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TWIN RIVERS COUNCIL SARATOGA DISTRICT
Be a part of Saratoga District’s Culminating Troop Event . . .
Klondike Derby at Camp Saratoga
Our Legacy goes with us into the Future
2017 KLONDIKE DERBY FEBRUARY 4th at CAMP SARATOGA
LEADERS’ GUIDE FOR PATROLS AND TROOPS
AT-A-GLANCE
WHY: To experience the fun, learning, excitement, and teamwork of winter Scouting activities while celebrating Saratoga District history and preparing to move into new adventures. WHEN: The Klondike Derby takes place from 8am (check-‐in) to 4pm, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017.
The camping weekend extends from Friday, Feb. 3, 2017 at 5pm to Sunday, Feb. 5 at 10am. Registration closes January 26, 2017 at 11:59pm.
WHERE: All events take place at Camp Saratoga, once Saratoga’s Boy Scout camp and now part of Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park (www.wiltonpreserve.org/the-‐lands/camp-‐saratoga). The address is 90 Scout Rd., Gansevoort, NY 12831. Limited camping space is available on site. Overnight accommodations at a nearby church or fire house can be reserved by contacting Scoutmaster Dave Hoffman (see below) by 1/20/17.
HOW: Register online at http://www.trcscouting.org/EventRegistration.aspx?e=10393&rs=1. The fee is $8 per participant. Read this guide for additional information to BE PREPARED for Klondike.
WHO: All Saratoga District Scout troops are encouraged to participate, and troops from other districts are invited. Crews and posts are invited. Webelos are welcomed as guests of a troop. Wilton Troop 4024 is the host troop. For more information, contact Scoutmaster Dave Hoffman -‐ [email protected], 518-‐424-‐3679.
FOR DETAILED INFORMATION, PLEASE REVIEW THIS ENTIRE PACKET.
WELCOME TO CAMP SARATOGA…..p. 2 WHAT TO BRING…………………………..3 PROTOCOL, RULES, & GUIDELINES…..4 SCHEDULES………………….…………....5 KEYS TO COMPETITIVE SUCCESS……6 HONORING THE HISTORY………………7 LOOKING TO THE FUTURE………….…..7
APPENDIX Check-In Form & Roster …………….…8 Link to Medical Form………….…..….....9 Winter Clothing Recommendations…….9 Cold Weather Camping………….…….10 “Hot Lunch” Guidelines………......……11 Cold Weather First Aid……………....…12
+ Information from Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park & the Town of Wilton
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WELCOME TO CAMP SARATOGA
All events take place at Camp Saratoga, Saratoga’s Boy Scout camp from 1930-2000 and the site of many decades of Klondike Derbies. Camp Saratoga is now part of Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park (www.wiltonpreserve.org/the-lands/camp-saratoga). Appreciation for Camp Saratoga is part of the Saratoga Scouting legacy that we take with us as we move to new districts. Directions GPS: 43.154193 -73.698806. The address is 90 Scout Rd., Gansevoort, NY 12831. View on Google Maps. Via I-87: Take the Northway to Exit 16 and turn onto Ballard Road. Immediately east of the Northway, turn south onto Edie Road. Continue for 1.1 miles and take the first left onto Scout Road. Via Route 50 in Town of Wilton: From Route 50 app. 2½ miles north of Wilton Mall, turn left onto Edie Road and travel 1.46 miles. Turn right onto Scout Road. Note that part of Scout Road will be closed except to Scouts and WWPP visitors on Feb. 4th. Scout Road will be one-way only from Edie Road to the railroad overpass that day. Hospitality The Town of Wilton is hosting us, although we also have a permit to use nearby state land. About 25 central acres of Camp Saratoga are now owned by the Town of Wilton. New York State owns another 285 surrounding acres of the original camp. Recently, the Town has refurbished Scout camping areas as it welcomes Scouts to use the camp once again.
Limited camping space is available on site. Overnight accommodations at a nearby church or fire house can be reserved by contacting Scoutmaster Dave Hoffman ([email protected] or 518-424-3679) by 1/13/17. Notable Camp Locations SCOUT ROAD from Edie Road at the west to the railroad overpass at the east will be closed for the day, with access only to Scouts and others using the park facilities.
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PARKING will be in designated parking areas, with some overflow parking on the road when lots are full. Please follow instructions at the site. • Parking lot 2 (enter just east of the caretaker’s cabin, near the railroad overpass) – main lot for Klondike vehicles and trailers. • Parking lot 3 (south side of camp, near fire tower) – recommended for those camping at lean-to area, suggested for staff of events #10+. • Parking lot 1 (main entrance, across from the parade field) will be reserved for other park visitors – no Klondike parking, please.
The IP (Winter) LODGE (north of Scout Road near parking lot 2) will be the site for REGISTRATION as well as the WARMING AND FIRST-AID STATION for the day.
OPENING and CLOSING ceremonies will be at the PARADE FIELD on the south side of the main entrance.
Fires will be permitted only in DESIGNATED FIRE AREAS.
