IS PROUD TO PRESENT

Time T rav e l FACTS

THEORIES

PARADOXES

POSSIBILITIES

2017 Council Camporee

May 5-7, 2017

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Welcome Letter from Camporee Chief

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Pennsylvania Dutch Council Camporee

Scouts,

I am pleased and excited to announce our 2017 Council Camporee. It will be held on May 5-7 when we are expecting over 1500 Scouts and leaders to converge on Long Park in Lancaster, PA. This is a great opportunity to participate and see Scouting in action. It is sure to be a fun, interesting and a memorable scouting experi-ence. The theme of the Camporee is TIME TRAVEL- Facts, Theories, Paradoxes, and Possibilities.

Proposed activities being planned are, Building a Pyramid, Competing in a Chariot Race, Make a Mummy, Shoe a Horse, Build a Viking Ship, Play in a Rock N Roll Band, Milk a Cow, Build a Cabin or a Hovercraft and other fun activities. More information on the entire event can be found in this Guidebook. In addition, we are going to have a very entertaining camp wide program on Saturday night and each of you will be a participant.

On behalf of the PA Dutch Council, I would like to thank the Camporee Committees, The Long Park staff, and the City of Lancaster for their assistance in helping organize, plan and coordinate this event. It is my hope and the hope of the Camporee Committees that each Scout will encounter a meaningful experience this weekend.

Fred Joost

2017 Council Camporee Chief

Pennsylvania Dutch Council, BSA

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Table of Contents Page

Schedule of Events 4 & 5

Suggested Participant Packing List 5

Longs Park Guidelines & Regulations 6

Longs Park Map 7

Council Camporee Program Features 8

General Information 9

Cub Scout Program 10 & 11

BE PREPARED 12

Boy Scout/Venturing Program 13 & 14

Security 15

Trading Post Pre-Order Form 16

Now Read This 17

Volunteer Sign-Up Sheet 18

Steering Committee Contact List 19

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Schedule of Events

Friday, May 5, 2017

8:00 am Staff Reports

4:00 - 9:00 pm Unit Arrival, Registration, Set-up

8:00 to 8:30 pm Special Activity Begins (Location TBA) (Activity Uniform)

10:00pm SPL/President & Scoutmaster/Advisor Meeting (Field Uniform)

11:00 pm Taps

Saturday, May 6, 2017

7:00 am Reveille, Breakfast & Cleanup

7:30 - 8:30 am Cub Units/Scouts Arrival, Registration

8:30 am Cub master/Cub Adult In Charge Meeting

(To be held at Camporee Headquarters - Pavilion #1)

8:45 am Camporee Opening Ceremony (Field Uniform)

9:00 am Activity Period 1 Begins (Activity Uniform)

10:30 am Activity Period 2 Begins (Activity Uniform)

12:00 pm Lunch & Cleanup (Boy Scouts to camp sites)

NO ACTIVITY STATIONS OPENED

1:30 pm Activity Period 3 Begins (Activity Uniform)

3:00 pm Activity Period 4 Begins (Activity Uniform)

5:00 pm Dinner & Cleanup (Boy Scouts to camp sites)

7:00 pm All Faith Religious Service (Field Uniform)

8:00 pm Awards Ceremony (Field Uniform)

8:30 pm Camporee Show (Field Uniform)

10:30 pm SPL/President & Scoutmaster/Advisor Meeting (Field Uniform)

(To be held at Camporee Headquarters - Pavilion #1)

11:00 pm Taps

(or at conclusion of Special Activity) (To be held at Camporee Headquarters - Pavilion #1)

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Schedule of Events

Sunday May 7, 2017

7:00 am Reveille, Breakfast & Cleanup

9:00 am To Be Announced

10:00 am Closing Ceremony (Field Uniform)

11:00 am Pack Up & Departure

SUGGESTED PARTICIPANT PACKING LIST

The following list is offered only as a suggestion of specific items each

participant may want to personally bring.

