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POWAHAY & SCATACOOK CAMPOREE — Page 6STEM/NOVA AWARDSWorking with their troop, Scouts can earn: Shoot Let it Grow Start Your Engines Wooosh Design to CrunchGoogle for worksheets.We are not offering STEM/NOVA Award classes at the STEM Camporee. Troops are encouraged to hosta STEM station. We encourage Troops to have each Scout complete one by working on before the camporee weekend and to finish up during troop free time at the camporee.Troops will need to recruit a NOVA Counselor: A Nova counselor can be any registered adult age 21 or older. They must be registered under the new nonunitposition and no fee is required. The Nova counselor code is 58. All Nova counselors must have current BSAYouth Protection training. NOVA Counselor training can be taken online at http://www.scouting.org/Training/Adult.aspx.Troops will be responsible for the signing off of their Scouts NOVA/STEM Award (not district), processing,purchasing and presentation of the award. Q: Once a youth has fulfilled the requirements for the Nova Award, what is the next step? Fill out an advancement form with the proper signatures, or use internet advancement to record this and submit a copy to your local council.Q: What does a Scout receive when a Nova award is completed? A: When a Scout completes their first Novaaward they should be presented the Nova Emblem for their program level. For each Nova award earned afterthe first they should be presented a Pi pin to wear on their emblem.Q: Where can I obtain the "presentation items” (emblems, pins, and medals)? A: These items are available atyour local Scout shop. You can also order online at www.scoutstuff.org.For More Information on STEM/NOVA: http://www.scouting.org/stem/Awards.aspxChart: STEM/NOVA Merit Badges (Yellow shows Merit Badges being offered.)Shoot!ScienceArcheryGame DesignSpace ExplorationAstronomyRifle tionShotgun ShootingLet It GrowScienceAnimal ScienceFishingMammal StudyCookingForestryNatureFarm MechanicsGardeningPlant ScienceFish & Wildlife ManagementInsect StudySoil and Water ConservationStart Your Engines!TechnologyAutomotive MaintenanceEnergyRailroadingAviationFarm MechanicsSmall-Boat SailingCanoeingKayakingSpace ExplorationCyclingMotorboatingTruck TransportationDraftingNuclear ScienceElectricityProgrammingWooosh!Design to CrunchEngineeringMathArcheryAmerican BusinessEngineeringDraftingRifle pRoboticsSigns, Signals, and CodesComposite MaterialsComputersMining in SocietyOrienteeringShotgun ShootingSurveyingDraftingDigital TechnologyModel Design and BuildingPersonal ManagementElectronicsWeatherRailroading

POWAHAY & SCATACOOK CAMPOREE — Page 7Troop Signup WorksheetTroop Leaders should make copies of this form to give to their Scouts so they can select program areasthey would like to participate in and returned to the Scout Leader to complete the online registration.Scout Name : Order me a T-shirt at 12.00 — Circle Size YS YM YL AS AM AL AXL AXXLI would like to sign up for the following Merit badge (taking a merit badge is not required):First Choice NO MERIT BADGE Animal Science Aviation Chess (offered prior) Electricity Energy Radio Railroading Rifle (partial qualification shooting) Robotics Signs, Signals, and Codes Space Exploration Merit BadgesSecond Choice NO MERIT BADGE Animal Science Aviation Chess (offered prior) Electricity Energy Radio Railroading Rifle (partial qualification shooting) Robotics Signs, Signals, and CodesCheck boxes of other area you would to like participate in: Ultimate Frisbee TournamentChess TournamentGaming Party (Saturday Night)STEM/NOVA Awards/WorkshopsThe Hoyt Challenge Hike AwardLeadership to the Webelos WOWStar Gazing PartyConservation Award ProjectGaga PitOpen Rifle shootingOpen Archery Other (your suggestions for other activities atthe camporee:Troop Awards presented at STEM CamporeeCAMPOREESUPER TROOP AWARDSuper Troop: Up to 20 Points — Scouts participating in the Merit Badge Program Up to 10 Points — Troops that earn a STEM/Nova Award Up to 20 Points — Troops providing program support (see page 5) Up to 10 Points — Troop represented in the Chess Tournament Up to 20 Points — Troop standing in the Ultimate Frisbee Up to 10 Points — Campsite Inspection Up to 10 Points — Scout Spirit (Scouts demonstrating Scout spirit, on time forscheduled events and merit badges, showing good sportsmanship, etc.)Ultimate Frisbee — 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place Troop AwardsChess Tournament — Individual recognition 1st, 2nd, 3rd place. Recognition to takeplace at end of the tournament.

