War of 1812 Bicentennial Camporee Twin Rivers Council Boy Scouts of America US Oval, Plattsburgh, New York Sept 12 14, 2014

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1 REGISTRATION FEE Scouts, Explorers, Venturers & Leaders (Friday, Saturday & Sunday) $16.00 Late Registration After September 2nd $21.00 The fee covers the cost of the patch, Commemorative BOP (Battle of Plattsburgh) Pin and awards. The BOP Pin is your all access pass to BOP events held throughout the weekend. It also covers the cost for the rental of the facilities and equipment, program materials, printing, mailing, etc. Fill out the appropriate section of the Registration Form and promptly send it along with the correct registration fees to the Twin Rivers Council. Pre-registration by all units attending, even if participating only on Saturday, is vital to ensure an adequate patch and award supply. It is requested that units register prior to September 2, The Battle of Plattsburgh Committee is seeking volunteers (units or individuals) to assist with the 5k/Cannonball Run/ and Fun Run. Please mark on the registration form if your unit would like to help and we will send more information. UNIT PARTICIPATION ALL BOY SCOUT TROOPS in the Twin Rivers Council are encouraged to attend the 2014 Camporee. VENTURE CREWS & EXPLORER POSTS are also encouraged to attend. There will be several program opportunities for Venturers and Explorers. Crews and Posts may attend, camp out, and participate in the Boy Scout activities. Crews and Posts may also have an opportunity to assist in the running of the Camporee. REFUND POLICY No refunds for reservations received after September 2, LOCAL TOUR PERMIT A Local Tour Permit does not need to be filed for in-council units attending the Fall Camporee. Your unit's Registration Form will serve as official notification of your trip to Plattsburgh, New York. However, all regulatory aspects of the Local Tour Permit must be adhered to (i.e., car insurance requirements, etc.). CARRY IN - CARRY OUT It is the responsibility of each unit to take their own trash out with them. Please remember Scouts take only pictures and leave only footprints! ROSTER Each unit will be required to submit a roster at check-in with youth and adults attending the Camporee.

2 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Friday, September 12, :30pm 9:00pm 9:00pm 10:30pm 11:00pm Arrival, Registration, Set-Up Coordinator s & Sub-Camp Director s Meeting 9:30 pm Fireworks Leader s Meeting at each Sub-Camp Taps/Lights Out Saturday, September 13, :00am Reveille/Wake-Up 8:00am Breakfast, Clean-Up 9:00am 10:00am Tiger, Cub & Webelos Registration 9:15am Opening Ceremony 9:30am Noon Morning Special Activities/Demonstrations Battle of Plattsburgh Commemoration Events: Reenactments, Historical Displays, Tours, Vendors, Farmers Market, etc. 12:00 pm Lunch Preparation 12:30pm Lunch 1:00pm 5:00pm Afternoon Special Activities/Demonstrations Battle of Plattsburgh Commemoration Events: Reenactments, Historical Displays, Tours, Parade, 5:30pm 7:00pm 8:15pm 9:30pm 11:00pm Dinner Religious Services Campfire Program Fireworks Taps/Lights Out Sunday, September 14, :00am 8:30am 8:30am 11:00am 12:00pm Reveille/Wake-Up & Breakfast Break Camp, Troop Check-Out, Check Sites Final Walk-Around, Site Cleared of Campers and Troops Battle of Plattsburgh Commemoration

