posted Feb 21, 2016, 9:23 AM by David Martin
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updated Mar 17, 2016, 7:43 PM by Corey Needleman
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Key Facts - Departure date/time: 3/11/2016 6:30 PM
- Return date/time: 3/13/2016 10:00 AM
- Registration deadline: 3/7/2016 Troop Meeting
- Adult in charge: Michael Hartford, Corey Needleman
- Scout in charge/acting SPL: Zach Jones
- Health officer:
- Patrols/patrol leaders:
- Drivers/vehicles:
- Adult roster:
- Youth roster:
- Notes from last time:
Tasks
[what / who / status]
- Make reservation / Hartford /
- File Tour Plan / Martin / Not Needed
- Communicate to scouts / Hartford / Done
- Communicate specifics (when to meet, what to bring, etc.) to participants
- Cross-check adult training across planned activities / Martin
- Cross-check roster against vehicle/seat count / Martin
- Coordinate with health records keeper /
- Write up "notes for next time" after the event /
Notes for Next Time: - Patrols need to inspect their patrol boxes before leaving (ideally the meeting night before) and confirm that they have everything on the checklist; taking an old and under-stocked patrol box doesn't contribute to success!
- Patrol QMs who report to the patrol leader, with the patrol leader responsible for ensuring that they have the right gear, is critical
- Doing a patrol-style camp for MB Camp instead of a cabin camp posed a few challenges:
- We got off to a slow start in the morning--breakfast cleanup took longer than planned
- Sticking to schedule is a little harder in the more free-range environment; we covered less material than might have been covered the way we've done past MB camps
- Incorporating some ILST into the camp was great--we should consider doing reflections throughout the day at other camps, to assess how we're doing, what's working, what we can change, rather than just having a Thorns & Roses at the end of camp
- The Wilderness Survival activities were fun and the Scouts stayed engaged in the games and tasks
- Shelter building was also successful; there was enough space for Scouts to scatter and set up their shelters on their own, and the weather was perfect
- Some camp systems break down a bit on DST changes--our wash water was delivered late by the camp master on Sunday, and check out was a little delayed
- It was a good opportunity for in the field first aid role playing - we will be incorporating these things into future camps and hikes.
- The boys enjoyed working on badges they needed and requested.
- Pine bend would be really great next year.
- I liked the ILST, it was unfortunate the current PLC and Grey Wolfers weren't there.
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