Meridian District
Camporee 2026
Guide for Units and Scouts
April 24-26, 2026
Rancho Los Mochos
FINAL &
READY TO PRINT
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Meridian District Camporee 2026
Theme: The Best Scout
This year’s Patrols competition will highlight Scouts’ ability to master the Elements, overcome natural and man-made obstacles, and display great teamwork and leadership. In two words: “Be Prepared”. These traits define the challenges your Patrols will have to successfully navigate to gain the title of 2026 Camporee “Best Scout”.
Fast-thinking, preparedness, adaptability and speed will be some of the key ingredients to success.
Be Prepared to have fun and make new connections!
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Camporee Goals
NEW in 2026! TRADING POST @ CAMPOREE
In the mood for a snack or a beverage?
Look no further! (Well… Look at the Activity Field)
The 2026 Camporee trading post will offer a limited selection of $1 / $2 items for purchase (exact change appreciated!).
TRADING POST HOURS (SATURDAY 4/25 ONLY):
10:00am-12:00 and 2:00pm-4:30pm
AT THE ACTIVITY FIELD
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Registration Part 1
Troops, register online here: https://scoutingevent.com/023-MECamporee26
Webelos, register online here: https://scoutingevent.com/023-MEWebelosDayRLM26
We are excited to see you attending this year’s Camporee. Please register as UNIT (not as individual attendees) for an easier process and accounting. Each Troop must register all attendees, regardless as whether they are Adult, Youth, Participants, or Staff.
For Scout Units, please follow the following important registration deadlines:
Webelos: Payment in full is due not later than 03/31/2026
Payments will be processed via Black Pug. Onsite payments will only be allowed for last-minute attendees. There will no guarantee they will be able to receive a patch or neckerchief. Onsite Payment needs to be by check payable to GGAC, mentioning Meridian Camporee 2026. The fee schedule is on the next page.
Our Youth leadership opted to forgo the usual hats or T-shirts (we all have too many which we do not use, right?) and decided to introduce the 2026 Camporee neckerchief!
So… This year, we will provide a neckerchief to all attendees that can be used as such, or as a bandanna, or as an arm ornament, or as a belt loop accessory, or …. (you got that).
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Registration Part 2
For each Scout Unit, please note the following additional information:
* You can also find this link (Registration) on the District website: http://www.bsameridian.com/camporee ** These are clickable links to fillable versions of the corresponding form��
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Registration Fee Schedule
Registrar Contacts:
For Troops: Eric Gee (adc-gee@meridianscouting.com)
For Webelos Dens: Venkata Chintapalli (venkatc77@gmail.com)
Camporee 2026 Fee Schedule | ||
Registrant | Fee | Includes |
Scout | $50.00 | Patch, Wristband, Neckerchief |
Adult | $30.00 | Patch, Neckerchief |
Youth Staff | $15.00 | Patch, Neckerchief and all meals |
Adult Staff | $15.00 | Patch, Neckerchief and all meals |
Add.l Patches | $5.00 ea | Optional - Can be purchased at Camp. Pending availability |
Webelos | $10.00 | Patch only |
Overnight Car Park (Troops) | $10.00 Cash Only | Collected at Camp entrance. Only vehicles bringing in Troop supplies should plan to use the very limited parking capacity that's available. Campers should carpool, be dropped off at the camp entrance, and hike in. |
Saturday Day Car Park (Webelos) | $10.00 Cash Only | Parking fee is waived if carpooling 2 or more scouts |
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Event Schedule
Friday, 4/24
Saturday, 4/25
Sunday, 4/26
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Check-In & Friday Night
Registration & Check-In: Sr. Patrol Leader and Scout Master
Campsite Layout: Rob Motal
Key Points:
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Saturday Patrol Competition
Scoring & Inspections: Alec Hurd
Field Layout Coordinator: Rob Motal
Key Points
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Saturday Patrol Competition Events
Patrols are scored on their top 6 event scores only
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| Event Name | Unit |
1 | Obstacle Course | 36 |
2 | Earth Endurance | 1630 |
3 | The Flow Of Water Challenge | 621 |
4 | Agni Kai ( Fire Starting) | 201 |
