https://www.kiakimamuseum.org/files/original/7062c6f8035c1a8916f96dffdd51315d.pdf 7311c739909cdf19f17d9ae982071ebd PDF Text Text �he Boy Scouts of America established a set of physical tests for the Personal Fitness n1erit badge in 1953, Since then, because of great interest in comparing achievements in this country and abroad, hundreds of thousands of boys and girls have been given physical tests. T From this work done by the American Association for Health, Physical Education, and Recreation-the organization of our physical educators and coaches- reliabl_e standards have been established for youth between the ages of ten to seventeen. The same ones are recommended by the President's Council on Youth Fitness. Name ---------~-------------(Plea•e print) Address City'---------- Age ____ Type of unit Zone ___ State, _ _ __ _ _ No. _ _ __ {Troop, po•!, squadron, or •hip) EMERGENCY INFORMATION Telephone number of pareat or guardian Night _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Day· ____ If person other than above is to he notified, fill out below: Name __ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Address - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ·-------State,____ Phone No., _ _ _ __ City To assure the greatest degree of enjoyment and the fullest poSl!ible protection, each person participating in th" camping program must present evidence that · his physical condition assures a healthy, safe experience. Medical examination must be completed within six months prior to camp attendance. �SIT·UPS Slarting Position-Boy lies on back with legs extended, feet about a foot apnrt. Clasps hands behind neck with fingers Interlaced. I-lave partner hold hoy's ankles, keeping heels touching floor as he count.~ ci1ch successful sit-up. Adion-..'Ht up in an erect posilion and turn body to the left. Touch right elbow to left knee ad return to stnrting position. Sit up and h1rn body to the right, touching left elbow to right knee, Return to lhe starting 11osition, Do us nuiny sit-u11s as possible and work toward the "excellent" standard for age. One complete sit-up is counted each thnc boy returns to starting position, NUMBER OF SIT·UPS 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Excellent_ 67 78 73 99 99 99 99 Good .. 50 51 54 60 60 73 63 Satisfactory .. 31 37 40 44 45 50 50 Poor ... 23 28 30 33 35 40 38 Age PULL-UPS Equipment-use a bar high enough and easy to gri1>. Starling Position-Grasp bar wilh palms facing forward. Hung with arms and le_gs fully extended and feet not touching the floor. Purtncr stunds to one side and counts. Action-Pull body up with anus until chin is placed over the bar, then lower hody until elbows arc fully extended. Rules-The pull must not be a snap 1noven1ent, knees 1nust not be rnised, or legs kicked. The body ntust not swin_g. If it starts to swin!!, partner should stop the u1otio11 by holding an ann across the front of boy's thi_ghs. One pull-up is counled each tilne chin is placed over bar. NlJMllER OF PlJLL-lJPS 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Excellent.. 6 7 8 10 10 12 13 Good .. 4 4 5 6 7 9 10 Satisfactory .. 2 2 3 4 5 6 7 2 2 2 3 4 Age Poor .. DISTANCE HJMPED STANDING BROAD JlJMP Equipment-You will need a lel·el snrfnce and tape 1ncasure for this test. Sturting Position-Uoy stnnds with feet comfortably apart and toes behind take-off line. Prepare to ju1up by flexing knees and swinging arms back nucl forth l'hythmically. Adion-.Jump, swinging anus fol'cefully forward and UP• ward, Take off from the balls of feet. Rules-Three trials will be allowed. The distance jumped is 111eas111·ed front the take"off line to the heel or any part of body that touches the ground nearest the takc·off line. Record the best of the three trials in feet and inches. FIFTY-YAUD DASH Stal'ting Po.~ition-Hoy stands behind the starting line, as the starter takes a position at lhc finish line with a stop watch. He should raise one hnnd preparatory to giving the starting signal. Action-\\'hcn the stal'tcr brings his lmnd down <1uickly and hits his thigh, boy leaves his mark. As he crosses the finish line, thnc is noted and rcco1·ded. Rules-The score is the lapsed tiine between the sf:lrter's signal and the instant hoy crosses the finish line. H:ecord lhc time in seconds to the nearest tenth. \York toward the ''excellent" standard for age. Age 11 12 14 15 16 17 ft. in. It. !n. ft. in. It. in. It. in. It. in. fl. in. Excellent .. 5 10 6 2 6 8 7 2 7 8 8 0 8 4 Good .. 5 4 5 8 6 0 6 7 7 0 7 3 7 8 5 4 5 8 6 1 6 5 611 7 2 4 11 5 2 5 7 5 11 6 4 6 8 Satisfactory 5 0 4 Poor .. 7 IN SECONDS TO THE NEAIU:ST TENTH 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Excellent .. 7.3 7.0 6.5 6.5 6.2 6.1 6.0 Good .. 7.9 7.5 7.2 7.0 6.7 6.4 6.3 Satisfactory .. 8.3 8.0 7.6 7.3 7.0 6.8 6.6 Poor __ 8.7 8.3 8.0 7.7 7.3 7.0 7.0 Age IN 600·YAUD UUN-\\' ALK Equipment-A stop watch mul a running area with dcsignuted starting and finish lines are nil that is needed for this test. Starting Position-Uoy stuncls behind the starting line. Action-On the signal, "Rcady!-Go!" boys begin run· ning the 600-yard distance. (\\'alk only when necessary.) Rulcs-\\'alkiug is permitted, but the object is for thc1n to cover the dist:mcc in the shortest possible time, ncconl time in 1ni1111tcs and seconds. Hoy.~ work toward the "excellent'' standnrd for their age. 13 MINlJTK~ AND SECONDS 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Excellent .. 2:2 2:5 2:0 1 :50 1 :43 1:40 1 :36 Good .. 2:24 2:19 2:13 2:5 1 :59 1'51 1 :51 Satisfactory .. 2:37 2:32 2:9 2:0 Poor._ 2:50 2'46 2:36 2:30 Age 2:25 2:18 2:0 2:20 2:10 2:9 �CAMPOBEE SCHEDULE SUGGESTED EQUIPMENT ,. il .... "'"' Patrols may check in to the Camporee at any time from 5:00 p.m. on Friday to 10:00 a.m. on Saturday . 6:30 am ,. § .,~ "' Reveille ... colors in all camps ••• breakfas t and clean-up 10: 00 am Assembly and Orientat ion Conferen ce with Scoutma sters and Patrol Leaders 11: 30 am Prepare and eat lunch and clean-up 1:00 pm to Field Events - Judging of Camps, 5:00 pm Equipmen t, etc. 5:00 pm Retreat assembly in campsite s in uniform ••• flag ceremony ••. prepare dinner 6:00 p01 to 8:00 p01 8:00 pm 10:00 pm Dinner served ... clean-up and p:repare ; skits for campfire Campfire Program ' ( ' . - - - - PERSONAL Ground cloth and/or air mattress Blankets or Sleeping Bag Mess Kit with knife, fork and spoon Pajamas ... extra clothing , socks, etc, Toilet kit, soap, towels Toothbru sh and toothpas te Comb and brush Sewing Kit Flashlig ht Axe or Hatchet 'sheathed ) Pocket Knife (sheath knives prohibite d) Bible or Testamen t Handbook for Boys Field Book Taps ... and Good Night 6:30 am Reveille ••. Good Morning Scouts of Catholic Faith attend Fielc Mass--re turn and prepare breakfas t-to cleen-up ••. Scouts of Protesta nt 9:00 am Faiths prepare breakfas t--clean- up and then attend separate Protesta nt Services 7:00 a01 ~ 15 "' 9:00 am 10:00 •01 Field Events to 11: 30 am Demonst rations to 11: 30 801 12 noon Lunch and Clean-up 1:00 pm Strike camp ••. clean-up .•• pack up for return home 2:00 p01 Report to Camporee Official s your Patrol ia ready for final inspectio n 3:00 p01 Color ceremony & Award Presenta tion .---- -PA TRO L American Flag Patrol Flag Food storage cooler Electric Lanterns Tents, poles, pegs and stakes Food as called for in menu Shovel-s hort handled Rope Axe and sharpenin g stone and file Patrol First Aid Kit Kitchen Utensils No. 10 can with dry sand (fire-fig hting) Large utensils for dishwash ing (two) �GENERAL RULES 1. Patrol s will hike into Campor ee site carryin g their packs from design ated spot to Campor ee Headqu arters. Those handica pped Scouts or Leader s may ride into camp, but packs must stand inspec tion with Patrol . Inspec tion of uniform s and packs will be made upon arriva l. 2. Campsi tes will be assigne d to each Patrol , with all Patrol s camping in a given area, or Patrols may be assigne d separa tely .