George Strake District Camporee

The three areas of competition: campsite challenge, fire building/cooking and Dutch Oven dessert contest.

Volunteer Information

Each troop will need to provide at least one adult to assist the events and skills competitions. Please contact the camporee chair if your volunteers have any preference for any particular event. We will try to accommodate your preferred event, but we cannot make any promises.

Attire

Field uniforms should be worn at all flag assemblies, campfire and awards ceremony, and the interfaith worship service. Scouts may wear activity uniforms (Scouting t-shirts) or Scouting-appropriate themed attire at all other times. All patrol members are expected to be in uniform with each other; themed spirit items within the patrol are encouraged and not required, but no spirit points will be awarded. Running cleats or special competitive clothing is not permitted. No inappropriate costumes or clothes are permitted. Scouts must wear a shirt. No firearms, including toys, props, and replicas are permitted. Any such weapons will be confiscated. Judges factor neatness, completeness, and uniformity of Scout uniforms and patrol cooperation during competitions. In keeping with the theme, Scouts are encouraged to go all out in designing. Please note that you are not required to dress in themed attire or to make themed patrol flags or campsite items; however, patrols will not be awarded the spirit points. Scoutmasters should inform all Scouts / Scouters scheduled for Order of the Arrow (OA) callout to be prepared to wear their field uniform during the call out ceremony.

Scoutmaster Guidance

• Be prepared! The camporee will go on to the best of the staff’s ability unless there are dangerous weather conditions. Unit leaders and Scouts should be prepared for rain, snow, or shine. Some events or activities may be canceled if the camporee staff determines it to be in the best health and safety interest of all involved.
• All units are required to carry a first aid kit. There will be a first aid station at headquarters should the need arise. Major medical needs will be addressed using 9-1-1 or local emergency response as required.
• Scoutmasters, assistant Scoutmasters (at least two adults from each unit) and SPLs are invited to the cracker barrel on Friday night. Program details will be discussed there. Trailers are allowed at campsites, and one vehicle. Please park all other vehicles in a designated area near check-in.
• All events require two-deep leadership.” All units are expected to adhere to this, and operate using the patrol method, under the leadership of their senior patrol leader.
• Scouts and leaders alike are to use the buddy system at all times. Do not leave and go anywhere by yourself and keep your buddy informed of your activities. Unit leaders are responsible for their units at all times.
• All Scouts in possession of a knife must have their Totin’ Chip on their person. Otherwise, if you cannot produce your Totin’ Chip card on request, your knife will be confiscated.
• Cutting or pruning live trees is not permitted.
• The following items are prohibited and will be confiscated: sheath knives, fireworks, firearms.
• Confiscated items will be returned to the Scoutmaster or unit leader.
• Illegal drugs and alcoholic beverages are prohibited. Users will be turned over to proper authorities.
• Electronic entertainment devices are strongly discouraged and should be left at home, or in the car. GPS are permitted for camp activities; cell phones needed for emergency purposes should be left with Scoutmasters.
• Campsite fires are permitted only in designated fire rings. Remember and practice Leave No Trace, please: bury your ashes and remove any partially burned fuel. It shouldn’t look like you had a fire there when the event is over.
• No pets are allowed unless preauthorized by camporee staff.
• Destroying, trashing or defacing the property of other Scouts will result in the offending Scout’s automatic dismissal.
• All Scouts and their units will be required to follow the Leave No Trace practices and the Outdoor Code. If trash receptacles are full, don’t leave your trash on the ground, take it home. Each unit must provide their own trash bags and remove all refuse from their campsite. Remember, Pack It In, Pack It Out.
• Restrooms and restroom trash receptacles are not for campsite trash. Toilets must be kept clean. Please use proper etiquette and cleanliness with this property. A scout is, after all, courteous and clean.
• All units may bring their own water for drinking and cooking (e.g., have water jugs in your campsite), though there are water spigots available at camp for refill.

SPL Guidance

• Each activity will begin at the times indicated on the schedule; please ensure that your unit is on time.
• SPLs are invited to the SPL/SM meeting Friday night. Program details will be discussed there.
• Field uniforms are requested to be worn for assemblies, the campfire, and interfaith service. An activity uniform is acceptable for other camp activities.
• All units are strongly encouraged to participate in the interfaith worship service on Sunday morning. A Scout is reverent.
• Practical jokes, whether in your troop, patrol or to another unit, are not in accordance with proper Scout spirit and will not be tolerated.
• Scouts are not to roam through other campsites. A Scout may enter the camping area of another troop only by asking for and receiving permission.
• Scouts are not permitted in the staff camp unless permission is requested and received.
• Scouts are expected to do their best and participate in the activities at the prescribed times. Campsites are off-limits during activity times.
• Scouts are expected to remain within the camporee bounds at all times. Scouts must remain in their camping area between taps and reveille unless on authorized errands.
• There will be a limited number of slots available for skits and songs at the campfire. We strongly encourage units to participate, and to practice your presentation in advance; however, the campfire chair must approve all songs and skits in advance. Please let him know if your patrol is interested in participating. Slots will be awarded on a first come first serve basis, subject to approval from the campfire chair. Participating in the campfire will add bonus points to the honor troop and honor patrol competitions.

Camp Rules

1. Have fun
2. No running in camp except for competitions
3. All injuries must be reported to camp staff
4. Quiet time begins at 11:00 pm
5. Leave No Trace
6. Camp director has the final say
7. Demonstrate sportsmanship and Scout values
8. Have more fun!