Skyway District
2012 CAMPOREE
ADVENTURES OF AGENT “001”
OCTOBER 19-21, 2012
CAMP SOULE
A Camporee of Night Missions
Under the Moon and Stars!
ADVENTURES OF AGENT 001
SKYWAY District Camporee Camp Soule
October 19-21, 2012
Dear Scoutmasters and Leaders,
This year's theme for the Skyway Fall Camporee is the “Adventures of Agent 001”. Baden-Powell once said, “In Scouting, a boy is encouraged to educate himself instead of being instructed.” It is in that spirit that we offer this year's fall camporee.
The theme Adventures of Agent “001” is to appeal to the sense of fun, adventure, and imagination so active in Scouts to be conducted in the dark of night with Patrol activities.
The camporee will be held October 19-21, 2012 at Camp Soule in Clearwater. Friday night there will be a leaders’ cracker barrel. Saturday’s activities will start at 9:00 AM with open swim, waterfront activities (canoeing, fishing, etc.), service projects, merit badge class, adult training and troop-led activities. The program will begin at 7:00 PM in the council ring. We will use the entire camp, so come prepared to do some hiking.
During the camporee program Saturday night, Camp Soule will be swarming with "secret agents" (Scouts) doing their best to accomplish several fun, but challenging, "night missions” in the foot steps of “Agent 001”. Patrols will be given secret orders that will direct them to their first night mission (event). They will be directed to a total of 11 night missions (including a late night cracker barrel). After each completed night mission, they will be given sealed orders directing them to their next mission. The 11 night missions include:
--- Qubie Gadget Lab --- Blind Escape --- Covert Key Search --- Laser Wire --
--- Star Trek --- Jaws of Death --- Nanobyte Tank Escape ---
--- Secret Stranger --- Enemy Encampment --- Rescue the Astronaut --- Mystery Mission ---
Events will conclude by 1:30 AM. All Scouts should be in their campsites and quiet by 2:00 AM.
Please read the enclosed materials carefully. On-time cost per participant through September 14 is $10 which includes registration, patch, and Saturday night cracker barrel. Late registration begins September 15 and is
$15 per person. “Adventures of Agent 001” camporee t-shirts will be available on a pre-order basis with only very limited quantities available on-site. See enclosed order form.
See you October 19th !
Michael McBride Candice Nyarkoh
“Agent 001” - Camporee Chairman Skyway District Executive
727-525-0187 727-391-3800
Table of Contents
Welcome Letter / 2 / Tee-Shirt Order Form / 10General Information / 3 / Vehicle Information Form / 11
Schedule of Events / 5 / Camporee Policies / 12
Description of Events / 6 / Evaluation Form (Scouts) / 14
Volunteers Needed / 8 / Evaluation Form (Scouters) / 16
Registration Sheet / 9
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Registration & Fees
General Information
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The cost will be $10 per person through September 14. This includes a patch, camp fees, Jaws of Death Cracker Barrel, etc. Late registration, September 15 or later will be $15. It is imperative to register by September 15th for materials to be ordered in time for the camporee weekend. Registration and Payment to WCFC Council Office.
T-Shirts
T-shirts are optional and will be available for pre-order (see form submit BY Sept 14) with a very limited number available at camp. Shirts are $10 for Youth L & XL and Men’s S, M, L, and XL. Men’s 2XL and 3XL are $12.00.
Deadline for Order: September 15th
Event Sponsorship & Program Volunteers Needed
Troops are asked to volunteer to host one of our camporee programs. Most activities will require 2-4 adults. Other available volunteer adults will be stationed around camp through the evening to direct “lost patrols.” Scoutmasters are
asked to contact Becky McBride at mailto:?subject=Skyway District Camporee 2012 to reserve an event. Before the camporee, the volunteers will have an opportunity to meet and practice the events. Volunteers will have the entire day on Saturday to set-up their event. Events should be set-up no later than 4:00 pm and will start promptly at 7:30 pm. Volunteers will need to be in position by the start of the program at 7:00 pm.
Check-in and Arrival
Check-in will take place upon arrival and must be completed by the tour leader or Scoutmaster. No scouts or adults will be permitted to go to the campsite until check-in has occurred. Please provide HEALTH forms and TOUR PLAN at check-in.
Troops will also be required to certify the swim ability of their scouts. Troops are requested to bring 2 sets of the circular
swim ability tags (such as those used at camp) or a letter from the scoutmaster. Tags will be available at check-in if troops do not have them, however it will save time if you have them prepared in advance.