5 | Rifles (No points assigned) | 805 |
6 | Floating Island Challenge (Infinite Ladder) | 621 |
7 | Wind Balloon Float Challenge | 36G |
8 | Tsunami Strike | 815 |
9 | SM Gauntlet | 84 |
10 | Sky Bison Relay Race | 874 |
11 | Tomahawk Throw (No points assigned) | 1776 |
12 | Archery (No points assigned) | 805 |
13 | Skit Auditions | Youth Staff |
14 | Wooden Skis | 888 |
15 | BB Guns (No points assigned) | 805 |
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Patrol Competition Scorecard
2026 Meridian District Camporee - Patrol Competition Scorecard
Patrols will be ranked by their top 6 scores. Compete in more than 6 and your 6 highest scores will be used. Turn in your completed sheet between 3:30 - 4:30pm at the check-in table located at the manzanita Campgrounds
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Unit # ______ Patrol Name: __________________________Patrol Size: _________ Element (Circle one): E F A W
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Event Name | All Members Present & in Same Uniform�(5 pts) | Patrol Leader Exercised Effective Leadership�(5 pts) | Patrol Members Worked Well Together�(10 pts) | Task Was Successfully Completed�(15 pts) | Patrol Spirit (15 pts) as: 5 Flag 5 Yell 5 Spirit | Total Points�(50 pts) | Scored By (Initials) |
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5.Floating Island Challengs |
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6. Wind Balloon Float Challenge |
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9.Sky Bison Relay race |
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10.Wooden Skis |
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Best Dessert Competition
Scouts, get ready to test your cooking skills!
Each patrol will have 1 hour to prepare their best dish. You can plan your recipe and start cooking right away — but there’s a twist! Each recipe must incorporate a secret ingredient in any manner you deem appropriate.Secret Ingredient will be given at the beginning of the competition. Each participating patrol must send a representative to register to compete and collect the secret ingredient before the event begins at Registration table between 5:30-6:00pm. Bring your dessert back by 7:00pm.
Judges will evaluate dishes based on:
Bring your creativity, teamwork, and camp cooking skills. Adapt, improvise, and create something amazing!
Good luck, Scouts — may the best patrol win!
Scorecard | | | | Total(Up To): |
Plating / Presentation | Plating (Looks appetizing) | Creativity | Theme (“Element”) | |
20 possible (1-20) | 20 possible (1-20) | 20 possible (1-20) | 60 possible | |
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| Taste | Level of Difficulty (Simple or Difficult to Make) | Secret Ingredient Usage | |
20 possible Tastes good – I want the recipe (1-20) | 20 possible Can we make it? (1-20) | 20 possible well-incorporated and enhances the dish | 60 possible | |
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Saturday Night Campfire!
SPL: Akshaj Seetharaman
Key Points
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Campsite Inspections Scorecard - Camporee 2026
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Sunday: �Awards, Clean-Up & Check-Out
Key Points:
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Camporee Youth/Adult Staff
We are asking each Troop to nominate Two Scouts & One Adult to be members of the Staff team. Scouts who submit an application to be on Youth Staff independently will still need to be nominated by their Troop. Scouts interested in participating as members of Youth Staff should make their interest known to their Scoutmaster.
To be considered for Youth Staff a Scout needs to meet the following criteria:
Being nominated and submitting an application is not a guarantee of being accepted. There are limits to the total number of Youth Staff, and to the number from any one Troop. We need to have a balanced representation from all participating Troops.
Here’s the link to the Youth Staff application form.
https://forms.gle/iSLBVpQ9vTXe5gr38
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Saturday, April 25, 2026 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Join us in this exciting day program for your Webelos. Webelos will be able to experience being part of intra-den activities and practice various skills at designated stations. Experience the thrill, action and excitement of a Day of games and camaraderie..