•. rememb er this i"S a Camporee with compet ition BY PATROLS ... not Troops 3. Origin al camp furnitu re and layout of camp and equipm ent will be judged as part of Patrol area. 4. Patrols MUST be regula r bonafid e Patrols regard · less of number of its member s .• , any "make-u p 11 Patrol s for the purpose of gatheri ng ·11 experts 11 into one Super-D uper Patrol will automa tically disqua lify that Patrol. 5. Scouts whose Patrols cannot attend , may join anothe r Patrol of the Troop by directi on of the Scoutm aster. This must be declare d upon arriva l at campor ee. 6. All Patrol s will operate strictl y under Patrol Leader ship once they arrive at the Campor ee. Adult Troop Leader s are to mainta in a separa te area for their campin g and eating , but Patrols MAY invite their adult leaders to have me8ls with them, provide d leaders do NOT enter into cooking or superv ision of activi ties or make sugges tions ,during period . 7. Each Patrol is asked to constru ct a pit-fir e (if fire rules permit) or to bring a fire contain er such as a 25-gal lon drum cut in half. All Patrol s should bring their own £ire wood for cooking or to gather wood after arriva l. Be sure to have fire bucket (No. 10 can) close to fire at all times. Clean circle at least 10 feet in diamet er around fire area. 8. Parent s and friends are cordia lly invited to attend any part of the Campor ee, includi ng the Campfi re Program s. We only ask that they do not bring their cars into the Camporee area, but park in the area design ated. GENERAL RULES 9. Scout Leader s may have an opport unity to enjoy a Showando activit y, if it can be conduc ted at the Campor ee, with credit given toward the Scoute rs' Award or Scoute rs' Key. 10. A i''i:rst Aid tent will be mainta ined ancl superv ised by the Distric t Heal th and Safety Commi ttee. 11. There will be a minimum of four meals that each Pa_trol must prepare and these must be done on a Patrol basis. Menus in the Patrol Leader s' Manual are sugges ted. Extra credit on judging will be given to Patrols with a minimum of canned foods .•. howeve r, Campak and other dehydr ated foods are accept able. 12. Menus for all meals are to be posted for inspec tion, as well as the Duty Roster of the Patrol. 13. Each Patrol is to post a sign giving Camp No., Patrol Name, Troop No. and Town. 14. Scouts and Leader s are expecte d to be in unifort upon checkin g in and out of campor ee, attendi ng special events and on other occasio ns when instruc ted to do so. Dungar ees are permis sable for camp work. 15. Units whose Sponso r does not permit Sunday camping may return home after the Campfi re on Saturda y night and still be eligib le for the Camporee Awards , provide d they were at the Camporee on Friday night. Awards for Patrol s of these Troops will be awarded at the Campfi re Saturda y night. 16. A Scout is reveren t: Non-de nomina tional service will be held Sunday mornin g. 17. All Judging will be done by members of the Distric t ColDlli ttee, assiste d by Conuni ssioner s, Execut ive Board members and others who have no tie to a particu lar Scout Unit. �- TEST OllT BLANKETS YOIJR FIU.£0 PACK TO FINO I ~~~:t;l~ CASJEST CAfi>RYJNG POSJrlON '•· '''"' ~ CLOTHES %:' ,, /i \\\, """" Kff BLANKETS ARRANtiEO TO BE A6AINST8ACJ<. pur ON TOP WHAT MIGHT B£ NE£DliD IN A Ht/PRY. PUT LEAST NE£1M;(!.QBJECTS AT 80TTc»t AND ADJUST FOR BALANCE • 8fFDR£ PITCHING HIS TOIT A GOOD CA11P(R Will CONSIDER WINO 0/RE:cT/ON ,·.~ ' ~ .•. ';•·j:'°.~:~.~;_~ D!AD WOOD~. Of/o.D LOGS,lAID FIRST. ARE KEPT IN PLACE BY END LOGS ANO PEGS. TH£ FRAM£ MAY 8E. FILLED WITH ANY DRY, .SOF1, EASILY OBTAINED MATERIAL SUCH AS CRASS. LEAVES. PINE SROWSE. OR FCRN FRONDS. RAIN STORM PROTECTI ON "8€ PREPl1Rt:D"- lt'ARN TOHNOW Wt:ATH£R SIGNS. FOR HEAVY SHOWERS YOU CAN QllKKlY MAKE A SMALL ROOF OF LIGHT WET STICKS OVER YOUR FIR£.PLACt:. A SIDE WALL ON TH£ RAIN $ID£ MAY 6£ MAO£ ALSO. SMALL SOD.S ON ROOF WILL H£lP PREV£Nr DRIP lJE.rWEEN sr1c1CS. WHEN RAIN STOPS REMOVE THE ROOF. WITH A WIRE-CUTTING 5ERVE AS A WIND OR A RAIN SHELTER FOR !"OUR posr l"RAME MOUND YOUR FIRE. FIREPLACE OVEPWHICH ig;zllGHT STICl(S IWO TARPAULIN COULD 8E QUICKLY Pt.ACCO. CORNER POSTS ANO ROOI" SHOUlD 8£ FIRMLY GUYED. MAKE YOUR OWN ROUND·NOt;EO PINCHER.5, A PAIR OF PUERS, A FLAT FILE: AND PIECES OF WIRE, LONG AN OlO RADIO 1\€.RIAL, COAT HANGERS, HAY WIRE AND BINDING WIRE Will GIVE.. MAKING YOUAVARJETYOF WIRES. ~TURN Q DOWN ' f'R1c;HT" ANG!.[. 2 (ijL niN/Jljp .d'il a:i PIN OR LOOP .$HARPE!!,,. LOOP BEND TH£ CATCH THAT IT SAFt:t.'I ...,.,_ OUAROS TH£ POI/ii'. 3~!~E~~~£ 4 A BEND ~LO.$fD .so «JJ HEAT FORK MAD< FROM 6FE£T (JF'H£AVY WIRE. ENDS AR£ SHARPENED ,/ HANDGRJU USE TWO Of ff'V"'-.X" THESE HIMJfD HANDU. ~~gffr~ NJ-~E~A,_,,""[,_ USEFUL~ A 3" BLANKET PIN HADE !'ROH A 10" P!£C£ i f WIRf.. A TARPllUL/N, FIRMLY STAKED ANO Gl/YtO, CAN TOGETHER AT THE £11/0,fOR BROILING WATER /.£VELS Prrcti)T:; ,, " :: :: "··'' ·,~z;_.. �INDIVIDUA i.. COOKI NG PATROL DOUGH WRAPPED AROUND A TH/Cl< STICK WHICH IS POINTED AT EACH ENO. TURN AROUND ANDQV£R. I ' ' 1 HUNTER.O R TRAPPER, F'IR£ ~LOGSARE \ £ow, REST ±:-:9 THE KABOB STICK ON FORKS. STEW CAN# fO COCOA CAN#5 MAKE HANDLES OF COAT HANGER WIRE. llAVE POTHOOKS OF DIFFERENT LENGTHS. F'OOD STORAG E FOR STAP1.£ OR NON·P!!R/SH· ABLE FOOD r c-.,~- ~~,~::~··.:-,~::~~,~;;.;._~;'~~·:~ FOOD BAG MAY HANG FROM A BRANCH, FRON A LASHED POLE OR FROM A TRIPOD. PUT MOTH FLl1J<£5 IN AN OPEN-TOP(AN IWDFIX (AN ON THE SUSPENSION CORO / • Kf[P CRAWL/AG INStcrs '': AWAY FROM THE FOOD BAG. / 1 FOOD MAY 8£ STORED ON RAO<S IN TENTS, OR ON COVERED RACKS IN rHE OPEN. COVERS MAY 8£ CHECSECLOTH, TARPAULINS, OR CANVAS- ro ---,, tR~~G~;ss ~~ DRY PtNE-NcEoLi:.s .J"'ij'1!?ii"'*1t~~ • ----- ~ ~J STARTIN G YOUR FIRE 7'ND£RMAY6 £• SHR£. 00£0 OILY lJARK, ....,~.- FIN£ DRY SHAVINGS, -:-;c mff~~?Si~ ~ ~-~usr: sMALL sPL1r ro srARr' ST/~ OR FUZZ $TICK$ ,..-;-_ijz;;· ~~- ~ iii:;~ Q> I THEN LARGER SPLIT STl(l<S N OR EVEN 8tT5 OF 3 RINSE. TO REMOVE SUDS. ,...---;. ;<c"c,'cRCRCECDC-RCA_GcSo..;..~=-1 ,~. ~~f:~ SCRAPE PLATES AN~ DISHf.S CLEAN WITH DRY llAVES, GRASS. OR PAPER. 'TIE ON STRING AND DUNK FDR FINALLY LARGE ROUND OR SPLIT LOGS . ., THE STICKS AND LOGS AR£ UT AS THOUGH MAKING SHAVINGS, SPLIT SO THAT TH£ WOOD WILL BURN MOR£ READILY. FUZZSTU:KS SURROUND eB"U"RtiN~•oN,GcT"'N°"D"''---'----------___, DNE MINUTE.. TRENCH ANO HUNTER /"'IRES SHOULD 8E MAO£ SO THAT TH£ WIND 8LOWS!NT0ANO ALONG THCM. FLAT STONES OR SODS, CAN 8£ BU/II HUNTl!R STYLE WET WEATHE R FIRES €J=-iP KEEP TH£ DRY SPLIT WOOD I/If YOUR TENT OR UNDER A TARPAULIN IF SNOW CANNOT 8E CLEARED AWAY, PLACE ';gc;f5f~~. 8{uJfiEY~R .C:-- FIRE ON THE LOGS. YOU MAYNE.ED /..ONG POLES FOR CRANES. DR/Vt; THEM THROUCH SNOW WEf..l INTO THE GROIJND I I 6 4 STOP£ IN A FLY·PROOF CON1AJNER. A 81\G Will DO. TO KEEP EQUIPM ENT CLEAN Rl-lfNSHOWlP use 1-1 TARPAULIN llNDER LAYERS OF WET LEAVES, LAYERS OF ORY LEAVES OR STICKS MAY BE. FOUND. CDVER WffH -I,_=,==~~-="""" ~ CHCESEClOTH 8UT{)l)Rlfl/GA LOOK AC.SO UNDER SHELTE.RED Slot. OF ROCKS AND TREES DRY' PIN[. NEEDLES MAY 8£ FOUND UNOE.R WET LAYERS. c& WET LOGS PUT ACROSS A GOOD GLOWING FIRE. Will ORY OUT AND BURN. VARIOUS KINDS OF RACKS *..;'p)' "';1 MAY 8£ MADE TO HOLD UTENSILS, 71lE SIMPLEST ,_;_ WHEN CLEANED ANO ORIC.D PUT DISHES ANO OTHER FOOD UT£NSIL5 IN A MESH !JAG ANO SUSPEND TH£ BAG FROM A TRIPOD BEING A SMALL TABLE OF STRAIGHT STICKS ACROSS A FRAME. FRAME ABOUT ··":~~:0'1>~!'