ORANGE FRONTIER DISTRICT

CAMP-O-REE & WEBELOS-REE

"OFD Super Heroes”

Information & Registration

April 20-22, 2018

Firestone Scout Reservation

2018 Orange Frontier District Camp-O-Ree & Webelos-Ree

Dear Unit Leaders,

The Orange Frontier District offers you this invitation to attend Camp-O-Ree & Webelos-Ree 2018,to be held on April 20 - 22 at Firestone Scout Reservation in Brea, California.

This year, events are setup for each Scout to reach their personalbest. This is a time for us to come together as Scouts in a celebration of skills, spirit, traditions, and challenges. This Camp-O-Ree & Webelos-Ree is designed to provide Scouts with an opportunity for fun, healthy competition, and lessons in leadership wrapped in a spirit of fun and friendship.

As usual, the Camp-O-Ree & Webelos-Ree Staff will need assistance running the events and with other camp related activates on Camp-O-Ree & Webelos-Ree weekend. As part of registration,we ask each unit provideONE adult per Pack andONE adults or non-competing youth per Troop to help the Staff with events or with other camp activities through the weekend. Units will earn bonus spirit points in exchange for their assistance. Identifying these volunteers is required as part of registration. Our events this year require special planning, and we would like to ensure that the events run as smooth as possible. The youth advisor for Camp-O-Ree & Webelos-Ree this year is Dakota Lopez – T440 and the adult advisor is Starla Rogers – T440.

All registration will be conducted at the February - April Roundtables. As mentioned above, to get maximum Spirit points, units must provide name of staff helpers at the time of registration. Check-in for the event will occur at the Firestone Scout Reservation on Friday starting at 4pm, April 20, 2018. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to call any of the Staff members with your questions. I and my Staff, look forward to sharing with you this special event and celebration of the 2018 Camporee.

Yours in Scouting,

Dakota Lopez – Troop 440

2018 Camp-O-Ree & Webelos-Ree

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2018 Orange Frontier District Camp-O-Ree & Webelos-Ree Staff
Advisor / Youth
Chairman: / Starla Rogers / Dakota Lopez
Vice Chairman: / Cheyenne Lopez / Adrian Mendez
Webelosree Chairman: / OPEN
Registration: / Charlene Lopez
Campsite & Uniformity Inspection: / Dan Moran/Randy DeTarr
Campfire: / OPEN
Camporee Events Coordinator / David Rogers
Webelosree Events Coordinator
Archery Rangemaster: / David Bardbent
BB Gun Rangemaster: / Scott Brasil
District Executive:
First Aid: / Rudy Solorzano
Quartermaster/Campsite Layout: / Jesse Mendez
Planning Meeting:
Awards:
Spirit:
Scorekeeping: / John G.
Scouts Own:
Sound:
Staff Chefs:
Golden Spoon: / Marcie Lui
Cracker Barel (Fri/Sat): / Marcie Lui

Schedule

Friday, April 20, 2018

4:00 p.mRegistration Begins

6:00 p.m. Den & Patrol Flag Drop Off Begins

6:30 p.m. Camp Wide Dinner

9:00 p.m. Registration Den & Patrol Flag Drop Off Closes

9:30 p.m. Leaders Meeting (Scoutmasters and SPL's, Webelos Leader)