Official BSA Uniform:

Field Uniform

Activity Uniform

Scout Socks

Scout Belt

Clothing:

Sweatshirt/Jacket

Hiking shoes/boots - (broken in)

RAINGEAR/PONCHO - (umbrella)

Sleepwear

Additional clothing as needed by individual

Toiletries:

Toothbrush & Toothpaste

Camping Gear:

Flashlight

Water Bottle or Canteen

Bedding:

Sleeping Bag

Sleeping Pad

Pillow

Other Items:

Medications - Clearly labeled

Lawn chair - Needed for the Saturday Evening Show

Cell Phone

Camera

Bible or Prayer Book

Watch

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City of Lancaster

Bureau of Parks & Public Property 420 S. Broad Street, Lancaster, PA 17602

Guidelines & Regulations

Dogs must be kept on leash. However, Camporee policy is No Dogs/Pets!

No alcoholic beverages permitted.

No fishing, except authorized programs.

No firearms allowed.

No washing or polishing cars.

No picking of flowers or damaging trees or shrubbery.

Park cars in designated areas only.

Softball playing in designated areas only.

Tennis shoes must be worn on courts.

Use of metal detectors is prohibited.

No golf allowed.

No water balloons.

Tables in pavilion will not be moved by park staff

Gas grills may be used in park with proper care.

No long tables provided in pavilions.

No private tents larger than 10’ x 10’, without official permit from Lancaster Bureau

of Fire.

No Plastic air-fill play sets without Proof of Insurance.

NO SMOKING.

NEITHER THE LONG’S PARK COMMISSION, NOR THE CITY OF

LANCASTER, IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS, INJURY OR

LOSS OF PROPERTY.

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TIME TRAVEL,

Facts, Theories, Paradoxes, Possibilities.

There will be a lot of events and stations to see and do. We’ve broken it down into 4 main areas, each

focusing on one Era of TIME. Era’s are named Mummies, Toga’s & Firecrackers - King of Thrones - Hear & Now

- Return to the Future. In each area there will be events for scouts to do. Some stations may only be for Boy

Scouts/Venturers, others just for Cubs, and others will be for scouts of all ages. To keep a balance in the num-

ber of stations in each area, there may be some crossing over of some Era’s into other areas. This will help to

keep an even ratio of scouts to activities, giving scouts a full day of activities to keep them engaged.

Following is a list of some of the activities and programs that we plan on having at the event. As we work

through the list of events, we will drop some, and add others in their place. We are constantly looking for ideas

that can improve or add to what we already have. A final list of stations and corresponding map will be

published closer to the camporee date.

The stations/activities listed may or may not be the actual stations at the camporee, as well as many ad-

ditional stations being added as we move forward

Council Camporee Program Features

Build an 8 foot square log cabin Milk a live cow (by hand)

Create cave drawings, inside a cave Build a bow & arrow

Play in a rock & roll band Build a pyramid

Participate in a jousting competition Throw a tomahawk

Sample astronaut food Learn how to shoe a horse

Learn how to be a tinsmith Weld metal pieces together

Play quidditch Disassemble small appliances

Make your own plastic Is black ink really black

Dye a shirt using vegetables Write in Hieroglyphics

Build a Roman aqueduct Can you be a blacksmith?

Help to create a quilt Make a piece of rope

Carve in a stone Participate in Samurai training

Hover craft races Make a mummy

Learn and perform some of the skills of a Pirate Destroy enemies of the Empire

Participate in some original Olympic games

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Trash & Recycling Trash and recycling bins will be provided by Long’s Park and will be located through-

out the park. It is the responsibility of every Scout and Scouter to leave the park

cleaner then we found it.

At the time of this guidebook being published Long’s Park has instructed us that all

“grey water” from dishes and cooking, be poured into the sinks or toilets in the public

restrooms. It is important to note that it SHOULD NOT be poured in any of the Porta-

Potties on site.

