Tropical Storm Isabel caused a delayed start to the camporee. Rather than arriving Friday evening all troops assembled Saturday morning. The weather was perfect for camping and some fun in the outdoors after Friday's brief rainfall. This marked the first time in quite a while that we used the Patrol Method more effectively within our campsite. Seventeen patrols competed in chariot races and events held at seven different stations. The four troops that decided to stay overnight on Saturday played volleyball and a few other games in the Meadows area. There was a very informal and highly interactive campfire that evening enjoyed by all. The troops that didn't stay really missed out. Although our patrols did not place in the top three this year they had a great time competing and measuring their skills against others in the district. Joining in on the competition and comaraderie were Alex, David, Kyle, Justin, Joey J., Joey P., Matt Kl., Matt Ko., Philip, Ryan, Mr. Makowski, Mr. Svihlik, Mr. Thomas, Mr. Ulintz.

Frontier District Fall Camporee Photo Album

Date and Time of Departure: Friday, September 19th, 5:30pm - Old Church. Wear complete Class "A" uniform.

Purpose: An event designed to test your scouting skills against other troops and patrols in the district. Last year the King Cobras from our troop placed 1st at the Camporee. Competition this year will also include Chariot Races.

Uniform: Class "A" uniform for Camporee entrance, during retreat, vespers, campfire, and departure. Class "B" uniform, Scouting related T-shirt, for wear during the day on Saturday.

Patrols will be graded on arrival. Class "A" Camporee uniform consists of Boy Scout Shirt, and Neckerchief is worth 4 points. Any Patrol without all Scouts having a Class "A" Camporee uniform will have one point deducted from a possible 4 points. Having a Patrol Flag made of cloth is one additional point. This is a total of 5 points. If all members of a Patrol come with complete Class "A" uniform of Shirt, Neckerchief, Belt, Pants, and Socks, an additional 2 points will be added.

Location: Cleveland MetroParks Brecksville Reservation, Rear Meadows

Cost: $15.00 per scout. Due at troop meeting on September 2nd.

Estimated Time of Return: Sunday, September 21st, 10:00am - Old Church

Items to Bring:

• Scout Outdoor Essentials (see handbook)
• Camping Gear and Extra Clothing (see handbook)

Camporee Details

Upon arriving, a Commissioner will ask the Scoutmaster for his Tour Permit which will be part of the Inspection. Scouts will be dropped off at the ballfield with their equipment. The Scouts will then hike into the campsite, as a patrol, with their backpacks, patrol flag, and possibly a piece of camp equipment. The Scouts need to wear their uniforms when entering the camporee. They will follow the trail that is paved on the left side of the woods. A Commissioner will be at the end of the trail to check and grade the patrols on their uniforms.

Only one vehicle per unit in the unloading area at a time. Once a vehicle is unloaded move it to the designated parking area. No cars will be allowed to remain in the back parking area except for staff. Please inform your parents if they bring Scouts out before the rest of the troop arrives that they need to wait for the rest of the Troop so the Scouts can enter together, as a patrol. The same rule will apply to troops that come out Saturday morning. Also note that if you are coming out Saturday morning please arrive before 8:00 a.m. so we can process you.

Camporee Events

Scoring - All stations will have scoring components that consider communicating, leadership, using resources, and patrol spirit.

Tomahawk Throw - Following brief instruction and practice, each patrol member will throw the tomahawks at the target for a score.

Ladder Raising - Scouts will raise a ladder, tie it to a tree with a proper knot, raise and lower a bucket of wather with a rope, using a proper knot.

Shelter - Scouts will use proper knots to erect a shelter.

Logging - Scouts will use proper knots to move a log and build a tripod.

Surveyors - Scouts will measure the height of a tree and width of a stream.

Saw Mill - Scouts will cut slabs of wood from a log using a two man saw.

Ohio Wilderness - Scouts will determine the best survival items from a provided list.