10:00 p.mStaff MeetingCrackerbarrel

10:30 p.m. Taps & Lights Out

Saturday, April 21, 2018

6:30 a.m.Camp Reveille

6:35 a.m.Breakfast by Units

7:15 a.m.Judges Report to Meeting Area

7:30 a.m.Final Registration Closes. Dens and Patrols pick up flags

8:00 a.m.Camp Opening & Flag Ceremony

9:00 a.m.Morning Events Competition Begins & Campsite Inspection Begin

11:45 a.m.Events Close for Lunch

Noon Camp-Wide Lunch & Spirit Events Begins

1:00 p.m.Afternoon Event Competition Resumes

3:00 p.m. Event Competition End

3:30 p.m.Campfire Skit, Song or Cheer Auditions Begin

3:30 p.m.Golden Spoon & Adult Chili Set-up Begins

3:30 p.m.Troop Campsites Open for Webelos visitation

4:00 p.m. Golden Spoon & Adult Chili Competition Begins,

4:00 p.m.Webelos Dens Bonus challenge begins

4:00 p.m.Dinner by Unit, Begins

4:30 p.m. Campfire Skit, Song or Cheer Auditions End

4:30 p.m Distribution of Order of Arrow Spirit Placard

5:00 p.m. Staff to privately retire Flags and Free time

5:00 p.m. Troop Campsites Closed for Webelos visitation

6:00 p.m.Adult Chili & Golden Spoon Participants must be in line for Judging

6:30 p.m. Golden Spoon Judging Ends

6:30 p.m. Dinner period Ends

6:45 p.m. OA Serpentine Procession to Campfire

7:15 p.m. Campfire/Awards Ceremony

9:00 p.m.Campfire Ends, LDS Departure, & Unit Cracker Barrels Begin

10:30 p.m.Taps Lights Out

Sunday, April 22, 2018

7:45 a.m. Camp Reveille

8:00 a.m.Breakfast by Unit

8:45 a.m. Camp Assembly & Flag Ceremony

9:00 a.mScouts Own

9:30 a.m.Closing

10:00 a.m.Unit Campsite Clean-up, Check-out at Staff Headquarters

2018 Orange Frontier District Camp-O-Ree & Webelos-Ree

Date:April 20-22, 2018

Location:Firestone Scout Reservation

19001 Tonner Canyon Road, Brea, CA 92821

Campsite: Loma Linda

What it is: Camp-O-ReeWebelos-Ree is a camping event for Boy Scouts and Webelos that allows them to competitively test their Scouting skills. This fun-filled weekend includes a series of events testing Scout skills, a cooking competition, and both campsite and uniform inspections. Scouts will enjoy this weekend of teamwork, camaraderie, and competition intended to bring out the best performance from all the Units attending.

Who can attend: All registeredBSA Youth members may attend. Camporee Competitors must be a Webelos or a Boy Scoutunder age 18 to participate. Venturing Crew members older than 18 are invited and encouraged to joinCamporeestaff.Families of Scouts are invited to attend the Saturday evening program, which begins at 7:15 p.m. Families shouldbring camp chairs to the campfire.Only registered Webelos and Arrow Of Light may compete in Webelos-ree events. Any registered Bear or younger Cub Scouts may attend but must be accompanied by his parent or legal guardian at all times. They cannotparticipate in events and can onlysleep in a tent with his parent or legal guardianWebelos, Wolf, or Tiger Scouts including their siblings. Parents are invited to visit Saturday. All adults are invited and encouraged to join our Camporee staff. Contact Starla Rogers 714-883-7635 for an application.

Fees:Feb - Apr Roundtable, the Camping Fee will be $30 per Scout and per Adult. After March 8thRoundtable, the Camping Fee will increase to $35 per Scout or Adult. A special fee for adults attending on Saturday only is $20 by March 8th or $25 after March 8th.

Event Helpers:Each unit need to provide ONE camp helpers and must be identified in registration materials

Food: FRIDAYDINNER AND SATURDAY LUNCH must be purchased by the March 8th Roundtable for $10. A limited number of meal will be sold on site. The balance of meals are provided by your Unit.

Fires: Open fires are not permitted in campsites. Cooking with charcoal is permitted but you may not place charcoal directly on the ground and must be a minimum of 28" off the ground! Ash waste must be completely recovered and carried out with your unit for disposal. Remember Leave No Trace!

Tour Plan: Tour permit is no longer required but unit must follow the Guide to Safety for outing outlined by National BSA. Two deep leadership & at least one YPT adult leader is required of each unit.

Check In:The check-in area will be located next to the road in front of the covered pavilion starting at 4 pm. Please keep vehicles to a minimum, as parking is very limited.

Set-Up:You will receive your campsite assignment at check in.

  • Units are allowed to drive up to campsite and drop off supplies and equipment. Once unloaded, ALL vehicles are to be moved and park in designated parking location and MUST HAVE PARKING PERMIT DISPLAY at all time.
  • Campsite perimeter are allowed.

Facilities:Drinking water may be limited at the facility. Each unit should bring a sufficient supply of water for the weekend.

Trash Disposal:All trash must be carried out by each unit. All charcoal waste (if used) must be removed and carried out as well.

First Aid:Trained medical personnel will be on duty during this event. All units should provide their own First Aid kit and be prepared to handle any minor medical cases for their own unit.

Wildlife:Although “civilization” is not far away, Scouts may encounter certain wildlife creatures. Please leave all wildlife alone.

