11GTS CHUNG LING SCOUT: October 2012

Group Camp 2012

Camp’s Competition

To all Form 1and Form 2 scouts, the competitions of Group Camp are as below:

1) Knots Board

a. Knots to be tied on the spot

b. Board MUST be prepared at home.

c. Knots board must be weather proof.

d. Knots board prepared must be related to the theme given.

e. Participants are to tie the knots in their syllabus ( Keahlihan, Usaha, Maju & Jaya )

f. Extra marks will be given for extra knots.

g. Participants are to compete by patrol in this competition.

2) Campsite

a. Gadgets given by the Organizing Competition In-Charge are compulsory

i. Gear Rack

ii. Equipment Rack

iii. Fence

iv. Camp table and camp chair

v. Flagpole

vi. Shoe rack

vii. Cloth Line

viii. Kitchen

ix. Tent

x. Altar Fire

xi. Dustbin

b. Gears must be well protected

c. Sulphur must be spread around the campsite at night

d. Participants can think of extra gadgets to gain extra marks

e. All gadgets must be portable

f. The cleanliness of the campsite will also affect the marks given by the inspectors

g. Compete by hutment

3) Backwoods Man Cooking

a. Foods set by the Organizing Competition In-Charge are compulsory

b. Processed food are not allowed in this competition

c. Participants can prepare a maximum of 3 extra dishes

d. Extra marks will be given for every extra dishes

e. Participants are required to decorate a their camp table camp chair in order to obtain higher marks

f. Compete by patrol

g. Participants MUST prepare a menu

h. Participants will be disqualified if “Altar Fire” is not used

4) Modern Cooking

a. Food set by the Organizing Competition In-Charge are compulsory

b. Canned food are not allowed

c. Participants can prepare a maximum of 3 dishes

d. Extra marks will be given for every extra dishes

e. Participants are required to decorate their camp table camp chair in order to obtain higher marks

f. Portable gas stoves are allowed to be used

g. Participants MUST prepare a menu

h. Compete by patrol

5) Iron Scout ( Form 1 & 2 )

a. Participants are to compete in a group of 3.

b. In this competition, participants will be tested on their scouting skills.

c. Participants will be grouped according to their own form.

d. Participants will be grouped by the organizing committees on the day of the competition.

e. There will only be one group of winner for every form.

6) Model

a. Participants are to prepare a model with at least 20 platforms.

b. Landscape for the model is to be prepared.

c. Participants must prepare the model according to the theme given. If fail to do so, marks will be deducted.

d. Participants are also needed to present their model during the camp.

e. Compete by hutment.

7) Best Attendance

a. Participants are to have as many participants for this camp as possible.

b. Compete by troop.

8) Best Banner

a. Participants are required to draw a banner based on the theme given. If fail to do so, marks will be deducted.

b. The cloth used must be in the measurement of 2m×1m.

c. Participants are encouraged to use pelaka.

d. Participants are required to present their banner by pair.

e. Compete by hutment.

9) Best Fancy Dress

a. Participants are required to prepare 2 costumes based on the characters of the theme given.

b. Reusable materials are encouraged to be used.

c. Participants will be required to present their fancy dress during campfire night.

d. Participants are also encouraged to use their fancy dress during sketches.

e. Compete by hutment.

10) Best Flag

a. Participants are to prepare their flags based on the theme given.

b. Cloth of measurement 0.5m x 0.7m is encouraged to be used.

c. Participants are to present their flag during inspection of campsite.

d. Pelaka is encouraged to be used.

e. Compete by hutment.

11) Items

a. Sketch

i. Length of sketch must be at least 7 minutes

ii. The plot of the sketch must be according to the theme “House of Atreus: Curse of Artreus”

iii. The costume for the sketch must be suitable and participants must not be scantily dressed.

iv. The sketch/drama must not contain any vulgar language, sensitive topics e.g. politics, sexism and religions.

b. Dance

i. The number of participants in a group must be between 3-8 people.

ii. The participants’ attire must not be too exposed.

iii. Time given per performance is 3-6 minutes.

iv. The performance is NOT required to be based on the theme.

v. All required items and accessories should be prepared beforehand.
vi. Breakdancing is not allowed

c. Song

i. Each hutment can send a maximum of a trio (1 group) to compete in the competition.

ii. The participants’ attire must not be too exposed.

iii. Time given for the performance is 4-7 minutes.

iv. The performance is NOT required to be based on the theme.

v. No rap is allowed

* All item competitions are to be compete by hutment

* All pendrive or CD containing item’s files must be passed to the P/A system during the preparation of the camp.