The POND and any ice on the pond will be OFF-LIMITS.
GROOMED TRAILS to the north of parking lot 2 will be OFF-LIMITS so that walkers do not damage the snow that has been prepared for cross-country skiing. [Note that Wilton Wildlife’s Moonlight Ski & Snowshoe event is the next weekend.] Klondike Guests & Exhibitors Klondike hosts are grateful to the following for providing additional information and resources at this year’s event.
• Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park • Cornell Hill Fire Tower
• Heritage Skills • National Guard
• Wilton Emergency Squad
WHAT TO BRING
Roster of Participants Each troop will need to bring a COMPLETED CHECK-IN FORM to the IP Lodge between 8 and 8:30 am Saturday morning. The roster specifies Troop #, 2 Adults in Charge plus any additional adults helping/staffing, # of participants, fees collected/due, patrol names and list of Scouts in each patrol. [Webelos accompanying the troop should be so noted.] At the bottom of the check-in form, the (acting) Scoutmaster needs to sign a confirmation that all patrol members are wearing appropriate winter clothing. If adjustments to payment are needed, a troop adult should visit the Registration desk at the IP Lodge between 10 and 11:30 am. The Check-In Form is in the appendix.
Health & Medical Records MEDICAL FORMS FOR EACH PARTICIPANT (youth and adults) should be placed in a 2-gallon Ziploc bag with Troop # and the names and cell #s of 2 adult leaders written clearly across the top. Submit at check-in and pick them up at the IP Lodge after the closing ceremony. The health history and parental authorization (for Scouts) sections are the only ones that need to be completed, as they are required in the event of a serious accident in which the injured individual needs hospital care. A BSA Health and Medical form is included in the appendix. Water & Food Please bring WATER for your troop’s needs (at least 1 quart per patrol member plus water for cooking lunch). There is no potable water at the camp, but we will have a limited amount of water on site through arrangements with the National Guard. Each participant should carry a filled personal water container, and each patrol will need filled water containers.
In addition to the hot lunch mentioned below, each troop is asked to bring a large can of chicken noodle or tomato SOUP and a container of HOT CHOCOLATE for Scout use. Please also bring a large can of FRUIT FOR THE LOCAL FOOD PANTRY. These items should be turned in at check-in. Each participate should carry a non-breakable MUG and spoon for enjoying the soup or cocoa later in the day.
Each patrol will need SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT for preparing a HOT LUNCH for each patrol member plus one or two guests (evaluating). CAMP STOVES following Scout guidelines are allowed. Each participant will need a personal mess kit. Be sure to bring CLEAN-UP SUPPLIES/GEAR plus trash bags and tools for clean-up.
Clothing Each patrol will need to be CHECKED FOR ADEQUATE CLOTHING ON-SITE PRIOR TO CHECK-IN. When checking your patrol's clothing at the Klondike Derby, the following minimum requirements must be met by EACH member of the patrol: Insulated, water-proof boots Warm hat that covers ears
Warm mittens or gloves Layer-style dress
Waterproof outer layer NO COTTON CLOTHING – read the labels
Scouts who are not adequately clothed will not be allowed to participate until properly dressed for the weather conditions. Guidelines for clothing are included in the appendix. Each patrol should bring extra clothes/gloves/hats. For particularly cold weather, hand and toe warmers are recommended. Note that youth are encouraged to NOT wear Scout uniforms, particularly Scout pants, which are usually cotton.
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Fires Bring enough FIREWOOD for two fires. Bring MATCHES OR OTHER FIRE STARTER (no lighters) plus tools (shovel, etc.) for putting out fires. Fires are RESTRICTED TO DESIGNATED AREAS. Suggested Patrol Equipment for Competition
Sledge Snow Snake Compasses (at least 4) Neckerchief/blindfold for each member
#10 can to boil water/snow First Aid supplies to support patrol on trail Tarp 2 40-ft ropes (1/4” or thicker)
Small shovel Personal backpack for each patrol member Container to carry chips Water for drinking
Note that items listed are per patrol. Each patrol needs its own equipment and should not expect to share with other patrols from the troop.
PROTOCOL, RULES, & GUIDELINES
Registration & Check-‐In REGISTER ONLINE by January 26th at http://www.trcscouting.org/EventRegistration.aspx?e=10393&rs=1. The fee of $8 per registrant includes the 2017 KLONDIKE PATCH. All youth and at least two adults per troop, as well as additional volunteer helpers, must register.
Names of all participants (youth and adults) must be included on the troop CHECK-IN FORM, submitted between 8 and 8:30 am at the IP Lodge. To streamline check-in and allow Scouts to begin events without delay, ADJUSTMENTS to the roster or fees will take place only from 10 to 11:30 am.
MEDICAL FORMS (in a Ziploc bag labeled with Troop # and on-site contact info for two adults in attendance) must be submitted at check-in. Adult & Youth Leadership and Staffing Per BSA YOUTH PROTECTION guidelines, a minimum of two registered adult leaders must be in attendance for each troop. These two adults (and their cell #s) should be listed on the Check-In Form and on the medical forms bag submitted at check-in.
