Directions: McDowell Mountain Regional Park (16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr, Fort McDowell, AZ 85264). Travel west on Shea Blvd. to Saguaro Blvd.; turn north. Continue through Town of Fountain Hills to Fountain Hills Blvd; turn right and travel four miles to the McDowell Mountain Regional Park entrance.
Scouts should bring $20.00 for Transportation and Event Fee Reimbursement (collected Friday at departure).
Activities:
November 20th (Friday), meet at St. Bernadette Catholic Church at 6:00pm to depart at 6:30pm
- Arrive at McDowell Mountain Regional Park. Troop 818 has the Youth Campsite Reserved, Approximate 30 minute drive to County Park
9:00pm Informal Camp Fire with Cracker Barrel and Campfire Ashes Presentation
10:30pm “TAPS” – Lights Outs
November 21st (Saturday), wake up early
6:30am “REVEILLE” – Wake Up
7:00am Flag Ceremony, Scout Oath/Law, Morning Prayer, Announcements
7:15am Patrol Breakfast & Clean Up
8:00am Free Time for Scouts / Leader Set up of Stations
9:45am Announcement of Mountain Events and Competition Groups
10:00am Mountain Man Events:
#1 – Char Cloth
#2 – Atlatl
#3 – Knots & Lashings
#4 – Metal Working – Blacksmith
#5 – Sling Shots
#6 – Geocaching
3:45pm End of Events
4:00pm Patrol Meetings – Dinner Preparation and eating
4:30pm Iron Chef Competition (Dessert) begins
5:30pm Iron Chef Judging and Dessert Potluck
6:00pm Campfire Preparation – Camp Clean up
6:15pm Flag Ceremony – take down Flags
8:00pm Campfire Program: Fun Stories, “My craziest Scout Memory”, Competition Results – Announcement of Iron Chef Patrol, Scout Songs – Closing with Scout Vespers
9:30pm US Flag Retirement [Scouts can collect damaged US Flags that need to be retired]
10:30pm “TAPS” – Lights Out
November 22nd (Sunday)
6:30am “REVEILLE” – Wake Up
6:45am Flag Ceremony, Scout Oath/Law, Morning Prayer, Announcements
7:00am Patrol Breakfast
8:00am Scouts Own (in Full Field Uniforms)
8:30am Break Down Camp & Pack up (if not already done)
9:45am Flag Ceremony, Take Down Flags
10:00am Brief Driver Meeting and depart to Church
11:00am Arrive at St. Bernadette Catholic Church for Parent Pickup
EQUIPMENT TO BRING:
Scouts would consider this “Car Camping” as we are staying in a structured campsite within a designated area. The Campsite has water, restrooms and grills (bring your own charcoal) available. The Patrols will have their Patrol Boxes with stoves and supplies. Patrols will coordinate tent buddies and each Scout should have their own sleeping bag, mess kit and durable water bottle. Scouts are expected to wear their full uniform during travelling and have a Scout Activity (t-shirt) for Saturday’s activities.
MEAL PLAN:
Friday – We will not be stopping during the travel to the Campsite, so each Scout should have their own dinner with them.
Saturday Breakfast – Scouts will be coordinating as a Patrol
Saturday Lunch– Scouts will be eating individually within their assigned groups, so each Scout should have their own sack lunch and snacks with them.
Saturday Dinner – Scouts will be coordinating as a Patrol
Sunday Breakfast – Scouts will be coordinating as a Patrol
IRON CHEF COMPETITION:
In keeping with the Troop 818 tradition and competing for the Patrol to hold the Iron Chef Sword for 2016, the Iron Chef Competition will be “DESSERT”
Each Patrol will be given supplies and ingredients to create 3 small samples for the Event Judges. Not all the items need to be used and the Patrols can bring and use their own spices. Judges will rate on creativity, cooking style, presentation and taste.
Winning Patrol will be announced at the Saturday Campfire.
For more information, Scouts ask your Patrol Leader, all others can contact Chris Smith, Scoutmaster.