POWAHAY & SCATACOOK CAMPOREE — Page 8Special Camporee ProgramsChessTournamentUnited States Chess Federation (USCF) Ranked Tournaments for Webelos, Scouts and VenturesSaturday, May 18, 2019 at the Spring Camporee1:00 PM — Check-in, 1:30 PM to 3 PM — Game PlayingSign up Deadline is Monday, April 29, 2019thru the online registrationJoin us at for an exciting Chess program! A chess tournament is a series of chess games played competitivelyto determine a winning individual. The Chess Tournament is not just for Scouts working on the Chess MeritBadge but open to all attending the spring camporee.We are limiting this to 30 Scouts.There are no age restrictions but players must have game playing experience. This is not for beginners. Noone can coach and/or assist Scouts inplay. The Tournament is being run bythe Chess Club of Fairfield County LLC—Norwalk.Do you have what it takes? This is a timed hikingevent taking Scouts to the extreme locations of Hoytover a mile in trails and using skills in letter boxing(finding a box using clues), compass and GPS. Earn aspecial award and 1st., 2nd., and 3rd award for besttimes. The event is open to adults as well. Each troop isencouraged to have a team. Sign up at the event.Conservation Awards: Since 1910, conservation hasbeen an integral part of the programof the Boy Scouts of America. Scoutshave rendered distinguished publicservice by helping to conserve wildlife,energy, forests, soil, and water. Muchhas been accomplished in recentyears by individual Scouts andthrough unit conservation GoodTurns. Much more needs to be done. A ConservationGood Turn certificate is available at the council servicecenter for units that participate and report on their efforts and Conservation Good Turn patch is also availablefor purchase. Projects will be available at Hoyt for anyunits that would like to earn this award.STAR GAZING PARTYOnce in aBlue MoonSaturday Night Gaming Party7:30 PM to 9:30 PMTroops are invited to set up a game for our SaturdayNight Gaming Party.Here’s what you need: Projection Screen Projector Game platform (X-box, Play Station, or PC) Extension cord and all other cords Or your favorite Board Game All games must be Teen Rated or belowWe will set up areas under the pavilions to play thegames. Troop game should be open to Scouts in allTroops to play as well. There is limited Wi-Fi — offlineSaturday NightJoin us for A Star Gazing Party on Saturday Night,May 18.TheAstronomy Calendar of CelestialEvents 2019 is showing - Full Moon, Blue Moon for May18. The Moon will be located on the opposite side ofthe Earth as the Sun and its face will be will be fullyilluminated. There are normally only three full moons ineach season of the year. But since full moons occurevery 29.53 days, occasionally a season will contain 4full moons. The extra full moon of the season is knownas a blue moon. Blue moons occur on average onceevery 2.7 years. Bring your binoculars and we’ll havesome high powdered telescopes for Star Gazing pleasures. This will take place after dark.

POWAHAY & SCATACOOK CAMPOREE — Page 9ULTIMATETroops & Crews Get Your Team in place.ULTIMATE TOURNAMENTAt the Spring CamporeeREVISED — How to Play Ultimate at the Spring Camporee:Teams will need a youth Team Captain.Sign up your Team to play at the Fall Camporee by October 15, BYEMAILING John Hanks at johnwhanks@hotmail.com. Each team will receive a ultimate Frisbee game disc.Photo Ultimate Tournament at ConnJamSpring Camporee organized Tournament: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place Awards Each Troop can register one team.Smaller troops can combine with anothertroop.Ultimate relies on sportsmanship, invoking the"Spirit of the Game" to maintain fair play. Ultimate players will demonstrate mutual respectfor teammates and opponents alike, which develops character, leadership, self-reliance, andconflict -resolution skills. This would be a youth-led activity. Thehonor system works in ultimate, just like inScouting. Typically, there are no officials.Players are responsible for playing fair, calling their own fouls, and making their own out-of-bounds calls. Team Captains would form a CounselingBoard to organize the Tournament. Each team will consist of youth (under 18years of age) properly registered. Round-robin tournament will be organized A regulation game has 7 players on eachteam. Each team can have up to 11 to allow for substitutes. We would allow smaller Troops/Crew tocombine youth to make up a team. Each team would register a team captainand one adult to serve as a team advisor. We are limiting to 9 TEAMS on a firstsignup basis.Questions: John Hanksjohnwhanks@hotmail.comSchedule Saturday, May 18, 2019 8:45 AM Team Captain Meeting — roster due Afternoon Ultimate Tournament (Schedule to be set at the camporee.)Team RosterTroop/Crew (circle one) #:Town:Team Captain:Email:Team Adult Advisor:Email:Team Roster: Bring to the Saturday 8:45 AM Team Captain Meeting1234567891011Each Team that plays in the Ultimate Tournament will receive an Ultra-Star disc. With its contoured grip and aerodynamic engineering, the Discraft Ultra-Star is easier to throw and goes farther than other Ultimate Frisbee discbrands. The 175g Ultra-Star (10.75" diameter) is the official disc of USA Ultimate and the choice of Ultimateteams worldwide for casual, league, and tournament play. Longer distance: The Discraft Ultra-Star flies further than any other Ultimate Frisbee disc. Superior stability: The Discraft Ultra-Star maintains your release angle longer than any other disc designed forboth throwing and catching. Advanced Aerodynamics: With its contoured grip and aerodynamic engineering, the Discraft Ultra-Star is easierto throw at all levels of play from a throw on the beach to a World Championship Ultimate Frisbee match.

