Kettle Country District Webelos-ree Wagon Days - November 7, 2020 12:30 pm to 5:00 pm HH Peters Youth Camp

Kettle Country District Webelos-ree
           Wagon Days

          November 7, 2020
         12:30 pm to 5:00 pm
        HH Peters Youth Camp

Dear Unit Leader:

Thank you for signing up for the Kettle Country District’s Webelos-ree Wagon Days. We are
here to help you deliver a quality program to the scouts of your unit. The Webelos-ree staff are a
highly motivated group of leaders, adults and scouts who have all made sacrifices to be at the
Webelos-ree and we have been working hard to continually upgrade our program to better
serve you and your scouts. Your scout's safety and positive experience is our number one
priority; working together with the staff, adult leaders and district to ensure an awesome
experience. We are looking forward to a great weekend!

We have an action packed day planned for your scouts and in order to complete the Webelos-
ree program, we ask that each unit move quickly and efficiently between the stations. Please
familiarize yourself with the event agenda.

If you have any questions about the weekend's program, please email Russell Nickerson at
rsnickerson@gmail.com. Thank you for choosing Kettle Country Webelos-ree Wagon Days.

Sincerely,

Russell Nickerson
Kettle Country District Webelos-ree Chair
rsnickerson@gmail.com
262-888-2910

ADDITIONAL WEBELOS-REE WAGON DAYS DETAILS
WHO
   •   Webelos Scouts (only) who want to test their skills participating in Wagon Days.

WHEN
   •   Saturday, November 7, 2020
   •   Check-in begins at 12:30 pm
   •   Flag Ceremony at 1:00 pm
   •   Event ends at 5:00 pm

WHERE
   •   HH Peter Youth Camp
   •   5262 County HWY I
   •   Saukville, WI

HOW MUCH
   •   $5.00 per Webelos
   •   $5.00 per Adult / Leader

REGISTRATION
   •   Must register on-line
   •   Each wagon team should not be greater than 8 Webelos per Wagon – large groups,
       must break units into smaller teams.
   •   If your team is less than 3, please contact Russell Nickerson and we may be able to
       hitch you up with another small team.
   •   14 Wagon Crews maximum.
   •   Registration deadline: Wednesday November 4, 2020 (by midnight)
   •   There will be NO on-site registration.

CHECK-IN
   •   Once your entire group has arrive - please proceed to check in together.
   •   Bring your Health forms to show you have them – you will keep them with you
   •   Upon check in, maps and rotation schedules will be distributed at that time.

CLASS A FIELD UNIFORM

Class A Field Uniform is required for Saturday’s Opening and Closing Flag Ceremonies. Scouts
may wear their Class B t-shirts under their uniforms so they can change out of their Class A
during the day’s activities.

MEALS

All Participants and volunteers should eat lunch prior to the event.

LEADERSHIP

Each unit must have at least two registered adult leaders in camp (on site) at all times.

Youth Protection policies must be adhered to at all times and are especially important in relation
to photography use. Failure to comply with Youth Protection policies may result in scouts or
adults being asked to leave the camp without refund. Your agreement to this is recognized by
registration to this event.

HEALTH & SAFETY

Every scout and adult attending camp must have with them a current BSA Health Form with
Parts A and B completed. Unit leaders should collect and review all medical forms prior to camp
and keep in their possession for review.

The event will have a “health officer” on staff for the duration of the Webelos-ree for more
serious situations. However, if a medical emergency occurs, dial 911 immediately.
DISCIPLINE

The Unit Leader and their assistants are responsible for the discipline and order of their unit.
Event Staff will not assume responsibility for, or interfere with, unit discipline unless it directly
involves the health and safety of scouts or unit leaders are not present at the time of the issue.
The Webelos-ree Chair will be notified of any problem by the staff member. No arrangements
can be made to send a scout home before informing the Webelos-ree Chair of the situation.

DRESS CODE

Please dress appropriately for the weather. Most of the grounds are wide open and you could
be subject to temperature extremes (cold), intense sun and wind.

WEBELOS-REE WAGON DAYS – THE STORY

Webelos come test your knowledge and skills while traveling down the 2,170-mile historic east–
west wagon trail that connected the Missouri River to valleys in Oregon.