12) Best Member

a. There will be 2 prizes of best member for form 1and 1 for form 2

b. This prize will be judged on the overall performance of the member during the preparation and camp

13) Best Patrol Second

a. There will be 1 prize for the best patrol second.

b. The prize will be judged on the overall performance of the patrol second during the preparation and camp

14) Best Patrol Leader

a. There will be 1 prize for the best patrol leader

b. The prize will be judged on the overall performance of the patrol leader during preparations and camp

c. Patrol leaders must have the ability to lead and perform during camp in order to win this prize

15) Best Overall

a. The overall prize will be given to the patrol with the most marks for competitions

b. The best overall prize will also be judged by the discipline, teamwork and attendance of the patrol

c. In order to win this prize, the patrol MUST compete in all competitions held.

*Uniform are not allowed to be used in Items Competition, including 2^nd-U and 3^rd-U

*The organizing committees have the right to confiscate the prizes of any competition if they are not satisfied with outcome of the competition

*All debris must be cleared right after every cooking competition

*Thereis no nametag competition, but every hutment still required to have nametag each for every members

The theme of Group Camp 2012 will be “House of Atreus: Curse of Artreus”.

For the sketch during campfire night, participants are required to elaborate on the Greek Myth. Participants must NOT plot the story according to the original myth. Instead, participants must create a fictional story on how Artreus plotted he’s revenge.

Tragedy. For generations, a curse was suspended above the house of Atreus like a heavy cloud. It was ignited by Tantalus, son of Zeus, a favored one among the gods.

The Murder : He was the only mortal allowed to dine with the gods on Mount Olympus, a privilege not to be taken lightly. However, Tantalus’ appreciation of this privilege was appalling. He took advantage of the gods by stealing their nectar and sharing the secrets he was told with other mortals. Nonetheless, his worst act was far more tragic. This act was the killing of his own son.

Tantalus, arrogant as he was, hated the gods and wanted to test the wisdom of the Olympian deities. He thus invited them to his house for an abundant feast. For the main dish, Tantalus had his son, Pelops, killed and cooked in a stew. Why would Tantalus commit such an act? His motive was to expose the gods as cannibals and reveal his own wisdom. Ignorant of Tantalus’ plan the gods arrived at the banquet and sat patiently, waiting for the food to be served. When the deities set eyes on the plates of food they knew at once what was before them and they were horrified, all, that is, except Demeter. Inasmuch as she was grieving for her daughter, she was oblivious to Tantalus’ acts, and unconsciously ate some of the meat—Pelops’ shoulder.

The Punishment : The gods were outraged by this inhumane joke and as proper punishment for him, Zeus exiled his son to Tartarus where he would suffer forever. In Tartarus, the fruit grew rich and abundant, but each time Tantalus would move to take a bite from one of the fruits the wind would blow the sweet treats away. When he quenched for thirst, reaching down to the clear refreshing spring water to drink, it vanished. Thus, he remained here for an eternity.

The Reincarnation : In the meantime, the gods brought Pelops back to life again, but they could not restore his shoulder. Therefore, the deities replaced it with a piece of ivory.Putting aside this devastating event, Pelops was the one descendant of Tantalus who escaped the curse. However, Pelops’ sons were not so lucky.

The Revenge : Pelops married Hippodamia, and they had two sons, Atreus and Thyestes. In turn, Atreus married Aerope, daughter of King Catreus of Crete, and fathered two sons, Agamemnon and Menelaus. Somewhere along the way, however, Aerope had fallen in love with Atreus’ brother, Thyestes, and when Atreus found out about the affair he was furious. Consequently in revenge, Atreus …