POWAHAY & SCATACOOK CAMPOREE — Page 10Upper Hoyt288 Simpaug Tpk entrance Rifle and Archery Robotics MB Morning Chess Tournament Afternoon Webelos Adventure Pins MorningScouts BSA STEM CamporeeLower HoytUse 3 Marchant Rd entrancePlease note that both Scouts BSAand Webelos will be campinglower Hoyt. Car-pooling is amust. Thank you.

POWAHAY & SCATACOOK CAMPOREE — Page 11Trip Permission Form is required for Scouts participating in off-site merit badges including:Animal Science, Aviation, and Railroading. Please distribute to parents and bring to the camporee.Powahay District — Trip Permission FormFor STEM Camporee — May 18, 2019 at Hoyt Scout ReservationScout’s Name:Troop #: Town:Some merit badge classes and camp program require scouts to leave the camp property. At all time while off site, proper adult/staffsupervision will be provided. (A minimum of 2 adults over the age of 18.) Transportation will be by foot, chartered bus, train or private car with a driver over the age of 21, most likely from your son’s troop. All BSA Youth Protection Rules will be followed.In consideration of the benefits to be derived, and in view of the fact that the Boy Scouts of America is an educational institution,membership in which is voluntary, and having full confidence that every precaution will be taken to ensure the safety of my son(s)activity, I hereby agree to his (their) participation and waiver all claims against the leaders of this trip and officers, agents, and representatives of the Boy Scouts of America.Circle One:I DO / DO NOT give my child permission to participate in off property trips.Signature of Parent or Legal Guardian: Date:PARKING PASS is required for all vehicles parking at Hoyt.Please make copies and distribute to your parents and drivers.Limited Parking —please car pool.POWAHAY/SCATACOOK DISTRICTSSCOUTS BSA PARKINGPlease place on dash so it can be seen from windshield.Name:Unit:Cell Phone:

POWAHAY & SCATACOOK CAMPOREE — Page 12Photo: Powahay last Webelos WOWHoyt Weekend EscapeAnd theWebelos Overnight Weekend — WOW!MAY 18-19, 2019CHANGED to lower Hoyt 3 Marchant Rd entranceStarts 8:30 AM Saturday – Ends 10 AM SundayThe WOW ProgramBears becoming Webelos and all Webelos are invitedto experience an overnight Scouts BSA campout.Have fun in the outdoors, learn camping skills, workon Webelos Pins, and meet Scouts and adult leadersfrom your neighborhood Troops.When you get to camp, you will form Patrols andthen do everything together using the Scout PatrolMethod. You'll setup campsites, have a campfire,cook your dinner, participate in lots of fun activities,and work on Webelos and Arrow of Light rank requirements.All you’ll need is a tent, sleeping bag, ground pad orair mattress, mess kit and clothing for the overnight.Saturday lunch and dinner and a light Sunday breakfast will be provided.The event is for current Bears (those that will be Webelos in the fall) and all Webelos. Younger CubScouts or siblings may not participate.Highlights: Webelos Adventure Pins BB Shoot and Archery Hikes STEM/Nova Workshops Meet the Troops – Webelos Patrol Competitions Star Gazing Party, Campfire, Movie, and moreHere is where we need help from our Troops: Older Scouts to serve as the Senior Patrol forour Webelos Troop, ASPL, and Patrol Leaders.Great opportunities for former SPL’s and current JASM’s. Scouts should be First Class andabove. It’s helpful that Scouts are 2 or 3 yearsolder than the Webelos age. Do you have Scouts that are looking toserve on a Summer Camp Staff? Here’s agreat opportunity to Staff an event and useit as a reference. We can provide the reference. Host a Meet the Troop Station from 3 to 4pm. A quick “show and do” skill competition atyour campsite. Powahay Webelos will visitPowahay Troops and Scatacook Webelos willvisit Scatacook Troops. Teach Webelos Adventure Pins Help with Saturday Night Foil CookingWe are also looking for a Troop or Troops to host orco-host the Webelos WOW. Scouts will still be ableto participate in the Scouts BSA Camporee programbut the troop will help us with the logistical supportof the WOW.Contact; John Hanks atjohnwhanks@hotmail.com

POWAHAY & SCATACOOK CAMPOREE — Page 13Powahay and Scatacook DistrictHoyt Escape WeekendT-SHIRT SALECost 12.00Deadline to order is April 28, form 000645

Please understand that we have t-shirts to order and merit badge programs to finalize requir-ing the early registrations and online payments. Use the Worksheet on Page 7 to gather information for registering. ALERT — We are limiting Merit Badge classes to 10 to 20 Scouts at the discretion of the Merit Badge Counselors.