Drinking Water The City of Lancaster will attach fixtures to fire hydrants to make water available to

everyone. There are also faucets available outside of each restroom.

Troop Trailers & Tarps/Canopies Parking of troop trailers WILL NOT be allowed on the grass, and probably WILL NOT

be close to your campsite. Camporee Security & Parking Staff will instruct you, when

you arrive at the Camporee, where troop trailers will be permitted to park. Vehicles

may not remain attached to trailers. Vehicles will be parked at a different location.

(this is a Longs Park Rule)

Tents with sides may not exceed 100 square feet. Tarps/canopies/carports without

sides do not have size restrictions.

General Information

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CUB SCOUT PROGRAM Cost will be $15.00 each person (youth & adult)

Please fill out the Registration Form on Tentaroo before April 7, 2017

ON-SITE REGISTRATION AND CHECK-IN

Please park in the Boscov’s Parking Lot, and enter Longs Park through the pedestrian tunnel. Registration will be at Pavilion #3, which is the first pavilion you come to after exiting the tunnel.

Cub units should arrive Saturday May 3rd between 7:30 am and 8:30 am so registration can be

completed before the opening ceremony at 8:45 am.

Individual Cub Scouts, not participating with a unit, should also follow the two policies above.

Remember, the BOY SCOUT motto is, Be Prepared. This event is a rain or shine event. Refunds will not be granted.

CUB SCOUT PACKS SHOULD BRING

Den Flag mounted on a staff.

Water Bottles and Rain Gear. Water and sanitation stations will be available throughout the Camporee; however, cups and other drinking containers will not be provided.

A bag lunch for each person. Or, money to purchase food at the Long’s Park Snack Bar.

A bag dinner for each person. Or, money to purchase food at the Long’s Park Snack Bar.

There are several stand alone charcoal grills located throughout the park.

Inquire with a troop and see if they would like to host your pack for lunch & dinner on Saturday

Please note: ALL ACTIVITIES WILL BE CLOSED FROM 12:00PM

UNTIL 1:30 PM FOR LUNCH.

Please see Pages 8 & 9 for a list of planned activities. Some activities listed there may be changed or removed, new activities may be added by the start of the camporee. An attempt will be made to update the activity list for all units, prior to the start of the camporee.

All youth, leaders & parents should plan to stay for the

Camporee Show @8:30 pm. Your Camporee Program Commit-

tee is hard at work to present a show that will tie your

weekend experiences together

This is a Boy Scout event. Cub Scouts are invited to participate in the activities on

Saturday as well as enjoy the Camporee show on Saturday evening. It is the Vision

of the Camporee Steering Committees, that Cub Scouts will come away from this

event with the excitement and enthusiasm to cross over to a troop, at the appropri-

ate time.

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WEBELOS PROGRAM

Webelos Dens planning to camp at the Camporee must be registered as members of a Patrol with a Troop attending the Camporee and will participate in the Boy Scout Program of the Camporee.

Webelos only attending the Camporee Saturday May 3rd should register as a part of their Cub Scout Pack and will participate in the Cub Scout Program of the Camporee.

TRADING POST

There will NOT be a Trading Post at the Camporee.

Drinks and food (candy, snacks, soda, burgers?, pizza?, etc.) may be purchased at the Long’s Park Snack Bar.

A Scout is Courteous Please Observe the Guidelines and Regulations on Page 6, while planning for and participating in the Camporee.

Unit Vehicles

Cub Scout Leaders should park in the Boscov’s parking lot at Park City Mall, and enter the Park through the Pedestrian Tunnel. (please DO NOT drive into Long’s Park)

Adult Leadership

It will be necessary for all Cub Scout Packs to have at least two (2) adults accompany each Den during the entire Camporee, including 1 registered leader with Current Youth Protection Training. Parents of Cub Scouts are encouraged to attend, accompany and participate with the Cub Den.