Vehicles in Camp
No vehicles will be permitted in camp except a single vehicle towing a troop trailer. Gear transport will be available in front of the dining hall for those arriving without a troop trailer. Individuals requiring handicapped access are asked to
register their vehicle upon arrival.
Parking
Every vehicle that will park at camp is asked to complete the enclosed Vehicle Information Form in ADVANCE of arrival to camp. Vehicle Information Forms should be displayed on the dash board of every vehicle in camp.
Uniforms
Scouts should be in full field uniforms upon arrival, at the Friday Night Leader’s Meeting, and at the Sunday morning Scout’s Own service and closing ceremony. During events on Saturday, please have Scouts dress in Troop Activity uniform (troop t-shirts or other scouting apparel). “Secret Agent” clothing is encouraged for the Saturday night program.
No toy guns or weapons permitted. Prizes will be awarded for the best dressed secret agent and the best dressed secret
agent themed patrol.
Campsites
All campsites will be shared; therefore we ask that troops kindly keep their tents gathered in one area of the site. You will be advised at check-in as to which other units will be sharing your camp site. Please be courteous to your neighbors and
observe campsite cleanliness and quiet hours. Each troop will be expected to share latrine clean-up through-out the
weekend. Troop leaders are responsible for monitoring functionality of the facilities and notifying camp staff if assistance is needed.
Campfires
We will confirm fire status upon arrival at Camp Soule. If fires are allowed please make sure they are in an established fire ring and kept small, keep to “Leave No Trace” principals!
First Aid
All troops are responsible for minor First Aid for their troop members. A first aid kit will also be available at each event station. Major injuries requiring trained medical attention should be reported immediately to 9-1-1 and camp staff should
be notified immediately so that emergency vehicles can be directed to the victim. Please have proper health forms for
each participant.
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Friday Night Campfire
There will be no camp-wide program on Friday night. Campfire programs are highly encouraged in each campsite. Scoutmasters and SPLs are encouraged to coordinate campfire program efforts with the other troops sharing each site.
Camporee Leaders’ Meeting & Cracker Barrel (Friday night)
The camporee leaders’ meeting and cracker barrel will be open to Scoutmasters, Assistant Scoutmasters, Senior Patrol Leaders, and Assistant Senior Patrol Leaders to discuss the weekend and Adventure of Agent “001”s schedule and activities. Please meet at the Dining Hall at 9:00 pm. Please ensure appropriate leadership remains with your youth in camp.
Saturday’s Activities
Saturday’s activities will begin at 9:00 am with a flag ceremony at the Council Ring. Troops may choose from activities including swimming, canoeing, merit badges, service projects, and adult training. Water activities dependent upon number of volunteers and weather conditions. Troops may also opt to conduct their own troop-led activities at their campsite such as scout skills or team building. Please plan accordingly to occupy your Scouts! Dinner and clean-up should be completed no later than 6:00 pm. Patrol Costume Judging will take place beginning at 6:30 in the Council Ring. All patrols need to arrive at the Council Ring by 6:55 pm to ensure the program will start on time.
Merit Badge(s)
Merit badge(s) will be announced at a future date. Sign-up forms will be distributed to troops that register or will be available at the leader’s meeting.
Service Projects
Sign-up will take place at the Leader’s Meeting
Pool & Waterfront Activities
Scoutmasters must pre-test swimmers for ability and must provide two adults with Safe Swim Defense+Safety Afloat or Swimming+Water Rescue training as additional pool and waterfront supervision. BSA Lifeguards will be provided. Anyone without a certified swim evaluation/pre-test will be allowed only in the pool as a non-swimmer.
Patrol “Secret Agent” Themes
Patrols that wish to “get into character” for the evening events can choose to dress as secret agents. Patrols wishing to be judged for awards are asked to arrive at the Council Ring at 6:30 pm. Awards will be given to the best patrol and best
individual secret agent themed costume(s).
Jaws of Death Cracker Barrel (Saturday night)
Saturday night will feature a yummy, late-night, camp-wide cracker barrel. The cracker barrel will take place mid-way through the events at 10:30 pm. Please see the schedule provided at registration.