.§ii;;;;,;.,,,~'/ 18" f!f6H. IN ALL CA5£S 'THE UTENSILS · SNOULD BE COV£R£D_ CH[£5ECL0TH WILL DO. RACKS NAV Be SET UP IN PIJP TENTS JN THE CENTU?, AT ONE END, OR ALONG 7"" ONE SIDE, �FJELD EVENTS v/ y' OPTIONAL ••• EACH DISTRICT MAY SELECT EVENTS TO BE USED FOR THEIR CAMPOREE fire burns through BOTH strings, Patrol stands to signal completion. Patrol furnishes hand axt and knives, KEEP THE FIRE BURNING FOR THE 1. OBSERVATION Three-man team from the Patrol shall participate, Team will observe 25 items on a table for a given length of time, then will write, from memory, as many items as they can remember. Four (4) points will be given for each correct item listed. FLAPJACK CONTEST. 2. PACING Two man team from each Patrol shall ~articipate. This will be run on a 11 time basis 11 , wherein the team will cover a distance of one mile, using Scout pace (running 50 paces-walking 50 paces) , within 12 minute limit. 1'/ 3. COMPASS One Scout from the Patrol., .objective is to lay out, with accuracy, a triangular course with certain distances for each course, using pacing as a means to measure. Time will also be a factor in point determination. Scout is to furnish his own compass. V FIELD EVERTS V '7. LOG CHOPPING Full Patrol participates. Each Scout in rotation steps up to the log and makes ten chops into the log, until it has been chopped into two pieces. Log may not be broken in two in any manner other than by being chopped with an axe. Log is to be anchored by Patrol. Time starts after all logs are anchored. Team members stay behind starting line until their turn. Team is disqualified, if any member cuts himself, Patrol furnishes Axe, four anchor pegs and one log, approximately 3 feet long, 6 inches in diameter, this log to be a green willow log. :V-'i) two shelter halves rolled in front of them. Rolled intO these shelter halves should be 10 tent pegs, 2 poles, and 2 six-foot ropes. At starting signal, Patrol advances and proceeds to erect their tent. Tent must be smooth, neat, and tight, using tautline hitch. Errors may be remedied. This a a "time" event, Patrol furnishes hand axe. 4. FIRST AID Entire Patrol participates, using one of their own Scouts as the victim. The Patrol will be given 5 minutes to apply bandages on the head, hand, knee, ankle and arm sling. y i ,/ v TENT PITCHING "'8. Team of two from Patrol stand at attention with 5. AXEMANSHIP Patrols line up i~ single file, facing chopping block. On starting signal, first Scout runs to block, splits a board in two pieces, usin'g contact method, sinks handaxe into block, runs back and touches next Scout, who runs to block and repeats process. Patrol having greatest number of full length pieces at end of time limit is winner. Patrol furnishes hand axe, 2 boards 12 inches long and 6 inches wide and 1 inch thick and a chopping block. , / 6. STRING BURNING Two-man team from each Patrol. Strings (2) will be stretched tightly between vertical sticks .•• one 12 inches above ground, the other 18 inches. Team is given a bundle of wood. Upon starting signal, team prepares fire and lights it, using minimum of two matches. No materials except wood furnished may be used, Only lung-power may be used to "encourage" the fire. After lighting fire, no more wood may be added. When V hJ. FLINT AND STEEL RELAY Four-man team for each Patrol. No. 1 man runs 25 feet to line carrying flint and steel, charred cloth and tinder, amkes fire (must burst into flame) , puts out fire and runs back to the starting line. No. 2 man runs up, makes fire, etc. until all four members have made fires. Use only untreated tinder such as yucca, charred cloth frayed rope (no steel wool). Patrol is to furnish flint and steel set, charred cloth tinder. 10.KNOT-TYING RELAY Full Patrol participates, lining up in relay style. Each Scout must have ·two 1;-inch ropes, four feet in length. First Scout runs to pole, judge calls for knot, Scout ties knot (must be correct). If he cannot tie knot, he returns starting and another Scout must tie knot. The judges will ask for Aquare Knot, Sheepbend, Fisherman 1 s Knot, Clove H-itch, Timber Hitch, Bowline, Slip Knot, Tautline Hitch and a Sheenshank. �FIELD EVENTS / , / 11. FLAPJACK FLIPPING CONTEST Patrol furnishes two man team, frying pan from Cook Kit, wood and hand a~e. Patrol team builds fire and at starting signal, cold frying pan is put on fire, batter for flapjack is mixed and a cake at least four inches in diameter is put into pan. When one side is do done, run 25 feet to judge, flip flapjack, catch in pan, return to fire, finish cooking and eat flapjack ... both team members may eat. If cake is damaged in flipping, time continues until 2nd cake is baked and flipped in front of Team must clean up area before leaving. judge. .,/ 12. MORSE SIGNALLING Patrol is to furnish a team of four, 1 pencil, paper, and sending equipment as desired. ~Before starting, anme of the Patrol and Troop will be written on the paper. At the starting signal, the sender's clerk will open the sealed envelope containg the message to be sent and 'read it to the sender, letter by letter or word by word as as best suits the team. The message will contain at least 30 letters. Senders are permitted to send by flags, lights, or buzzers, bearing in mind that receivers will be fifty yards away from them. Three minutes will be allowed for correction or putting message in order before turning over to judge. Five points will be deducted for each error. ,/ ~ f. SIL ENT HAND SIGNALS Full Patrol participates •.. no equipment is necessary. At direction of judge, Patrol Leader will lead his Patrol out on the field, and in the time of 3 minutes, demonstrate his ability to lead his Patrol entirely by hand signals, using no vocal commands. Demonstrate: Attention, Assembly, Spreadout, forward, ParallelMfile, 11 11 Formation, Hurry, Halt, Down, Single-File, 0 and Dismi ssa 1. ,_/ 14. FLAG POLE RAISING Full Patrol participates, furnishing 4 wooden staves, of 6 foot length, l pole with Patrol Flag attached, 6 pieces of lashing cord for two shear lashings at each joint, 3 guy lines about 30 feet long, 3 wooden stakes, a hand axe for driving stakes •.. no notching allowed on staves. Patrols line up with equipment in front of them ... upon starting signal, they lash four staves together with the Patrol Flag on top staff to form a pole approximately 20 feet long. Then attach ~uv lines aoproximately three auarters FIELD EVENTS of the way to the top, raise pole, and stake down guy lines, so pole stands vertical. One guy line must be fastened to the stake with a tau~ line hitch, one with a clove hitch and one with two half-hitches. Upon completion, Patrol comes to attention at base of pole, remaining until judge has cleared Patrol, Time limit ... 