Visitors

Visitation by parents, guests, and the general public is encouraged. However, such visitation should be limited to the activities periods on Saturday and the Closing Campfire, Saturday evening.

Public Parking

Public Parking will be very limited inside Long’s Park. If you enter the park by vehicle, members of the Pennsylvania Dutch Council will instruct you to proceed to the Boscov’s parking lot at Park City Mall.

Uniform Requirements

Since we want to project the best possible image to the visiting public, the Field Uniform (including Cub Scout Uniform Shirt) will be required for Saturday Check In, Opening Ceremony, Closing Ceremony and the Closing Campfire. The Activity Uniform (“T”-shirt, with Cub, Scout, Boy Scout, Venturing or Ship unit id or insignia, as applicable, and either Scouting pants, shorts, blue jeans, or other appropriate pants) is preferred for the Saturday activity periods.

Health and Safety:

Medical assistance will be available from Friday night until the closing ceremony on Sunday. All injuries no matter how slight must be reported to the Health Officer, located in the Headquarters Tent/Pavilion #1. Unit leaders will keep Health Forms in their possession.

Cub Scout Lunch

Cub Scout units will be responsible to provide their own lunch and dinner on Saturday. Perhaps a troop would invite to enjoy both meals with them.

Water

Water and sanitation stations will be available in convenient locations during the Camporee.

(Please see map on Page 7)

CUB SCOUT PROGRAM

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There is NO ELECTRICITY AVAILABLE at the unit campsites.

BE PREPARED!

Please note: ALL ACTIVITIES WILL BE CLOSED FROM

12:00PM UNTIL 1:30 PM FOR LUNCH.

All youth , leaders & Parents should plan to

stay for the Camporee Show @8:30 pm. Your

Camporee Program Committee is hard at work

to present a show that will tie your weekend

experiences together

Medical assistance will be available from Friday night until the closing cere-mony on Sunday. All injuries no matter how slight must be reported to the Health Officer, located in the Headquarters Tent/Pavilion. A BSA Medi-cal Form, Parts A & B are required for all participants staying overnight at the Camporee. Medical forms can be found at; http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/HealthandSafety/ahmr.aspx . Unit leaders will keep forms in their possession.

Troop Trailers Parking of troop trailers WILL NOT be allowed on the grass, and

probably WILL NOT be close to your campsite. Camporee Security

& Parking Staff will instruct you, when you arrive at the Camporee,

where troop trailers will be permitted to park. Vehicles may not re-

main attached to trailers. Vehicles will be parked at a different loca-

tion. (this is a Longs Park Rule)

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BOY SCOUT/VENTURING PROGRAM Cost will be $18.00 each person (youth & adult)

ON-SITE REGISTRATION AND CHECK-IN

Please enter Long’s Park at the Lower Entrance traffic light on Harrisburg Pike, (see map on page 7). Follow Camporee signs and the directions of members of the Pennsylvania Dutch Council Camporee Staff.

Troops and Crews should arrive Friday May 5th between 4:00 pm and 9:00pm. Upon arrival units will be assigned to individual campsites, receive instructions regarding registration, unloading, and parking of vehicles, as well as other pertinent camporee information.

During check-in, rosters will be checked to determine exactly who is present. Any medical issues will be reviewed with unit leader, youth member & Camporee Medical Staff. Please have Troop/Crew Registration Rosters & BSA Medical Forms, Parts A & B, prepared in advance, and be pre-

pared to leave a copy with check-in personnel. (BSA Medical Forms can be found at: http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/HealthandSafety/ahmr.aspx ). Trading Post pre-orders will be distributed at check-in.

NOTE: Each unit MUST have representation at the SPL/President & Scoutmaster/Advisor Meeting (which will begin at 10:00 p.m. or at the end of the special activity) to receive program and other important information.

Remember, the BOY SCOUT motto is, Be Prepared. This event is a rain or shine event. Refunds will not be granted.

