KINGS POINT EAGLE SCOUT ASSOCIATION 19 th ANNUAL INVITATIONAL CAMPOREE IN PEACE AND WAR

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1 KINGS POINT EAGLE SCOUT ASSOCIATION 19 th ANNUAL INVITATIONAL CAMPOREE IN PEACE AND WAR

2 General Information: GOALS This is a Scouting event. All participants are encouraged to have fun: 1) All Scouts and Adults should learn all they can about the Academy. 2) All Scouts and Adults should get to know the other. 3) All Scouts and Adults should learn new skills about the Maritime Industry and try to apply them in their scheduled events. AMERICAN AND TROOP FLAGS We ask that all troops display the American Flag and their troop flag in their campsites. This will be one of the areas judged during the campsite inspection and will be used to determine the Top Troop Award. CHILI COOK-OFF On Saturday night there will be a Chili Cook-Off. Those Troops willing to participate and make their favorite recipe are encouraged to do so. Prizes will be awarded to the best recipes and will be judged by the Camporee Staff. Please bring the chili to the judges at the Registration Table at One bowl should suffice. FIRES No open fires will be permitted since your Troops are camping on the Academy s Athletic Field. Propane gas stoves are highly recommended, but charcoal grills may be used if they are at least three feet off the ground and do not destroy the grass underneath them. All ashes must be placed in the proper receptacle by the Brooks Athletic Field House. RULES AND REGULATIONS 1) At no time, other than during tours or part of an activity, are Scouts or Adults to be within the Academy s academic buildings or library. 2) At no time other than scheduled times, are Scouts or Adults to be in O Hara Hall. 3) At no time, other than during tours, are Scouts or Adults allowed in the barracks of the Academy. 4) At dusk, the waterfront is closed and all participants must return to their campsites. Due to the nature of the equipment on the waterfront, Troops must have a Midshipman with them when touring or using the equipment. 5) All Scouts are expected to follow the Scout Oath and Law, as in all Scouting activities. 6) At no time will Scouts or Adults use any of the various pieces of athletic equipment that are around Roosevelt Field, or Tomb Field due to the danger involved with misuse of the equipment. 7) All Troops will follow these rules, or will be asked to leave the Academy. THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THESE RULES. 8) ALL SCOUTS AND ADULTS WILL HAVE FUN, OR THEY WILL BE PLACED ON REPORT!

3 SANITATION 1) Facilities will be readily available for sanitation purposes. These facilities are limited and all Scouts and Scouters must ensure that they are kept neat and clean at all times. In addition to the restrooms on the map, each building on campus has its own restrooms. Just ask a Staff member for directions. 2) All garbage must be picked up and placed in the designated location next to the field house. 3) To dispose of dishwater and other cleaning water, Troops must use the sump drains on the camping field. 4) Showers and/or laundry will not be provided. TROOP GUIDES Many Midshipmen have volunteered to help make this a great weekend. All Troops will have a Troop Guide that will answer questions and lead the Troop to the different Camporee events. If it is possible, we encourage Troops to invite these Midshipmen back to their campsite for meals. It is an excellent opportunity to learn about the Academy and Midshipmen life. UNIFORMS We ask that all members of your Troop be in the proper, full Boy or Girl Scout uniform at all times, especially during Colors and any ceremonies. If this is not possible then try to have your troop wear another optional Scout shirt. VEHICLES At no time will any vehicle be allowed on the Athletic Field other than for medical emergencies. Once the vehicles have been unloaded, the vehicles must be parked in designated lots on the Academy grounds only. PARKING VEHICLES MAY NOT BE DOUBLE PARKED AT ANY TIME FOR ANY REASON AND WILL RESULT IN YOUR VEHICLE BEING TICKETED. Please follow all parking instructions given to you. The area around the field will be a loading and unloading zone on Friday night and Sunday morning. Temporary parking on board Academy grounds will be available until all Troops have arrived. Please display the parking pass that is given to you. WATER Water is available for all Troops on the west side of the field house. Please do not make a mess at the water area or it will become extremely muddy. No playing around at the water area will be permitted. Disease and other maladies can be contracted by irresponsible use of any water resource. Conserve water and be conscious of cleanliness! DIGGING HOLES There are no holes or ditches dug anywhere. Please keep the grass intact. These are the Academy s athletic fields and must be maintained as such. Please do not use any of the Academy s athletic equipment. ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT: The use of athletic equipment is restricted to the use that is approved by a senior staff member. Scouts may use the football field for athletic activities.