Where: Rancho Los Mochos� 18450 Mines Road, Livermore, CA 94550 (GPS: 37.54278, -121.57278) *Mines Rd is a winding road, and a favorite route for cyclist; please drive conservatively and allow approximately an hour driving time*
Cost: $10.00 per scout (patch included)
What to bring/wear: Check-in with Class A Uniform but wear your Class B activity shirt underneath (competitions events will be in Class B) Sack lunch, hat, water bottle, sunscreen and chapstick. Be prepared for some rain/drizzle
Registration: Due no later than March 31,2026 online here:
https://scoutingevent.com/023-MEWebelosDayRLM26
*Register as a Pack, NOT individual*
Payment: Due at the registration - BLACK PUG
Forms Required: (Turn in all forms onsite at check in)�
2) Shooting Sport Permission forms (2 copies needed)
3) BSA Medical A & B Forms (Adults & scouts, including parents attending)
Please do not show up without these documents… we will not let you participate.
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Webelos Day Page 2
Parking directions: Due to VERY limited parking, your unit must CARPOOL. $10.00 parking fee per car to park (waived if carpooling 2 or more scouts). When you turn off Mines Road into camp, you will be on a one-way road for a portion of the ½ mile drive. Keep the speed down and your eyes peeled (there are lots of scouts walking around!) When you come to the first crest, you will see the camp HQ (Teel Lodge, Dining Hall and Webelos check-in) on your left. Parking will be at Teel Lodge area. Please back in for a safe and efficient exit.
Questions? Please contact Venkata C Chintapalli- Webelos Program Coordinator,
venkatc77@gmail.com
Important Reminders: �
What Can The Webelos Expect?
Tentative Schedule of Events
8:00 am-8:45 am Check-in
8:45 - 9:15 Flag Ceremony and Intro to the activities
9:15 -10:00 Patrol Corner
10:00 - 11:15 am Webelos Day Competition open
11:15 - 12:00 pm Lunch break, plan for sack lunch
12:00-1:30 Shooting Sports (BB guns, Archery)
1:30 - 3:30 More Activities and Games
3:30 - 4:30 Wind down and recognition
4:30 - 5:00 pm Leave No Trace and Departure
NOTE: Gate will open at 7:45am on Saturday. If you arrive early, park along the road so not to impede oncoming traffic!
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Yerba Buena Lodge
Order of the Arrow
History of the Order of the Arrow:
In 1915, Camp Director E. Umer Goodman and Assistant Director Carroll A. Edson searched for a way to recognize select campers for their cheerful spirits of service at Treasure Island Scout Camp on the Delaware River. Goodman and Edson founded the Order of the Arrow when they held their first Ordeal Ceremony on July 18th of that year. By 1921, as the popularity of the organization spread to other camps, local lodges attended the first national gathering called a Grand Lodge Meeting.
The Order of the Arrow was one of many camp honor societies that existed at local Scout camps across the country. As the years went on and more camps adopted the Order of the Arrow’s program, it gained prominence and became part of the national Boy Scout program in 1934. By 1948, the OA, recognized as the BSA’s national brotherhood of honor campers, became an official part of the Boy Scouts of America. Toward the end of the twentieth century, the OA expanded its focus to include conservation, high adventure, and servant-leadership. Throughout the years, the Order of the Arrow has played an integral role in the program of the the Boy scouts and in the community service its members contribute to their communities. To date, more than one million people have been members of the Order of the Arrow.
Presently, the Order of the Arrow consists of nearly 300 lodges which form approximately 48 sections in four regions. Leadership positions and voting rights are restricted to members under the age of 21. Through the program, members live up to the ideals of brotherhood, cheerfulness, and service set forth by Umer E. Goodman and Carroll Edson.