Checking Out:Following the closing Assembly on Sunday, campsite should be taken down and left neat and clean. All trash must be carried out and disposed by the individual units.

ALL UNITS must check out at Headquarter and have a Camporee Staff inspect their camp site before leaving. Camp-O-Ree patches will be issued after the unit is cleared to leave.

Uniform:TroopUniform inspection is scheduled on Friday evening.

For Troops: The field uniform (Class A) for Camporee will consist of either Scout pants or shorts (OK to be varied), either long or short sleeved Scout shirts (OK to be varied) with the proper patches and insignias, Scout socks and belt, Scout neckerchief (same if worn) and Scout hat (all or none) as per the uniform inspection rules. Scouts will be expected to be in their field uniform for the opening/closing/flag ceremony, campfire, and Scouts Own.

  • Scouts will be permitted to wear Troop activity uniforms (Class B) during the morning and afternoon competition events. The following rules apply to such uniforms:
  • The shirt worn must be uniform. (Different editions of a similar shirt will be permitted if the information displayed is similar and specific to the unit, different colors are O.K. if past editions of the unit activity shirt)
  • Pants or shorts, belts, socks, and shoes, must be worn and be similar.
  • Scout appropriate themed costumes may also be worn during the competition hours. No actual or replica firearms, spears, swords, knives or instruments of battery will be permitted. The wearing of military clothing (e.g. camouflage clothing) is strictly forbidden by National B.S.A. policy.

For Webelos: Wear the field uniform (Class A) for the opening/closing/flag ceremony, campfire, and Scouts Own.. Webelos will be permitted to wear Den activity uniforms (Class B) during the morning and afternoon competition events. The following rules apply to these uniforms. There is NO uniform inspection for the Webelos.

  • The shirt worn must be either the blue or tan uniform shirt with Webelos scarf and appropriate patches. A tie slide must be worn but it can be of any style as long as the entire den is the same.
  • Long pant or shorts, socks and hat (optional) must be worn and be similar. Only close toed shoes are to be worn. No sandals or flip flops.
  • Scout appropriate themed costumes may also be worn during the competition hours. No actual or replica firearms, spears, swords, knives or instruments of battery will be permitted. The wearing of military clothing (e.g. camouflage clothing) is strictly forbidden by National B.S.A. policy.
  • Field uniform (Class A) is uniform shirt, scarf, tie slide, belt, any pant or shorts and socks.
  • Den activity uniforms (Class B) are pack t-shirts, den shirts or theme costumes. Each den must be dressed alike.

Event Competition:Patrols & Dens are to compete in all events. Patrols & Dens are required to have at least 4 boys but no more than 8 boys in a Patrol / Den to compete in the events. No switching members during events. Smaller units or units with low attendance who cannot meet the 4 boy minimum should contact Star La Rogers (714)-883-7635 (we can usually pair you up with other unit with like conditions).

Flag Competition: In order to compete Patrol & Den flags must be presented on Friday between 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Flags will be judged Friday evening and may be retrieved by the Patrol / Den Saturday morning between 7:30am and the opening ceremony. Flags will be judged on originality, the use of natural materials, unit identification with names of all the Patrol / Den members listed, and on how it is displayed. There are 100 total points possible for Patrol / Den Flag Contest. Please review the criteria carefully. Judging standards and their consistency are important to the success of the contest and will ensure fairness in all levels of the patrol / den flag contest. Scoring is on specific achievements, not on general categories.

Originality (50 points)

  • Camporee theme depicted 20 points
  • Design 15 points
  • Creativity—uniqueness of flag 15 points

Identity (25 points)

  • Patrol / Den identification 10 points
  • Unit identification 10 points
  • Patrol / Den members’ identification 5 points

Workmanship (25 points)

  • Flag construction—boy made 10 points
  • Suitability of height and shape 10 points
  • Mobility and use by patrol 5 points

TOTAL 100 points

Golden Spoon &Adult Chili Cook-off:

A Separate packet is available to describe The Golden Spoon Event & Adult Chili Cook off. Packages will be posted on Camporee Website.

Competitive Events: A separate packet (one for Troops and one for Packs) is available to describe the competitive events. The packets will contain the description, rules and scoring of each event. It will describe if a competing patrol must bring any items to the event. One copy will be given to each participating unit. If we miss your unit please see the Camp-O-Ree chairman. This will be given out at the March Roundtable. The package will be posted on Camporee Website.

