ranger's challenge - Camping

RANGER’S CHALLENGE April 8 - 10, 2016

Are YOU ready for a Blast from the Past?

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Table of Contents

Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Event Fee’s & Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Scout Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Adult Leader Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 What to Expect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Cub Scout Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Requirement Completion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

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Welcome

I would like to thank you for your interest in the Horseshoe Scout Reservation Ranger’s Challenge program. As in years past, we plan to have a fun-filled program which challenges the Scouts individually and as a patrol. Traditionally, the Ranger’s Challenge program has provided very minimal information about what the activities will be taking place during the event. That was by design. As the Scout motto states, we expect everyone to come prepared. Saturday activities this year are based on traditional Scouting skills. As an added challenge this will be a backpacking weekend. So, both Scouts and Leaders will backpack throughout the weekend. Also, don’t plan to settle in during the weekend; everyone will be staying in a different locations both nights. With that being said, this event is not supposed to be an assault on Mount Everest. Remember, you will only be out here for two days. Please make sure everyone in your unit plans accordingly. If anyone in your unit has special medical needs (handicapped, requires power, etc), they must contact us before the event to make arrangements. Registration/payment this year is entirely online. Visit www.bit.ly/2016RangersChallenge to register now. If your unit has older Scouts or leaders who are not interested in participating in the program, we are always looking for staff. The staff signup form is online at www.bit.ly/2016RangersChallengeStaff. Should you have any questions or need additional information, please don’t hesitate to contact me. In Scouting,

Mike Di Domenico

Ranger’s Challenge Chairman [email protected]

Ray Hayden

Ranger’s Challenge Adviser (717) 548-3352 3

Event Fee’s & Policies Dates

Ranger’s Challenge 2016 will be held April 8 to 10, 2016 at Camp Horseshoe. Check-in starts at 6:00 PM Friday night. Departure will be around 10:15 AM Sunday morning, immediately following the closing ceremony.

Registration

Registration for the 2016 Ranger’s Challenge will only be accepted online. Units will be able to register until 3/27/2016. Registration modifications will be allowed until 3/27/2016. Unit Registration - www.bit.ly/2016RangersChallenge Staff Registration - www.bit.ly/2016RangersChallengeStaff

Fees

Scout (per youth) Early Bird Discount - Before 3/15/2016 Event Fee

$15.00 $20.00

Leader (per adult) Early Bird Discount - Before 3/15/2016 Event Fee

$10.00 $15.00

Refund policy

All fees will be refunded, minus 10%, for any written requests submitted by 3/1/2016. No fees will be refunded after 3/15/2016.

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Scout Program

The Scout program is based on the patrol. This is done to foster team building within the patrol and leadership skills for the patrol leader.

Activities

Saturday activities will be based upon the following categories Trail Cooking Back Country Skills Scout Skills Scouting Heritage Training Back by popular demand... The Saturday evening activity will once again be a popular movie and as always (what’s a movie without popcorn) free popcorn. The HSR Trading Post will also be on hand if anyone would like to purchase snacks.

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Adult Leader Program

The Leader program is designed to give leaders a chance to do something different. Anyone over the age of 18 is allowed to participate in the program. No sign-ups required.

Training

Trek Safely Weather Hazards Plus more...

Activities

Saturday activities include Pistol Shooting Horseshoe Competition Raingutter Regatta Pinewood Derby Race* Mega Horseshoe History Challenge Great Scoutmaster Cook-off Plus more... Back by popular demand... The Saturday evening activity will once again be a popular movie with free popcorn. The HSR Trading Post will also be on hand if anyone would like to purchase snacks.

Great Scoutmaster Cook-off

The great Scoutmaster cook-off is the premier Leader activity of the Ranger’s Challenge. General guidelines will be available on the council website February 1, 2016, www.cccbsa.org/camping-news. Competition details will be sent to the contact person on the unit registration form on April 1, 2016. The Grand Champion prize will be revealed at the awards ceremony on Sunday morning.