TROOPS & CREWS SHOULD BRING

Patrol Flag mounted on a staff.

Water Bottles and Rain Gear. Water and sanitation stations will be available throughout the Camporee; however, cups and other drinking containers will not be provided.

Money to purchase snacks & drinks at the Long’s Park Snack Bar.

BOY SCOUT/VENTURING ACTIVITIES

When the youth in your unit start asking, “What are we going to do there.” You can answer them, “More than you can imagine.” The Camporee will have four (4) Era areas. Each Era will be designed around specific time period. Please see Pages 8 & 9 for a list of planned activities. Some activities listed there may be changed or removed, new activities may be added by the start of the camporee. An attempt will be made to update the activity list for all units, prior to the start of the camporee.

TRADING POST

There will NOT be a Trading Post at the Camporee.

Drinks and food (candy, snacks, soda, burgers?, pizza?, etc.) may be purchased at the Long’s Park Snack Bar.

WEBELOS PROGRAM

Webelos Dens planning to camp at the Camporee must be registered as members of a Patrol with a Troop attending the Camporee and will participate in the Boy Scout Program of the Camporee.

Webelos only attending the Camporee Saturday May 3rd should register as part of their Cub Scout Pack and will participate in the Cub Scout Program of the Camporee.

A Scout is Courteous

Please Observe the Guidelines and Regulations on Page 6, while planning for and participating in the Camporee.

Please fill out the Registration Form on Tentaroo before April 7, 2017

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All youth , leaders and Parents should plan to stay for the

Camporee Show @8:30 pm. Your Camporee Program Committee is

hard at work to present a show that will tie your weekend ex-

periences together

Unit Vehicles

Troop & Crew Leaders should park in the areas as assigned by Camporee personnel.

Adult Leadership

It will be necessary for all Troops & Crews to have at least two (2) registered leaders, with current Youth Protection Training, in attendance during the entire Camporee,

Cooking Fuel and Fire

Open fires will NOT be permitted in Troop/patrol campsites; therefore, units should plan to use charcoal or propane stoves/grills (elevated from the ground) for cooking.

Visitors

Visitation by parents, guests, and the general public is encouraged. However, such visitation should be limited to the activities periods on Saturday and the Closing Campfire, Saturday evening.

Public Parking

Public Parking will be very limited inside Long’s Park. If you enter the park by vehicle, members of the Pennsylvania Dutch Council Camporee Security group will instruct you on where to park.

Uniform Requirements

Since we want to project the best possible image to the visiting public, the Field Uniform (including Boy Scout Uniform Shirt) will be required for Friday night Check In, Opening Ceremony, Closing Cere-mony and the Closing Campfire. The Activity Uniform (“T”-shirt, with Cub, Scout, Venturing, Ship or Post unit id or insignia, as applicable, and either Scouting pants, shorts, blue jeans, or other appropri-ate pants) is preferred for the Saturday activity periods.

Health and Safety:

Medical assistance will be available from Friday night until the closing ceremony on Sunday. All injuries no matter how slight must be reported to the Health Officer, located in the Headquar-ters Tent/Pavilion. A BSA Medical Form, Parts A & B are required for all participants staying overnight at the Camporee. Medical forms can be found at; http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/HealthandSafety/ahmr.aspx . Unit leaders will keep forms in their possession.

Campsite Courtesy

Troops are asked to observe quiet time between the hours of 11:00 P.M. and 7:00 A.M.

Water

Water and sanitation stations will be available in convenient locations throughout the Camporee.

(Please see map on Page 7)

CAMPSITES

Campsites will be marked and assigned by the Camporee Support Staff.

There is NO ELECTRICITY AVAILABLE at the unit campsites.

BOY SCOUT/VENTURING PROGRAM

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Security

This Camporee will be held at Long’s Park, which is a public park owned by the City of

Lancaster. We have rented the entire park, BUT, since it is a public park it will be

opened to the public. As with most public places there are problems from time to time,

and Long’s Park is no exception. Because of this, it is important that we establish cer-

tain SECURITY rules, and that we must insist that these rules be adhered to by every-

one.