Events Spirit Scoring: Spirit scoring will be part of each event. Every Patrol & Den will be judged on the following criteria:

  • Patrol / Den Flag(Score is 0 or 5)

To earn credit a Patrol / Den must bring their flag with them to the event.

  • Cheer or Song (Score is 0 or 5)

To earn credit a Patrol / Den must perform an enthusiastic cheer or song for the judges.

  • Uniformity (Score is 0 or 5)

To earn credit a Patrol / Den must wear matching unitor Patrol/Den activity uniform shirts (Class B)

  • Patrol Spirit and Sportsmanship(Score is 1 or 5)

To earn credit a Patrol / Den must demonstrate a positive attitude and show enthusiasm. Members must encourage each other, even in times of frustration & work together. No credit will be given if there is any use of negative statements, arguing, or foul language.

  • Organization and Teamwork(Score is 1 or 5)

To earn credit a Patrol must follow the leadership of the Patrol Leader and work together as a team.

TOTAL possible points = 25

Bonus Points:Material for early registration bonus points is described below. 30 bonus points for all paperwork turned in at March roundtable (patrol names, names of boys in patrol, all medical forms, and names of adult helpers (two for each unit). Only boys that are new scouts (Webelos bridging) may turn in paperwork late.

25 bonus points per boy (max100 points) for Troops if they provide 2 boys to help with dinner on Friday and 2 boys to help with lunch on Sat.

Campfire Participation: Patrols & Dens will be asked to sign up for a skit or song or cheer for the Saturday night campfire. Extra 25 points will be provided for each patrol / Den that auditions (max.25 points per patrol or den), not necessarily performing. The Camp-O-Ree Staff will select the skits or songs to be performed at the campfire. Points will be awarded for auditioning. All auditions must be Scout appropriate!

O.A. Serpentine: Saturday night begins with a campfire procession called a “Serpentine”. O.A. members in Native American Regalia will lead the Serpentine. The Serpentine will pass by the front door of your campsite. O.A. ordeal candidates will directly follow behind them; the candidates will join the serpentine at the beginning of the procession. All other Troop and Pack members will follow behind the ordeal candidates in a single file. During the procession, the “Bond of Silence” is observed by all. Follow the serpentine until all participant reach the campfire. Any scouts or Scouters carrying a chair will be asked to sit in the back of the campfire viewing area.

All Arrowmen are requested to wear their sashes for the Saturday night campfire and to help in the Serpentine. Arrowmen need to report to the campfire ring at 6:30 p.m. sharp. The serpentine will begin at 6:45 p.m.

2018 Camp-O-Ree and Webelos-Ree Scoring Awards

Event Awards

Awards will be given for 1st through 3rd place based on performance scores and spirit point for each event.

Spirit Awards

Troops: The Ron Sheffield Perpetual Patrol Spirit Award will be presented to the Patrol from all of the troops with the most spirit points. The Ron Sheffield Perpetual Patrol Spirit Award will remain with the winning Patrol for one year and then returned so it can be awarded to a Patrol at the next Camp-O-Ree the following Spring.

Packs: The Judi Lee Perpetual Den Spirit Award will be presented to the Den from all of the packs with the most spirit points. The Judi Lee Perpetual Den Spirit Award will remain with the winning Den for one year and then returned so it can be awarded to a Den at the next Webelos-Ree the following Spring.

Troop & Pack: Spirit Awards will be given for the 1st through 3rd place, determined by the spirit points earned during Camp-O-Ree / Webelos-ree.

Overall Awards

Certificate Awards will be presented to the top three “Top Patrol & Den”

Certificate Awards will be presented to the top three “Top Troop & Pack”

2018 Camp-O-Ree and Webelos-Ree Scoring

Score Cards:Each Patrol / Den will be given a packet containing scorecards for all events when they check in on Friday. These score cards need to be pre-filled with the requested information at the top of each form. Units should be careful not to lose scoring cards and will be responsible to see to it that scorecards are taken to each event. The Patrol Leader / Youth Den Leaders must sign each scorecard before leaving each event. Event coordinators will collect the completed score card and turn them into Headquarters.

Events Competition: Each Patrol / Den will compete in events. A Total of 100 points for each event and break down to the following 75 points for the activity and 25 points for spirit.(see Event Spirit Scoring listed above) Events will be scored based upon the “performance” score. Depending on the event, time and/or event spirit score will be used to break ties.