Each participating troop is asked to CONTACT DAVE HOFFMAN to discuss who will be HELPING TO STAFF THE KLONDIKE and how they will be helping. Event packages will be e-mailed prior to the Klondike to allow evaluators to prepare. Judges do not have to be adults, but can be senior scouts who are knowledgeable in the judging area and relate well to younger scouts. Since multiple patrols may be evaluated each period at each site, multiple judges will be needed at each event station. Volunteers who are overseeing events should REPORT TO THE IP LODGE AT 8:15 on Saturday morning for final instructions. All staff will be provided an event package that day.
The Klondike Derby competition is a PATROL ACTIVITY. Giving advice and instructions from the sidelines is entirely inappropriate. Klondike Derby event judges are authorized to adjust patrol scores downward if they feel that an unfair advantage has been given by an adult or senior Scout who is not a member of the patrol. Training for the event should be accomplished prior to arrival at Camp. Troop adults and youth leaders are expected to “watch from a distance” and set a good example of Scout spirit. Communication In addition to this LEADERS’ GUIDE, general instructions will be provided via the INFORMATION PACKET each patrol receives at check-in and through announcements at the opening ceremony. The IP LODGE will serve as the main hub for communications during the event. Cell phone coverage is adequate at the camp, and CELL PHONES will be used as necessary. RUNNERS will be an additional source of emergency communication if necessary. Health and Safety The Wilton Emergency Squad will be on site to assist with first-aid needs. Any illnesses, emergencies, and serious first aid incidents must immediately be reported to the Klondike First-Aid station in the IP Lodge. All patrols should have their own easily accessible first-aid supplies to use in the case of minor needs.
Be sure that all participants are prepared for cold weather. During the event, keep a close watch for the telltale signs of hypothermia and frostbite, and send anyone who seems at risk to the warming station immediately (with a buddy). Encourage all participants to drink a lot of water to stay hydrated and avoid hypothermia. Follow guidelines for Scout behavior at council’s winter events. NO SNOWBALLS - Scouts disobeying this rule will be asked to leave Camp. NO SLEDDING on hills without specific advance permission and then only at designated times and in approved locations.
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Showcasing and Respecting the Environment In keeping with Scouting’s Outdoor Code, we will honor and respect nature during this winter season. Follow “Leave No Trace” principles. For example, bring trash bags so that you can “Pack it in. Pack it out.”
Fires are restricted to designated areas.
Keep in mind that we are guests at a wildlife preserve. Learn more about the geologically significant Saratoga Sandplains, an area of ancient sand dunes, small but important wetlands, and diverse ecological communities encompassing several endangered or threatened species. Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park is best known for having the largest population of the “endangered” Karner blue butterfly in the Northeastern part of the United States. Other notable species in the preserve are the frosted elfin butterfly (designated as “threatened”), the Blanding’s turtle (“threatened”), the eastern spadefoot toad (“a species of special concern”), and the eastern hognose snake (“a species of special concern”).
Camp Saratoga is open to snowshoe and cross-country ski enthusiasts throughout the winter, and we will be sharing parts of the camp with other visitors during our Klondike. WWPP’s big Moonlight Ski & Snowshoe event will take place the following weekend. We have assured Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park that Scouts will not walk on the groomed trails to the north of the bathroom and IP Lodge, as walking damages the snow prepared for skiing.
SCHEDULES
IN ADVANCE ASAP Promote the event within your troop and patrol. ASAP Contact Dave Hoffman about helping to staff. [email protected]
518-424-3679 By 1/20/17 Contact Dave Hoffman about overnight accommodations. ASAP Begin instructing your troop/patrol re winter camping/clothing/gear. ASAP Begin reviewing Scouting skills and teamwork to prepare for competition. By 1/29/17 Register online. Whenever you can Build Scout spirit and excitement about Klondike. A few days before Check to be sure that all Scouts and adults will be wearing appropriate winter
clothing and have needed supplies and gear.
KLONDIKE DAY 8:00 – 8:30 SPL & SM check-‐in (bring roster and medical forms + hot chocolate, soup, fruit)
Receive packet with detailed schedule, maps, rotation, etc. IP Lodge
8:00 – 8:30 Clothing checks (by Scoutmaster) Outside IP Lodge 8:15 – 8:45 Briefing for event (station) Leaders Parking Lot #1 9:00 -‐ 9:15 Opening Ceremony -‐ Flag raising -‐ Announcements of the day
Exhibits open
Parade Field
9:30-‐ 11:45 Morning Events (rotation schedule given at check-in) - 15 minutes per event + 5 minutes to move to next event
Soup and hot chocolate available at the warming station
Event Sites
IP Lodge 10:00 – 11:30 Adjustment for any additional payments IP Lodge 12:00 -‐ 1:00 Lunch -‐ Each patrol will cook a hot lunch
Judges for the Golden Skillet contest will visit each patrol
Judges will also dismiss patrols when lunch and cleanup are finished and award Leave No Trace points
Designated Areas
1:05 – 2:45 Afternoon Events (rotation schedule given at check-in) - 15 minutes per event + 5 minutes to move to next event
Soup and hot chocolate available at the warming station
Event Sites
IP Lodge 3:00 – 3:30 Sled Racing Finale Parade Field 3:40 -‐ 4:00 Awards and Closing Parade Field
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KEYS TO COMPETITIVE SUCCESS Carefully review and follow instructions in the event information and rotation schedule distributed the morning of the event.