6 minutes NOTES �FOR FJ:TNESS AREA INDOOR WHOLE TROOP OUTDOOR WITH EQUIPMENT OUTDOOR LIMITED SPACE OUTDOOR WIDE GAMES Jump the Shot. Designed to build fitness, alertness, and coordination of the whole troop. This game is fll!ed with plenty of action, The boy in the center is show·n swinging the shot-a long Tug of War. A real arm and leg builder, this game is only one of the many you con ploy outdoors with equipment. For this, use a long roPe at !east one inch in diameter and teams should be evenly matched as to strength. Mark a center line on the ground and tie a piece of string -or doth to center of rope above mark. On signal, each team tries to pull the opposite across the line. Set a time limit: Three-Man Tug of War. The boys in your troop will hove fun ond build up their musdE>s as they play the many games requiring little space and equipment. The Scouts shown above are struggling and tugging to grab an object near their corner of the rope. Try this one and the others below. Annihilation. Your Scouts can't help but develop physical skills and satisfy their desire for competition when they try this rugged wide game, shown above and the others below. Divide the troop into two equal teams. line up teams facing each other, about fifty to seventy-five feet apart. On a signal, teams rush toward one another. When they meet, each Scout picks an opponent and tries to pin his shoulders to the ground. If a boy is pinned down, he is out of the game. It is a foul, if two players pin a man, and he is aulomaticolly free. Team wins when alt opponents are pinned. rope with a soft knot on the end. Members of the troop must jump as he swings it around below their knees. ff hit, they ore penalized one point. Scout with least number of penalties wins, British Bulldog, One or two older Scouts are chosen the flrst "bulldogs." Standing in the center of the room, they face the troop. On signal "go," the entire troop charges from one end of the room lo the other without being caught by the bulldog. To catch someone, bulldogs must lift player off the floor and yell, "one-two--three bulldog." Victims become bulldogs for the next charge. Not more than three ployers can tackle a player. If buJldog does not lift and hold victim off the floor while player slowly counts ten, he is free for another charge. Play until oil have been caught. last man left wins. Obstacle Race. lay out an obstacle course including a horizontal pole to climb over, a rope suspended from a tree branch to swing over an eight-foot mock ditch, a low level bar lo crawl under, a six-foot-wide area to jump over, o four-inch board to walk on, and a zigzag row of tires to step in and an empty barrel to crawl through. Add other obstacles to make this a rugged muscle builder. Patrols run the course as a unit, with intervals between Scouts. Boys must complete each obstacle before they move on. Patrol with best time wins. Elephant Roll. Scouts count off in twos. Have all players line up, alternc1ting ones and twos. Number one players face one way and number two players face the opposite. All get down on hands and knees to form an "elephant." One Scout is named the "rider." On signal, the Scouts forming the elephant move their bodies backward and forward. Each moves in opposite direction to his neighbor. The rider attempts to crawl along their bocks from one end to the other. Rider has two tries lo go all the way without stopping or goes to the end of line. Tire Pull, Use an old bicycle tire fo play this more rugged version of Steal the Bacon. Divide boys into two equal teams. Teams line up twenty feet apart facing each other, Place tire on center line marked on ground. Scouts count off from one lo total team number. On signal, leader calls a number, Scouts whose number is called run to center and grab tire. Each tde·s to pull tire to his side and score for his team, Team with most points in given time wins. Free Lift. Add this vigorous game to your troop list of indoor activities. Check the Scoutmaster's Handbook for instructions. Try dodge boll, swat 'em, and the various tag games in the book, Scout Field Day. For a real all-round fitness program, try the sock, threelegged, ond hopping races. Jndude plenty of running, jvmping, ond climbing events. Check your qvarterlies for more ideas on fitness games, Bucking Bronco. Select a "bronco" and o "rider," each from a different patrol. The bronco bends over and keeps his hands on knees. The rider climbs on his movnt and holds on with his knees but must keep his feet bock. He moy use his hands to hold on lo the back of the bronco but may not touch his neck or head. The bronco tries to buck the rider off onto the ground. If he touches the floor, the rider is considered thrown. Three.. Legged Football. Set up your outdoor meeting place for this fun game by designating field boundaries on each side and two improvised goals at opposite ends of the field. Organize Scouts into two teams. Have Scouts in each team pair up and tie their inside legs together with neckerchiefs. One pair of Scouts in each team acts as goal tender. Place a ball in the center of area. Both teams take positions in front of their goals. On signal, each team runs to center of field cind tries to kick the bait through. the opponent's goal, using the untied legs only. After score is mode place bat! in center and kick off the ~ext play. Team with·niost goals in five minutes wins, Rope Jumping. This effective arm and leg builder can be used whenever you have extra time. All that is required is o rope, six to e'1ght feet long, for each three or four Scouts. Try jumping with both feet together and elbows dose lo the sides of the body or the alternate· foot jump for speed. 1 Crossing the Gap. lay out an area 200 by 500 feel. land with medium thick brush or cover is best for this game of observation and agility. Mark starling and finishing points. On signal, all patrols move in from one end of course and attempt to pass through lo the other end without being seen by two observers walking along the sides of the area. When a Seoul is spotted by one of them, he is called out of the area. Patrol with most members getting through to other end wins. Dodge the Sentries. Try this at night in a large open field. Divide Scouts into two teams, lined up at opposite ends of area. Three sentries from each patrol guard their end of the field, as members of the other patrol try to stalk lo the enemies' end, A player is out of the game when spotted by a sentry's flashlight. Team getting most players past sentries in a given time wins. Lost Child Hunt. Divide your troop into two teams for this timely game, involving preparedness, trail signs, and observation. Refer to Scoutmaster's Handbook for this and any other fitness building wide games. �CAMPOREE SCORING BECOBD 1st THINGS TO BE INSPECTED BY JUDGES score 2nd final average xxxx Balance of Packs upon arrival Neatness of Packs upon arrival Weather protection upon arrival Hands free of gear upon arrival Patrol hiked into Camooree Menus posted Balanced menus Menus carried out as planned xxxx 100 xxxx 100 xxxx 100 xxxx 100 xxxx foods 100 Food and food handlers clean 100 Proper dishwashing and scalding 100 Dishwater disposal pit 100 Garbage in can cans flat 100 Food preparation area OK 100 Storage of food OK 100 Fire safely located and cleared '" 100 Minimum canned THINGS TO BE INSPECTED BY JUDGES Storage of Personal gear OK Evidence of good patrol leadershi.p Rotation of duties oosted-being done Patrol Spirit and Courtesy Cleanliness-handsfaces, etc. Cleanliness of ms._. Scout-like conduct evident 100 100 CAMPOREE SCORING RECORD xxxx . 