SEARCH INTERNET? Weekend Campers: search "Clement Road, Naples NY". Clement Road is only 1 mile long so once you are on that road you'll be close to the Camporee entrance approaching from either end of Clement. Just look for the 30" x 30" white sign with the big red W on it. The W means you are at the West Parking Lot.
Boy Scout Troops, Venturers and 2nd year Webelos may attend for the entire weekend.
Crews, Troops, Webelos & Cubs may attend on a Saturday Day Pass and participate in the events. Day Pass attendees are to enter the Main Gate off Gulik Road and park in the Main Gate Parking Lot.
The Day Pass is perfect for cubs of all ages, and a great option for Troops that have a major event the weekend before or after the Challenge Trophy Camporee. Bring the scouts down for Saturday on a Day Pass to participate in the 300 events.
Webelos 2 are invited to attend with a troop for the weekend to see what the scouting program is about. This a great opportunity for the Cubs / Webelos and helps retain the youth in the scouting program when they grow older.
STAFF:
We need senior youth to step forward and become staff. We provide leadership and team building training for all youth and adult staff. The staff souvenirs are excellent again this year.
New in 2010?
In 2009 we ran 10 subcamp and 10 Event Areas with Youth Leaders. In 2010 we would like to increase the number of Subcamps and Event Areas to 12. To do this we need Youth to step forward and volunteer for the Youth Leader Roles we offer at our Youth Run Camporee. We have had youth leaders as young as 13 in the past. It all depends on the maturity of the youth. That is, they do not need to be experienced leaders... we will teach them Leadership Skills and provide the experience. The youth are trained before the Camporee on the Staff Roles and how the Camporee runs from a Staff perspective. So, we need Troops and/or Venturer Units to step forward to Host a Subcamp. Youth without troops have also run Subcamps in the past. Click the link near the bottom of this page for the Description - Youth Staff Roles.
Secondly, in 2010 we are expanding the number of Weekend Campsites from 50 to 60. With the combination of the 2 local councils to form Seneca Waterway Council we have a larger base to draw units from.
Future - We have also designed a plan for 80 weekend Troops, but Camp Cutler has insufficient parking space for them at this time. In the future, should we have 80 Pre-registered Troops, we will work with the Properties Committee and Seneca Waterways Council to increase parking spaces. The Camporee team has a plan for a new Parking Lot in Shadow Valley but we do not have sufficient numbers to justify the expense,and we will need the approval from the Properties Committee. For this and other reasons, we are asking attending Units to pre-registered before the 2010 summer break so we can be prepared for attending numbers.
Resourses Requested for Events
We plan to increase the number of Events at the Camporee. Last year we offered 280 Events to the scouting youth. This year we plan to increase this number to well beyond 300. As always, we are seeking ideas from everyone. Should you have a suggestion please email scouterdoug and describe your ideas.Events &/or Displays we are seeking include,
Displays of Models - Planes / Cars / boats / Trains / etc.
Scoutcraft Displays or hands on - Axe Yard / knife display &/or Sharpening / Light Weight Hiking Gear / etc.
Fishing displays - Types of Fishing poles / Types of flies / Fish Lures / examples of Bait / other Fishing Tackle / Antique Lure Collection / etc.
Outdoor Events - Canoeing / Canoe Safety / etc.
Misc. Displays - Taxidermy / Wood Carving or craft / Basket Weaving / Make a Woggle / Make Rope equipment / Blacksmith / Metal Work / etc.
...or any other idea.
If you have the equipment &/or skills where needed for the examples above, please contact Doug Reynolds. If you are aware of someone who may wish to run a display or event, please refer them to this information and / or have them contact Doug Reynolds.
The Camporee goal is to provide the best possible program for the scouting youth. We do not place limits on imagination.
A copy of the 2009 Event Cards is shown below as a reference. These Cards are also a great incentive when convincing new youth to attend the Camporee.
ADULTS that attend with Units:
Adult Volunteers that attend with Troops are needed for 1/2 day to help run events. Without all the Adults stepping forward, some events simply will not be available to the Scouting Youth. We now offer a Volunteer Patch for the people who run events for 1/2 day. We provide the equipment and written laminated instructions. On the back of the instruction sheet is an 11" tall number which can be displayed to identify the Event Number to patrols. This Number corresponds to the number on the Patrol Event Card. Note that we award "100 Bonus Points" to troops that provide adults to run events.
ADULT Staff (with or without Units:
Adults that wish to help on any of our Service Teams are welcome to come to the Camporee & join the fun. We are always looking for help with Traffic Control & Parking, Food Service, 1st Aid, Program, etc. Should you have special program skills such as Archery, Canoeing / Life Saving, &/or excellent scout craft skills, please email scouterdoug and we'll find a great role(s) for you.
The "leader's Package" is scheduled to be mailed to all registered adult contacts by Mid to late Sept 2010. The info will include where to park (E = East or W = West parking lots), your subcamp assignment (by color), registration info to give to registration at Maxion Lodge (Attendance Roster, pink & yellow forms), Camporee Rules, a Camporee Quiz with credit on Event Card if done pre-camporee, Camporee schedule, Camporee map showing subcamp locations, parking lots, event areas, 1st aid locations, etc.
Special Note:
Make sure your unit's Medical forms are up to date and signed by the legal guardians. Bring photocopies of the medical forms with your unit. Each unit is to keep the copies readily available at their campsite. I.E. you keep your troop’s forms.We plan to rent a Gator or 2 again this year to help carry heavy gear from the parking lot. Heavy gear is large patrol boxes, large kitchen boxes, etc. If it is small enough to carry, the scouts should hike it in.
Please contact Doug Reynolds (scouterdoug@hotmail.com) if you have questions or concerns.
The program highlights being considered for the 12th CTC include the following,
~300 Events that are Fun, Team Building, Educational, Crafts, Displays, etc.
53nd J.O.T.A
Outdoor and Nature Skills Awards
Troop Campsite Inspection
Demolition Drag Derby (8th 3D)
Scout's Own
Campfire
Sub-camp Chariot Race
Youth Run Program
High Quality Camporee & Sub-camp Patches
Patch / Badge Trading
Trading Posts (Snacks & Souvenirs)
...and a fun time for all!
Below is a copy of last year's 2009 Event Cards. There were 2 of them; Yellow for the Morning Event Areas, and the Pink one was for the Afternoon Event Area. Each card has a Front and Back. You will note that the Events are listed by each Event Area. A total of 280 events are on the cards. Check 'em out!
We plan to have at least 10 subcamps and run Event Areas 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10 in the morning with ~150 events, then in the afternoon, run Event areas 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 with a different 150 events (total is ~300). This will free up time for adults that volunteer to run an event because each individual event will require a 1/2 day commitment, not a full day.
WEATHER? Sorry, we cannot do anything about the weather! We can recommend you prepare for the worst and you will be ready to have a great time at the CTC no matter what weather conditions arise. I.E. Challenge the Scouts to be prepared. At past CTCs we have had hot sunny days, showers and even snow.
The Events have been weather proof where physically possible. We are ready. We'll see you there!
Does your troop have a great event you wish to bring to the Camporee and staff with senior youth &/or adults? We can add quality program to our event card with advanced notice. Contact us via email for more details.
Check out the history of the previous 11 Challenge Trophy Camporees. This will help you understand what the CTC is all about. It is proven program with a strong training program for youth and adult staff. Attending scouts will benefit from the excellent scout programs offered. Do not miss this great opportunity!
Below are forms and literature that you may open and print. Mail completed registration forms to BSA as per the enclosed address.