OA Activities at Camporee 2026
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Health & Safety
Health & Safety Chair: Dr. Arpna Bhola, MD
Health & Safety Asst: Tisza Gee, RN; Cindi Marsh, RN; Nishant Bhola (WRFA)
Key Points:
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Things to Remember
Due Now:
Arrival at Camp:
Remember to Bring:
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Traffic & Parking
Head of Traffic & Parking:
What you need to know:
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The Camp Entrance
(how to know when you’ve arrived)
Please carpool
$10 Parking fee*. Exact change, please.
*Scouts BSA: $10 per gear vehicle. Scout drop-off is at the gate (no charge). Scouts are expected to hike up to Camp via a dedicated trail (NOT the road) and should NOT carry a backpack. Backpacks must be in the gear car.
*Webelos: $10 for vehicle with less than 2 Cub Scouts. Cub Scouts should be driven up to Camp.
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Arriving Scouts - Procedures for Drop Off
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$10.00 per vehicle.
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All gear - including packs - should travel with Equipment vehicle(s) ONLY to avoid transfer at Drop-Off.
Camp Layout
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Key Camporee Staff
Name | Role |
Ajay Rawal | Camporee Committee Chair |
Swapna Iyer | Assistant Committee Chair |
James Ringener | Scoutmaster |
Akshaj Seetharaman | SPL (Life Scout) |
Eric Gee | Registrar |
Venkata C Chintapalli | Webelos Day Coordinator |
Swapna Iyer, Ajay Rawal | Staff Recruiting and coord. |
Alec Hurd | Inspections & Scoring |
Alec Hurd | Parking & Traffic Control |
Rob Motal | Site Layout: Campsites |
Sampath Chintakayala | Camp Administrator |
Ajith Sreenilayam, Narasimha Golla, Shruti Vemuri | Program |
Susie Hurrey, Goujoun Zhang | Trading Post |
Arpna Bhola | Medical Director |
Tisza Gee, Nishant Bhola, Cindi Marsh | Health & Safety Assistant |
Amratha Kamath, Akhila Maniyan | Publicity |
Scott Kubik | Kitchen Director |
Don Kubik, Sameer Dhawan, Geetha Priya | Kitchen Assistant |
Fil de Cal | Safety Coordinator |
Hemalatha Manickam | Treasurer |
Josana Shen, Ken Nicholson, Dan Trimble, Mike Andrews, Wayne Feick, Ramya Sridharan, Anise Andrews, Jaylen Lopez, Paul Lannus, Patrick Kuzmickas, Caroline Law, Kalyan Natarajan | Rangemasters |
Naveen Gauba, Deepak Kollipara, Kousalya Devi | QuarterMaster |
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… and the many more Adults and Youth that have volunteered their time and tablets to make this camporee a memorable and safe one!
Directions
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Links to useful stuff . . .
Troop Registration - online, fillable form
Webelos Day Registration - Online fillable form
Youth & Adult Staff Application - online, fillable form
Medical Part A and Part B - online, fillable form��Permission form for Archery, Rifle, & Tomahawks
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2026 Meridian Camporee
Unit Check In Form Page 1 of 2
Troop Number: ____________
Total Unit Head Count (Scouts & Adults) at Check In : ___________
Number of Patrols Attending : ___________
SPL & Scoutmaster have been given the following:
SPL Packet
SM Packet
Wristbands to Patrol Members: Qty _____
Participant Neckerchiefs (Beige) _____
Patrol Leader Neckerchiefs (Yellow) ____
Lanyards( 2 per Patrol ): Qty _____
Received By SPL: _________________________________
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For Staff Use Only: Assigned Element:
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Unit Check In Form Page 2 of 2
Patrol Name and Count
Troop Number: __________ Adult Leader: _______________________
Patrol Leader’s Name: ______________________________
Number of Scouts In Patrol: ___________________________
Patrol Leader’s Name: ______________________________
Number of Scouts In Patrol: ___________________________�
Patrol Leader’s Name: ______________________________
Number of Scouts In Patrol: ___________________________
Patrol Leader’s Name: ______________________________
Number of Scouts In Patrol: ___________________________
Patrol Leader’s Name: ______________________________
Number of Scouts In Patrol: ___________________________
Patrol Leader’s Name: ______________________________
Number of Scouts In Patrol: ___________________________
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Evaluation Form
Please gather feedback from your scouts regarding their experience. Your feedback will be helpful in the planning of future Camporees.The SPL and Scoutmaster must turn in the evaluation form , complete the check out process at the registration table, receive the Camporee patches and depart.
