FALL CAMPOREE 2016 Emergency Preparedness CHAIN BRIDGE DISTRICT OCTOBER 14-16, 2016 FALL CAMPOREE FRIDAY OCT 14 - SUNDAY OCT 16 SAWMILL FIELD, BLUE RIDGE CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP 11661 HARPERS FERRY ROAD, PURCELLVILLE, VA 20132 LEADERS GUIDE CONTACT: TOM JACOBSON, CELL: 703-395-0607 TOMJ@BELLATLANTIC.NET Chain Bridge Camporee 2016 Page 1 October 14-16, 2016
Scouts and Scouters, The 2016 Fall Camporee - Emergency Preparedness- at Sawmill Field, Blue Ridge Center for Environmental Stewardship (BRCES) is upon us. We would like to invite all Boy Scouts and Venturing Crews to join us at the Chain Bridge District s 2016 Fall Camporee. This weekend promises to be full of fun and challenging events that everyone can enjoy, as well as a time of friendship and fellowship with your fellow scouts and scouters in Chain Bridge District. We will be working on several aspects related to the Emergency Preparedness Merit Badge and competing in games all related to fundamental Boy Scout skills. A major focus of the weekend will be requirement 7a, in which the Scouts must participate in an emergency preparedness drill. Our drill will be a first aid mass casualty drill brought on by a zombie apocalypse! Are your scouts up to the challenge of saving their friends from the un-dead? How about proving themselves in a first aid challenge? Do they need the Eagle-required Emergency Preparedness Merit Badge? Participants will be completing requirements 2a, 3, 4, 5 and 7a. If any of this holds true, then this is the camporee for them. Please take time to read the information about this event and come prepared to have fun. Thank you for your support. Yours in Scouting, The Chain Bridge District Camporee Planning Committee Chain Bridge Camporee 2016 Page 2 October 14-16, 2016
Basic Information Welcome to the 2016 Chain Bridge District Fall Camporee. It is our hope that your troop will have an enjoyable time here and have a great opportunity to learn about emergency preparedness, as well as practice their first aid skills. Here is some basic information for you to help make your weekend a good one. Please note that a schedule for the Camporee weekend is included at the end of this guide. THE PROGRAM Emergency Preparedness (Please read carefully) Troops should organize into patrols of approximately 10 Scouts. Each Scout needing the Emergency Preparedness Merit Badge should bring a blue card already filled out with the Scout s information and signed by the Scoutmaster we will not have blank blue cards available at the Camporee. All members of the patrol will participate in the morning round-robin covering requirements 2a, 3, 4 and 5. During the afternoon, each patrol will be asked to volunteer one Scout as a victim and one Scout as a Zombie. The remaining Scout s will act as a rescue/ first aid team. Note: each Zombie and victim should bring old clothing that can be torn and/or covered in moulage and/or makeup. Ideally, the clothing can be disposed of after the drill, otherwise the Scout will want a plastic bag in which to transport it home. Basic first aid supplies will be provided for use during the drill. Patrols may supplement the supplies with their own first aid kits if they wish this is meant to be a hands-on drill, opening and using appropriate supplies as necessary. Requirements will be signed off on blue cards at the end of each event. Again, Scouts must arrive with signed blue cards in hand. First Aid Challenge Scouts love friendly competition on a unit level and scout-to-scout. A first aid challenge is planned to test Scout and Unit first aid skills. The First Aid Merit Badge is a requirement for the Emergency Preparedness Merit Badge, so we strongly urge Scouts to refresh their first aid knowledge and skills in advance. Chain Bridge Camporee 2016 Page 3 October 14-16, 2016
Saturday Night Campfire The Order of the Arrow will be running our Saturday night campfire, so be prepared with your favorite skits, cheers, and songs. ADDITIONAL DETAILS Registration Registration is highly encouraged to be conducted online. Please see the email sent out to all units for directions, or contact Steve Gillis at capitolfive@yahoo.com with questions. First aid supplies will be provided to the units that register online by the deadline. Otherwise, units will need to bring their own first aid kits. Payment for those that are unable to register online will be upon arrival, to be handled by our Camporee Registration staff. Cost is $29/person. When the Units check in, they will need to have - A complete roster of attendees - BSA Medical forms (Parts A & B) for all attendees - A signed BRCES waiver for the unit There will be a registration tent set up at Sawmill Field. Once you have arrived, you will be given further instructions at check in. The Patrol Method This Camporee will be run using the Patrol Method within your Troop. If possible each Patrol should maintain an individual area within their Troop campsite. Each Patrol Must: Stay together with their Patrol during events competitions Have a Patrol Flag Have a Patrol Cheer Follow all instructions & rules and be respectful of event judges and other Scouts Uniforms Field Uniforms (Class A) are required for Flag Ceremonies, and Chapel Services. Activity Uniforms (Class B) may be worn during the day while participating in activities. Camping Each unit is responsible for all camping gear, food, and safety and discipline within their units. Each unit will be provided a space to camp. Please set up inside the space provided. Space is limited. Chain Bridge Camporee 2016 Page 4 October 14-16, 2016
