performed at the campfire Saturday night. Skits were limited to 5 minutes. l

12. Archery: Troop 81 - Patrols competed for the best score on the archery range.

13. Tree Identification: Troop 341 - Patrols hiked through a predetermined course to identify specific flora. Extra points were given for identification of edible and poisonous plants. Time limited.

14. Injured Carry Relay: Troop 82 - Patrols carried one of their members by single and double carry methods in a relay race

15. Stretcher Carry: Troop 274 -

More events descibed in the packet.