2015 CCC BSA Hunger Games - WELCOME, WELCOME, TO THE SECOND BSA HUNGER GAMES. where: Horseshoe Scout Reservation

2015 CCC BSA
       Hunger Games

      where: Horseshoe Scout Reservation
          When: April 17-19 2015

WELCOME, WELCOME, TO THE SECOND BSA
          HUNGER GAMES.

 TRIBUTES, TROOPS, AND CREWS REGISTER AT: CCCBSA.ORG

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Table of contents:
DEBRIEFING - page 3
REGISTRATION AND COST - page 3
SCHEDULE - page 4
ACTIVITIES - page 5-6
PACK LIST - page 7

HUNGER GAMES GUIDE - page 8

GAMES SCHEDULE - page 9
TRIBUTE PACK LIST - page 10
GAME DETAILS - pages 10-13

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DEBRIEFING:

Welcome, welcome, to the Chester County Council’s Hunger
Games Camporee. Unlike previous years, in addition to the
usual Camporee, troops and crews are encouraged to offer
up tributes to the Camp Horseshoe Hunger Games Arena.
Here they will compete in a pageant of honor, courage, and
sacrifice for the glory of their home unit, and to safeguard our
future.
Those not participating in the Hunger Games will compete in a
variety of games to both earn points to sponsor favorite
tributes, and to win glory of their own!

Registration

Register online: CCCBSA.ORG

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Camporee Schedule:
Friday:
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm - Registration in camp Horseshoe/
Tributes hike to Ware
9:00 pm - 10:30 pm - Opening Ceremony
12:00 am - Lights out

Saturday:
8:30 am - Games Start
12:00 pm - Lunch
1:00 pm - Let the games resume
5:30 pm - Games end
6:00 pm - Dinner
9:00 pm -Awards Ceremony/Tributes return
11:00 pm - Lights out

Sunday:
Packed up and leaving

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camporee events:
Troops and Crews will compete in the Camporee
to earn points to sponsor their tributes in the
arena.

 • PLANT IDENTIFICATION
   Test your knowledge of poisonous and edible plants. Identify as many as
   you can before time runs out.
 • HATCHET THROWING
   Hatchets, one more way to fight your way to victory!
 • ARCHERY
   Do we even need to justify this one? Send your best archers to the
   range!
 • FOOTRACE
     Participants competing in this track event will race around Camp Ware
     in a trial of speed and endurance!
 • DODGEBALL
     Test your dexterity and evasion skills while attempting to eliminate your
     opponents. Out last your enemies!
 • OBSTACLE COURSE
     Evade, overcome, and overpower the Capitol’s obstacles as fast as
     your team can. . . while tied together, three-legged race style!
 • FIRE BUILDING
   Surviving in the Arena is difficult if you can’t build a fire (or evade it)!
   Come and compete in this classic camporee game to see if your patrol
   has what it takes! Materials will be provided.
 • FIRST AID
   How well would you react to a disaster in your District? Find out in this
   first aid activity! Come prepared with first aid know-how!

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• SWORD FIGHTING
  Defeat your opponent by forcing him to drop his totem in this arena
  training exercise. Please note that swords will be provided by the Capitol.
• MANHUNT
  Several district rebels have escaped into the woods, and need to be
  found immediately! Points will be awarded for speed.
• EVACUATION
  One of your scouts has been injured by a rebel explosion! You need to
  constuct a frame to carry them to safety at once!
• RIFLE SHOOT
  Test your skills on the battlefield or in the arena at our range!
• ROCK CLIMBING
  New reports indicate that rebel forces may be hiding in the
  mountains. Test your ability to climb sheer walls!

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Pack list:

Camping:
Patrols will be staying in the campsites in Camp Horseshoe.
Troops and crews should bring tents, cooking equipment, and
equipment for activities (specified in the games list).

Dress and uniforming:
Scouts should dress appropriately for the weather. Troop
shirts are encouraged to show district/unit spirit.

First Aid:
First Aid will be available at First Aid Lodge. However, each
Troop should be able to take care of minor injuries. Injuries
requiring medical attention should be reported to and attended
by the staff at First Aid Lodge. Please have proper medical
forms for each person.

Disclaimer:
Details may change as we get closer to the Games. Please
make sure to leave your email when you register for updates.

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A Tributes Guide to
    The Hunger Games
                         ♦ For the tribute in you ♦

Questions and tribute information may be sent to: bsahungergames@gmail.com

                      Table Of contents:
                                  -   Registration
                                  -   Schedule
                                  -   Tribute Pack List
                                  -   Game Details
                                  -   Location
                                  -   Opening Ceremony/Costumes

                             Registration
Each troop/crew that attends may enter one tribute into the Hunger Games
Arena. A tribute consists of a pair of scouts acting as a unit. Additional tributes
may be allowed depending on the number of entries.
Please note that tributes can only enter the arena once. Scouts who have
competed before may mentor new tributes, but cannot enter the games again.

