Yes it is time to start the winter planning - even though it is hot and humid 
outside!
Below is the first stage of my planned activity.  I would appreciate 
everyones input on the schedule and ideas to make the day better.  Please 
send me ideas on other activities that could be done, in case one or more of 
the planned ones can not be done. #6 below is one I might pull out so please 
give me a substitue!
Beat it up - chop it up - and serve it back to me with new/more content 
please!
YIS
Scouter TentMonster
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Nipissing District Winter Troop Activity
 "CHILLY DAY"
Host Troop: 3rd Widdifield Troop
Proposed Date:  January 24, 1998 - Alternate date if required January 31, 
1998.
Time: 9:00am to 6:00pm (registration from 8:30am to 9:00am)
Location: Timber Lake (North Bay, Ontario)
Mascot: Chilly the Penguin!
Theme: "Chilly Transportation"
Those invited:  All Troops, Companies and Crews in Nipissing District
Cost approx. $5.00 per person to cover the crest.
Food: Troops are to supply their own lunch and snacks.  Supper will be 
explained later in this document.
9:00am - Opening, welcome and explanation of days activities and point 
systems.
Schedule of days activities will be planned when numbers are known.
Lunch from 12:00 to 1:00.  The cabin will be heated and used as Head Quarters 
and Safety Station (warm up and dry out station).  After each troop as 
completed an event, a runner will take their score to the HQ to be put up on 
the score board.  The Snow Sculpture and Chili tasting scores will be 
tabulated and added to the score board at the end of the day.
Activities;
1)  Fire lighting - boil water.: 5 Points awarded based upon first to get 
fire going ( 3 for second, 1 for third) and 5 additional points for the first 
to have a minimum of 1 cup of water boiling and make a cup of tea for their 
leader who must drink it! ( 3 for second, 1 for third) all based upon time.  
One match will be supplied, each additional match required will deduct one 
point. Burning materials will be all natural and gathered by the troop during 
the event.  No maximum number of participants.  Troops can get negative 
scores here.
2)  Snow sculpture.  Judged based upon theme.  10 points awarded to best 
troop sculpture.  7 points to second, 5 points to third, 3 to fourth.  No 
maximum number of participants.
3)  4 Man Ski course - 10 points for first, 7 for second, 5 for third, 3 for 
fourth and 1 for finishing.   3 boys and 1 leader to go through a set course 
on the skis, points based upon time.  More than one team from each troop can 
run this event but only the fastest time will count.  Each team is to be made 
up of different members - no repeats. (note: The skis are special skis 
supplied locally - 4 man skis, not 4 men skiing seperately)
4)  Show Shoe relay race.  2 sets of shoes per team.  4 boys and 1 leader to 
run the course, one at a time.  Time stops when last boy crosses finish line. 
10 points for fastest time, 7 for second, 5 for third, 3 for fourth and 1 for 
finishing.  More than one team from each troop can run this event but only 
the fastest time will count.  Each team is to be made up of different members 
- no repeats.
5)  Race against time to build a stretcher and carry a scout leader through a 
set course to Safety.  Poles and rope to be supplied.  10 points for fastest 
time, 7 for second, 5 for third, 3 for fourth and 1 for finishing.  Knots 
used, design and safety of stretcher will also be judged - 10 for first, 7 
for second, 5 for third, 3 for fourth and 1 for completing the stretcher.  
Judging of the stretch is done AFTER the Scouter is safely carried through 
the course. If the leader falls off or through the stretcher, deduct 1 point. 
If the stretcher breaks apart, deduct one point.  Maximum 6 boys and 1 leader 
to work at this event.  Negative points can be accumulated.  If time permits, 
more than one team from each troop can run this event but only the fastest 
time will count.  Each team is to be made up of different members - no 
repeats.
6)  Tent Setup!  Each troop will be timed while they setup a 5 man tent, and 
time will stop when the tent is properly setup (pegged down, including fly) 
and all 5 boys are inside the tent (zipper closed).  10 points for fastest 
time, 7 for second, 5 for third, 3 for fourth and 1 for finishing.  Then the 
same 5 boys must dismantle the tent and pack it away properly.  This will 
also be a timed event and the time will stop when the leader in charge says 
they have completed the job properly.  5 points for fastest, 3 for second and 
1 for third.
7)  Chili making contest.  Each troop will make up a pot of chili and bring 
it with them.  The pots will be heated and eaten for supper.  The chili will 
also be judged for best chili for a "Chilly Day".  15 points for first, 10 
for second, 7 for third, 4 for fourth, 1 for fifth.  Bring your best batch to 
top the day off!  As the final event of the day, this could decide the best 
troop of  "Chilly Day"
When the troops are not doing one of the timed events they should be working 
on their troop sculpture!
A closing campfire is planned around 5pm, so bring some songs, skits and 
cheers
along with your campfire blanket, to help finish the day off right.
3rd place through 1st place will be announced at the campfire!
Good luck and have fun!
Glen Cameron,  Event Coordinator.
Group Committee Chairman,
3rd Widdifield Scout Group
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