3 Tentative 2014 Schedule of Events Friday, September 12 9:00 am 5:00 pm Bicentennial Quilt Exhibit City Hall Rotunda, City Hall Place, Plattsburgh, NY 10:00 am 3:00 pm Alice T. Miner Collection, guided tours at 10:00 am, 12:00 noon, and 2:00 pm, Chazy, NY 10:00 am - 6:00 pm - Battle of Plattsburgh Association, War of 1812 Museum, 31 Washington Rd., Old Base Museum Campus, featuring period crafters and demonstrators. 10:00 am 11:00 am USS Champlain Bell Dedication ceremony, Peace Park (near Plattsburgh marina), Plattsburgh, NY 12:00 noon - 12:00 midnight W2W ham radio on the air, Trinity Park, Margaret Street end, Plattsburgh, NY 1:00 pm 5:00 pm Macdonough Monument self guided tours, City Hall Place, Plattsburgh, NY 3:00 pm 4:00 pm And All Their Glory Past, book lecture and signing by Donald Graves (noted Canadian War of 1812 historian and author) Press-Republican Theater, War of 1812 Museum, 31 Washington Rd., Old Base Museum Campus, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Cannonball Run, pre-registration, Trinity Park, City Hall Place, Plattsburgh, NY 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm - Israel Green Tavern, vintage dining and entertainment, 18 Trinity Place (behind City Hall), Plattsburgh, NY 4:30 pm 6:00 pm Roy Hurd, concert, Israel Green Tavern, 18 Trinity Place, Plattsburgh, NY 5:00 pm 6:00 pm Eliza Mooers Historic District Walking Tour, with Melissa Bistor-Cross, starts at Macdonough Monument, City Hall Place, Plattsburgh, NY 6:00 pm 7:00 pm Victory Dinner re-enactment, Israel Green Tavern, 18 Trinity Place, Plattsburgh, NY 6:30 pm 8:30 pm Alice Knight and Speedy Arnold, concert, Israel Green Tavern, 18 Trinity Place, Plattsburgh, NY 7:30 pm 9:30 pm Bluz House Rockers concert, City Hall Steps, City Hall Place, Plattsburgh, NY 7:30 pm 9:30 pm Gratto Family Stilt Walkers and Balloon Sculptors, City Hall Steps, City Hall Place, Plattsburgh, NY 9:00 pm 11:00 pm Charlie Stone & Split Rock, concert, Israel Green Tavern, 18 Trinity Place, Plattsburgh, NY 9:30 pm 10:00 pm - The Rocket s Red Glare Fireworks Display, behind Macdonough Monument, Plattsburgh, NY Saturday, September 13 8:00 am 8:00 pm W2W ham radio on the air, Trinity Park, Margaret Street end, Plattsburgh, NY 8:10 am 9:00 am - Cannonball Run, registration: Old Base Oval, Plattsburgh, NY 9:00 am - finish - Cannonball Run, Old Base Oval. 5 & 10K Fun Run, 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk, Plattsburgh, NY 9:00 am - 2:00 pm - Farmer s Market, Durkee Street, Plattsburgh, NY 9:00 am noon and 2:00 pm 4:00 pm Kent-Delord House Junior Encampment: Children Reliving History, 17 Cumberland Avenue, Plattsburgh, NY 10:00 am -11:00 am March of the British Battle Re-enactment (narrated), behind the Beekmantown Town Hall, Spellman Road/Rte :00 am 3:00 pm Alice T. Miner Collection, guided tours at 10:00 am, 12:00 noon, and 2:00 pm, Chazy, NY 10:00 am - 10:30 am - Saratoga replica, demonstration, Champlain Monument, Cumberland Avenue, Plattsburgh, NY 10:00 am - 4:00 pm - Boy Scout Booth Cachet & Stamp Cancellation, Trinity Park, City Hall Place, Plattsburgh, NY 10:00 am - 5:00 pm - Boy Scout Historic Trail, starts at Trinity Park, City Hall Place, Plattsburgh, NY 10:00 am - 4:00 pm - Kent-Delord House Museum, self-guided tours & 1814 Military Encampment on museum grounds. Closed during parade. 17 Cumberland Avenue, Plattsburgh, NY 10:00 am - 4:00 pm - Champlain Valley Transportation Museum & Kid s Station, 12 Museum Way, Old Base Museum Campus 10:00 am - 4:00 pm - Clinton County Historical Assoc. Museum, 98 Ohio Ave. (Old Base Museum Campus), Plattsburgh, NY 10:00 am 4:00 pm Craft Demonstrations by guides from Montreal s Chateau Ramezay Museum, on grounds near City Hall, City Hall Place, Plattsburgh, NY 10:00 am 5:00 pm - Macdonough Monument self guided tours, City Hall Place, Plattsburgh, NY (closed during parade) 10:00 am - noon various fife & drum and pipe & drum units - musical performances, Trinity Park and downtown area, Plattsburgh, NY 10:00 am 5:00 pm Bicentennial Quilt Exhibit City Hall Rotunda, City Hall Place, Plattsburgh, NY (closed during parade) 10:00 am 5;00 PM Historic Trinity Episcopal Church, self-guided tours, 18 Trinity Place, Plattsburgh, NY 10:00 am 5:00 pm Confiance anchor exhibit, talk with Bill Van Stockum, City Hall, 2 nd floor, City Hall Place, Plattsburgh, NY 10:00 am - 5:00 pm - Kids Games, City Hall Lawn, City Hall Place, Plattsburgh, NY

