April 24-26, Cub Scout Council Camporee. Youth Registration - $16. Adults, Sibling(s) & Staff Members - $10

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1 Gulf Ridge Council Presents: April 24-26, Cub Scout Council Camporee Youth Registration - $16 Adults, Sibling(s) & Staff Members - $10 Siblings 5 years of age and under - Free Registration deadline March 27 th Camp Owen J. Brorein BethAnn Harmon (Director) Bethann.Pack303@outlook.com Flaming Arrow Scout Reservation Scott Hartman (Director) Scott@vizualvoice.com Sharrod McCree Sharrod.McCree@scouting.org Staff Advisors: Scott Wiltse Scott.Wiltse@scouting.org

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION PAGE 2 PACK REPRESENATIVE REGISTRATION FEES AND FORMS STAFFING PERMISSION AND MEDICAL FORMS PACK ROSTER FORM WHAT TO EXPECT AT CHECK IN PAGE 3 VEHICLES IN CAMP CAMPING FIRST AID PATCHES AND T-SHIRTS WHAT TO WEAR WHAT-TO-BRING CHECK LIST PAGE 4 SAMPLE SCHEDULE PAGE 5 REGISTRATION INFORMATION PAGE 6 REGISTRATION SUBMITTAL FORM PAGE 7 PACK ROSTER FORM PAGE 8

3 INTRODUCTION This Leaders Guide contains the information your Pack will require to a have a successful and fun time at this year's Cub Scout Splash-O-Ree event. Be sure to read all the information carefully as we expect all participants to act in accordance with the best of our Scouting traditions. If we need to make any changes, the pack Representatives will be notified in advance of any changes. The Cub Scout Splash-O-Ree is a family event. Its focus is on the Scout and his family celebrating Spring and having water-filled fun while the scout learns the fundamentals of Do Your Best. We expect all leaders and parents to supervise their Scouts and siblings maintaining safety and discipline at all times. PACK REPRESENTATIVE Registration can be submitted online or at the Council office. The registration, roster and t-shirt order forms (available through and also on the Council s Activities Facebook Page) will need to be turned in to the camp director or you can make other arrangements to submit forms, such as . Packs need to register as units only; in the event a unit does not wish to register but scouts would like to attend they can be added to another unit s roster and registered that way. Please ensure an address is included on the roster so the assigned Pack contact for Cub Scout Splash-O-Ree can get all necessary information. REGISTRATION FEES AND FORMS The registration fee is $16.00 for each Cub Scout, $10.00 for each Adult Partner, $10.00 for each sibling, and children less than 5 years old may attend at no cost. Registration includes a Cub Scout Splash-O-Ree patch for each scout. Additional patches can be ordered during registration at a cost of $2.00 per patch. Official Event T-Shirts with logo will be available for purchase at the cost of $ We have enclosed the registration form for your convenience. There is also a Pack registration form for each Pack to coordinate the master roster. Units are responsible for registering their Pack online by the close of business on Friday March 27th, IF YOU DO NOT PAY BY THE MARCH 27TH DEADLINE, T-SHIRTS AND PATCHES WILL NOT BE GUARANTEED TO ANY SCOUT, SIBLING, ADULT OR STAFF! The following should be submitted to the Camp Director or District Representative: Pack Roster form. T-shirt size form. After March 27th, 2015, registrations will be considered late and subject to late registration fees. The final cutoff date for registration is April 10 th, NOTE :Refunds will follow Gulf Ridge Council guidelines and policies. STAFFING If you would like to staff, the option to register as staff will be available online as well. Please be sure to mark this if you are an approved staff member. The staff fee is $10 this includes staff t-shirt, patch and meals. PERMISSION AND MEDICAL FORMS The permission form is integrated with the required medical forms for any BSA event. Please have these forms readily available if needed. Each unit is REQUIRED to have a medical form with sections A, B and photo release form signed and dated for each individual adult and child attending the event. This form can also be located on the National Council websitehttp:// and is also included with this guide. PACK ROSTER FORM This form is a summary of the families attending. This should be submitted by the Pack Camp Director.

