2013 Northstar Camporee

Mountain Man Adventure Challenge

"ARE YOU CONFIDENT IN YOUR SCOUT CRAFT & OUTDOOR SKILLS?"

May 18th, 2013 Wedekind Park, Sparks, NV

Its time for the 2013 Northstar Spring Camporee! So, lets get going and register! This event should be great fun and fast-paced regardless of age, skill or rank. We hope that all will come and enjoy a day of orienteering, outdoor skills and team work challenges. We are planning a cook-out at the conclusion of the skills event and will issue awards, recognition and event patches before 5pm. So come on out and get signed up so we know youre comin! Enclosed is what to expect and what to prepare for the Camporee. Also included is the PreRegistration form for your Troop so we can arrange for the right number of Scouts and Leaders, and dont forget to include your Local Tour Permit to the Nevada Area Council office.
There will be multiple competitions between troops / units and scout leaders for adventure race to test teamwork, scout craft skills, leadership and speed. Scout leaders and youth teams can compete in series of Leader challenges. We are encouraging everyone to stay and participate in a BBQ & Awards presentation and lets whoop-it-up! Mountainman adventure race an event designed to challenge scout-craft skills in a fun orienteering format as a small team (3-5 youth and / or adult). There will be four (4) categories: Elite Division team of 2-4, scouts / ventures and / or adult team with strong advanced scout craft skills and teamwork. 4+ miles coarse with 6(+) team challenges along the way;. Advanced Scout Division team of 3-5 scouts / ventures or adult team with good skills some team experience 1st Class ranks and above. This division will negotiate a 3-4 mile course with 5+) team challenges. Scout Division teams of 3-5 Webelos and scouts junior to 1st class rank in their first year of competitive scout craft skills. This division will race along a 2-3mile course will be faced with 4 team challenges that will test their team work and scout craft skills. There will be station instructors to provide direct assistance / instruction as needed. Older Scout / adult goalong are OK in this division and yes! An adult division for the bold & adventurous Teams of 2-4 adults competing in any division against similar skilled teams of adults and youths Oh what fun! Leadership Challenge course As part of the Teamwork Challenge there will be a several challenging team problems. Some of these will be near the start/finish area of the orienteering course and some of these challenges will be a stations at points along the orienteering course. District B-B-Q & Awards presentations - At the conclusion of the mountainman challenge events (approx 2 pm) there will be a event BBQ for all participants and staff. additional folks can join-in for $4. While we are feeding folks with pulledpork sandwich, slaw, BBQ beans, potato salad, chips, beverage the District committee will be tallying score sheets to determine and present.... 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place finishers in each division as well as Leadership and Spirit awards for "Best Teams".

Come on out and enjoy the day. There is something for everyone COORDINATING INSTRUCTIONS: (A) Troops / units may begin arriving on Saturday, May 18th at 8:00am.
You can park in the Galleria Parking lot south of Disc Dr. or in the small gravel park lot off Disc Dr. There will be a registration area upon arrival; Event Start /Safety Brief for the Senior Patrol Leaders, Scoutmasters and participants will begin around 8:30 and will continue with each team as required. The challenge/race will begin at 9am and all teams will be done no later than 2pm (B) Each individual should carry at least a quart / liter of water and appropriate clothing for the day. As a good reinforcement each scout should pack and carry the necessary "10 essentials" during this event. These resources might come in handy for the skills challenges. Check scout handbook for "10 essentials". (C)Plan/ prepare for these challenges... 1. Orienteering- map (provided),compass 2. Demonstrate rescues - water, ice, swift water 3. 1st aid - Demonstrate "hurry" cases - stopped breathing, serious bleeding, internal poisoning 4. Erect a Flag Pole - lashing 2 or more poles, guy line, halyard, raise & lower a flag 5 TEAM Blind Tent pitch challenge 6. Knots - build shelter use taunt line, bowline or clove or round-turn & two half hitches 7. Leave No Trace - Demo / quiz / practices 8.TEAM Scout Oath Challenge / Citizen Responsibility

9.Demonstrate shadow compass & height/width of object 10. 1st Aid- Casualty Transport and field stretcher 11. 1st Aid - Heat & cold injuries- prevent, diagnose, treat 12. TEAM Service project Challenge - trail carrion, trash, wire barrier 13.TEAM Scout Law Challenge/ Citizen responsibility 14. Lashing - build tripod with correct lashing & clove or timber hitch 15. Hobo stove water boil & soup prep 16. Demonstrate use of woods tools to prep fuel for fire

(D) materials for lashings, knots, shelters, tent pins, poles, bailing twine for lashing & guy lines, hobo stoves, fuel / wood flag pole, stretcher, service projects, maps, and service project materials will be provided (E) Participants bring water, string, compass, 1st aid kit, clothing, fire starter, dried soup / ramin to boil & eat, pocket knife, "totin' chip", etc as part of their "10 essentials" (F) Drinking water re-supply will be available at the event and on course (G) Porta-Potties will be available near the "start / finish area Adult Help: In addition to Troop Adult Leadership, every Troop is asked to have at least 1 adult helper to assist in the operation / officiating of the Event. There are activities / events for the adults to participate. Mountainman Adventure, Scout Leaders challenge, "go-along" with TEAMS, Refreshment / BBQ booth, registration, start & finish timer/ briefer, Skill station / check point monitor & scorer... So pitch-in!!! Patrol Responsibility: The Patrol Leader will be responsible to help their patrol and scouts with maintaining the Adventure Race score sheet. All members must be present at all stations to receive credit for the station and a score. Scores will be affected by teamwork, skill, speed, Team spirit, and accuracy / completeness. The more you can demonstrate your mastery of the challenge .... the better!

In the event of an Emergency: A continuous horn will sound for 60 seconds. When this
happens everyone must gather / muster at the Start / Finish registration area ASAP!

Sincerely,

Your Northstar Program and Activities Committee

Wedekind Park - south of Disc Dr., east of Pyramid Hwy

2013 NORTHSTAR SPRING CAMPOREE REGISTRATION FORM

COST CENTER: 6- 803 TROOP NUMBER: ________ SCOUTMASTER or LEADER: _______________________________________________

Mailing Address for patches___________________________________________________________ SECOND ADULT LEADER: NUMBER OF SCOUTS: NUMBER OF ADULTS: _______________________________________________ X $5 = X $5 = = = $ _____________ $ _____________ $ _____________ $ _____________

____________ ____________ LATE FEE TOTAL

Please note: due to overhead expenses, fees are non-refundable In order to keep the low fee for this event we will order patches afterwards and mail to Scoutmaster

TOUR PERMIT SUBMITTED ALONG WITH REGISTRATION FORM: YES / NO

Please return the completed form to the Nevada Area Council Office and keep a copy for your records