2013 National Jamboree Information Sources

The 2013 National Jamboree is in full swing.  This year Jamboree is pretty high tech.

AT&T has charging stations for scout and staff electronics. There are several cell towers throughout camp. Where else could a scout camp and have WiFi?

There is an android Jamboree app to help scouts choose where to go next…as well as scoutmaster to track their scouts.

Scouts with cell phones can text “scout” to 34763 to receive Jamboree texts…such as the heat advisory and suggested fluid intake (Green Flag =1/2 to 1/2qt of water per hour, Red Flag = 1qt of water per hour and limit activity but still have fun).

Those with Twitter accounts can get all the trending Jamboree news at #2013Jambo. Boys Life and Trading Post have photo contests or scavenger hunts using Twitter. And a wealth of photos are also hitting Instagram.

Tuality District Camporee Registration and Information

District Camporee is for all Tuality District Boy Scout troops, Varsity teams, and Webelos 2 Scouts (i.e., 4th graders) and their parents. It is held  on the first weekend of May. Games and activities are structured around the Camporee theme, which this year is Tuality League.

There’s also a high-adventure challenge and hawk-off for scouts in the afternoon, and a cooking competition for the adults. The Saturday night campfire ends with the Order of the Arrow call-out ceremony.

Webelos units are encouraged to contact a troop or team in their area if they plan on staying Saturday night. Informational packets were made available at the March Roundtable, or at the link below. Participant registration forms will be collected at the April Roundtable on April 11.

The 2013 District Camporee will be May 3-5. Pre-registration is required. Details, maps, and costs, along with the registration forms, can be found in the 2013 information packet (link below).

2013 Camporee information packet

Map to Jewell Elk Refuge

Chinook District Camporee Registration Online

Chinook District Camporee registration is up and running. You can register at http://cpcbsa.doubleknot.com/event/2013-chinoook-ft-clatsop-camporee/1329297

You are able to register Webelos, but there is not a separate check in time/day listed for them at this point. We will post an update when we find further information.

You can also check out the Chinook District Camporee packet at 2013 Camporee Packet. This packet will outline the activities as well as list items each scout should plan to bring.

Update……………..

Some Frequently Asked Questions

How do we Register?

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 Camporee Registration is online through Doubleknot.

http://cpcbsa.doubleknot.com/event/2013-chinoook-ft-clatsop-camporee/1329297
What is earliest we can check in on Friday 4/19/13?

 Paul Radke or Randy Bailey should be there by Noon to guide you to sites.

Are there still spaces available? Will there be any attendance limits?

 We designed Camporee around Camp Rilea because it is HUGE! there is plenty of campsite and parking there to accommodate everyone.  Chinook Camporee numbers have grown each of the past years, we would no longer fit into Camp Lewis, but Rilea is really Big! We even invited Ft. Clatsop District to Camporee this year (two Districts) and there will be plenty of room for all.

Can 11 year old Scouts attend?

 Yes, in a traditional unit they would be known as “New Scouts” there will be age appropriate events for them.

Can our Webelos attend?

 Yes, Age appropriate activities will be there for them.  We recommend that the Webelo units Co-camp with or near Troops that the Webelos would normally cross over into.
Are Meals provided?Only the Saturday Lunch is provided.  It will be an all District Dutch Oven Buffet.  This will be the food that was prepared in Dutch Ovens by the Adults who participate in the “Dutch Masters Training” Saturday morning. The Lunch will be set up on long tables like a Buffet, spoon onto your plate what you choose.  Bring your own plate and utensil’s, – these are not provided! All other meals and food need to be planned and prepared by your unit in Camp.
Is Shelter provided or do we bring Tents?

 Bring your own Tents and Tarps.  You will be camping in a primitive area that has no buildings.  You will be able to drive into your campsite, your vehicles can remain in your campsites.  Its OK to bring your heavy comfortable stuff as it is tailgate camping.

What about Water?

Primitive area with no spigots.  Bring water.  Recommend that units bring water coolers that can refill water bottles for the boys.  There is water to refill your coolers at the main base, you will need to drive to the water about 1 mile. We will request a Military mobile water tank, but I have no verification on them.  Bring your own water.

What about open Fires?

 Every unit needs to have a Fire.  Your boys will need an Open Fire in Camp during (“The Mission”) Wilderness Survival Scenario. You will also need to bring your own Firewood. Campsite areas require use of Above Ground Fire Pits.
What is the list of stuff the Scouts need to bring in addition to the usual?

