CHALLENGERS

COMPETITION CAMP

Camp Holy Wild

October 17-18, 2008

Campcraft Skills Competition and Camp-out Experience

      For Grades 7-12*
      1-Night Camp-out

              Cost: $12.00 per person

*Friends of Challengers also invited. Guys from churches with no formal Challenger organization are also welcome.

SCHEDULE

FRIDAY:
    7:00 PM
      Early Registration
      Set-Up Campsites
    10:00 PM
      Campfire Service
SATURDAY:
    9:00 AM
      Registration
    9:30 AM
      Ministry Project
    Noon
      Break for Lunch by Chapters
    2:00 PM
      Campcraft Competition
    6:00 PM
      Supper by Chapters
    8:00 PM
      Campfire Service
    10:00 PM
      Group Time then Lights Out
SUNDAY:
    7:30 AM
      Get Up Time
    8:00 AM
      Breakfast
    8:30 AM
      Worship Service
    9:30 AM
      Continue Campcraft Competition
    11:30 AM
      Awards and Lunch
    1:00 PM
      Break Camp and Head Home

CAMPCRAFT COMPETITION EVENTS
KNOT TYING:

 		4 boys will form a relay team with each tying one(1) knot assigned by judge. Knots will be: Square, Bowline, Figure Eight and 2-Half Hitches.

LASHING:

 		2 boys will form a team to tie two(2) types of lashing. Lashing types will be Square and Diagonal.(Knot tying and lashing will be Accuracy and Timed Events)

TENT PITCHING:

 		4 boys will form a team to unroll, pitch, take down, roll up properly(using all correct knots) a 2-man pup tent.(Accuracy and Timed Event)

WATER BOILING:

 		4 boys will form a team to lay and light a fire to boil water in a can. Grass and such other natural materials may be used only to start fire and may not be used to build up fire. No paper, etc. may be used. All fire building materials must be gathered at site as part of the event.(Timed Event)

COMPASS COURSE:

 		2 boys will form a team to follow a compass course using degree readings and measuring distances by paces or objects.(It may be possible to enter more than one team per chapter in this event.)(Accuracy Event)

LOG SAWING:

 		2 boys will form a team to saw through a log using a bow saw.(Timed Event)

FIRST AID:

 		2 boys per chapter. Each boy will be asked to perform a first aid or safety procedure for the Hiker, Camper or Woodsman requirements.(Accuracy and Timed Event)

ARCHERY:

 		Each boy in chapter will shoot two(2) arrows at target for total average score.(Accuracy Event)

RIFLERY:

 		Each boy in chapter will shoot two(2) shots at target for total average score.(Accuracy Event)

TRIATHLON EVENT:

 		Non-campcraft event that will include a three-on-three basketball tournament, miniature golf tournament and a canoeing challenge. Teams will not be by chapter for this event.

CAMP APTITUDE:

 		Chapters will be graded on overall ability at wilderness camping. This includes, but is not limited to, campsite development, safety, sanitation, attitude and creativity.

AWARDS:

 		1st, 2nd and 3rd place ribbons will be given in each event. A trophy will be awarded to the group with the highest overall points.

EACH GROUP WILL NEED TO BRING:

Group camp equipment and tools; personal camping and sleeping gear; group cooking and eating utensils; lanterns, stoves, water containers; group food for five(5) meals. MEDICAL RELEASE FOR EACH BOY SIGNED BY PARENT.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

 This is a tent camp, but one bunkhouse will be open for showers, latrines, etc. All competition skills will be from Hiker, Camper and Woodsman requirements. All equipment needed for competition will be provided. Each chapter will compete as a team and must enter all events. A boy may enter as many events as he desires. The goal is to involve every boy as much as possible. A church with 8 or more may form two groups for competition as long as there is an equal mix of younger and older Challengers. Each Church group will cook and eat all meals as a unit. For training experience and as a part of the competition, meals should be prepared both over open fires and on camp stoves. A campfire devotion service and a Sunday morning worship service will be held for all attending camp.

For accident insurance, the boy's family insurance will be the primary provider. Trinity Pines camper insurance will be primary provider for any boy without family insurance and secondary provider for deductibles or balance of payment.

For Reservations: Call Sharon Cain at UBA 713-957-2000
For Information: Call Camp Director John Clayton at 281-728-4373 or
For Emergency: Call Camp Holy Wild at 281-354-26569 or 713-562-3843

CHALLENGERS COMPETITION CAMP

is sponsored by

Challengers Committee

Union Baptist Association