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The Official Tribute Selection Process:
 1. Scouts volunteer to become tributes
 2. By silent vote, the top two scouts are nominated by the rest of the
    troop/crew
 3. The Scoutmaster must approve the chosen tribute
 4. The names, ages, ranks, food allergies, and troop number of the tributes
    are sent to bsahungergames@gmail.com. This information may be used
    during the campfire on Friday night during tribute interviews, as well as a
    participation count for food and materials

                                Schedule

Friday
8:00 pm - Bring sleeping/personal gear to Maaleer in Ware and get ready for
campfire. Note: tributes will change into costumes at this time
10:30 pm - Meet back at Macaleer/Tribute cracker barrel
11:00 pm - Lights out

Saturday
7:00 am - 8:00 am - Breakfast and Debriefing
8:00 am - Pack check (see pack list for required items) and trek to
Cornucopia
8:30 am - The Hunger Games begin
12:00 pm (If Eliminated) - Lunch
7:30 pm Game ends/Dinner
8:30 pm - Head back to Horseshoe/Troop/Crew sites
9:30 pm - Award Ceremony

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Tribute packing list
                           Per Each Scout            Per Each Tribute
      A bag or backpack                              Compass

      2 Nalgenes (minimum)                           Pencil

          Any other simple food desired              Paper

      Granola bars (or other trail food)             Pocket knife

      2 working flashlights + batteries

      Rain gear (If rain is anticipated)

      Watch

      Appropriate clothing

      Sleeping gear (For cabin)

                                 Game Details

Food:
(Food for tributes will be provided. Please send any allergy information to
bsahungergames@gmail.com.)
Friday:
‣Small Cracker Barrel

Saturday:
‣Breakfast
‣Tributes carry lunch/snack they pack that morning
‣Dinner

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Tributes:
 • A tribute consists of a pair of scouts - it may be Male/Male or Female/
    Female, but not Male/Female
 • Tribute members/buddies must stay together at all times
 • You may not change buddies at any time during the games, unless an
    emergency has occurred at which time the staff will decide if an
    exception can be made
 • A tribute is eliminated when either member has both his/her flags
    removed (See Elimination)

Arena:
The Arena spans a large section of Camp Ware and contains a cornucopia
(starting point) and required checkpoints. The arena and checkpoints will be
monitored by a number of field staff.

Checkpoints:
There are a number of checkpoints that must be visited during the course of
the game.
  • Checkpoints are open during specific timeframes
  • All tributes are supplied with a map with the location of the first
      checkpoint
  • Maps and timeframe information for the next checkpoint will be supplied
      at the checkpoints
  • Sponsor items will also be distributed at checkpoints
  • Failure to reach a checkpoint during the designated time frame causes
      elimination of the tribute

Sponsor Items:
      Troops and crews can “purchase” items for favorite tributes using
points won during the Saturday games in Horseshoe throughout the day.
These items will be given to the appropriate tributes through checkpoints.

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Gameplay/Rules

 •   General
      ◦ This is a no-contact game, do not tackle/attack other tributes. You
        are aiming for their flags, not their heads!
      ◦ Alliances are allowed, but remember that in the end only one tribute
        can win
      ◦ Stay within the boundaries of the arena
      ◦ Have good sportsmanship
      ◦ If there is an emergency find the nearest staff member and have
        them assist you
      ◦ Tributes being escorted by staff are considered "safe" and are
        temporarily timed out of the game

 •   Flags:
      ◦ Each member of a tribute has two flags; for a total of four flags per
        tribute
      ◦ If you capture another tributes flag, keep it - this will be used to
        tally the most captures/hits award

 •   Elimination:
      ◦ If a member of a tribute has both his/her flags are removed, the
         tribute is eliminated
      ◦ If you are eliminated, find the nearest staff team and have them
         escort you out of the arena; if you are no longer in the games, stay
         out of the arena
      ◦ Leaving the arena boundaries causes elimination
      ◦ Eliminated tributes must hand over all unused maps to the tribute
         that eliminated them
      ◦ Eliminated tributes keep the flags of tributes they have captured.

Awards:
Awards will be given to the winning tribute, and the team that has “wounded”
the most tributes (captured the most tribute flags)

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Sleeping Arrangements:
Truce at end of night (after sundown) for dinner/awards
 • Friday - Tributes sleep in a cabin at Ware

 •   Saturday - Tributes will have returned to their Troops/Crews

                               Location
All tributes start out and end the weekend with their troops or crews in Camp
Horseshoe. The Hunger Games portion of the camporee takes place at Camp
Ware.

            Opening ceremony/Costumes
On Friday night there will be a large campfire during which the tributes will
be formally presented to the entirety of the troops attending the 2014
CCC BSA Hunger Games. Tributes are required to sport a costume
representing their district (their Troop or Crew ), and an award will be
handed out at the award ceremony on Sunday for the best costume.

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