Scouts’ Own Service
There will be a “Scouts’ Own” chapel service at 11:00 am in the Council Ring. We plan to have the entire service led and coordinated by Chaplain’s Aides. Please have Chaplain’s Aides contact Becky McBride in advance of the camporee to
sign up. You may contact her at mailto:?subject=Skyway District Camporee 2012
Chaplain’s Aides will have a “rehearsal” on Saturday after lunch. They will also need to report to the Council Ring no later than 10:30 am on Sunday morning.
Closing Ceremony
A very brief closing awards ceremony will take place Sunday morning immediately following the Scouts’ Own service.
Check-out
As with Webelos Fellowship, a staff member will inspect the troop’s camp site prior to check-out. Troops are asked to take home trash. Evaluation forms (enclosed) are required to be turned in at the Scouts’ Own Service or at check-out.
Patches and troop participation ribbons will be in the check-out packet. Again, only one vehicle is permitted in camp to
pick up a troop trailer.
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Event Schedule
***NOTE: SCHEDULE IS TENTATIVE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE***
Friday
6:00 - 8:00 pm Check in at Dining Hall – Camp Soule
9:00 pm Campfire programs by campsite
Leaders’ Cracker Barrel – Dining Hall
11:00 pm Taps – Lights out & quiet
Saturday
7:30 am Reveille
9:00 am Flag Ceremony – Council Ring
9:15 am – 12:00 noon Open Swim – Pool
Open Waterfront – Lake Chatauqua Merit Badge Class (TBA) Begins Service Projects begin
Adult Training begins
12:00 Noon Lunch & Rest
1:30 pm – 4:30 pm Activities resume
Chaplain’s Aide meeting – Dining Hall
4:00 – 6:30 pm Rest & Dinner at your campsites
6:30 pm Patrol & individual secret agent theme costume judging – Council Ring
6:55 pm All patrols report to Council Ring
7:00 pm Retire the Colors
7:05 pm Opening Ceremony – Council Ring
7:30 pm Events begin
10:30 pm “Jaws of Death” Cracker Barrel – Dining Hall
11:00 pm Events Resume
1:30 am Events conclude
2:00 am Taps – Light out & all quiet
Sunday
10:00 am Reveille & Breakfast
11:00 am Scouts’ Own Service & Brief Awards Ceremony – Council Ring
11:30 am Break camp and head home
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“Adventures of Agent 001”
Camporee Events
Saturday Night
The Scout Activities consist of 11 stations that patrols rotate though during the course of the night. The patrols move from station to station in an assigned sequence. The activities run from 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm and from 11:00 pm until 1:30 am with a camp-wide “Jaws of Death Cracker Barrel from 10:30 pm until 11:00 pm. Each activity is 25 minutes long with 5 minutes to travel between stations. Youth are expected to move quickly between stations and must check-in and check- out with the adult in charge of the event.
Patrols should be ready to give their patrol yell at any time to show Scout Spirit and win “Bonus Points.”
A preliminary description of the Scout Stations, how they may be scored, and advancement opportunities for each is listed below. Patrols will be judged on completing the objective, patrol involvement, working together, and clean-up as needed.
Summary of “Agent 001” Adventures
1. QUBIE’s GADGET LAB
Reporting into Qubie’s Gadget Lab your patrol will be tasked to create a new agent gadget with provided materials. Your patrol only has a certain amount of time to create this gadget making something useful to help with further adventures.
2. BLIND ESCAPE
The Patrol Leader must direct his blindfolded patrol through an obstacle course. This mission stresses teamwork and communications. The Patrol Leader will be tested on how clearly he can give instructions and how well he can keep his
patrol together coaching them through a situation. His patrol members will be tested on how well they can understand directions, carry out instructions, support each other, and work together as a team.
Your group is entering an area that has been tricked trapped by the infamous enemy agent, the “Gremlin”. Your patrol leader trips a wire that creates an explosion. He is injured and must be carried by the group, but he still has his sight. The rest of the patrol was temporarily blinded by the blast. You have just minutes to escape before the entire area is consumed in fire. The Patrol Leader can see, but must be assisted in walking. He must verbally direct his entire patrol to safety. He can see the obstacles, they can't. He has to describe the obstacle, what they need to do, and coach them through it. Time is limited.
3. COVERT KEY SEARCH
This event is a test of your patrol’s ability to use GPS devices and Compasses with given coordinates from headquarters given to you from the secret outpost, your patrol is to find and eat the Golden Keys needed by the enemy to arm missiles in your quadrant before they can launch their missiles.