4 WHAT TO EXPECT AT CHECK IN: Check-in will start Friday evening at 6:00 p.m. If you arrive prior to 6:00 p.m. on Friday you will be asked to wait outside the gate. Check-in will be done by unit (Pack). The following information must be submitted by the Pack Representative at registration: Updated Pack Roster Any changes to the original roster submitted with registration fee(s) if applicable Medical forms for ALL attendees Any other missing information from registration. NOTE: PLEASE BE SURE THE UNIT REPRESENATIVE HAS ARRIVED BEFORE OTHERS TO ENSURE PROPER NUMBERS AND CAMP PLACEMENT. NO VEHICLES LEFT IN CAMP Vehicles are not to be left in camping area. One vehicle per unit will be allowed at the unit camp site during unloading and check in. Any vehicles that are left IN camp after 9pm (unless other arrangements have been made with a camp director) will be towed at the owner s expense. This policy will remain in place for the duration of the Cub Scout Splash- O-Ree event. The safety of our members is top priority and any violation of safety rules will not be tolerated. *The unloading process will vary by camp. CAMPING Camping areas will be assigned. Please indicate on your Pack's registration the number and size of tents you will be setting up; that is how we will assign camp site spacing. FIRST AID Medical emergencies should be directed to the First Aid Station during the event. After hours, contact one of the camp directors. Minor first aid should be handled at the Pack s campsite if you have supplies. PATCHES AND T-SHIRTS All patches will be handed out on Sunday after the director has inspected your assigned camping area. Inspections will begin after the Sunday morning flag ceremony and services. Please make sure all trash is removed, and your used site looks better than how you found it. LEAVE NO TRACE. Official Event T-Shirts will be available (youth and adult) for purchase through online registration. WHAT TO WEAR Class-A scout uniform for opening/closing ceremonies and Scout s Own Service; Class B (Scout T-shirt) for day time events. Closed toe shoes are REQUIRED for all participants. SCOUTS NEED TO BRING AN ADDITIONAL CHANGE OF CLOTHES FOR SATURDAY BECAUSE THEY WILL BE GETTING WET!!!!

5 WHAT-TO-BRING CHECKLIST NOTE: This is a very general list to serve as a guide for packing. Not all items may be needed. COMFORT COOKING / DINING Coffee Pot, etc.) (Optional)

6 HYGIENE / SAFETY / CLOTHING per (and Other Personal Toiletries) OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

7 GROUP SAMPLE SCHEDULE GROUP 1 "MARS" SCHEDULE Time 8:00 a.m Opening Ceremony - BOY SCOUT UNIFORMS (CLASS A ) 8: Traveling - CHANGE TO ACTIVITY UNIFORMS ( Cub Scout Camporee or pack shirts ) 8: Station 1 9: Traveling 9: Station 2 10: Traveling 10: Station 3 BB Gun Range 11: Traveling 11: Station 4 Archery 12: Lunch 1: Station 5 Wrist Rockets 2: Traveling 2: Station 6 3: Traveling 3: Station 7 4: ACTIVITY/FREE TIME/RANGES 6: DINNER/COSTUMING 8:00 p.m EVENING PROGRAM BEGINS

