1. April 20-22, 2018 At Oak Canyon Park Backside
Portola 2018 Camporee
April 20-22, 2018 At
Oak Canyon Park
Backside

2. Changes for 2018 Participation Award (Bling only no Ribbon)
Skits and Patrol yells are scored for Top Patrol (Patrols that perform at the Campfire will receive a Ribbon)
NEW! Webelos Camporee
Weekend or Sat Day/Night
Participate in own events
Four (4) different wristbands
Weekend Scout
Weekend Webelos
Weekend Adult
Staff
Top patrol and Top Troop are Separate

3. Oak Canyon Rules
Vehicles: 15 MPH in Park
Food Disposal & Grey Water

4. Registration Troop: $30 per person for weekend.
(includes Campsite, Events, Parking, Patch
and Bling)
EARLY REGISTRATION: $25 per person
(adults and youth) for Toops that have done ALL of the following:
Turned in their event information by March 22
Turned in Patrol List by April Roundatble
Pay by April Roundtable

5. Webelos Camporall
NEW for 2018! - Webelos Camporall event side-by-side with Scout Camporee this year.
Webelos event has separate Registration and Payment.
Webelos camping and events in separate area from Scout camping/events
Webelos participation should not impact Scout participation in events.

6. Webelos as Guests
Each Troop is encouraged to invite Webelos to the Camporee as their guest(s) to observe events.
Webelos guests should not impact Scout participation in events
Webelos are invited to the Campfire, Please come

7. Friday Check in Begins @ 4 pm (at the earliest)
Only Troop Gear may be driven in
Park Only in designated areas
Get cars out of campsite quickly then Check in
SPL & Scout Master 9:00 PM at Headquarters.
Webelos Leaders Meeting 9:00 PM

8. Saturday Schedule 4:00 PM ALL EVENTS END (NO EXCEPTIONS)
6:00 AM Reveille
9:00 AM Events Meeting
9:30 AM Opening Flag Ceremony
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Morning Events, Trading Post Open and Gateway judging
12:00 - 1:30 PM Break for Lunch
12:30 - 1:30 PM Order of the Arrow Chapter Meeting / Ice Cream Social
1:30 - 4:00 PM Afternoon Events, Campsite Judging, Trading Post Open
4:00 PM ALL EVENTS END (NO EXCEPTIONS)
4:00 - 6:45 PM Free time / Dinner
Suggested camp break-down for Saturday departures
6:45 PM Order of the Arrow begins collecting units for Campfire
Roads CLOSED to traffic to allow safe foot traffic
7: :00 PM Campfire Program
11:00 PM Lights out - Quiet time until Reveille

9. Gateway Judging Will take place Saturday morning Built By Youth only
No Adult Help – Except when it comes to Safety
Written Plan (major point item)
Part of Top Troop
Starts at 10:00 AM

10. Campsite Judging Three Levels (Gold, Silver and Bronze)
Inspection will take place Saturday after lunch
Downloadable inspection sheets are on the website (
Part of Top Troop
Starts at 1:30 PM

11. Points Awarded Toward Top Troop
Running an Event
Themed Event
Gateway
Campsite
% of patrols earning participation (bling)
Skit, song, or yell prepared for campfire
Accurate Timely Registration
Survey (due at Campfire)
Top Troop and Top Patrol awards will be passed out at the May round table.
If possible, will pass out Top Patrol at Sunday morning assembly

12. Thematic Events Still Need Troops to Sign Up Focus is on Participation
Ribbons for 1st – 3rd Place
Scores 1st-5th (Need 1st – 7th turned in by judges)
Troops can place in their own event if it is a skill based event
5 minute mercy rule

13. Early Departure
If your Troop or anyone in your Troop must leave before Campfire they should pack and check out before 6:45 PM
We encourage all to please stay for the Campfire.
The road will be closed during Campfire
No Saturday check out after 6:45 PM

14. Campfire OA Dance Team Slide Show
Event Awards Announced (patrols/dens are encouraged to stand and cheer)
Skits / Songs (3 min. max)
Yells
OA Call Out (Scouts called out to stay after for meeting)
All ribbons will be in check out packet (Sunday check out)

15. Campsite Rules & Information
GENERATORS Must be off during “lights out” times, Intent is no noise. If we can’t hear it, then it meets the rule
No OPEN FIRES (even if there is a ring)
Bring own tables and shade structures
Cooking: (off the ground)
First Aid: Troops must supply and display first aid kits in their campsites, with medical forms.
Trash (large dumpster, no hot coals)

16. Up to Date Information http://portola.ocscouter.org/
Event rules before April
Roundtable so they can be posted on website
Send to Maya Wijono at
April Round table for Events
Final Registration at April Roundtable for Troops
Webelos March 31st

17. We Need Your Help Water Stations for Participants @ Events
Prepare for Rain
Interfaith Worship Service– Joe Beard
( any Names of Chaplain’s Aide)

18. Questions? Primary Contact Rafael Garcia Chris Nienhuis
Chris Nienhuis
Events Contact:
Maya Wijono
Registration Contact
Barry Lovinger
David Lopez
Webelos Jake Pon