Reigning in the Stars 2018 - Perseid Meteor Shower - Sponsored by Troop 353 - Golden Empire Council

Sponsored by
           Troop 353
Reigning in the Stars 2018

     Perseid Meteor Shower
         August 10 – 11, 2018

       Professor Michael Strong
         Astronomy Professor
        Cosumnes River College

            Jackson Ranch
         2421 Equestrian Way
            Pilot Hill, CA
        38.784090°N 121.005123°W

GENERAL INFORMATION

Leadership

This event is open to troops and individual scouts throughout the Golden Empire Council.
Registration is limited to 100 scouts.

Location - Driving Directions

Location: 2421 Equestrian Way, Pilot Hill, CA       38.784090°N, 121.005123°W

From anywhere in the Sacramento area, make your way to Green Valley Road-Salmon Falls Road
intersection in El Dorado Hills by whichever route you prefer. From this intersection, travel north on
Salmon Falls Road 8.2 miles, then turn right on Equestrian Way. Follow the signs 1 mile to the
Jackson Ranch. Putting the geo-coordinates into your MapQuest or Garmin devices will direct you
safely to this location.

 ON EQUESTRIAN WAY, PLEASE DRIVE SLOWLY TO AVOID HITTING/SPOOKING
              THE PEOPLE AND/OR HORSES ON THE ROAD.
             PLEASE DRIVE NO FASTER THAN 14 MPH ONCE YOU
                    TURN OFF SALMON FALLS ROAD!!!
Weather

Be prepared. Check the weather forecasts leading up to the event. Please have your scouts
PREPARED. Fire danger will be high at this time of the year, so no outside fires or cooking will be
permitted at this site.

Campsites

Bring a ground cloth and a sleeping bag. NO TENTS will be allowed. You will be gazing up at the
stars from a back-leaning rest position on your own sleeping bag.

Vehicles

Parking space will be extremely limited. If more than one scout from a unit is attending this event,
carpooling is encouraged. There will be no need for troop trailers.

Fires and fire watch duty

Fire danger will be high at this time of the year. Fires will not be permitted. Adults present will
stand a 2-hour fire watch shift, throughout the night, to ensure the safety of the participants. Sign-ups
for fire watch will be taken at the time of registration.

Water

Potable water is available at the Jackson Ranch property. The water is available at the ranch
buildings.

Garbage

There will be no on-site disposal for the trash and garbage generated by your unit. You will be
expected to remove all your garbage.

Permission Slips and Unit Medical Records

All units must have the permission slips and medical forms for each Scout. Be prepared to show
them when checking in. Permission forms are attached to this leader’s guide.

 ● Every Scout, under 18 years of age, shall have a Parent Authorization for Trip/Activity and
   Medical Treatment form.
 ● Every participant shall have a BSA Health Form (Parts A & B only).

Check In

 ● Friday evening – 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Check Out

 ● Saturday check out will start after breakfast.

Uniform –Scouts and Unit leaders shall wear the appropriate uniform at all times, as outlined below:

 ● Activity uniform (Class B) is appropriate. This is ranch land so closed toed shoes should be
   worn at all times.
 ● You will be sleeping in your uniform. A change of socks is encouraged.

Equipment

   ● If you have a telescope that you would like to share with the group, you may bring it to this
     event.
   ● Cameras for taking pictures of the stars are encouraged. You can incorporate this event into
     photography merit badge.
   ● NO FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY WILL BE ALLOWED.
   ● NO cell phones will be allowed.

Program

This is the most current work sheet for Astronomy Merit Badge:
http://usscouts.org/usscouts/mb/worksheets/Astronomy.pdf

Food and Preparation

Suggested Friday night sack dinner. No food available at site.

Saturday morning troops will be feasted at an oatmeal buffet breakfast. Food allergies need to be
brought to the attention of the event organizers prior to the start of the event so accommodations can
be made.

Medical Issues
  ● All illnesses and injuries shall be reported the event staff.
  ● Event staff will have first aid assistance available at the Headquarters staff area.
  ● Phone service is available for 9-1-1 calls in the event of a life-threatening medical
      emergency.

                                   SCHEDULE of EVENTS
                                        {Subject to Change}

Friday

7:00-9:00        Check in
9:00-10:00       Hot chocolate and orientation to event at staff camp area
11:00            Lights out… EXCEPT FOR THE STARS AND METEORS.

Saturday

7:00             Reveille
8:00-8:45        Breakfast
8:45-9:00        Clean-up area
10:30            Break Camp and Check-Out

  Amended 7/19/18

Please Reproduce: The following Parent Authorization Form must be completed for every Scout (under
18 years of age) for which your unit is responsible. Each form must be completed and signed by a parent. All
forms are to be in unit’s possession upon arrival at the Event

                                     Parent Authorization for
                                        Trip/Activity and
                                       Medical Treatment

I, the undersigned parent/guardian of_____________________________, authorize his participation
in the Reigning in the Stars, at the Jackson Ranch, on Aug 10 - 11, 2018, including travel by motor
vehicles. I understand that the trip/activity will be under the general supervision
of__________________________.
                               (Registered unit leader)

In case of an emergency, I understand that reasonable effort will be made to contact me. In the event
I cannot be reached, I authorize the physicians or hospitals selected by the above adult leader (or
appointed representative) to provide medical treatment; including, without limitation,
hospitalization, anesthesia, surgery, and medications by injection or otherwise.

Parent/Guardian (please print)

Street address

City/ZIP

24-hour emergency telephone number

Medical Insurance company name

Medical insurance policy number

Parent/guardian signature

Date_________________