Allegheny Higland Council

ALLEGHENY HIGHLANDS COUNCIL

COUNCIL INVITATION TO ADVENTURE SKILLOREE 2009

May 15-17

CAMP MERZ

Mayville N.Y.

We are starting off the New Year right with some terrific events this year. So to challenge the younger scouts as well as an exciting older scout program. Lets skill up for the challenges. Events are as follows:

Fly Tying, Survival, Backpacking, Orienteering, GPS, Nature, Edible Plants, Matchless Fire, Wilderness Engineering, Knots & Lashings, Measuring, Track & Trail, Road K Cooking, Importance of Wetlands, Super Sharp, Simple Search & Rescue, Metal Working, Dovetail, Neckerchief & Slides, Rope Making, Games, Pioneering

All scouts will have to do 5 of the above activities. Scouts who are at least 14- 20-1/2 years old will have an opportunity to do an older scout program this camp. This years camp cost will be $18.00 for scouts and $22.00 (14-20 ½ years old) for older scout program.

EQUIPMENT

Units will camp with in a site with the units of it’s county. You will need to provide your own tentage. You should work with your campsite on a main awning and firewood.

Meals will be provided and cooked for you. You will be responsible for all tableware.

CHECK-IN

THE Scoutmaster and Senior Patrol Leader are asked to stop into the staff area upon arrival and turn in your roster. You will then be directed to your site for setup. Vehicles will be allowed in to unload, then must be parked in the designated area.

DEPARTURE PRIOR TO CHECKOUT

Any Scout or Guest, who must leave, must first checkout at the Camporee Staff Area. Leaders are requested to check out & in with their campsite Chief so their whereabouts can be determined in case of an emergency.

PATCHES

A special design is being planned for this Camporee. EXTRA PATCHES CAN BE ORDERED ON REGESTRATION FORM. Only Scouts completing SATURDAY’S & SUNDAY’S Skill Event will receive patches.

TRASH

ALL TROOPS MUST PROVIDE THEIR OWN TRASH BAGS. BE PREPARED TO PACK OUT YOUR REFUSE. A SCOUT LEAVES NO TRACE.

HEALTH & SAFETY

A QUALIFIED FIRST-AIDER WILL BE ON HAND TO HANDLE ANY MEDICAL EMERGENCY. EVERY TROOP SHOULD HAVE AS PART OF THEIR NORMAL EQUIPMENT INVENTORY A FIRST AID KIT AND A FIRE EXTINGUISHER. MAKE SURE BOY’S PERSONAL GEAR AND CLOTHING ARE APPROPRIATE FOR TEMPERATURE & CONDITIONS. THIS IS PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT WITH NEW BOYS IN ATTENDANCE. ALL OTHER ITEMS REGARDING HEALTH & SAFETY WILL BE UP TO THE TROOP LEADERSHIP IN ACCORDANCE WITH ACCEPTED STANDARD CAMPING PRACTICES. REMEMBER: SAFETY FIRST.

AGAIN ALL SCOUTS MUST BRING OWN TABLEWARE WITH THEM FOR ALL MEALS

(MESS KIT, UTENSILS & DRINKING CUP)

Spring Skill-O-Ree - May 15-17 at MERZ*

Your Troop must pre-register by Thursday, April 23rd.

Since we are providing food and some materials we must have an accurate count. The cost of $18 per participant ($22 for older scout participant) will include food, patches and material used in the skill sessions. Please use the enclosed forms. We will need the names of all persons attending. You may substitute or add boys, but no refunds will be given after May 1st.

* On Saturday we will have at least 23 different skill sessions available, you will be able to attend 5 different sessions. We suggest you discuss the areas shown with your troop members and encourage each of them to select 2 different sessions so that all 23 will be covered. The skills taught will be at different levels from basic to advanced. Classes will offer information that you will be able to take back and use in your troop. Please note that both boys and adults will be able to participate in the sessions.

* You will be camping with your own troop in the area assigned to your county. Each area will have a Scoutmaster and assistant to help you

Your Troop must attend the entire weekend to receive patches and a participation ribbon.

1. Each troop will be expected to build a gateway at their individual campsite with the theme of honoring your sponsor. They can be as simple or elaborate as you desire, but must meet the following guidelines: They must be built by Scouts under Leader supervision. All material must be brought with your troop. Lashing or Dovetail Notching only – no nails, screws or power tools. They must be completed by 9:45 AM on Saturday for judging during campsite inspection.