Friday Night PLC This is a meeting for SPL s and SM s. It is mandatory that each unit send two representatives to the meeting. It will be held at 9:00 PM. Opening Ceremony and Flag Raising This will occur on Saturday morning. The Opening Ceremony will begin promptly at 8:30 AM. Units should attend in Field Uniform (Class A). Meals All Patrols/Units should plan and bring their own meals and food prep gear. NOTE: All units will be asked to help feed the Camporee staff volunteers. Each Troop should be prepared to serve 2 additional people at each meal. Thank you! First Aid We will have someone on staff with medical experience to serve as a First Aid staff person. All Scouts will need to bring their medical forms and inform the First Aider of any potential health issues. Minor injuries should be handled within your troop when possible. However, if you should feel that outside help is needed, please arrange that through the First Aid staff. We need to know if something has happened requiring medical attention. Camp Inspection There will be a camp-wide inspection on Saturday morning. A team of volunteers will be inspecting each unit and will be grading each unit on overall camp set up, cleanliness, and Leave no Trace principles. This is a High Bear Risk area, so please make sure that no trash or smellables are left in your campsites during the day's activities. We will be discussing this further at the PLC Friday night. SPLs will be given a copy of the inspection form for their guidance and that the person inspecting will meet with the SPL and SM to go over the results. Ins and Outs Port-a-potties will be on site. Bring plenty of large containers full of potable water - water refills will be available at the main BRCES site about 1/2 mile up the road. Leave No Trace Camping at Sawmill Field is totally LNT, and no open fires are permitted, so cooking only with stoves and charcoal in LNT setup. Trailers may be kept in the campsite if necessary, but all other vehicles must be moved to the designated parking area. Be Prepared! Chain Bridge Camporee 2016 Page 5 October 14-16, 2016
All Units should plan and bring their own meals and food prep gear. Since Sawmill field is just an open field, with no facilities, pavilions, or picnic tables, please come prepared for any kind of weather, and bring canopies, portable chairs and tables, as well as items like bug repellant, sunscreen, etc. Make sure your scouts have good ground cloths and sleeping pads, and proper gear to handle any weather conditions. Chain Bridge Camporee 2016 Page 6 October 14-16, 2016
CHECK IN PROCEDURE Camporee check-in is from 5pm to 8pm on Friday, October 14, 2016. Please plan to arrive together as a unit. At least two registered adult leaders must be in attendance with each unit. All Scouts and Scouters in attendance are required to pay the registration fee. Upon arrival the Scoutmaster and Senior Patrol Leader should check-in at the Registration Pavilion and present all necessary forms completed. Please present the following items: Unit Organization Form for each Patrol. Any unpaid fees (it is preferable that fees are paid in advance via the website) BSA Medical Form, Pt A & B for all Scouts, Scouters, and parents in attendance Attached Blue Ridge Center visitor form - one per unit It is understood that some Troop members may have to arrive later. This is okay, but all Troop members must be registered and paid for at check-in. Please be prepared to provide an exact count of Scouts, adults, and number of Patrols. Once all documents have been reviewed for completeness the Troop will be given their campsite assignment. Scouts and/or units that are missing any of the required forms may be sent home to retrieve them. CHECK OUT PROCEDURE Your campsite must be inspected by a member of the Camporee Staff before you can check out and leave. Prior to inspection, please complete the following: Restore the campsite to its original (or better) condition. Ensure the campsite is litter free. Collect all garbage and take it with you. There are no trash receptacles at the camp. Pack all gear and be ready to depart. Request a site inspection by a Camporee Staff member. The Check-out sheet will be signed off by Camporee Staff when the inspection is completed. Chain Bridge Camporee 2016 Page 7 October 14-16, 2016
Please complete and sign the following form on behalf of your entire Troop. The completed form will be collected during Checkin. Chain Bridge Camporee 2016 Page 8 October 14-16, 2016
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Map to Sawmill Field at the Blue Ridge Center for Environmental Stewardship Sawmill Field is reached via Sawmill Lane, approximately 1/2 mile before main BRCES entrance. Chain Bridge Camporee 2016 Page 10 October 14-16, 2016
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CAMPOREE 2016 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Friday 5:00-8:00 Camporee Checkin & Camp Setup 9:00-10:00 Patrol Leaders Council 10:00 Lights Out Saturday 7:00-8:30 Reveille and Breakfast Cooking/dining by patrols 8:30 Flag Raising 8:45-9:30 Session #1 Patrols will rotate through the 4 stations during the day which will cover E-Prep requirements 2a, 3, 4 and 5; assignments will be made at the PLC 9:30-10:15 Session #2 Patrols will rotate through the 4 stations during the day which will cover E-Prep requirements 2a, 3, 4 and 5; assignments will be made at the PLC 10:15-11:00 Session #3 Patrols will rotate through the 4 stations during the day which will cover E-Prep requirements 2a, 3, 4 and 5; assignments will be made at the PLC 11:00-11:45 Session #4 Patrols will rotate through the 4 stations during the day which will cover E-Prep requirements 2a, 3, 4 and 5; assignments will be made at the PLC 12:00-100 Lunch Chain Bridge Camporee 2016 Page 12 October 14-16, 2016
1:00-2:00 Introduction to Drill and Procedures Camporee-wide session introducing the Drill and reviewing SOAP notes and triage 2:00-3:30 Mass Casualty Drill - Zombie Apocalypse E-Prep Requirement 7a Emergency Drill 3:30-4:00 Mass Casualty Drill Debrief Camporee-wide debrief of the drill what worked? What didn t? What should be done differently? 4:00-5:00 First Aid Challenge Competition to see who is most prepared with their first aid knowledge 5:00-6:30 Dinner 7:00-7:45 Catholic Mass 8:00-9:00 Campfire 10:00 Lights Out Sunday 7:00-8:30 Reveille and Breakfast 8:30-10:30 Break Camp and Depart Chain Bridge Camporee 2016 Page 13 October 14-16, 2016