* Build the fastest, most unique pinewood derby car you can. The car must be less than 7” long and be able to roll down a track. Otherwise, be creative. Detailed race rules will be provided at check-in

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What to Expect Friday Night

Plan to arrive, as a unit, no earlier than 6:00 PM. Immediately upon arrival, have one adult leader and Senior Patrol Leader check-in at Headquarters and receive the Friday night camping location, weekend schedule, and camp map, etc. From there, the unit will be able to hike to the location. A cracker barrel will be held at 10:00 PM. As this is mainly a patrol based event, all Patrol Leaders and one adult leader will need to attend the cracker barrel. Patrol Leaders will receive their activity schedules. Trailers will not be permitted to leave the parking lot Friday night. If your unit has a special need, we will be happy to arrange accommodations, although please contact us prior to the event. Campsite assignments will not be provided before your arrival at camp. Any unit that will be sharing a campsite will be informed prior to the event.

Saturday

Scouts will need to eat breakfast, cleanup, and be at their first program area by 9:00 AM. Lunch will be 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. Program will start promptly at 1:00 PM. Remember, this is a backpacking weekend. Scouts may not have time to cook a hot meal on the trail. Afternoon program will end at 4:00 PM. Great Scoutmaster Cook-off judging will be at 6:00 PM. Evening activities start at 7:30 PM.

Sunday Morning

Units will have until 9:30 AM to pack up and have their campsite checked-out by the Campmaster. Each unit will be assigned an area around camp to police. Awards ceremony will directly follow the Scouts Own service held at 9:30 AM. Departure will be around 10:15 AM.

Note: Schedule is tentative and can change without notice. An accurate weekend schedule will be provided Friday night at check-in.

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Cub Scout Program

Ranger’s Challenge is hosting a Cub Scout program during the weekend. This program is geared towards Cub Scout’s from Tiger’s up to Webelos. More information and registration will be available in the upcoming weeks. Webelos Scouts who wish to participate in the Ranger’s Challenge program are more than welcome. Please find a Boy Scout troop who would be willing to host you and register as a member of their unit. If you have questions or need help finding a troop, email us at [email protected].

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Requirement Completion

By participating in the weekend activities, your scouts will be exposed to requirements applicable to advancement for multiple ranks. You will be provided a list of requirements completed at the end of the weekend (in the participation packets).

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Miscellaneous

Contact Information Camp Horseshoe 1286 Ridge Rd. Rising Sun, MD 21911 (717) 548-2525* [email protected]

Medical

Ranger’s Challenge can be a physically demanding activity. Remember, this is a backpacking based event. Just like any other activity, you should have up to date medical forms for everyone in camp. Units are responsible for collecting and managing all of their medical forms. A first aid station will be available throughout the weekend at the Health Lodge. Report all injuries or medical needs to the Health Lodge. In case of emergency, a cell phone number for the leader in camp will be collected at Friday night check-in.

Camp Policies

The Scout Law is the law of the camp. It is expected that every individual attending Ranger’s Challenge must adhere to the Horseshoe Scout Reservation Usage Policies & Regulations. These policies are available at www.cccbsa.org/house-rules. Un-Scout like behavior will not be tolerated.

Weather

Ranger’s Challenge will be held rain or shine. Be prepared and plan accordingly.

Unit Roster

Each unit will provide a roster of youth and adult participants at checkin. The unit roster form can be downloaded from www.cccbsa.org/ forms-policies

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* Available weekends only October through May

Miscellaneous cont. Awards/Judging Scouts

Ranger’s Challenge is a patrol based activity. Participation in all events is important and counts towards the patrols total score. Patrols must be on time for each activity, late arrival will reduce points from the patrols score. First, Second, and Third place patrols will be recognized at the awards ceremony. The first place patrol will be added to the Ranger’s Challenge plaque located in Horseshoe headquarters.

Special Note to Leaders

Adult leaders are absolutely permitted to accompany the patrols, take photographs, cheer them on, and encourage them at each station. However, they cannot coach or provide assistance in any way.

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