Foothills Camporee/NiteHike/Venturing Rendezvous 2010

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Below are some answers to questions you may have. Please email us if there is another burning question you need answered.

 

How do we Register?

Go to the registration link above, fill the form in, and mail it to the Organizers with a $4 per scout deposit.  The balance you can then pay when you arrive at the NiteHike.  Note: there is no charge for adults, but donations to defray expenses are cheerfully accepted. 

 

When can we check in and start?

Units can arrive at any time, but check in for troops/crews will open at 4 pm on Friday.  Patrols will sign in on Saturday morning at approximately 8:30 to begin Patrol events.  Patrols and troops can depart at any time, but units must be checked out before leaving and all units must depart before noon on Sunday. 

 

What Safety rules will be in effect?

Most of our safety rules are common sense and right out of Guide to Safe Scouting:

-        Buddy System will be in effect at all times

-        No open fires except in designated places

-        Runways and areas near the White River are “off limits”

-        No running on trails

-        No vehicles on roads during the event

-        Obey the Safety Marshals who will be patrolling the camporee site.

-        Check out when you are done with the event to avoid having search parties sent out.

-        Patrols must stay together and have adult 2-deep leadership at all times.

 

Can we camp out at the NiteHike?

  Yes; unlike last year, we’ll have designated camping areas for troops, available on a first-come, first-served basis, with an emphasis on “Leave No Trace”, backcountry camping.  RVs and Camping Trailers will not be able to be accommodated.  There are minimal services at the site and ABSOLUTELY NO OPEN FIRES.

 

Do we have to hike all night?

No.  Patrols may check out at any time, as long as they are checked out before 12:00 am.  Many Webelos and First year Scouts will only do a part of the course

 

Will there be food for sale?

No.  Some stations may offer cocoa and coffee.   Units are responsible to bring their own food.  Additionally, Scouts should bring something to snack on while on the NiteHike portion.

 

How will you determine “Best Patrols”?

Each patrol will have a score sheet where their arrival time and points will be recorded for each station.  Scoring will be done by categories: Webelos Dens; Scout patrols; and Venturing Crews/Varsity Teams; The highest scoring groups will be determined by total points, with elapsed time during the course as a tie-breaker. 

 

Can we drive to our station?

Most stations have roads in close proximity.  Vehicles need to be parked off the road and not block any trails.  

 

Where did this idea come from?

Foothills NiteHike was inspired by a similar event that has been conducted in Vancouver, BC for many years.  Some of our local scouts have participated multiple times and after the 2007 event began thinking of how to replicate this great event locally.  And the rest is history!