All competition will be by patrols of 4 to 8 Scouts.
Events and evaluations require Scouts to demonstrate basic Scouting skills, team work, problem solving, and, most of all, Scout Spirit!
Separate awards will be given out for the All-Day Klondike competition, the Sledge Race, and the Golden Skillet lunch contest.
Prepare for events and other competitions by designing/building/refurbishing a well-constructed sled carrying all recommended supplies and equipment, by reviewing Scout skills (including first-aid and rescue), by focusing on creative thinking, and by practicing team building and shared leadership as well as carefully reading this leaders’ guide. All-Day Klondike Competition Patrols will be earning uniquely-designed Klondike chips throughout the day. Chips are awarded to individual patrols and are not to be combined with chips awarded to others.
Chips will be awarded at each event for performance and for exemplary teamwork as they solve a winter camping problem or carry out an assigned activity. Each patrol is expected to follow instructions for its scheduled starting event and rotation schedule. Using this method, all patrols should be able to complete all events. Event judges are authorized to adjust patrol scores downward if an unfair advantage has been given by instruction or interference from an adult or senior Scout who is not a member of the patrol.
In addition to chips earned at events, patrols can earn additional chips by answering questions asked by roving judges or by being observed demonstrating teamwork, leadership, or outstanding Scout spirit. Judges will also spot check clothing throughout the day.
Sledge Races Instructions for sled racing will be given on-site. Be prepared for speed, safety, and spectacular fun.
Golden Skillet Award See the “Hot Lunch” Guidelines in the Appendix.
Patrol Teamwork Scoring 5 points: Patrol works extremely well together. Patrol leader is in charge; patrol members listen and do what is asked. Everyone is actively involved. 4 points: All Scouts are actively involved. However, some Scouts are doing the majority of the work. 3 points: All Scouts are attentive. Scouts with no tasks are paying attention. One or two Scouts are doing the majority of the work. 2 points: Only one or two Scouts are doing the tasks. The rest are not paying attention to tasks. Arguments over how to perform the task occur.
HONORING THE HISTORY
Klondike Heritage In August 1896, prospectors discovered gold in the remote Klondike region of Canada's Yukon Territory. In July 1897, the S.S. Portland arrived in Seattle, Washington, with more than a ton of Klondike gold on board. This event touched off the great KLONDIKE GOLD RUSH as thousands of people who dreamed of becoming wealthy began booking passage on steamers heading north from Seattle and other West Coast ports TO THE YUKON. Upon arriving at the northern end of the Inside Passage, however, these adventure-bound stampeders found no easy route leading to the still distant Klondike region. Their progress was slow as each prospector made repeated trips over the rugged trail through the bitter cold. Imagine pulling a sled loaded with three to six hundred pounds of supplies over a stretch of ice up a steep grade, strewn with boulders and logs, then crossing over a river bed on a couple of trees laid side by side, and you get a picture of their labors. Facing 60-mile-an-hour winds in 65-degree-below-zero weather, the prospectors had to ascend the Chilkoot Pass -- 1,000 feet straight up. With a steady stream of stampeders lining the path each day, it took forty trips to get a ton of supplies up the mountain. Those who survived the mountain then faced a treacherous passage by boat to the town of Dawson near the gold fields.
Since 1949, Boy Scout Troops have been participating in Klondike Derbies as a way to honor this historic time. Scouts pull a sled loaded with supplies from station to station and compete in various scout skill based events. We are carrying on that tradition!!! Get your sleds ready! Saratoga Heritage Saratoga County Council BSA was established in 1928 and purchased the Camp Saratoga property in 1930 from the Gick family, who owned extensive property in the area. The original 290 acres included all of the Gick property west of the railroad and featured a pond, dam, tenant farmhouse, and barn. Camp Saratoga officially opened as the summer camp for Saratoga County Council on June 26, 1930.
Winter at Camp Saratoga not only offered a wealth of cold-weather activities but also provided a principal means of sustaining the council In the early decades, as Scouts and leaders harvested and sold ice from the pond to preserve food before electricity was widespread. Starting about 1950, the highlight of each winter season was the annual Klondike Derby.