 Please note there is a list is attached to Doubleknot, and the first page of the “Packet” It will be tough to win Top Troop if any Scout in a unit is without their 10 essentials. “The Mission” activities are very vigorous, I recommend Class “B” uniforms. Save class “A” uniforms for Flag, Campfire, Guest in Camp, Chapel, (“The Mission”) Wilderness Survival Scenario will need good Butcher or Fillet Knives.
What can our Patrols do to practice for the various events??

 The Patrols need Leaders, and the Patrol should vote on a Patrol Name. Build Patrol Flags, prepare a Cheer or Yell. Practice using the Compass.  Plan a Menu and Duty Roster, Plan to post these at entrance to your Camp.  The events will require Leadership, and Group Problem Solving. Practice Teambuilding. Write and and practice a Skit for Saturday Campfire.

Can LDS Troops checkout Sat night?

Yes. There will be Campfires Friday and Saturday. The Friday night Campfire is an OA Tapout, more accessible for the LDS units. Has the OA visited your unit to host elections? If not use the following contacts to set up elections: Chinook District:  Danny Romjue  dannyromjue@gmail.com Ft. Clatsop Dist:  Kelley Birch  bwkelley165@charter.net
Will the Boys Equipment and Uniforms be checked when we get there?

 No uniform inspection as part of Camporee, but it would be tough to get the Top Troop prize without wearing Class A to Flag, Campfire, and for the Guest in Camp. We have a rule in my Troop that anytime the Scouts are in a moving vehicle, they must wear the class “A” uniform. From the Adult perspective it sure helps to get the boys to bring them to every activity. It is the Patrol Flags that are turned in Friday evening, inspected and scored for Top Troop points.

Don’t Forget…New Location and Day for District Roundtable

Don’t forget, starting this month Ft. Clatsop District roundtable meetings will change to the 2nd Thursday of each month.

We are also changing the location to the First Lutheran Church – 725 33rd St, Astoria. Meeting time will remain 7pm-830pm

This month we will cover…

* Boy Scout topic will be

• Safety
• Information on Camporee’s
• National Youth Leadership Training: NYLT signups are now open.  Units are required to send youth to NYLT for GOLD level Journey to Excellence status.
  Make sure your units are getting their youth signed up before all the spaces are filled. Visit www.cpcbsa.org/NYLT for more information.
• Boy Scout Camp information:
  • A fourth session of Camp Cooper has been opened, July 15-20, a Monday start; to help add more availabilty for our Scouts to get to camp!
  • There are ONLY 188 spaces available at Boy Scout camps and that is after adding a fourth week to Camp Cooper last week.  Baldwin and Pioneer no longer have any room available for 2013,  and most sessions are already full at the other two camps.  Get your units signed up now before all the sessions become unavailable.
  • Meriwether is a BARGAIN WEEK for the week of June 30-July 6, with savings of $20/Scout during these sessions!

* Cub Scout

• Pinewood Derby evaluation
• Day Camp Information
• Program ideas for Spring
• Spring Membership Recruitment

 

Cub Scout Day and Resident Camp Information:http://www.cpcbsa.org/camping/summer-program/reservations

Opportunity Fund application (first come first serve):

http://www.cpcbsa.org/camping/summer-program/reservations

Please, all of you, come ready to share the great (and not so great) things going on in your troops, crew and packs!

New changes to our Camporee options

There has been another change to our Camporee options this year.

Chinook District has made a change to their Camporee date due to scheduling conflict at Camp Rilea. They are currently planning for April 19-21. For all new Scoutmasters, we do plan to have district trainers to offer Basic Outdoor Training for Scoutmasters at the Chinook Camporee.

Tuality District Camporee will still take place May 3 – 5 in Jewell Meadows.

More information will be available for both Camporees at our next roundtable…February 21st, 7pm at the Astoria LDS Church.

Trip Permits due in the Scout Office if you plan to attend Camporee

Trip Permits need to be in the Scout Office for Camporee – they can be found at http://www.cpcbsa.org/leader-resources/tour-permits Blog or the Council Website!

Permits should be submitted 21 days prior to events.

April round table to be held at Seaside LDS Church…there will be food

District Roundtable this week at the Seaside LDS Church – 1403 South Wahanna Rd. – 7:00 – 8:30! 
a. Sign up for Camporee.  If you still need a packet please contact Karen Gill at kargrandma@gmail.com.
b. Boy Scout, Venturing, Sea Scouts: Dutch Oven Cooking
c. Cub Scouts: Outdoor fun (including cooking).
d. Come prepared to report on your Camp Card Sales – bring extras in to share with other units!  If you need more Karen will have them available.

It’s time to register for Camporee

Camporee – May 4 – 6.  For registration packet contact District Camping Chairman Frank VanWinkle (KD7NNQ@ARRL.NET). 

Registrations and money HAVE to be at the April 19 roundtable.