8 EVENT INFORMATION The Gulf Ridge Council Presents SPLASHOREE: CUB ADVENTURES IN THE RAINFOREST Camp Owen J. Brorein Boy Scout Rd., Odessa Fl Flaming Arrow Scout Reservation 1201 Boy Scout Rd., Lake Wales Fl *Whispering Pines Park -- (1700 Forest Dr., Inverness Fl 34453) see Whispering Pines reg. form Registration and Payment are due to the Council Office by: March 27, 2015 Or late fees will be applied (New registered scouts will not be charged a late fee) Final cutoff is April 10 th, All registrations must be submitted with payment by this date Several times during the Scouting year, the Gulf Ridge Council conducts Cub Scout camping weekends full of fun and adventure. These weekends offer Cub Scouts the opportunity to spend the weekend camping with their parents and their family members. Check in Time: (Friday, 6:00 pm - 9:00pm) and (Saturday, 7:00am -- 8:00am) Check out Time: (Saturday evening after 6:00pm) or (Sunday morning by 11:00am) please let the staff know when you will be checking out of camp. Camping & Program Fees: Registration & Payment Due: March 27th, 2015 After March 27th Cub Scouts $16 $22.50 Parent/Guardian 14 age and up $10 $15.00 Sibling (Participate) $10 $15.00 Age 5 & Under NC NC T-Shirts (Sizes S-XL) $10 Not Available T-Shirts (Sizes 2XL and 3XL) $12 Not Available Extra Patches $2 Not Available REGISTRATION PROCESS 1. Find a volunteer to act as the Pack Coordinator for this event. This person should be attending the event and will be required to check-in at the event before any other Pack member will be allowed to check-in. 2. The Pack Coordinator should review the Leader Guide available on the Gulf Ridge Council website ( for this event for complete information regarding registration, payments, items required for the event, check-in details, and much more. Each Camp location has a separate Leader s Guide. 3. The Pack Registration form and all payments are due to the Council office by the date stated above. Please submit one check for all fees made payable to Gulf Ridge Council. 4. You can also go to and register online. Refund Policy: All refund requests must be in writing, with a date, and sent to the Service Center. A full refund will be issued if the written request is received at the Council Service Center 14 days prior to the event. Refunds will not be issued for requests received less than 14 days prior to the event or after the opening date of the event. For more info go to

9 Registration Form Mail or bring this form, all registration detail forms, and payment to: Gulf Ridge Council, North Central Blvd, Tampa, FL *Events may vary by Camp Registration and Payment are due to the Council Office by March 27th, 2015 This sheet is required for both Pack and Individual Registrations. Pack Coordinator (Adult s Name for Individual Registration): Pack #: Address, City, State ZIP Phone: Select Location Camp Brorein (4/24-4/26) Flaming Arrow (4/24-4/26) *Whispering Pines (4/25 only) Use Whispering Pines Reg. Form REGISTRATION FEES Event T-Shirts and Extra Patches Attendees # Fee Total Fees S M L XL 2X 3X Total # Cost Each Total Cost Cub Scouts $16 Adults $10 Siblings $10 Youth Shirts Adult Shirts Adult 2X, 3X Shirts Same as Adult small $10 $10 $12 Age 5 & FREE FREE TOTAL = Staff $10 Shirt size Age Unit # Total $ Extra event patches $2.00 = TOTAL FEES SUBMITTED WITH THIS REGISTRATION Registration Fees T-Shirts Patches Water Bottles Grand Total Please submit one check for all registration fees made payable to Gulf Ridge Council. Mail or bring this form, all registration detail forms, and payment to: Gulf Ridge Council, North Central Blvd, Tampa, FL Refund Policy: All refund requests must be in writing, with a date, and sent to the Service Center. A full refund will be issued if the written request is received at the Council Service Center 14 days prior to the event. Refunds will not be issued for requests received less than 14 days prior to the event or after the opening date of the event. For more info go to =

10 Roster Registration and Payment are due to the Council Office by March 27 th, 2015 This sheet is required for Pack Registrations. Individual Registrations DO NOT need to submit this form. Pack Coordinator Name: Pack #: Name Cub Scout Webelos Adult Sibling Age 5 & Under Extra Patches ($2.00) T-Shirts (S-XL): $10) T-Shirt (2X-3X) $12) S M L XL 2X 3X Baloo Bear(sample) X 1 1 TOTALS FOR THIS PAGE Please PRINT legibly as this form will be used for check-in. Make additional copies as needed. Refund Policy: All refund requests must be in writing, with a date, and sent to the Service Center. A full refund will be issued if the written request is received at the Council Service Center 14 days prior to the event. Refunds will not be issued for requests received less than 14 days prior to the event or after the opening date of the event. For more info go to