Friday Schedule

4:00pm – 7:00pm check in Registration at Office – Front porch of McCormick Lodge

9:00pm SPL and Leaders meeting at HQ Cracker barrel to follow (Sleepy Hollow campsite)

10:30pm Staff meeting at HQ (Sleepy Hollow campsite)

11:00pm Taps / Lights out

Saturday Schedule

7:00am Reveille / Breakfast at Unit sites

8:00am Walk-in registration at HQ

9:00am Opening Ceremony at main field / welcome

9:30am Morning Events begin

12:00pm Lunch at Unit sites

1:30pm Afternoon Events Begin / Site inspection and gateway judging

2:00pm Scouting Today Presentation

4:00pm End of events/ score cards turned in at HQ

4:30pm Dinner Units eat at own sites

6:00pm closing flag ceremony at main field

6:30pm Vespers

7:30pm Troops meet at flags to march to campfire and awards ceremony

                After campfire SPL and leaders meeting at HQ – cracker barrel to follow

9:30pm Staff meeting

11:00pm taps/lights out

Sunday Schedule

7:30am Reveille/Breakfast at Unit sites

8:30am checkout at HQ

Red Jacket District Spring Camporee Events List

1. Flint and Steel Firemaking: Troops will attempt to build and start their own fires via use of flint and steel. Points will be awarded for speed of burning through a string, authenticity of fire starter (true flint and steel?), technique, and teamwork. (Scoutcraft Area) TROOPS NEED TO BRING FLINT AND STEEL

2. 2 Man Crosscut Saw: Troops will compete in this traditional contest for speed and accuracy. Points will be awarded for such, with extra points awarded for Scout Spirit – (maybe a good lumberjack song?) Saws provided. (Shooting Sports Area) TROOPS SHOULD BRING EYE PROTECTION AND GLOVES, IF THEY WANT TO USE GLOVES

3. Orienteering Course: Will your Troop be able to find their way through our tricky course? Are your skills honed? The party depends heavily on your navigation. Points awarded for accuracy and teamwork. (White Trail) TROOPS NEED TO BRING THEIR OWN COMPASS

4. COPE Teamwork Challenge: Director John Foley and his staff will challenge troops to a low course event graded on teamwork, efficiency, and Scout Spirit. (COPE Course)

5. Axe Throwing Competition: A challenge of accuracy. (Shooting Sports Area)

6. Pioneering/Knots Challenge: Troops will compete for accuracy, speed, and the finished product. Teamwork and know-how are key. (Ecology Area)

7. “Le Grande Portage” Race: a great race around Lake Cornelius. Canoes, packs, paddles, pdfs… (Boat Lake Dam)

8. A surprise challenge: to be announced “Be Prepared” – no equipment will be needed by Troops

Red Jacket Spring camporee Events Schedule and Times

Morning Sessions (4)

1. 9:30 am – 10:00 am
2. 10:10 am – 10:40 am
3. 10:50 am – 11:20 am
4. 11:30 am – 12:00 pm

Afternoon Sessions (4)

1. 1:30 pm – 2:00 pm
2. 2:10 pm – 2:40 pm
3. 2:50 pm – 3:20 pm
4. 3:30 pm – 4:00 pm

Units will be given their schedule at the Friday night cracker barrel

Bonus Point Opportunities / Awards

1. Best Gateway
2. Cleanest Campsite
3. Troop with Best Scout Spirit
4. Troop with Best Campfire Skit/Song
5. BONUS – for sending adults to participate in the Districts’ Scouting Today Presentation