TROOP/UNIT# (Required) SM ___ SPL ___ (Check one)
Survey:
1. How many tents did you have in your campsite:
2.Please rate: Excellent Good Poor Comments
Theme: "The Best Scout" ☐ ☐ ☐
Advance Planning & Communication ☐ ☐ ☐
Traffic & Parking Management ☐ ☐ ☐
Pre-event communication ☐ ☐ ☐
Check-In Process ☐ ☐ ☐
Campsites & Camping Area ☐ ☐ ☐
Friday Evening Overall ☐ ☐ ☐
Flag Ceremonies ☐ ☐ ☐
Order of the Arrow Program ☐ ☐ ☐
Competition Events Quality ☐ ☐ ☐
Competition Events - Variety ☐ ☐ ☐
Campsite Inspections ☐ ☐ ☐
Saturday Dinner Competition ☐ ☐ ☐
Saturday Campfire ☐ ☐ ☐
Saturday Overall ☐ ☐ ☐
Troop Competition ☐ ☐ ☐
Awards Ceremony ☐ ☐ ☐
Camporee Overall ☐ ☐ ☐
3.What were the best aspects of Camporee?
4. What part of Camporee needs the most improvement?
5. If you had to describe Camporee in one word, what would that word be?
Thank you for attending Camporee 2026! Your participation, teamwork, and Scout spirit helped make this event unforgettable. We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you again at future events!
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GOLDEN GATE AREA COUNCIL SCOUTING AMERICA
A PLAN IN CASE OF SERIOUS ACCIDENT OR FATALITY
EMERGENCY PLAN A
RANCHO LOS MOCHOS
(NOTE: See Plan B for fire, severe storms, lost persons, and environmental safety precautions)
PURPOSE: The purpose of this plan is to outline the course of action to be followed in the event of serious accident, illness or fatality to a staff member or camper.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Any staff member having knowledge of a serious accident, illness or fatality shall report this information to the following persons in the following order:
1. Camp Medic
2. Camp Director
3. Program Director
4. Camp Ranger
The Camp Director or his representative will know who and where the medical officer(s) is in camp at all times.
There will always be at least one trained medic in camp. Each will keep the Camp Director of their representative informed of his whereabouts.
PROCEDURES
1. In case of serious accident or illness in camp that requires ambulance transportation and or has potentially life threatening implications:
A. The Camp Director, or his representatives, will notify as required the following agencies or individuals after gathering all relevant facts and relay all known facts:
1. Emergency Medical/Fire Services- 911
2. Alameda County Sheriff – (510) 268-7905
3. Scout Executive- Michael Hale: (213) 359-9799
4. Council President (will be notified by Scout Executive)
5. County Health Department
6. Collect the personal belongings as needed. Camp Director is to notify parents or spouse as appropriate; Medic will assist in description of accident, injury, etc.
7. Provide transportation if necessary, for parents or next of kin to the location of the injured or ailing party.
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GOLDEN GATE AREA COUNCIL SCOUTING AMERICA
EMERGENCY PLAN B
FIRE PLAN
RANCHO LOS MOCHOS
(This plan is to be used and enacted in case of any camp wide emergency)
A. ALARM SYSTEMS
Camp alarm system is two fold:
1. Electrical System to be manned by Senior Patrol Leader or designated person.
2. Continual ringing of the camp bell located in front of Dining Hall, by Steward Director or designated person.
B. CAMP MOBILIZATION
1. At the initiation of any or all of the above alarm systems, patrols respond by a camp formation at the ACTIVITY FIELD located center camp near MANZANITA PARKING.
a. Roll call and any necessary instructions are given.
b. Search and Rescue teams will be formed if it is determined campers are missing.
