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Crossroads of the West
Boy Scouts of America
Oquirrh Mountain District Spring Camp o Ree
Backpacking School
May 20 to 22, 2022
Camp Kiesel
V 1.0 02/15/2022
Backpacking School
May 20 to 22, 2022
Camp Kiesel
Event Description/Considerations
The Patrols will go through games and instruction to gain skills to go on an overnight or extended backpacking trip.
Even if you never go backpacking all of these skills are necessary for being a good camper and outdoor citizen
A few things to note about the camp,
1 Camps will be filled in on a first come first served basis.
2 Fires in fire barrels only.
3 We will utilize all camping spots available in the camp
4 Cars will be allowed in camp to drop off gear, but no cars will be allowed to park inside the camp.
5 You will also be assigned a service duty to ensure that camp is clean.
6 There is no refunds due to weather or no shows.
7 Troops will be responsible for their own food.
8 The Scout Law is the Law of this camp.
9 Troops please elect 2 members of the troop to be Chaplains Aides. They will be responsible to help the Camp
Chaplain plan the Scout's Own Meeting on Sunday.
10 Please see the Scouts Needs page for what will be needed for each Scout, Patrol, or Troop.
11 Bring Patrol spirit with you. Uniforms, Patrol calls, yells, cheers, and flags.
12 Please follow the current COVID-19 guidelines and be safe.
13 Troops are responsible for their own basic First Aid, any large emergencies please contact 911.
14 There will be a camp get together on Saturday night. This will be a time for you to bring games and be together.
The cost $7.00 per person for early bird registration. Walk-in's will be $10.00 per person. Walk-ins are not guaranteed to receive patches.
The registration fees pay for patches, ribbons, and the camp site. This event will fill up so please plan on registering early.
Backpacking School
May 20 to 22, 2022
Camp Kiesel
Schedule
Friday Activity From To Location
Check In 5:00p 8:30p Camp Kiesel Lodge
SPL Meeting 8:30p 8:45p Camp Kiesel Lodge
Camp Fire 9:00p 9:30p Amphitheater
Cracker Barrel 10:00p 10:30p Camp Kiesel Lodge
Lights Out 11:00p
Saturday
Reville 7:00am
Assembly 8:30a 8:45a Assembly Area
Games and Instructions 9:00a 12:00p Around Camp
Break 12:00p 1:00p
Games and Instructions 1:00p 5:00p Around Camp
Break 5:00p 7:00p
SPL Meeting 7:00p 7:15p Camp Kiesel Lodge
Camp Get Together 8:00p 10:00p Camp Kiesel Lodge
Cracker Barrel 10:00p 10:30p Camp Kiesel Lodge
Lights Out 11:00p
Sunday
Revile 8:00a
Scout's Own 10:00a 10:20a Camp Kiesel Lodge
Check Out 10:30a 12:00p
See you in the Fall at the Council STEM Camp at Camp Maple Dell October 7, 8, & 9, 2021
Backpacking School
May 20 to 22, 2022
Camp Kiesel
Event Description
The skills instructions run every 1/2 hour with games being walk up.
Skills Instructions Games
1 Know Before You Go 1 Orienteering
Weather 2 Map Orientation
Regulations 3 Shelter Building
Permits 4 Fire Starting
Group Size 5 Pack the lightest but still Survive
Places to Go 6 Poisonous Plant ID
2 Sanitation 7 Camp Selection
Water Purification 8 Cook a Meal
Cleanliness 9 Bear Bag
Cat Holes 10 Map Symbol Quiz
Trash 11 Ten Essentials
Fire Starters
3 Map and Compass
Determine Location
Spot Selection/Leave no Trace
Lost
Pacing
Breaks
4 Cooking
Food
Backpacking Recipes
Bear Bag
Stoves
5 First Aid
Basic First Aid
Altitude Sickness
6 Backpacks
Types
Packing
Gear
Shoes
Clothing
Weight and Pack Weight
7 Sleeping
Tents
Hammocks
8 The Squad
Squad Gear
Cooking
Backpacking School
May 20 to 22, 2022
Camp Kiesel
Game Rules
These are the rules that will be followed for the games.
Games
1 Orienteering The troop will be allowed to walk the pace course to figure out how many paces it takes to walk
100 feet. They then will be given paces and bearings to an end point. The troop is scored
based upon how close they get to the end point.
2 Map Orientation The troop will use a compass and orient a topographical map properly. This is a timed event.
3 Shelter Building The troop will be given items and allowed to use any found items to build a shelter. This is a
timed event.
4 Fire Starting The troop will bring in tinder and small fuel wood to build a fire. The fire will need to last 5
minutes. Once five minutes has elasped the time will start and end once the flames go out.
5 Pack the lightest but still The troop will chose a location and then given a packing list to go backpacking with. The pack is
Survive limited by weight, The group that chooses the correct equipment and is the lightest will win.
6 Poisonous Plant ID The troop will be shown pictures of plants and need to identify the one that are poisonous to
the touch. Score given for correct answers.
7 Camp Selection The troop will be shown pictures of sites and determine the sites that are most suited to
camping. The troop will be scored on correct answers. Sites based upon leave no trace and the
best sites to withstand the weather.
8 Cook a Meal The troop will be given the ingredients to make a breakfast. The troop will be scored on time.
9 Bear Bag The troop will be given the items or may use found items to build a shelterthat fits four people.
The troop will be judged by time.
