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May 2012 Survivorman Challenge Campout
Posted by Mark Abell on April 10, 2011
Description:
The world famous Survivorman Challenge Campout is finally here. This is a competition campout where Patrols do things just like the TV shows Man vs. Wild and Survivorman and Dual Survivors (okay, the boys will keep their shoes on). We will arrive Friday night and set up tents and both adults and boys will get debriefed and get a packet of specific information for their team, including a schedule, team maps, and other items to make the weekend challenging.
On Saturday morning, right after breakfast, there will be two different activities happening at the same time.
First, the Level 3 Challenge participants (i.e. the Staff Patrol that choose to compete in the Level 3 Challenge) will teach the Level 1 Challenge participants (i.e. - the first years) orienteering skill until lunch time. They will both have lunch, and then each of these teams will launch on their respective challenges.
Meanwhile, the Level 2 Challenge participants will undergo a gear shakedown and then hike to the crash site, where they will compete in Patrols. Each patrol will have their own section of the plane to sift through (all sections will be relatively identical). It will be up to each patrol to determine what gear to take from the site and what gear to leave. Whatever they take, they must carry for the entire challenge and return on Sunday morning. At 11:00 am, the plane will ignite and all patrols must leave the crash site and head out on the trail to face their challenges. They will be given certain items to carry which are required for all patrols, including #10 “Fire” cans (and possibly sterno cans, depending on the level of fire restrictions), maps of the area, etc. They will be allowed to bring certain items like daypacks, sleeping bags and pads, etc.
Three Challenge Levels:
Level 1 Challenge:
First-Year Scouts will participate in the map reading and orienteering parts of the Challenge, but will sleep in their tents on Saturday night. They will compete as patrols on a variety of Trail to First Class requirements challenges to find the location and combination of a strong box containing the Level 1 Challenge Cup and Treasure. At each point on the map, these teams will radio into the command post and be given a challenge to complete. The challenge may be knot tying, first aid, plant identification, orienteering, or any other trail to first class requirement. If they are successful in demonstrating their ability to complete the challenge, they will get access to a card that has a part of a location or combination on it. In completing the challenge, they will all complete several Trail to First Class requirements: 5 mile hike, orienteering, first aid, knot tying, etc, so they should definitely bring their books; and by attending they will also work on camping requirements, like cooking as a patrol, and being properly dressed. The first Level 1 Team to complete all of the challenges and locate the strong box, will get the First Year Cup filled with Skittles.
Level 2 Challenge:
The Level 2 Challenge is open to all other patrols, including Staff Patrol participants that wish to do this instead of the Level 3 Challenge. The participants will compete as patrols to read their maps, find points in a specific order, face challenges to demonstrate the skills they’ve learned, and build their shelters. They will sleep in their homemade shelters Saturday night. At some point during the day, each patrol will have to signal a rescue plane and succeed in being rescued, or they will forfeit significant points in the challenge which will make it almost impossible to win. There will be an actual Search and Rescue Plane overhead, and Search and Rescue teams on the ground. Before dark, Patrols will be notified of the “Extraction Point”, and they will need to find their way to by 10am Sunday morning. Adults will shadow these teams for the purpose of tallying points for the survival skills demonstrated properly. The team with the most points as determined on Sunday morning, will win the Level 2 Challenge Cup, filled with Skittles.
Level 3 Challenge:
The Level 3 Challenge, available to Staff Patrol and Junior Assistant Scoutmasters (Troop 16 Members that are Eagles, but still registered with the Troop). This Level 3 Challenge will mimic a car crash survival situation. Participants will complete the challenge in pairs, and will have to survive the weekend on just a minimal level of gear, as if their car had crashed and they had to survive the night in the wilderness while hiking to get help. These participants will be given 2 Clif bars each and a map of their area, and be allowed a water bottle, some warm clothing, a first aid kit, a pocketknife, rain gear, a compass, and maybe one or two other items. Adults will be nearby, but the competition is with themselves. Only about 8-12 Staff Members and Junior Assistant Scoutmasters will be allowed to Participate in Level 3. Those who sign up for this challenge will be expected to teach orienteering during the morning session with the first years.
Who may attend:
All scouts and scouters registered with Troop 16 AND any adult scouter registered with Denver Area Council. A Class 1 medical form must be on file with the troop to attend.
Competition Documents:
Competition documents will be posted closer to the competition.
When:
May 11-13, 2012
We will meet at the Church at 4:00 p.m. on the 11th and return between noon and 1:00 p.m. on the 13th.
Where:
We will be camping Friday and Saturday night at the Gates Back-country part of Peaceful Valley Scout Ranch.
Who is in Charge:
Mr. Abell is in charge of the Challenge, Mr. See is in charge of the Camp Plan, Mr. Silvius is in charge of the First Year Challenge.
Cost?
$18 per person
Sign-up Deadline:
May 1, 2011 - NO EXCEPTIONS
First Years, and First Year Patrol Leaders competing in the Level 1 Challenge: CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP
Scouts and Staff wanting to compete in the Level 2 Challenge (Staff will be mixed with the other patrols unless at least 6 sign up): CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP
Staff and Junior Assistant Scoutmasters wanting to compete in the Level 3 Challenge: CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP
Adults that wish to attend the campout (Mr. Abell will let you know what he needs you to do on Saturday and Sunday): CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP
Camp Documents:
What to Bring:
Scouts should bring their tents and normal camping gear for Friday night. On Saturday and Sunday, they will be limited to the items included on the rules sheet, based on their challenge level.