4 FIRST AID If you require medical assistance, go to the concessions stand. Midshipmen EMT s and an ambulance crew will be standing by. First aid will be available 24 hours a day. At any point in time you can locate camp staff if you need assistance. North Shore Community Hospital will also be available if required. Emergency Ambulance can be contacted at (516) , inform the Fire Department Dispatcher that you are at the Merchant Marine Academy. AWARDS Throughout the entire weekend all troops will be graded on specific areas of Scouting. The Camporee Staff will grade each troop on their appearance. Here is some of the criteria: Scout Uniform properly worn Punctuality Enthusiasm Performance in the campsite inspection Participation in the chili cook-off Esprit de Corps Scouts should note that the activity station personnel and the camporee staff input will weigh heavily in the grading of these awards. Awards will be given for: Best Chili, Farthest Travelled Troop, Best Campsite, Best Troop. These awards will be presented at the Closing Ceremonies at 0800 on Sunday. TOURS On Saturday morning, Troops will be given a tour of the Academy. At this time the history and daily activities of the Academy will be described. The tour will be from After the tour, the troop will be sent to their first station. PICTURES: Please send any pictures of the camporee to kpesa@usmma.edu Or via Snail Mail: KPESA USMMA Box Steamboat Road Kings Point NY REGISTRATION FOR 2010 CAMPOREE: To attend the 2010 camporee, please send an to kpesa@usmma.edu If you know of any other troops that would like to attend, please direct them to this address. Our initial goes out in December and registration documents are usually due in by February. If you have any questions of how the camporee was conducted, please direct your questions to kpesa@usmma.edu PATCH TRADING: To be announced. See what other council patches are like and trade! Scheduled after the Campfire.

5 ADMISSIONS BRIEFING: To be scheduled if there is enough interest. Please prior to the camporee if you are interested in applying to the USMMA. FRIDAY Tentative 2009 Events Registration (Information at the Concession Stand under the bleachers) Parking (On Campus and at Stepping Stone Park) Troops arrive, Check-in, Set up Campsites (Roosevelt Field/Waterfront) 2100 Cracker barrel for Scoutmasters/Senior Patrol Leader and Meeting in Ackerman Auditorium. i. Rules and Regulations will be reviewed ii. Schedules for Saturday will be reviewed iii. Schedule of events distributed iv. Questions Answered & Suggestions Taken 2300 Taps. ALL Scouts and Scoutmasters shall be in their campsites. SATURDAY 0530 MORNING PT for volunteer Scouts with Academy s Eagle Scout Volunteers. (Muster Outside the Concessions Stand) 0600 REVEILLE for all hands BREAKFAST in troop areas 0730 COLORS - All Troops March to the Flagpole to raise the Number 1 Ensign. Volunteer Scouts needed to help raise the Ensign OPENING CEREMONY in Ackerman Auditorium Troops paired with Troop Guides. Guides will give a tour of the campus. After the tour, troops sent to event stations See scheduled event stations LUNCH on Roosevelt Field in troop areas. Staff BBQ Yocum Scouts sent to additional event stations DINNER on Roosevelt Field/Waterfront in troop areas. CHILI COOK OFF Present Chili to the Concessions Stand at 1900.

6 CAMPSITE INSPECTIONS 2000 to 2045 Staff Members Inspect Campsites ALL HANDS RELAXATION. Relax & enjoy the scouting spirit, and taking a break from your normal schedule is mandatory at this time SKIT SCREENING All scouts who wish to present a skit at the campfire, Report to Ackerman Auditorium so the staff may screen the skits for the campfire MARCH to Campfire CAMPFIRE (words, awards, skits) Location TBD. CRACKERBARREL for Scoutmasters in Ackerman to follow campfire PATCH TRADING To be Announced 2300 TAPS. ALL Scouts and Scoutmaster shall be in their sites. SUNDAY 0600 REVEILLE for all hands BREAKFAST in troop areas MARCH to Roosevelt Field & March to the Oval COLORS. Troops assemble on the Oval to raise the flag CLOSING CEREMONIES in Ackerman Auditorium following Colors. Troops may depart after site is inspected by KPESA staff & inspection sheet is received Catholic services in Mariners Memorial Chapel Protestant services in Mariners Memorial Chapel. ** The TRADING POST and the REGISTRATION BOOTH will be located under the football bleachers. **

7 TENTATIVE EVENTS USCG Helicopter Landing & Rescue Demonstration with USCG Cutter US Army Display US Marine Corps Display Telescope and Nuclear Physics Lab Demonstrations Knot Tying & Bosun s Chair Rope Workshop Plotting Exercises in Bowditch Hall Fire and EMS vehicle extrication Fire and EMS display USMMA Rifle Drill Team Demonstration Firefighting Demonstrations Line Toss Exercises T/V Kings Pointer Tours Waterfront Tours Steam and Diesel Lab Tour Saturday Night Campfire Activities Barracks Tour Patch Trading Other events will be announced at registration A complete schedule will be provided at registration since many of the events are subject to change.

8 Trading Post LIST Kings Point Invitational Scout Camporee 2009 Camporee Shirts 2009 Camporee Mugs Shirts/Mugs/Patches from Years Past Water Hot Chocolate Soda Coffee Sport Drinks Tea Candy Juice Some hot food will be available on Friday Night

9 CHECK OUT PROCEDURES: This sheet shall be signed and returned to the registration stand before departing the Academy! At the conclusion of the closing ceremonies on Sunday: 1. Troops will pack & load their gear 2. Troops will dispose of any trash appropriately. Leave your site in better condition than when you received it. 3. When a troop is ready to leave, go to the concession stand and retrieve a Staff Member. He/She will inspect the site and sign off on this document. 4. Return this sheet to the concessions stand. 5. Make sure your troop has all equipment. Safe Travels home. We look forward to hosting you next year! Troop Number Scoutmaster s Name Inspected by