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In its heyday, the camp, which had expanded to 350 acres, included a large dining hall, ranger’s cabin, health lodge, winter lodge, nature lodge, cook’s cabin, boathouse, shower house, four campers’ cabins, pavilion with enclosed trading post, chapel, and several lean-tos and outhouses in addition to the original farmhouse (used as the administration building) and barn. Program areas included rifle and archery ranges, a campfire circle with seating, and a variety of seasonal activity areas. In the 1980’s individual Boy Scout troops were encouraged to build their own lean-tos, outhouses, and water systems on the property. The endangered Karner blue butterfly may have been identified at Camp Saratoga as early as the 1960’s when legendary Wilton naturalist Dr. Orra Phelps inventoried the flora and fauna of the area. Beginning in the early 1980’s, Saratoga’s Scouting community, led by Board vice president and property manager Larry Gordon, ensured protection and enhancement of the environment needed by the endangered species. The camp’s role in the community evolved as it served as the site of a variety of community activities over the years. In addition to the development of butterfly habitat, the camp was used for such conservation activities as Thomas Luther reforestation projects (1930-1950), New York State Forest practice agreements and related harvesting, and several conservation events featuring exhibits and activities hosted by regional conservation groups. The camp was used as a training site by multiple organizations, including BOCES (conservation as well as construction trades), the DEC Hunter Safety program, the MPTU/Navy, the National Guard, the US Fish & Wildlife Service, the 464th Army Reserves, and other community groups. Other frequent users were Girl Scouts, 4-H, Wilton Rod & Gun Club, Saratoga County Cooperative Extension, Skidmore College, Empire State College, Waldorf School, and community recreation groups (skiing, hiking, running, etc.). Several local businesses held annual employee retreats at the camp. When Twin Rivers Boy Scout Council formed from the merger of Saratoga County Council and several other BSA councils in 1990-91, Camp Saratoga became the property of the new council and continued to host Scout camping, leader training, and other outdoor events. Established in 1996, Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park grew out of the vision of then Wilton Town Supervisor Roy McDonald, who partnered with The Nature Conservancy to start the new organization and establish an area for wildlife preservation, environmental education, and recreation. After Twin Rivers Council BSA decided to sell Camp Saratoga, it seemed particularly appropriate that the camp property should become the on-the-ground nucleus of the newly formed Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park. Not only was the preservation of the endangered Karner blue butterfly important to the vision, but the woodlands, wetlands, open fields, trails, streams, and pond provided the perfect setting for both preservation and enjoyment of nature. Camp Saratoga became the largest protected parcel within WWPP.
LOOKING TO THE FUTURE
Moving onto New Scouting Trails Scouting is all about delivery of Scouting program to youth in keeping with the Boy Scout mission:
The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.
The structure and location of the delivery of the Scouting program are less important than how the program is delivered. After 88 years of Scouting identity as part of Saratoga County Council or Saratoga District, Saratoga’s Scouting units will be expanding our horizons, developing new relationships, and exploring new Scouting trails. Southeast Saratoga units will join Columbia, Rennselaer, and southern Washington Counties in District 3. Northern Saratoga units will join Warren and Washington Counties in District 4. Southwest Saratoga units will join Schenectady, Fulton, Montgomery, and Hamilton Counties in District 5. Building on the Past as We Journey into the Future Our success as individuals or as groups depends partly on the strength of the “roots and wings” we develop as we grow and learn on our journeys through life. The background and relationships we’ve established as part of Saratoga Scouting have given us strong roots: “The roots are the haven to count on,/ The base that is sure and strong,/ The sense of belonging and values,/ The knowledge of right and wrong.” We can symbolically return to our roots (try to “go home” again), but we cannot actually go back in time. Our past does go with us as we step into the future and helps us to have the confidence to test our wings: “The wings are the opportunity/ To follow dreams that soar,/ To take risks and reach for stars,/ To always aim for more.”
As we close this chapter of Saratoga Scouting, we wish all the best to every Scouting unit. May your unit be strengthened by Saratoga’s Scouting legacy and empowered by the dreams and aspirations that guide us as we move forward toward the realization of Scouting at its best.
APPENDIX Begins on the next page.