Along the trail you will stop at Fort Boise, Fort Bridger, Fort Hall and Fort Lararrie. At each of the
forts you will be challenged to complete tasks that will test your scout’s skills.

You will learn compass skills, fire building with only flint and steel, refine your first aid skills and
improve your skills at tying knots.

By the end of your journey you will be a skilled Waggoneers!!!

FORT (STATION) ACTIVITES

Some activities are based on the requirements found in the Webelos Handbook, basic scouting
skills, team development, etc.

Scouts will be judged on skills displayed along with Group Participation, Scout Spirit,
Cooperation, and Leadership.

This is a Youth Led event (modeled after Boy Scouting). Adult participation and/or intervention
may result in loss of points to the scouts. Wagon Master and/or Fort Captain may ask adults to
assist to ensure safety or to give advice to Wagon Leader if approved by the Fort Captain.
Adult assistance to assure safety is a must and will not deter from the Wagon Team’s score.

Individual Station Awards will be presented at end of event.

Please Note: One station will be a Wagon Supply Check along with testing Webelos Knot skills
so make sure you have the supplies listed under Wagon Supplies and have the Webelos brush
up on their knot tying skills.

WAGONS

Each unit is to is to show up with a Chuck Wagon – see options below along with supplies for
your wagon.

There are two options for wagons:
   1) Use a “pre-made” wagon (i.e. radio flyer or similar) and attached a canopy to the wagon
       to resemble a wagon from the 1800’s.
   2) Build a wagon(s) based on the plans downloaded from the registration site. If building of
       this wagon is a hardship or you have any difficulties, please contact Russell Nickerson
       for assistance.

                                 WAGON SUPPLIES
All Wagons must have these supplies as they will be used at various stations.

   •   2 - Pencil / Pen
   •   1 - pad of paper
   •   1 – clip board
   •   2 - compasses
   •   8 - triangle first aid bandages (used for splinting)
   •   4 – Arm size splints
   •   2 – 6 foot poles (strong enough to support a scouts weight)
   •   1/4" Rope, 3' long with the Ends Whipped or fused – 1 per scout
   •   Matches for starting a fire
   •   Flint and Steel for starting a fire

   •   Hand Sanitizer
   •   At least one copy of the current Webelos Handbook
   •   1 garbage bag
   •   Tools and spare parts for repairs to wagon during this event
   •   Water bottle for each scout
   •   Unit number, Charter Organization and Community name displayed on wagon (these
       may be printed on wagon cover)

WAGON MASTERS

Each Wagon Team (Den) needs to choose a Wagon Master. The Wagon Master will guide /
leader of the Wagon Team through out the day.

A MESSAGE TO THE WAGON MASTER

You have been chosen by your den to lead your wagon. Below are some simple rules to help
you carry out your job. Good luck and good Scouting.

   1) Show your Scouting Spirit. Cheer, Sing, and have a Wagon Yell.
   2) Work as a TEAM. Remember what the members of your Wagon Team may be good at
      to accomplish tasks at each fort.
   3) If you have a question, ask your Wagon Guide or Fort Captain.
   4) Each Fort’s activity will be scored by the Fort Captain. Fort Captain’s score is final.
   5) Work as a team, remember your team is here to have fun.
   6) While your wagon is in the Fort, Scouts cannot ask parents for answers or talk to any
      other adults, except Fort Advisors (Scoutmaster assisting at the Fort).

RULES FOR WAGON GUIDES (Adults / Den Chiefs traveling along with the Scouts)

   1) Show the boys the Scouting Spirit. Lead by Example!
   2) When you arrive have all your Webelos Scouts and wagon assembled as soon as
      possible then you can immediately go and register.
   3) You are here to help the boys. You can help them read a word, find a Fort / Station, fix a
      wagon breakdown, or in case of an injury or sickness. You cannot help them solve the
      problem at a Fort.
   4) Your wagon must remain in a group at a Fort for 20 minutes.
   5) No one should talk to the Webelos Scouts when they are at a Fort / Station. It may
      reflect upon the Wagon Team’s score.
   6) Rain will not interfere with Webelos Wagon Day. However, in case of thunder and
      lightning – move all Scouts immediately back to the shelter.
   7) Wagon Guide’s are allowed to help the Scouts and wagon in any unforeseen case to
      ensure safety.

                END OF LEADER GUIDE