2013 Survival Fall Camporee – Sept. 20-22
September 20-22, 2013
Forest Glen Preserve, Westville, IL
Do you have what it takes to Survive?
Join Troop 24 as we compete against Troops from all across Northern Illinois at the 2013 Survival Fall Camporee
SURVIVAL CHALLENGES
Tribal Challenges (Patrols to compete)
- Target Shooting: A sling shot activity
- First Aid Skills: Requires team work, first aid and lashing knowledge
- Obstacle Course: Requires team work and knot tying skills
- Fire Building: Start fire using flint and
- Memory Challenge: Similar to Kim’s Game
- Blindman’s Knot: Knot tying relay using blindfolds
Specialty Challenges (Troops/Crews to compete)
- Build a Gateway: Each unit must construct a gateway to their campsite. (It must be made out of wooden poles or logs.)
- Build a Shelter: Each unit must construct a shelter that the senior patrol leader must spend the night in.
- Cooking Challenge: Supper meal must be cooked over an open fire or in a Dutch oven over charcoal. (In addition, there will be a cooking challenge with mystery items provided by staff. For this challenge, units will prepare a separate individual meal using the mystery items provided to be presented to staff for judging.)
- Campsite Inspections: Inspections will be conducted and judged, so make sure your campsite is up to standards.
LOGISTICS
- Depart RPC 4PM Friday September 20 – Return to RPC Sunday September 22 ~2:00 PM.
- Cost: $45/scout
- We will need several parents willing to drive and participate (3 hrs away) for this fun filled weekend. (no cost for leaders/chaperones)
- Deadline Monday Sept. 9. (late sign up is not an option due to camporee registration deadlines!!!)