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APPENDIX A
2017 Klondike Derby Check-‐in Form Submit completed form 8 to 8:30 am, Saturday, February 4th, at the IP Lodge.
If adjustments are needed, adult should return to the IP Lodge between 10 and 11:30. 4-‐digit Troop #: _________________ Community _____________________________ 2016 District ____________________________
Adult leader #1 _____________________________ Cell phone # ___________________________ Adult leader #2 _____________________________ cell phone # ____________________________
# Registered Scouts: __________ Total Fee ($8/participant): __________ # Registered Adults: __________ Pre-‐Registration Credit: __________ # Total Participants: __________ Balance Due: __________
Troop Roster of Participants
Patrol Name____________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ Patrol Name____________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ Identify any above as Webelos With “W”
Patrol Name____________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ Patrol Name____________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ I have personally confirmed that each listed patrol and all patrol members are wearing proper winter clothing to be allowed to participate in the Klondike activities. _________________________________ Signed by Participating Scoutmaster
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APPENDIX B
LINK TO BSA MEDICAL FORM www.scouting.org/filestore/.../680-001_ABC.pdf
APPENDIX C
WINTER CLOTHING RECOMMENDATIONS
Adequate clothing is one of the most important ways to ensure survival on a winter outing. If you are well prepared, you are warm and dry. However, if you are unprepared, and your feet are wet and cold, your body loses its heat dangerously fast. When the poorest-‐equipped Scout becomes too cold or wet to continue, the whole patrol must stop and care for him and return to the IP Lodge. “Cotton is rotten” is the first rule of the winter dress code. And the second rule is “no sneakers.” Everyone needs to have water-‐proof and insulated footwear for any outdoor wintertime activity. Ski pants over long underwear is adequate, as long as the long underwear is not cotton. Wool pants are also fine. Pants should include a snow cuff or be covered by gaiters to prevent snow from getting into boots when hiking. The Scoutmasters should be the clothing experts at the Klondike Derby, and they need to set the standards against which each member of each patrol will be measured on Derby Day. The following information will help you understand their philosophy. Keeping feet warm and dry is absolutely essential. If you or your Scouts are going out to buy new boots, spend a little extra and get a good pair. The Scoutmaster should be looking for water-‐proof boots, two pairs of socks (preferably polypropylene under sock and wool over sock) that wick moisture away from perspiring feet. Rubber bottom boots with removable insulating liners are best. All-‐leather boots will probably leak eventually (even if religiously “waterproofed”). Tight boots will be cold. Scoutmasters should encourage patrol members to carry an extra pair of socks and a couple foot-‐size plastic bags with the idea that if your feet do get wet you can change socks and then slip on the plastic bags to keep water from wet boots from getting the fresh socks wet. Sneakers and sneaker-‐like boots are not allowed. Toe warmers also help in very cold weather. Hats are essential for winter activities. Baseball caps are not allowed. The Scoutmaster needs to see warm, wool or wool/poly hats that come down well over your ears. Hats should be ON except possibly when engaged in extreme exertion, preferable rolled up for cooling off. Your hat is your thermostat; most body heat is lost from your head and neck. “If your feet get cold, put on your hat” is a good rule to remember. Mittens are better than gloves; fingers can keep each other warm. Thick wool or wool/poly ones with water resistant over-‐mitts are great. A light pair of polypropylene gloves inside makes for a warm combination. Fingerless gloves are inadequate for Klondike activities. Good quality ski gloves are OK, too. The ideal way to cover your upper body is a layering approach to allow for adjustments in the thickness of insulation for different activities. Long underwear is the first layer, then something other than 100% cotton: polypropylene, wool/poly blends, etc. Then a warm (non-‐cotton) outer shirt and/or wool sweater is next. Cotton sweatshirts should not be worn – if they get wet, they stay wet and you get cold. Over the shirt or sweater goes a light to medium weight jacket or “shell” depending on the weather conditions. The fourth layer (which may be in your day pack) is a rain coat or poncho to protect you from the elements. The Scoutmaster should be looking for evidence of all four layers! Day packs should be large enough to accommodate layers which are removed when Scouts get warm.
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APPENDIX D
COLD WEATHER CAMPING 1. You warm the sleeping bag; it does not warm you! Plan to dress lightly by changing into clean clothes when you retire for the night. The clothes you wear during a regular day contain about a pint of moisture from normal perspiration and increase your risk of hypothermia. 2. A closed-‐cell sleeping pad does not absorb moisture and works as a great insulator from the cold ground. An air mattress and cots are useless in winter! If you do not have a sleeping bag rated to at least 10-‐15 degrees F., bring an extra wool blanket. A fleece liner in your sleeping bag can also provide an extra layer of warmth as well. 3. You should pack all clothes in heavy-‐duty Ziploc or plastic bags before you pack them in your pack. Natural moisture in your clothes when you are camping can be uncomfortable when you get dressed in the morning. Backpacks and duffels are not waterproof and they do absorb moisture. 4. Wearing a winter hat when you sleep is helpful; remember the chimney effect. When you wear a hat, your feet stay warmer. Fact: 70% of heat loss from the body is through the head.5. Waterproof your shoes or boots with a waterproofing spray before your camping trip. 6. Change all of your clothes (even your underwear) just before you go to bed. 7. Putting some of the clothes you will wear the next day inside your sleeping bag when you go to bed will warm them up. Always bring at least one extra pair of wool socks for emergencies. 8. Ventilate your tent at night. A closed tent allows condensation to build up on the roof of the tent and it might “snow” or “rain” in your tent. 9. If you are cold or get wet, talk to your leaders. Don’t wait until you are numb or until the early morning hours. Learn what hypothermia is before going winter camping and learn to prevent it. 10. Eat lots of fat, complex carbs, and protein (i.e., meats, pasta, bacon, sausage, fruits and veggies, butter, nuts, peanut butter, cheese, salami). Sweets will not sustain you. 11. DRINK LOTS of water to avoid dehydration. Warm drinks can keep you warm. 12. Be prepared:• Dress Warm• Keep Warm – Feet, Head and Hands• Sleep Warm• Eat and Drink Warm• Think Warm: Keep a Positive Mental Attitude!
Keeping warm is the most important part of cold weather camping. Use the C-‐O-‐L-‐D method to assure staying warm.