1st 2nd score final average 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 Oath and Law practiced 100 Fires out 100 COMPLETELY Dishwater pits 100 filled Garbage can to area designated 100 Equipment packed for departure 100 Personal cleanliness upon departure 100 Patrol cleanup Teamwork evident 100 xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx 100 Chopping block sharp axe 100 Fuel supply neat and adequate T 0 T AL 100 Water supply safe AWARDS and protected 100 Washing arrangement satisfactorv 100 PROFICIENCY AWARD- - ...... - - __ 3000 to 4000 Points Ground beds STANDARD AWARD -- - - - - - - - 2000 to 3000 Points C"m~n ... t-able Tents properly 100 erected Facilities for eatina OK Storage of Patrol equipment OK 100 200 100 PARTICIPATING AWARD- ...... - - Under 2000 Points �FIELD EVENTS SCORING RECOBD E V E NT WINNING PLACE SCORE OBSERVATION PACING COMPASS FIRST AID AXEMANSHIP STRING BURNING LOG CHOPPING TENT PITCHING FLINT & STEEL KNOT TYING FLAPJACK FLIPPING MORSE SIGNALLING SILENT HAND SIGNALS FLAG POLE RAISING T 0 T AL let Place - 100 Points 2nd Place - 50 Points xxxx 3rd Place - 50 Points 4th & lower 25 Points � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Chickasaw Council Publications and Papers Description An account of the resource Contains miscellaneous publications and papers by and about the Chickasaw Council. Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document T he Boy Scouts of America established a set of physical tests for the Personal Fitness n1erit badge in 1953, Since then, because of great interest in comparing achievements in this country and abroad, hundreds of thousands of boys and girls have been given physical tests. From this work done by the American Association for Health, Physical Education, and Recreation-the organization of our physical educators and coaches- reliabl_e standards have been established for youth between the ages of ten to seventeen. The same ones are recommended by the President's Council on Youth Fitness. Name ---------~-------------- (Plea•e print) Address City'---------- Zone __ State, __ _ Age ___ Type of unit __ No. ___ _ {Troop, po•!, squadron, or •hip) EMERGENCY INFORMATION Telephone number of pareat or guardian Day· ___ _ Night ______ _ If person other than above is to he notified, fill out below: Name __ ----------------------- Address ---------------------- City ·-------State, ____ Phone No., ____ _ To assure the greatest degree of enjoyment and the fullest poSl!ible protection, each person participating in th" camping program must present evidence that · his physical condition assures a healthy, safe experience. Medical examination must be completed within six months prior to camp attendance. SIT·UPS Slarting Position-Boy lies on back with legs extended, feet about a foot apnrt. Clasps hands behind neck with fingers Interlaced. I-lave partner hold hoy's ankles, keeping heels touching floor as he count.~ ci1ch successful sit-up. Adion-..'Ht up in an erect posilion and turn body to the left. Touch right elbow to left knee ad return to stnrting position. Sit up and h1rn body to the right, touching left elbow to right knee, Return to lhe starting 11osition, Do us nuiny sit-u11s as possible and work toward the "excellent" standard for age. One complete sit-up is counted each thnc boy returns to starting position, PULL-UPS Equipment-use a bar high enough and easy to gri1>. Starling Position-Grasp bar wilh palms facing forward. Hung with arms and le_gs fully extended and feet not touching the floor. Purtncr stunds to one side and counts. Action-Pull body up with anus until chin is placed over the bar, then lower hody until elbows arc fully extended. Rules-The pull must not be a snap 1noven1ent, knees 1nust not be rnised, or legs kicked. The body ntust not swin_g. If it starts to swin!!, partner should stop the u1otio11 by holding an ann across the front of boy's thi_ghs. One pull-up is counled each tilne chin is placed over bar. STANDING BROAD JlJMP Equipment-You will need a lel·el snrfnce and tape 1ncasure for this test. Sturting Position-Uoy stnnds with feet comfortably apart and toes behind take-off line. Prepare to ju1up by flexing knees and swinging arms back nucl forth l'hythmically. Adion-.Jump, swinging anus fol'cefully forward and UP• ward, Take off from the balls of feet. Rules-Three trials will be allowed. The distance jumped is 111eas111·ed front the take"off line to the heel or any part of body that touches the ground nearest the takc·off line. Record the best of the three trials in feet and inches. FIFTY-YAUD DASH Stal'ting Po.~ition-Hoy stands behind the starting line, as the starter takes a position at lhc finish line with a stop watch. He should raise one hnnd preparatory to giving the starting signal. Action-\\'hcn the stal'tcr brings his lmnd down <1uickly and hits his thigh, boy leaves his mark. As he crosses the finish line, thnc is noted and rcco1·ded. Rules-The score is the lapsed tiine between the sf:lrter's signal and the instant hoy crosses the finish line. H:ecord lhc time in seconds to the nearest tenth. \York toward the ''excellent" standard for age. 600·YAUD UUN-\\' ALK Equipment-A stop watch mul a running area with dcsignuted starting and finish lines are nil that is needed for this test. Starting Position-Uoy stuncls behind the starting line. Action-On the signal, "Rcady!-Go!" boys begin run· ning the 600-yard distance. (\\'alk only when necessary.) Rulcs-\\'alkiug is permitted, but the object is for thc1n to cover the dist:mcc in the shortest possible time, ncconl time in 1ni1111tcs and seconds. Hoy.~ work toward the "excellent'' standnrd for their age. NUMBER OF SIT·UPS Age 11 12 13 14 15 16 Excellent_ 67 78 73 99 99 99 Good .. 50 51 54 60 60 73 Satisfactory .. 31 37 40 44 45 50 Poor ... 23 28 30 33 35 40 NlJMllER OF PlJLL-lJPS Age 11 12 13 14 15 16 Excellent.. 6 7 8 10 10 12 Good .. 4 4 5 6 7 9 Satisfactory .. 2 2 3 4 5 6 Poor .. 2 2 2 3 DISTANCE HJMPED Age 11 12 13 14 15 16 ft. in. It. !n. ft. in. It. in. It. in. It. in. Excellent .. 5 10 6 2 6 8 7 2 7 8 8 0 Good .. 5 4 5 8 6 0 6 7 7 0 7 3 Satisfactory 5 0 5 4 5 8 6 1 6 5 611 Poor .. 4 7 4 11 5 2 5 7 5 11 6 4 IN SECONDS TO THE NEAIU:ST TENTH Age 11 12 13 14 15 16 Excellent .. 7.3 7.0 6.5 6.5 6.2 6.1 Good .. 7.9 7.5 7.2 7.0 6.7 6.4 Satisfactory .. 8.3 8.0 7.6 7.3 7.0 6.8 Poor _ 8.7 8.3 8.0 7.7 7.3 7.0 IN MINlJTK~ AND SECONDS Age 11 12 13 14 15 16 Excellent .. 2:2 2:5 2:0 1 :50 1 :43 1:40 Good .. 2:24 2:19 2:13 2:5 1 :59 1'51 Satisfactory .. 2:37 2:32 2:25 2:18 2:9 2:0 Poor._ 2:50 2'46 2:36 2:30 2:20 2:10 17 99 63 50 38 17 13 10 7 4 17 fl. in. 8 4 7 8 7 2 6 8 17 6.0 6.3 6.6 7.0 17 1 :36 1 :51 2:0 2:9 CAMPOBEE SCHEDULE ,. il Patrols may check in to the Camporee at any .... time from 5:00 p.m. on Friday to 10:00 a.m. ' "' "' on Saturday. ( 6:30 am Reveille ... colors in all camps ••• ' breakfast and clean-up 10: 00 am Assembly and Orientation Conference with Scoutmasters and Patrol Leaders 11: 30 am Prepare and eat lunch and clean-up 1:00 pm Field Events - Judging ,. to of Camps, § 5:00 pm Equipment, etc. ~ 5:00 Retreat assembly in campsites in ., pm "' uniform ••• flag ceremony ••. prepare dinner 6:00 p01 Dinner served ... clean-up and p:repare ; to skits for campfire 8:00 p01 8:00 pm Campfire Program 10:00 pm Taps ... and Good Night 6:30 am Reveille ••. Good Morning Scouts of Catholic Faith attend Fielc 7:00 a01 Mass--return and prepare breakfast-- to cleen-up ••. Scouts of Protestant 9:00 am Faiths prepare breakfast--clean-up and then attend separate Protestant Services ~ 9:00 am Field Events to 11: 30 am 15 10:00 •01 Demonstrations to 11: 30 801 "' 12 noon Lunch and Clean-up 1:00 pm Strike camp ••. clean-up .•• pack up for return home 2:00 p01 Report to Camporee Officials your Patrol ia ready for final inspection 3:00 p01 Color ceremony & Award Presentation SUGGESTED EQUIPMENT .----PERSONAL Ground cloth and/or air mattress Blankets or Sleeping Bag Mess Kit with knife, fork and spoon Pajamas ... extra clothing, socks, etc, Toilet kit, soap, towels Toothbrush and toothpaste Comb and brush Sewing Kit Flashlight Axe or Hatchet 'sheathed) Pocket Knife (sheath knives prohibited) Bible or Testament Handbook for Boys Field Book .