4 10:00 am - 6:00 pm - Battle of Plattsburgh Association, War of 1812 Museum, 31 Washington Rd., Old Base Museum Campus, featuring period crafters and demonstrators. 11:00 am 11:00 pm - Israel Green Tavern, vintage dining & entertainment. (Closed from 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm for lunch but bar will be open) 18 Trinity Place (behind City Hall), Plattsburgh, NY 11:00 am noon The Rogues, tavern singers, Israel Green Tavern, 18 Trinity Place, Plattsburgh, NY 11:00 am - 12:30 pm - Battle of Plattsburgh Challenge Cup, bateau race, Champlain Monument, Cumberland Avenue, Plattsburgh, NY 12:00 noon 1:30 pm TOM 24 (Tom Ventiquattro), concert, Israel Green Tavern, 18 Trinity Place, Plattsburgh, NY 12:15 pm 1:00 pm - Kids Muster, immediately followed by Kids Parade, City Hall Grounds, Plattsburgh, NY 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Parade starts at Elks Club on Cumberland Ave. to City Hall Steps, ends at Durkee St. (Re-enacted street skirmish leads the parade.) Immediately following: Beat Retreat by massed bands, City Hall, City Hall Place, Plattsburgh, NY; immediately following Beat Retreat 4:00 pm 5:00 pm The Rogues, tavern singers, Israel Green Tavern, 18 Trinity Place, Plattsburgh, NY 5:00 pm 7:30 pm Inca Hoots, concert, Israel Green Tavern, 18 Trinity Place, Plattsburgh, NY 5:00 pm 6:00 pm Eliza Mooers Historic District Walking Tour, with Melissa Bistor-Cross, starts at Macdonough Monument, City Hall Place, Plattsburgh, NY 7:30 pm 9:30 pm - Her Majesty s Royal Marine Band of Cobourg, Ont., concert, tentatively at the Strand Theater, 25 Brinkerhoff Street, Plattsburgh, NY dusk artillery barrage, mouth of the Saranac River, Plattsburgh, NY 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm - Macomb Ball, English Country Dancing led by dance masters, Wendy Gilchrist and Bruce Kokernot, with live period music, Elk s Club, Cumberland Avenue, Plattsburgh, NY 8:00 pm 11:00 pm Too Tall String Band, concert, Israel Green Tavern, 18 Trinity Place, Plattsburgh, NY Sunday, Sept :00 am 3:00 pm Bicentennial Quilt Exhibit City Hall Rotunda, City Hall Place, Plattsburgh, NY 10:00 am - 4:00 pm - Children s Old-Time Village Fair (storytelling, horseback rides, arts & crafts, dolls & teddy bears, oldtime country store, and more). Macdonough Monument grounds, City Hall Place, Plattsburgh, NY 10:00 am 3:00 pm - Confiance anchor exhibit, talk with Bill Van Stockum, City Hall, 2 nd floor, City Hall Place, Plattsburgh, NY 10:00 am - 3:00 pm - Kids Games, City Hall Lawn, City Hall Place, Plattsburgh, NY 10:00 am 3:00 pm Craft Demonstrations by guides from Montreal s Chateau Ramezay Museum, Children s Old-Time Fair, City Hall Place, Plattsburgh, NY 10:00 am - 4:00 pm - Kent-Delord House Museum, self-guided tours & 1814 Military Encampment on museum grounds. Closed during parade. 17 Cumberland Avenue, Plattsburgh, NY 10:00 am - 4:00 pm - Battle of Plattsburgh Association, War of 1812 Museum, 31 Washington Rd., Old Base Museum Campus, featuring period crafters and demonstrators. 10:00 am - 3:00 pm - Boy Scout Booth Cachet & Stamp Cancellation, Trinity Park, City Hall Place, Plattsburgh, NY 10:00 am - 3:00 pm - Clinton County Historical Assoc. Museum, 98 Ohio Ave. Old Base Museum Campus 10:00 am - 3:00 - pm - Boy Scout Historic Trail, Trinity Park, City Hall Place, Plattsburgh, NY 10:00 am 2:00 pm Pipe and Drum units, musical performances, downtown area, Plattsburgh, NY 11:00 am 2:00 pm - Israel Green Tavern, breakfast served & entertainment; 18 Trinity Place (behind City Hall), Plattsburgh, NY 11:00 am 11:45 am Stan Ransom the Connecticut Peddler, concert, Israel Green Tavern, 18 Trinity Place, Plattsburgh, NY 11:00 am - 11:30 am - Saratoga replica, demonstration, Champlain Monument, Cumberland Avenue, Plattsburgh, NY 12:00 noon 1:30 pm TOM 24 (Tom Ventiquattro), concert, Israel Green Tavern, 18 Trinity Place, Plattsburgh, NY 12:00 pm 12:30 pm - Kids Muster, immediately followed by Kids Parade, Trinity Park, City Hall Place, Plattsburgh, NY 12:30 pm 1:30 pm Naval Battle Re-enactment (narrated), view from behind Champlain Monument, Cumberland Avenue, Plattsburgh, NY 1:00 pm 3:00 pm - Macdonough Monument self guided tours, City Hall Place, Plattsburgh, NY 2:00 pm 3:00 pm lecture/show by Theodore Roosevelt reprisor, Joe Wiegand, talks about the importance of the Battle of Plattsburgh, City Hall, Plattsburgh, NY

