| PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION TO YOUR TROOP! |
Check-in: Please check in at the TRAILER IN THE PARKING LOT as soon as you arrive.
VERY IMPORTANT: At check-in, the staff needs to know: The unit # of your registration, how many adults and youth you have with you, how your registration payment was made, how many and what the Patrol Name(s) are. You may use the form at the bottom of this page to turn in this information. |
| Bling: Each person will receive meals, a winteree patch and cup, and may earn prizes in the Treasure Hunt. |
| Snacks: There will be scouts with nut allergies present. Please do not bring snacks that contain nuts. Read the label! |
| Fires at your campsite: If you want to have a fire at your campsite, please bring a fire bowl or barrel so that cleanup is easy and you can leave it as you found it. The sites you are camping in are not official campsites and we don't want to leave a mess behind. |
| Budget for Cooking crews: $1 per person for crackerbarrel, $2 for Breakfasts, $2.50 for Lunch and $3 for Dinner. Units that are purchasing food should submit your receipts to David Shaw, Treasurer, Troop 387, for reimbursement. |
| Cooking Crews: Bring your own pots and pans. We will provide paper plates & bowls, silverware & large dispensers for hot water. |
| Cooking Duties: The cooking crew is responsible for cooking, serving, cleaning, trash disposal and providing hot chocolate, coffee and cider. Have some non-egg food on hand. Please plan your menus to avoid allergens such as all nuts. |
| Round Robin Competition: It will be expected that all scouts & scouters will participate in the competitions and scout skills sessions. There will be 9 half hour sessions plus the Klondike Sled build and race. This is where your scouts get to show off their skills. It's a great idea to practice before you attend! |
| Competition Patrol Gear: Sled (the one you bring to carry your gear during the competions), 8x10 tarp, snow shovel, first aid kit, 2 scout staves, blanket to make a stretcher, wood for fire building station, 30' of rope, compasses, patrol flag & yell. |
| Awards: Each competition will be scored by the Unit running that station. Winners of each competition will be announced at the awards ceremony on Saturday at 3:30pm. A Traveling Trophy will be awarded both Saturday & Sunday. |
| Scout Gear & Clothing: Each Scout should have the Scout Basic Essentials listed in the BSA Handbook. Be ready for zero or colder. - Extra Boots & Socks - Cotton Jeans or Socks are discouraged - Several pairs of gloves. Dress for success! |
| Unit Program Assignments: If you have volunteered to run a competition station, please arrange to have ready, at that station, all of the materials you need for running that competition. Plan to facilitate at least 3 patrols at each of the 30 minute competition stations. |
| Klondike Derby (sled building & race - different sled than your competition sled): There will be 45 minutes for each patrol to build a sled at the Winteree and then 15 minutes of race time on an obstacle course. Scoring will be determined by the Klondike Czar and his appointed minions. Scoring will be based on innovation, quality of lashings, reliability, teamwork, youth participation, scout spirit, originality, and percentage of building actually done at the race. Bring everything you need to build a sled. You may bring up to (20) 8 foot poles or 2x2's. They must not be precut or measured for sled parts. Bring twine or cord for lashing. Bring hand tools such as saws, drills, hammers, etc. (No power tools, battery or otherwise) Bring skis (real or wooden). If you want or use natural runners, you might get extra credit. You should use peg and dowel attachment of skis to the sled. Peg holes may be pre-drilled in the skis. Adults - do your best to only watch unless you see a safety concern. See what your boys can do! |
| Treasure Hunt: Includes requirements to First Class and more. Requirements are worked on during a scouts free time. Sheets can be retained by Troop leaders to pass off scout advancements. Scouts should work with a buddy. Only Adults can pass off the requirements. No adult should sign more than 20 requirements for any scout. Treasure Hunt sheets will be available Friday starting at 5pm. Scouts may pick up their Treasure Hunt sign off sheets in the Fort as soon as they arrive. |
| Adult Participation: Adults - Please be ready to: Guide the scouts whose units have program assignments. Help run the competitions. Sign off Treasure Hunt activities. Judge the Klondike race. Help with set up and clean up. |
| This information has been prepared for you by the 2020 Winteree Planning Team. Troop 387 is running point on these arrangements. If you find errors or have additional questions, please text or call Dave Shaw @ 208-681-7383 or email him at dvsgpa@gmail.com |
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