2. We are also asking you to bring cookies, etc. for the Cookie Barrel on Friday evening, Drinks will be provided.

3. Participants in Orienteering should bring a Scout baseplate compass; those in Super Sharp should bring a knife they want to sharpen and a sharpening stone. Each Troop member is to make a Commando Rope as per included instructions and have it with them when they arrive. These will be needed for Sunday’s competition.

· Skill Sessions will run Saturday from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM with a break for lunch.

· Church services at 4:45-6:00PM

· Supper prep and cooking from 6:00 PM 7:00 PM.

· Camp Games 7:00pm-8:30pm

· Camp Fire 8:30pm-9:30pm Please have skit to perform for camp fire

· 10:00pm all scouts back in own site All quiet!!!!!

· Sunday opening @ breakfast 8:00am-9:00am

· Sunday Skill Trail from 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM. Closing at 1:00 PM

· Please have scouts keep a change of close out to go home in!!!!!!

Skill Areas: Please have all participants select at least 5 skills that they think they would like to take to aid us in setting up the schedule and circle the number of their selection on the registration form. They will make their actual selections on Friday evening.

All Scouts must attend 5 sessions on Saturday and the Skill Trail on Sunday morning. The Trading Post and displays will be closed during these time periods. No Scouts to be in campsite areas during activities.

2-Year Webelos may attend, but during the Competition they will be with a Scout Buddy from their troop.

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TURN THIS FORM IN TO THE CAMPOREE STAFF APON ARRIVAL TO

CAMP

EACH SCOUT WILL NEED TO HAVE ONE ****COMMANDO ROPE****

SEE INSTRUCTIONS AHC Web Site

EACH UNIT WILL NEED TO BRING A SMALL GATEWAY HONORING YOUR SPONSOR. IT NEEDS TO BE IN PLACE BY 9:45AM SATURDAY MORNING.

(BOY SCOUT MADE AND ERECTED)

TRADING POST

WITH FOOD

OPENS FRIDAY NIGHT AT 6:00 p.m.

EACH SCOUT WILL NEED TO HAVE ONE ****COMMANDO ROPE****

THERE ARE TWO WAYS TO GET NEW BOYS TO ATTEND:

1) YOUR SCOUTS ASK THEIR FRIENDS TO COME CAMPING:

2) AND OUR COUNCIL-CONDUCTED SCHOOL PRESENTATIONS WITH OUTDOOR INTEREST SURVEYS, FOR ELIGIBLE BOYS. THEN FOLLOWUP IS DONE WITH THOSE THAT WANT TO GO CAMPING.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE A SURVEY DONE IN YOUR LOCAL SCHOOL TO IDENTIFY NEW BOYS THAT WOULD LIKE TO GO CAMPING

§ YOUR DISTRICT EXECUTIVE NEEDS AMPLE LEAD TIME TO CONDUCT THESE SCHOOL PRESENTATIONS AND RETURN THE RESULTS TO YOU IN A TIMELY MANNER.

§ AT TROOP MEETINGS AND WITH SCOUTS INDIVIDUALLY, TALK UP THEIR INVOLVEMENT. MAYBE HAVE A TROOP INCENTIVE, OR A CONTEST.

YOUR ENTHUSIASM AS SCOUTMASTER IS THE KEY INGREDIENT!

YOU BET! OUR TROOP IS LOOKING FORWARD TO ATTENDING THE SPRING skill-o-ree CAMP, AND WE WANT MORE BOYS TO KNOW HOW GREAT OUR TROOP IS!

TROOP _____ DISTRICT ______TOWN ______

SCOUTMASTER ______

PHONE ______EMAIL ______

SURVEY THIS / THESE SCHOOLS FOR MY TROOP:

Time's awastin’!

Get this form to the Service Center

NOW! RETURN THIS FORM By APRIL 23rd

SKILL-O-REE SIGN UP FORM

TOTAL SCOUTS _ X $18ea =__

TOTAL LEADERS _ X $18ea =__

Older scout ______x $22ea = ______

EXTRA PATCHES _____ X $2ea = ______

Total due $ ______

THIS FORM IS VERY IMPORTANT FOR OUR PLANNING.

Please PRE-Register by April 23rd

1. Mail to: AHC, PO Box 261, 50 Hough Hill Rd, Falconer, NY 14733

2. Fax to: 716-665-5212

3. Send an email to

Make checks payable to AHC

See You There

REGISTRATION FORMS

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY

Name______