-----PATROL American Flag Patrol Flag Food storage cooler Electric Lanterns Tents, poles, pegs and stakes Food as called for in menu Shovel-short handled Rope Axe and sharpening stone and file Patrol First Aid Kit Kitchen Utensils No. 10 can with dry sand (fire-fighting) Large utensils for dishwashing (two) GENERAL RULES 1. Patrols will hike into Camporee site carrying their packs from designated spot to Camporee Headquarters. Those handicapped Scouts or Leaders may ride into camp, but packs must stand inspection with Patrol. Inspection of uniforms and packs will be made upon arrival. 2. Campsites will be assigned to each Patrol, with all Patrols camping in a given area, or Patrols may be assigned separately .•. remember this i"S a Camporee with competition BY PATROLS ... not Troops 3. Original camp furniture and layout of camp and equipment will be judged as part of Patrol area. 4. Patrols MUST be regular bonafide Patrols regard· less of number of its members .• , any "make-up11 Patrols for the purpose of gathering ·11 experts11 into one Super-Duper Patrol will automatically disqualify that Patrol. 5. Scouts whose Patrols cannot attend, may join another Patrol of the Troop by direction of the Scoutmaster. This must be declared upon arrival at camporee. 6. All Patrols will operate strictly under Patrol Leadership once they arrive at the Camporee. Adult Troop Leaders are to maintain a separate area for their camping and eating, but Patrols MAY invite their adult leaders to have me8ls with them, provided leaders do NOT enter into cooking or supervision of activities or make suggestions ,during period. 7. Each Patrol is asked to construct a pit-fire (if fire rules permit) or to bring a fire container such as a 25-gallon drum cut in half. All Patrols should bring their own £ire wood for cooking or to gather wood after arrival. Be sure to have fire bucket (No. 10 can) close to fire at all times. Clean circle at least 10 feet in diameter around fire area. 8. Parents and friends are cordially invited to attend any part of the Camporee, including the Campfire Programs. We only ask that they do not bring their cars into the Camporee area, but park in the area designated. GENERAL RULES 9. Scout Leaders may have an opportunity to enjoy a Showando activity, if it can be conducted at the Camporee, with credit given toward the Scouters' Award or Scouters' Key. 10. A i''i:rst Aid tent will be maintained ancl supervised by the District Heal th and Safety Committee. 11. There will be a minimum of four meals that each Pa_trol must prepare and these must be done on a Patrol basis. Menus in the Patrol Leaders' Manual are suggested. Extra credit on judging will be given to Patrols with a minimum of canned foods .•. however, Campak and other dehydrated foods are acceptable. 12. Menus for all meals are to be posted for inspection, as well as the Duty Roster of the Patrol. 13. Each Patrol is to post a sign giving Camp No., Patrol Name, Troop No. and Town. 14. Scouts and Leaders are expected to be in unifort upon checking in and out of camporee, attending special events and on other occasions when instructed to do so. Dungarees are permissable for camp work. 15. Units whose Sponsor does not permit Sunday camping may return home after the Campfire on Saturday night and still be eligible for the Camporee Awards, provided they were at the Camporee on Friday night. Awards for Patrols of these Troops will be awarded at the Campfire Saturday night. 16. A Scout is reverent: service will be held Non-denominational Sunday morning. 17. All Judging will be done by members of the District ColDllittee, assisted by Conunissioners, Executive Board members and others who have no tie to a particular Scout Unit. ~ %:' BLANKETS - I ~~~:t;l~ '•· '''"' CLOTHES \\\, ,, """" /i Kff BLANKETS ARRANtiEO TO BE A6AINST 8ACJ<. pur ON TOP WHAT MIGHT B£ NE£DliD IN A Ht/PRY. PUT LEAST NE£1M;(!.QBJECTSAT 80TTc»t AND ADJUST FOR BALANCE • TEST OllT YOIJR FIU.£0 PACK TO FINO CASJEST CAfi>RYJNG POSJrlON Of/o.D LOGS,lAID FIRST. ARE KEPT IN PLACE BY END LOGS ANO PEGS. TH£ FRAM£ MAY 8E. FILLED WITH ANY DRY, .SOF1, EASILY OBTAINED MATERIAL SUCH AS CRASS. LEAVES. PINE SROWSE. OR FCRN FRONDS. RAIN STORM PROTECTION "8€ PREPl1Rt:D"- lt'ARN TOHNOW Wt:ATH£R SIGNS. FOR HEAVY SHOWERS YOU CAN QllKKlY MAKE A SMALL ROOF OF LIGHT WET STICKS OVER YOUR FIR£.PLACt:. A SIDE WALL ON TH£ RAIN $ID£ MAY 6£ MAO£ ALSO. SMALL SOD.S ON ROOF WILL H£lP PREV£Nr DRIP lJE.rWEEN sr1c1CS. WHEN RAIN STOPS REMOVE THE ROOF. A TARPllUL/N, FIRMLY STAKED ANO Gl/YtO, CAN 5ERVE AS A WIND OR A RAIN SHELTER FOR YOUR FIRE. !"OUR posr l"RAME MOUND FIREPLACE OVEPWHICH ig;zllGHT STICl(S IWO TARPAULIN COULD 8E QUICKLY Pt.ACCO. CORNER POSTS ANO ROOI" SHOUlD 8£ FIRMLY GUYED. WITH A WIRE-CUTTING MAKE YOUR OWN HANDGRJU USE TWO Of LONG ff'V"'-.X" THESE HIMJfD ROUND·NOt;EO PINCHER.5, A PAIR OF PUERS, A FLAT FILE: AND PIECES OF WIRE, ~~gffr~ NJ-~E ~A,_,,""[,_ USEFUL~ AN OlO RADIO 1\€.RIAL, COAT HANGERS, HAY WIRE AND BINDING WIRE Will GIVE.. YOUAVARJETYOFWIRES. MAKING A 3" BLANKET PIN HADE A BEND !'ROH A 10" P!£C£ if WIRf.. OR LOOP ~TURN DOWN Q .$HARPE!!,,. ' f'R1c;HT" LOOP ANG!.[. 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FLAT STONES OR SODS, eB"U"RtiN~•oN,GcT"'N°"D"''---'----------___, CAN 8£ BU/II HUNTl!R STYLE WET WEATHER FIRES €J=-iP KEEP TH£ DRY SPLIT WOOD I/If YOUR TENT OR UNDER A TARPAULIN IF SNOW CANNOT 8E CLEARED AWAY, PLACE ';gc;f 5f~~.8{uJfiEY~R .C:-- FIRE ON THE LOGS. YOU MAYNE.ED /..ONG POLES FOR CRANES. DR/Vt; THEM THROUCH SNOW WEf..l INTO THE GROIJND llNDER LAYERS OF WET LEAVES, LAYERS OF ORY LEAVES OR STICKS MAY BE. FOUND. LOOK AC.SO UNDER SHEL TE.RED Slot. OF ROCKS AND TREES DRY' PIN[. NEEDLES MAY 8£ FOUND UNOE.R WET LAYERS. c& WET LOGS PUT ACROSS A GOOD GLOWING FIRE. Will ORY OUT AND BURN. I ' I I INDIVIDUAi.. DOUGH WRAPPED AROUND A TH/Cl< STICK WHICH IS POINTED AT EACH ENO. TURN AROUND ANDQV£R. COOKING PATROL ' 1 ~LOGSARE HUNTER.OR \ ±:-:9 £ow, REST COCOA CAN#5 STEW CAN# fO MAKE HANDLES OF COAT HANGER WIRE. llAVE POTHOOKS OF DIFFERENT LENGTHS. TRAPPER, F'IR£ THE KABOB STICK ON FORKS. F'OOD STORAGE FOR STAP 1.£ OR NON·P!!R/SH· ABLE FOOD r c-.,~- ~~,~::~··.:-,~::~~,~;;.;._~;'~~·:~ FOOD BAG MAY HANG FROM A BRANCH, FRON A LASHED POLE OR FROM A TRIPOD. PUT MOTH FLl1J<£5 IN AN OPEN-TOP(AN IWDFIX (AN FOOD MAY 8£ STORED ON RAO<S IN TENTS, OR ON COVERED RACKS IN rHE OPEN. COVERS MAY 8£ CHECSECLOTH, TARPAULINS, OR CANVASON THE SUSPENSION CORO / • ro Kf[P CRAWL/AG INStcrs '': AWAY FROM THE FOOD BAG. / 1 ~ ~J SCRAPE PLATES AN~ DISHf.S CLEAN WITH DRY I llAVES, GRASS. OR PAPER. ,...---;. 'TIE ON STRING AND DUNK FDR DNE MINUTE.. 4 3 RINSE. TO REMOVE SUDS. 6 STOP£ IN A FLY·PROOF CON1AJNER. A 81\G Will DO. TO KEEP EQUIPMENT CLEAN CDVER WffH -I,_=,==~~-="""" ~ CHCESEClOTH WHEN CLEANED ANO ORIC.D PUT DISHES ANO OTHER FOOD UT£NSIL5 IN A MESH !JAG ANO SUSPEND TH£ BAG FROM A TRIPOD 8UT{)l)Rlfl/GA Rl-lfNSHOWlP use 1-1 TARPAULIN VARIOUS KINDS OF RACKS *..;'p)' MAY 8£ MADE TO HOLD "';1 UTENSILS, 71lE SIMPLEST ,_;_ BEING A SMALL TABLE OF ··":~~:0'1>~!'.§ii;;;;,;.,,,~'/ STRAIGHT STICKS ACROSS A FRAME. FRAME ABOUT 18" f!f6H. IN ALL CA5£S 'THE UTENSILS · SNOULD BE COV£R£D_ CH[£5ECL0TH WILL DO. RACKS NAV Be SET UP IN PIJP TENTS JN THE CENTU?, AT ONE END, OR ALONG ONE SIDE, 7"" FJELD EVENTS OPTIONAL ••• EACH DISTRICT MAY SELECT EVENTS TO BE USED FOR THEIR CAMPOREE v/ 1. OBSERVATION Three-man team from the Patrol shall participate, Team will observe 25 items on a table for a given length of time, then will write, from memory, as many items as they can remember. Four (4) points will be given for each correct item listed. y' 2. PACING Two man team from each Patrol shall ~articipate. This will be run on a 11 time basis11 , wherein the team will cover a distance of one mile, using Scout pace (running 50 paces-walking 50 paces) , within 12 minute limit. 