5 EQUIPMENT In addition to the patrol and troop program supplies required for the Saturday activities, a unit should come prepared to camp onsite for the duration of the event. Please remember to bring: Tents and tarps as needed Water containers Troop flag and stand Lanterns Stoves Fire fighting equipment (rake, shovel, bucket) Food (five meals plus snacks) Plastic garbage bags (carry in, carry out) Patrol flags and stands Cooking fuel Fire Wood Limitation Due to the spread of invasive species in firewood, State regulation prohibits firewood (or non-treated wood for our gateways) being brought in from farther away than 50 miles. The exception is wood certified as meeting state treatment requirements, which can be purchased at stores such as Stewart s. PARTICIPATION RIBBONS & PATCHES Participation ribbons will be awarded to every unit attending the Camporee. Patches will also be awarded to ALL PAID PARTICIPANTS. RULES & REGULATIONS The following regulations have been issued to ensure proper safety and health standards for everyone: A. The Buddy System MUST BE used. B. Do not enter restricted areas. C. No On site parking for any vehicles including troop trucks or trailers. D. Conduct respect visitors of the Bicentennial BOP Celebration. The Celebration will be open to the public during the Camporee. E. Cooking Pits and/or on-ground campfires are prohibited. Off-ground barrel fires will be permitted. F. Fires must be attended to at all times. A filled water bucket must be kept near each fire. Fires must be extinguished before leaving camp or retiring for the night. G. No pets may be brought to the Camporee, with the exception of service animals. H. No throwing of edged weapons. I. Do not cut brush, trees, etc. (dead or alive) J. Automobiles must be in dead storage unless an emergency occurs or permission has been granted. K. Gray water (dish water, cooking water, etc) should be disposed of properly as directed by the sub-camp director. L. Vandalism (in any way) is strictly forbidden. M. It is not necessary for youth to bring axes (wood should be pre-cut so there is no need for axes, machetes, or large knives). N. No signs put on posts, trees, or existing signs. O. Fire hydrants are not part of the water source available for us to use. DO NOT USE. P. No fireworks. Q. No electronic games R. No alcoholic beverages.