C – CLEAN Since insulation is only effective when heat is trapped by dead air spaces, keep your insulating layers clean and fluffy. Dirt, grime, and perspiration can mat down those air spaces and reduce the warmth of a garment.
O – OVERHEATING Avoid overheating by adjusting the layers of your clothing to meet the outside temperature and the exertions of your activities. Excessive sweating can dampen your garments and cause chilling later on.
L – LOOSE LAYERS A steady flow of warm blood is essential to keep all parts of your body heated. Wear several loosely fitting layers of clothing and footgear that will allow maximum insulation without impeding your circulation.
D – DRY Damp clothing and skin can cause your body to cool quickly, possibly leading to frostbite and hypothermia. Keep dry by avoiding cotton clothes that absorb moisture. Always brush away snow that is on your clothes before you enter a heated area. Keep the clothing around your neck loosened so that body heat and moisture can escape instead of soaking several layers of clothing.
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APPENDIX E
“HOT LUNCH” GUIDELINES
In the wintertime, it is necessary to be well fed & hydrated or a person will tire quickly. The body’s premium fuel is complex carbohydrates such as bread, pasta or potatoes. To cook a hot lunch quickly is a good test of a patrol’s ability to feed itself and so to continue to operate at full strength. The specified ration of pasta will help you get through the afternoon’s strenuous Derby activities and the hot soup and drink will furnish warmth and necessary liquids to prevent dehydration. Opening a can of ravioli, spaghetti, spaghetti-‐o’s etc. and heating it over an open flame is a slow and often amusing process. The juices in the bottom of the can boil and complex carbohydrates become food for the fire and sauce-‐speckled Scouts go hungry. And someone always forgets the can opener. Cooking pasta in a pot is a little better, but then you have a utensil to clean that is a mess on both the inside and the outside. A good solution is to use boiling bags similar to the Dazey Seal-‐A-‐Meal. Before you leave home, remove your favorite pre-‐cooked pasta from the can and heat seal it in a plastic freezer bag using a seal-‐a-‐meal machine. Check with some gardening Scout parents who freeze vegetables. Someone is sure to have one that your patrol can borrow. Keep your boil-‐a-‐bag meal cold until Derby lunch time and then place it in a pot of boiling water. In no time you will have a serving of hot pasta. Just tear open the bag and dig in. Cleanup is easy, and the bag is a great hand-‐warmer on a cold winter day. It is important to use a plastic bag that is made to be boiled. Sandwich bags and other freezer bags are not made to be put into boiling water. The plastic gives off chemical gases that will make a Scout ill. It is critical to only use plastic bags made for boiling. Soup is conveniently prepared then by adding some of the already boiling water to a pre-‐measured portion of dehydrated soup such as Cup-‐a-‐Soup in individual cups. In order to make clean up easier, put dish wash soap up the outside of the pot used for boiling water or any pot used to cook if a fire is used. The soot from the fire is then just wiped off with a paper towel or cloth. Camp stoves are permitted. Scouts should have practiced using stoves before they arrive. GOLDEN SKILLET RULES Note: This contest does not contribute to the score of the Klondike Derby. This event is scored and judged for separate awards.
TEAM – The patrol will compete as a team. All patrol members must have a role on the team. SAFETY – Safety is paramount above all else (fire safety, food safety, knife safety, etc.). Any violation of Scouting’s safety standards will result in an automatic disqualification. FIRE – Use any method to cook that you choose, as long as it meets Boy Scout Standards and Fire Safety rules. Only a limited number of established fire rings will be available. A water bucket in each cooking area is expected. Fires will be put out COMPLETELY at the end of the cooking competition. EQUIPMENT – The patrol must transport anything and everything that they need with their sled. This includes tables/chairs if needed, stoves, food, coolers, etc. Multiple trips are acceptable, just be mindful of time restraints. TIME – The lunch break starts at 11:45AM. The meal must be ready for judging by 12:30PM at the latest. Patrols must be cleaned up and “no trace” left by 12:55PM at the latest. QUANTITY – Each patrol will prepare enough food to heartily feed their patrol plus a small serving for as many as three judges. HYGIENE – All patrol members must have clean hands, washed with soap and water. All of the equipment and food must also be clean. THE MEAL – In addition to the teamwork and other considerations, meals will be scored based on taste, presentation, and creativity (consider finding a way to relate your meal to the theme).