1'/ 3. COMPASS One Scout from the Patrol., .objective is to lay out, with accuracy, a triangular course with certain distances for each course, using pacing as a means to measure. Time will also be a factor in point determination. Scout is to furnish his own compass. V 4. FIRST AID Entire Patrol participates, using one of their own Scouts as the victim. The Patrol will be given 5 minutes to apply bandages on the head, hand, knee, ankle and arm sling. i ,/ 5. AXEMANSHIP v Patrols line up i~ single file, facing chopping block. On starting signal, first Scout runs to block, splits a board in two pieces, usin'g contact method, sinks handaxe into block, runs back and touches next Scout, who runs to block and repeats process. Patrol having greatest number of full length pieces at end of time limit is winner. Patrol furnishes hand axe, 2 boards 12 inches long and 6 inches wide and 1 inch thick and a chopping block. ,/ 6. STRING BURNING Two-man team from each Patrol. Strings (2) will be stretched tightly between vertical sticks .•• one 12 inches above ground, the other 18 inches. Team is given a bundle of wood. Upon starting signal, team prepares fire and lights it, using minimum of two matches. No materials except wood furnished may be used, Only lung-power may be used to "encourage" the fire. After lighting fire, no more wood may be added. When FIELD EVERTS fire burns through BOTH strings, Patrol stands to signal completion. Patrol furnishes hand axt and knives, KEEP THE FIRE BURNING FOR THE FLAPJACK CONTEST. V '7. LOG CHOPPING Full Patrol participates. Each Scout in rotation steps up to the log and makes ten chops into the log, until it has been chopped into two pieces. Log may not be broken in two in any manner other than by being chopped with an axe. Log is to be anchored by Patrol. Time starts after all logs are anchored. Team members stay behind starting line until their turn. Team is disqualified, if any member cuts himself, Patrol furnishes Axe, four anchor pegs and one log, approximately 3 feet long, 6 inches in diameter, this log to be a green willow log. :V-'i) "'8 . TENT PITCHING Team of two from Patrol stand at attention with two shelter halves rolled in front of them. Rolled intO these shelter halves should be 10 tent pegs, 2 poles, and 2 six-foot ropes. At starting signal, Patrol advances and proceeds to erect their tent. Tent must be smooth, neat, and tight, using tautline hitch. Errors may be remedied. This a a "time" event, Patrol furnishes hand axe. y hJ. FLINT AND STEEL RELAY Four-man team for each Patrol. No. 1 man runs 25 feet to line carrying flint and steel, charred cloth and tinder, amkes fire (must burst into flame) , puts out fire and runs back to the starting line. No. 2 man runs up, makes fire, etc. until all four members have made fires. Use only untreated tinder such as yucca, charred cloth frayed rope (no steel wool). Patrol is to furnish flint and steel set, charred cloth tinder. V 10.KNOT-TYING RELAY Full Patrol participates, lining up in relay style. Each Scout must have ·two 1;-inch ropes, four feet in length. First Scout runs to pole, judge calls for knot, Scout ties knot (must be correct). If he cannot tie knot, he returns starting and another Scout must tie knot. The judges will ask for Aquare Knot, Sheepbend, Fisherman 1 s Knot, Clove H-itch, Timber Hitch, Bowline, Slip Knot, Tautline Hitch and a Sheenshank. FIELD EVENTS /,/ 11. FLAPJACK FLIPPING CONTEST Patrol furnishes two man team, frying pan from Cook Kit, wood and hand a~e. Patrol team builds fire and at starting signal, cold frying pan is put on fire, batter for flapjack is mixed and a cake at least four inches in diameter is put into pan. When one side is do done, run 25 feet to judge, flip flapjack, catch in pan, return to fire, finish cooking and eat flapjack ... both team members may eat. If cake is damaged in flipping, time continues until 2nd cake is baked and flipped in front of judge. Team must clean up area before leaving. .,/ 12. MORSE SIGNALLING Patrol is to furnish a team of four, 1 pencil, paper, and sending equipment as desired. ~Before starting, anme of the Patrol and Troop will be written on the paper. At the starting signal, the sender's clerk will open the sealed envelope containg the message to be sent and 'read it to the sender, letter by letter or word by word as as best suits the team. The message will contain at least 30 letters. Senders are permitted to send by flags, lights, or buzzers, bearing in mind that receivers will be fifty yards away from them. Three minutes will be allowed for correction or putting message in order before turning over to judge. Five points will be deducted for each error. ,/ ~ f. SIL ENT HAND SIGNALS Full Patrol participates •.. no equipment is necessary. At direction of judge, Patrol Leader will lead his Patrol out on the field, and in the time of 3 minutes, demonstrate his ability to lead his Patrol entirely by hand signals, using no vocal commands. Demonstrate: Attention, Assembly, Spreadout, forward, ParallelMfile, 110 11 Formation, Hurry, Halt, Down, Single-File, and Dismi ssa 1. ,_/ 14. FLAG POLE RAISING Full Patrol participates, furnishing 4 wooden staves, of 6 foot length, l pole with Patrol Flag attached, 6 pieces of lashing cord for two shear lashings at each joint, 3 guy lines about 30 feet long, 3 wooden stakes, a hand axe for driving stakes •.. no notching allowed on staves. Patrols line up with equipment in front of them ... upon starting signal, they lash four staves together with the Patrol Flag on top staff to form a pole approximately 20 feet long. Then attach ~uv lines aoproximately three auarters FIELD EVENTS of the way to the top, raise pole, and stake down guy lines, so pole stands vertical. One guy line must be fastened to the stake with a tau~ line hitch, one with a clove hitch and one with two half-hitches. Upon completion, Patrol comes to attention at base of pole, remaining until judge has cleared Patrol, Time limit ... 6 minutes NOTES INDOOR WHOLE TROOP Jump the Shot. Designed to build fitness, alertness, and coordination of the whole troop. This game is fll!ed with plenty of action, The boy in the center is show·n swinging the shot-a long rope with a soft knot on the end. Members of the troop must jump as he swings it around below their knees. ff hit, they ore penalized one point. Scout with least number of penalties wins, British Bulldog, One or two older Scouts are chosen the flrst "bulldogs." Standing in the center of the room, they face the troop. On signal "go," the entire troop charges from one end of the room lo the other without being caught by the bulldog. To catch someone, bulldogs must lift player off the floor and yell, "one-two--three bulldog." Victims become bulldogs for the next charge. Not more than three ployers can tackle a player. If buJldog does not lift and hold victim off the floor while player slowly counts ten, he is free for another charge. Play until oil have been caught. last man left wins. Elephant Roll. Scouts count off in twos. Have all players line up, alternc1ting ones and twos. Number one players face one way and number two players face the opposite. All get down on hands and knees to form an "elephant." One Scout is named the "rider." On signal, the Scouts forming the elephant move their bodies backward and forward. Each moves in opposite direction to his neighbor. The rider