6 No On site parking for any vehicles including troop trucks or trailers. PLATTSBURGH HEALTH & SAFETY REGULATIONS A. NO GENERATORS are to be used at the Camporee (unless for emergency services) B. FIRES NO GROUND FIRES ARE PERMITTED. Cook on above-ground stoves or use troop half barrel stoves. C. FIRE PROTECTION will be provided by Explorer Posts and local authorities. Each unit leader should establish and maintain a Troop fire protection plan. D. WATER an adequate supply of water will be available at the sub-camp locations. E. RESTROOM FACIILTIES portable toilets will be located where needed. F. PARKING - only authorized parking is permitted. NO vehicles/trailers are allowed in undesignated areas., including troop sites. G. ACCIDENT & HEALTH INSURANCE all registered youth and adult members of the Twin Rivers Council are covered by the Accident and Sickness Plan provided through the Council. NOTE all participants are also covered for liability insurance under local and national BSA coverage. All Scouts outside of our Council must provide proof of the above. H. FIRST AID First Aid stations will be located at various locations throughout the area for the duration of the event. Around-the-clock coverage will be available for medical emergencies. Don t forget your medical history forms or written information regarding any medical problems. I. SECURITY will be provided under the supervision of the local police. J. ARRIVAL & DROP-OFF Funneling over 1,500 Scouts, Leaders, and Troop equipment into a narrow roadway takes time. Please be patient!! Most units will arrive between 7:00pm and 8:00pm Friday evening. We will be prepared to accept units as early as 3:00pm. COME EARLY TO AVOID THE RUSH!! NOTE Troop equipment may be dropped off in the unit site; however, all vehicles must be moved to designated parking areas immediately thereafter.

7 REGISTRATIONS ARE VALID ONLY WHEN PAID Please complete this form and mail it, along with your payment to: TWIN RIVERS COUNCIL, BSA 253 WASHINGTON AVENUE EXT. ALBANY, NY Troop #: Pack #: Post #: Crew #: DISTRICT: -- Fort Orange -- Mahikan -- Saratoga Schenectady -- Sir Wm. Johnson -- Wakpominee -- Adirondack --Out-of-Council A TROOP REGISTRATION (Friday/Saturday/Sunday) Scoutmaster Name: I wish to register Scouts & $16.00 per person (prior to September 2, $21.00 per person (after September 2, 2014) T-shirts (must be ordered by August $ 6.00 per person YM YL M L XL XXL 3XL Our Troop would like to perform Community Service at the 5k/Cannonball Run $ Amount Enclosed ************************************************************************************************ B VENTURING/EXPLORER REGISTRATION (Friday/Saturday/Sunday) Adviser Name: I wish to register Venturers/Explorers & $19.00 per person (prior to September 2, $21.00 per person (after September 2, 2014) $ Amount Enclosed ************************************************************************************************ C COUNCIL OR DISTRICT STAFF REGISTRATION Name: I wish to register as a Council or District Staff Member Registration Fee $15.00 per person Explorer post or crew staff $10.00 per person Staff meals (includes 5 meals & 2 cracker $20.00 per person T-shirts (must be ordered by August $ 6.00 per person YM YL M L XL XXL 3XL $ Amount Enclosed (NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED AFTER SEPTEMBER 12, 2014)

8 PLEASE HAND THIS FORM IN AT THE CAMPOREE Troop #: Pack #: Post #: Crew #: DISTRICT: _ Fort Orange _ Mahikan _ Saratoga _ Schenectady _ Sir Wm. Johnson _ Wakpominee _ Adirondack _ Out-of-Council Unit ADULT MEMBERS YOUTH MEMBERS

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