10 Map Symbol Quiz The troop will be shown pictures of map symbols to identify. Score is given for correct answers.
11 Ten Essentials The troop will be asked to give the list of items on the ten essentials. This is a timed quiz.
Backpacking School
May 20 to 22, 2022
Camp Kiesel
Scout Needs
The patrol will need the following The Scout will need
1 Compass 1 Day pack
2 Learn to Use a Compass 2 Water Bottle
3 Fire Starter 3 Trail Lunch
4 Kindling 4 First Aid Kit
5 Small Fuel Wood 5 Scouthand book
6 Learn Map Symbols 6 Uniform
Backpacking School
May 20 to 22, 2022
Camp Kiesel
Camping Areas
Plan on camping Jamboree style since the camping area is tight.
Camping Areas circled belowBackpacking School
May 20 to 22, 2022
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Senior Patrol Leader's Meeting Agenda
Points to cover Time Length Location
1 Instruction and Activities 9 to 5 Around the camp
Classes Start every half hour. Games are walk up.
1 Know Before You Go 1 Orienteering
2 Sanitation 2 Map Orientation
3 Map and Compass 3 Shelter Building
4 Cooking 4 Fire Starting
5 First Aid 5 Pack the lightest but still Survive
6 Backpacks 6 Poisonous Plant ID
7 Sleeping 7 Camp Selection
8 The Squad 8 Cook a Meal
9 Bear Bag
10 Map Symbol Quiz
11 Ten Essentials
2 Uniform Inspection 9 to 5 10 Minutes At the fort
1 Scout Shirt
2 Pants or Shorts
3 Belt
4 Socks
5 Scout Hat
6 Patches correctly placed
7 Neckerchief
8 Neckerchief Slide
9 Shoes
10 Knife
3 Troop for Saturday morning Flag Ceremony
4 Sign up troops for camp fire
5 Service Patrols
Each camp will be assigned times for service to the camp.
6
Camp Inspection Form to be completed by the SPL and Scoutmaster, Turn in form at the Fort by 10amThe inspection is to be conducted by the SPL with the Scoutmaster
Troop #
SPL Name
Tents are clean inside with personal gear orderly 10
Tents are set up in an orderly fashion 10
Kitchen area clean 15
Food stored properly 10
Duty Roster displayed 5
Fire area clear 10
Fire fighting equipment available 10
First Aid Kit is in the open 10
Camp Clean 10
American flag displayed 5
Troop flag displayed 5
100
Return completed form to the FortBackpacking School
May 20 to 22, 2022
Camp Kiesel
Backpacking Recipes
Here are some resources to help plan a backpacking trip for your patrols.
33 DIY Backpacking Recipes – Lightweight & Calorie Dense
https://www.freshoffthegrid.com/backpacking-recipes/
20 Great Backpacking Meal Recipes & Food Dehydration Tips
https://www.cleverhiker.com/blog/13-great-backpacking-meal-recipes-amp-food-dehydration-tips
17 Easy Backpacking Meal Recipes
https://www.greenbelly.co/pages/best-backpacking-meals
Fifty Best Backpacking Recipes
https://www.backpackingchef.com/best-backpacking-recipes.html
Backpacking Breakfast
https://www.trail.recipes/recipe-collection/breakfasts/
TOP FIVE DELICIOUS BACKPACKING BREAKFAST RECIPES
https://www.osprey.com/stories/top-five-delicious-backpacking-breakfast-recipes/
Breakfast Recipes
https://www.backpacker.com/skills/breakfast-recipes/Backpacking School
May 20 to 22, 2022
Camp Kiesel
Driving Intructions
Please follow these driving instructions or use this link, Directions
Address: 15510 Causey Dr, Huntsville, UT 84317
Follow I-15 N, US-89 N and I-84 E to UT-167 N in Morgan County. Take exit 92 from I-84 E
33 min (32.6 mi) From Salt Lake City
Head north on I-15 N bound
Use the right 2 lanes to take exit 324 for US 89 N toward I-84 E/South Ogden
0.2 mi
Continue onto US-89 N
6.2 mi
US-89 N turns slightly right and becomes US-89 N
4.2 mi
Use the right lane to merge onto I-84 E via the ramp to Morgan
4.3 mi
Take exit 92 for UT-167 toward Mountain Green/Huntsville
0.3 mi
Continue on UT-167 N. Take UT-39 E to Causey Dr/FR 20139 in Weber County
36 min (24.6 mi)
Turn left onto UT-167 N
374 ft
Turn right to stay on UT-167 N
1.5 mi
Turn left to stay on UT-167 N
9.5 mi
Turn right onto UT-39 E
1.8 mi
Turn right to stay on UT-39 E
8.4 mi
Turn right onto Causey Dr/FR 20139Backpacking School
May 20 to 22, 2022
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Steps to Plan a Backpacking Trek
Steps to plan a Backpacking trip Instruction Game
#1. Choose a Trail Know Before You Go Camp Selection
Map and Compass Orienteering
Map Symbol Quiz
Shelter Building
Poisonous Plant ID
#2 Pick a Season Backpacks Pack the lightest but still Survive
Sleeping
#3 Permits Sanitation Fire Starting
#4 Emergency Exit Plans Map and Compass Orienteering
Know Before You Go Map Orientation
#5 Shuttles (if doing a through trek) Know Before You Go
#6 Gear First Aid Ten Essentials
#7 Food Planning Cooking Cook a Meal
#8 Shopping Cooking Cook a Meal
#9 Food Prep Cooking Cook a Meal
Bear Bag
#10 Packing Backpacks Pack the lightest but still Survive
Sleeping
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