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APPENDIX F
COLD WEATHER FIRST AID
The first aid station is designed to check the patrol on these first aid skills: (1) Protection and safety of the First Aiders (2) Protection and safety of the patient (3) Knowledge of first aid (4) Adequate transportation of the patient (5) Teamwork (1) The First Aiders need to demonstrate by their actions that all members of the patrol will be kept warm. Is someone concerned about the warmth of others? If anything, patrol members should be putting on clothing and hats, rather than removing them. Patrol members should be actively helping and not resting or rolling around on the ground. If one of the patrol members is cold, does someone do something to get him warm? (2) The First Aiders need to take positive steps to protect the patient. Has someone verified that the patient is breathing? Before the patient is moved in any way, have they verified that there are no fractures and no back or neck injuries? Has someone been sent to get professional help? Is there a barrier under the patient so he will not get wet? Are attempts made to warm the patient, that is, for each blanket placed on top of him, two have been placed under him? (3) Demonstrate First Aid knowledge. Refer to the Boy Scout Handbook. No extra points are given for bringing oxygen or any other first aid items which normally would not be found in a hiker’s first aid kit. First aid supplies are expected to be used; no credit is given for supplies kept in the wrapper. (4) Transportation. Does the patrol have a sledge suitably sized to transport the patient? Has the patient been loaded onto the sledge without causing additional harm? (Kicking the patient to get up and walk to the sledge is not acceptable behavior). (5) Teamwork of the patrol. Does someone take charge? Was first aid performed expeditiously? Does the entire patrol work as a team? Fooling around and throwing snow will result in the patrol not getting two points in this scoring category. A Scout is prepared for accidents! Accidents can happen any time and anywhere. Staying calm and acting with confidence is one of the best first aid procedures.
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OVERVIEW: General Information about Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park Mission To conserve ecological systems and natural settings, while providing opportunities for environmental education and outdoor recreation.
The Setting Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park is part of the geologically significant Saratoga Sandplains, an area of ancient sand dunes, small but important wetlands, and diverse ecological communities encompassing several endangered or threatened species. Principally in the Town of Wilton, east of I-87, the WWPP extends into part of the Town of Northumberland. The Partners
Ø Town of Wilton Ø Saratoga County Ø New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Ø The Nature Conservancy
Contribution to the Community WWPP offers a wide range of educational programming, recreational opportunities, and conservation participation. Educational activities are presented at the Preserve & Park and off-site for local schools, scouts and other youth groups, and the general public. Special events include our winter Moonlight Ski and Snowshoe and our spring Wildlife Festival. Most programs and events are free. Trails are open to the public with no user fees. Trail System As of 2016, there are over twenty miles of marked trails within the Preserve & Park. A trail brochure identifies trails for the Opdahl Farm, the Old Gick Farm, Fox Parcel, the Neilmann Parcel, and Camp Saratoga. The trails on county lands off of Edie Road and at Kalabus-Perry are shown on county maps and on our overview map. Protected Acreage When WWPP was established in 1996, the goal was to protect 3,000 acres. As of 2016, there are approximately 2,400 acres of protected land within and adjacent to the Study Area. Noted Species
Ø Karner blue butterfly: listed as endangered at the federal and state levels Ø Frosted elfin: listed as threatened at the state level Ø Blanding’s turtle: listed as threatened at the state level Ø Spotted turtle: state-designated species of special concern Ø Eastern hognose snake: state-designated species of special concern Ø Eastern spadefoot toad: state-designated species of special concern Ø Blue-spotted salamander: state-designated species of special concern
501(c)(3) Status The Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park is a 501(c)(3) organization. All contributions to the organization are tax deductible.
Volunteers An outstanding group of volunteers provides many hundreds of hours of service leading the organization in meeting its mission of conservation, education, and recreation. See the contact information below to join the volunteer group.
Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park
80 Scout Road, Gansevoort, NY 12831 ● 518-450-0321 www.wiltonpreserve.org ● [email protected]
Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park now has the largest population of Karner blue butterflies in the Northeastern United States.
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Children love spending time outdoors in nature. Photo credit: Dana McClure
Education
Program Types and Descriptions
For details, see: www.wiltonpreserve.org
General Public and Children’s Programs Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park offers a wide variety of outdoor and indoor programs that explore different aspects of the natural world. Most programs are active and hands-on, involving a hike or a snowshoe to explore some of nature’s beauty and wonder. Most programs are free. Past programs have included Pond Explorations, Art in Nature Series, Karner Blue Butterfly Walks, Nature Discovery Walks, Wellness Walks, and PreK Days. Every spring, on the Sunday after Memorial Day we host our Wilton Wildlife Festival. We have Karner Blue Butterfly walks, lupine planting, pond exploration, lots of nature crafts, live animal programs, displays from other community environmental organizations, fire tower tours, and a BBQ!
Children’s and Youth Programming: Interactive & Stem-Based We also offer programs to Scouts, 4H, and other organizations to help enhance awareness of this area’s unique habitats and diverse species. Programs encourage the use of reasoning, math, art, writing and verbal skills to expand the children’s understanding of nature’s intricate web.
Programs for Clubs and Civic Groups The Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park accommodates as many requests for programs as possible. Contact the Preserve & Park if you are interested in having an educational program at your site or at the Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park. .
Camp Saratoga RESERVATIONS
The Town of Wilton invites Scouts to hold programs and events at Camp Saratoga. To arrange to use facilities at Camp Saratoga for your Scout group, please contact Paul or Linda Woschanko at (518) 584-4854.
Expert naturalist Vince Walsh leads a winter tracking program. Photo credit: Sarah Clarkin
Up close and personal with a Karner blue butterfly. Photo credit: Maryanne MacKenzie