2. In the event the emergency occurs when camp is formed for a camp fire or meal, patrols will remain at the respective location until further instructions are given.
C. STAFF MOBILIZATION
1. Guide Crew
a. Staff positions themselves along road to direct fire equipment to scene of fire per Rangers instructions.
2. Commissary Staff
a. Remains in kitchen to prepare food and drink for emergency services and camp personnel if necessary.
3. Camp Medic
a. Remains in medical lodge for emergency medical assistance resulting from fire.
4. Camp Director
a. Reports to assembly area flagpole in front of Camp Office for accounting of all members in camp. Assisted by Adult Leaders/Patrol Leaders and other camp staff. Responsible for evacuation of campers if fire in in their presence. Notify proper authorities. When fire is over, report directly to Director of Support Services.
5. Ranger
a. Responsible for coordinating with firefighting personnel/emergency services.
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GOLDEN GATE AREA COUNCIL SCOUTING AMERICA
EMERGENCY PLAN C
GENERAL
RANCHO LOS MOCHOS
NOTE: See PLAN “A” for Serious Accident, Illness, or Fatality
See PLAN "B” for Fire Emergency Response
PURPOSE: To define other emergencies and potential response available.
OBJECTIVE: To provide a thorough, written plan for response to a report of a lost person, earthquake, a major toxic chemical spill, mud-flow, or other disaster.
RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Camp Director or designated alternative will secure as much pertinent information regarding the incident as possible and report to emergency services as soon as safe to do so.
B. Adult/Unit Leaders or designated alternative will be responsible for maintaining order, communication, and discipline.
C. Program/Camp staff will report to the Camp director to assist as needed.
D. Ranger will assist with communications, evacuations, or coordinate with emergency services as needed.
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GOLDEN GATE AREA COUNCIL SCOUTING AMERICA
EMERGENCY PLAN C
Armed Incident
GENERAL
RANCHO LOS MOCHOS
NOTE: See PLAN “A” for Serious Accident, Illness, or Fatality
See PLAN "B” for Fire Emergency Response
CAMP MOBILIZATION:
Disperse/Hide/get away as soon as possible and remain hidden. It is likely that it will be at least 30 minutes before officers can arrive even by helicopter. It will take close to an hour for police in force (by vehicle) to arrive.
Range Masters - if possible and it does not affect participants’ safety - should secure the guns at the rifle range. Do not attempt to mount defensive response..
When dispersed call 911, call camp ranger, text parents to contact Alameda County sheriff (510) 268-7905. Provide as much detail as known. For example, if you can estimate number of intruders, weapons used, WHERE THEY ARE AND WHERE THEY ARE GOING. This will halp officers to handle threats. Continue notifications as event unfolds. Everyone is asked to provide information once in safe location.
Once incident is over, camp director will initiate recall via camp bell with a specific number of rings. Number will be provided at evacuation drill. Attendees will reassemble at Flags area to determine missing scouts. Camp medic along with emergency personnel will coordinate medical treatment and evacuation of injured. Search parties will be dispatched to locate missing attendees.
Camp director will coordinate efforts once camp area is secure.
RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Everyone: raise alarm and seek shelter. Patrols/Troop are encouraged to stay together and account for Adults and Scouts. Report missing scouts and take part in search parties post-incident
B. Range masters: secure rifles if possible and safe to do so.
C. Ranger: alert authorities and shelter. Coordinate search partries post-incident
D. Medic: lead and coordinate post-incident support
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Shooting Sports Rotation Roster
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