1. Any and all directions given by Camporee Staff, Camporee Security Staff, Long’s Park

Staff or Lancaster City Police must be followed. Failure to follow these directions

could result in dismissal from the Camporee. If anyone is dismissed for this reason,

NO REFUND WILL BE GIVEN.

2. All youth must follow the BUDDY system.

3. DO NOT bring valuable personal items.

4. Suspicious activity must be reported to Camporee Security Staff as soon as possible.

5. Youth should not leave Long’s Park, unless asked to do so by their unit leader. (There

should be no reason for youth to be at the Park City Mall.)

6. Vehicle traffic must be allowed to travel through the park during normal park hours.

Extreme care must be taken when youth are crossing any roadways.

7. The Camporee Security Staff will have roving patrols all day and all night. Again, if

you have any concerns please share them with the Camporee Security Staff.

On the following page is a “Souvenir Pre-Order Form”. Prices have not been set as of January

30, 2017. We included this page now, so you could see what souvenir items may be available.

This list could change. As soon as we receive all pricing from vendors we will publish a final

list of available items with prices. There will not be a trading post at the Camporee. If

you desire a souvenir from the 2017 Time Travel Camporee it must be pre-ordered.

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Pennsylvania Dutch Council 2017 Time Travel

Camporee

Souvenir Pre-Order Form

Name: name of person who completed this form/contact person for the unit

Unit Number: Pack Troop Crew Post Ship

Please circle one

Address:

name of person who completed this form/contact person for the unit

Phone/E-Mail:

name of person who completed this form/contact person for the unit

Merchandise Size

Short Sleeve Long Sleeve Quantity Quantity Total

Price Price Short Sleeve Long Sleeve

Youth T-shirt

XS

S

M

L

XL

Adult T-Shirt

S

M

L

XL

2XL

3XL

4XL

5XL

Youth Hooded Sweatshirt

XS

S

M

L

XL

Adult Hooded Sweatshirt

S

M

L

XL

2XL

3XL

4XL

Price

Baseball Cap one size fits most

Glass Coffee Mug

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BOY SCOUT TROOPS

How would you like to grow the size of your troop?

It’s fairly simple, and the Camporee can help you.

Invite a pack that is attending the camporee on Satur-

day, to have Lunch and Dinner with you. Let the Cubs

and their parents meet the Scouts & Adult leaders. It’s

up to each unit whether to charge the Cubs & parents.

Or just treat them to two meals.

For more information please visit: ON FACEBOOK;

https://www.facebook.com/2017TimeTravelingCamporee

ON THE WEB;

http://padutchbsa.org/programs/2017-time-traveling-council-camporee/

TWITTER;

@padutchbsa #2017TimeTravelingCamporee

Please note: ALL ACTIVITIES WILL BE CLOSED FROM 12:00PM

UNTIL 1:30 PM FOR LUNCH.

Troop Trailers Parking of troop trailers WILL NOT be allowed on the grass, and

probably WILL NOT be close to your campsite. Camporee Security

& Parking Staff will instruct you, when you arrive at the Camporee,

where troop trailers will be permitted to park. Vehicles may not re-

main attached to trailers. Vehicles will be parked at a different lo-

cation. (this is a Longs Park Rule)

Now hear this

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Pennsylvania Dutch Council Camporee Steering Committee

Camporee Chief - Fred Joost, fwjoost@comcast.net

Support Committee Chief - Mark Hartman, troutbum@ptd.net

Program Committee Chief - Darwin Davis, dar.2017camporee@gmail.com

Professional Advisor - Dan Hanson, Daniel.Hanson@scouting.org

Council Activities Chairman - Kevin Gingrich, kgingrich@dejazzd.com

Council Vice President of Program - Glenn Achey, glennachey@comcast.net