attempts to crawl along their bocks from one end to the other. Rider has two tries lo go all the way without stopping or goes to the end of line. Free Lift. Add this vigorous game to your troop list of indoor activities. Check the Scoutmaster's Handbook for instructions. Try dodge boll, swat 'em, and the various tag games in the book, FOR FJ:TNESS AREA OUTDOOR WITH EQUIPMENT Tug of War. A real arm and leg builder, this game is only one of the many you con ploy outdoors with equipment. For this, use a long roPe at !east one inch in diameter and teams should be evenly matched as to strength. Mark a center line on the ground and tie a piece of string - or doth to center of rope above mark. On signal, each team tries to pull the opposite across the line. Set a time limit: Obstacle Race. lay out an obstacle course including a horizontal pole to climb over, a rope suspended from a tree branch to swing over an eight-foot mock ditch, a low level bar lo crawl under, a six-foot-wide area to jump over, o four-inch board to walk on, and a zigzag row of tires to step in and an empty barrel to crawl through. Add other obstacles to make this a rugged muscle builder. Patrols run the course as a unit, with intervals between Scouts. Boys must complete each obstacle before they move on. Patrol with best time wins. Tire Pull, Use an old bicycle tire fo play this more rugged version of Steal the Bacon. Divide boys into two equal teams. Teams line up twenty feet apart facing each other, Place tire on center line marked on ground. Scouts count off from one lo total team number. On signal, leader calls a number, Scouts whose number is called run to center and grab tire. Each tde·s to pull tire to his side and score for his team, Team with most points in given time wins. Scout Field Day. For a real all-round fitness program, try the sock, threelegged, ond hopping races. Jndude plenty of running, jvmping, ond climbing events. Check your qvarterlies for more ideas on fitness games, OUTDOOR LIMITED SPACE Three-Man Tug of War. The boys in your troop will hove fun ond build up their musdE>s as they play the many games requiring little space and equipment. The Scouts shown above are struggling and tugging to grab an object near their corner of the rope. Try this one and the others below. Bucking Bronco. Select a "bronco" and o "rider," each from a different patrol. The bronco bends over and keeps his hands on knees. The rider climbs on his movnt and holds on with his knees but must keep his feet bock. He moy use his hands to hold on lo the back of the bronco but may not touch his neck or head. The bronco tries to buck the rider off onto the ground. If he touches the floor, the rider is considered thrown. Three .. Legged Football. Set up your outdoor meeting place for this fun game by designating field boundaries on each side and two improvised goals at opposite ends of the field. Organize Scouts into two teams. Have Scouts in each team pair up and tie their inside legs together with neckerchiefs. One pair of Scouts in each team acts as goal tender. Place a ball in the center of area. Both teams take positions in front of their goals. On signal, each team runs to center of field cind tries to kick the bait through. the opponent's goal, using the untied legs only. After score is mode place bat! in center and kick off the ~ext play. Team with·niost goals in five minutes wins, Rope Jumping. This effective arm and leg builder can be used whenever you have extra time. All that is required is o rope, six to e'1ght feet long, for each three or four Scouts. Try jumping with both feet together and elbows dose lo the sides of the body or the alternate· foot jump for speed. OUTDOOR WIDE GAMES Annihilation. Your Scouts can't help but develop physical skills and satisfy their desire for competition when they try this rugged wide game, shown above and the others below. Divide the troop 1 into two equal teams. line up teams facing each other, about fifty to seventy-five feet apart. On a signal, teams rush toward one another. When they meet, each Scout picks an opponent and tries to pin his shoulders to the ground. If a boy is pinned down, he is out of the game. It is a foul, if two players pin a man, and he is aulomaticolly free. Team wins when alt opponents are pinned. Crossing the Gap. lay out an area 200 by 500 feel. land with medium thick brush or cover is best for this game of observation and agility. Mark starling and finishing points. On signal, all patrols move in from one end of course and attempt to pass through lo the other end without being seen by two observers walking along the sides of the area. When a Seoul is spotted by one of them, he is called out of the area. Patrol with most members getting through to other end wins. Dodge the Sentries. Try this at night in a large open field. Divide Scouts into two teams, lined up at opposite ends of area. Three sentries from each patrol guard their end of the field, as members of the other patrol try to stalk lo the enemies' end, A player is out of the game when spotted by a sentry's flashlight. Team getting most players past sentries in a given time wins. Lost Child Hunt. Divide your troop into two teams for this timely game, involving preparedness, trail signs, and observation. Refer to Scoutmaster's Handbook for this and any other fitness building wide games. CAMPOREE SCORING BECOBD CAMPOREE SCORING RECORD THINGS TO BE 1st 2nd score score INSPECTED BY JUDGES final THINGS TO BE 1st 2nd final average INSPECTED BY JUDGES average Balance of Packs xxxx upon arrival 100 Storage of Personal Neatness of Packs xxxx upon arrival 100 Weather protection xxxx upon arrival 100 Hands free of gear xxxx upon arrival 100 Patrol hiked into xxxx Camooree 100 gear OK 100 Evidence of good patrol leadershi.p 100 Rotation of duties oosted-being done 100 Patrol Spirit and Courtesy 100 Cleanliness-hands- Menus posted xxxx Balanced menus 100 faces, etc. 100 Cleanliness of Menus carried out '" ms._. 100 as planned 100 Minimum canned xxxx foods 100 Scout-like conduct evident 100 Oath and Law Food and food practiced 100 handlers clean 100 . Fires out xxxx Proper dishwashing COMPLETELY 100 and scalding 100 Dishwater disposal pit 100 Garbage in can Dishwater pits xxxx filled 100 Garbage can to area designated 100 xxxx cans flat 100 Equipment packed xxxx Food preparation for departure 100 area OK 100 Storage of food Personal cleanliness xxxx upon departure 100 OK 100 Fire safely located Patrol cleanup Team- xxxx work evident 100 and cleared 100 Chopping block sharp axe 100 Fuel supply neat T 0 T A L and adequate 100 Water supply safe and protected 100 AWARDS Washing arrangement PROFICIENCY AWARD- - ...... - - __ 3000 to 4000 Points satisfactorv 100 Ground beds STANDARD AWARD -- - - - - - - - 2000 to 3000 Points C"m~n ... t-able 100 Tents properly PARTICIPATING AWARD- ...... - - Under 2000 Points erected 100 Facilities for eatina OK 200 Storage of Patrol equipment OK 100 FIELD EVENTS SCORING RECOBD E V E N T OBSERVATION PACING COMPASS FIRST AID AXEMANSHIP STRING BURNING LOG CHOPPING TENT PITCHING FLINT & STEEL KNOT TYING FLAPJACK FLIPPING MORSE SIGNALLING SILENT HAND SIGNALS FLAG POLE RAISING T 0 T A L let Place - 100 Points 2nd Place - 50 Points WINNING SCORE PLACE xxxx 3rd Place - 50 Points 4th & lower 25 Points Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1963 Title A name given to the resource 1963 Chickasaw Council Camporee Guide Booklet Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Chickasaw Council, BSA Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Chuck Schadrack Event