Girl Scouts of Northern California
Redwood City Service Unit
Cadette/Senior Skills Camporee
Events
This is just a brief summary of what each event entails and the scoring involved. It is not intended to be complete. For more information, we strongly recommend attending our training and using the manual for your age level.
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Cadette Events
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Event
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Team Size
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Audience
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Judged on
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Summary
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First Aid
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3 girls
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none
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skill, knowledge
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Entire team takes written test together. Judge presents scenarios which require each girl to demonstrate one of: sprained ankle, bleeding wound, fractured lower arm, fractured lower leg. Each girl demonstrates first aid for obstructed airway (choking). |
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Girl Scout Facts
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every troop member
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none
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knowledge
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All girls competing as a team must participate in this event. Each girl answers written questions on information found in the Girl's Guide to Girl Scouting: Cadette. |
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Knots
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4 girls
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all camp
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skill, time
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Each team member must tie four knots: square knot, clove hitch, bowline, taut line. Points awarded for correct knots and time. Ties broken by time. |
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Orienteering
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2-4 girls (team's choice)
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at finish only
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skill, time (30 min)
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Team runs set orienteering course, which is between White and Yellow in difficulty. Course is "score-O" where different controls are worth different points. Points deducted for being overtime. |
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Pancake Flip-Flop
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4 girls
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yes
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skill, time (35 min)
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Two members mix pancake batter, other two start charcoal fire using chimney. Girls take turns cooking one pancake each. Pancake must be flipped from frying pan over rope strung six feet high, caught in pan and safely placed on plate. Points awarded for pancakes, safety, teamwork,& spirit, preparation, cleanup. Points deducted for more than one match. |
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Team Challenge
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4 girls
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only own troop
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time
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Each team given physical task to complete. Requires all members. Need ability to tie square knot. |
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Tent Pitching
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4 girls
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yes
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skill, time
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Team must put up tarp as "tent". Points are awarded for setup, stakes, knots, time and teamwork. Points deducted for improper handling of equipment. |
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Trail Signs
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2 girls
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none
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skill
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Team must follow trail of 25, draw and identify each sign found. Limited to 30 min. Ties broken by time |
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Senior/Ambassador Events
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Event
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Team Size
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Audience
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Judged on
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Summary
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First Aid
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3 girls
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none
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skill, knowledge
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Entire team takes written test together. Judge presents scenarios which require each girl to demonstrate one of: sprained ankle, bleeding wound, fractured lower arm, fractured lower leg. Each girl demonstrates first aid for obstructed airway (choking) and Adult CPR. |
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Girl Scout Facts
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every troop member
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none
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knowledge
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All girls competing as a team must participate in this event. Each girl answers written questions on information found in the Girl's Guide to Girl Scouting: Senior or Ambassadors, in the Council Resource Guide and at Safety Activity Checkpoints. |
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Knots
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4 girls
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all camp
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skill, time
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Each team member must tie six knots: square knot, clove hitch, bowline, taut line, sheet bend and sheepshank. Points awarded for correct knots, whipped ends and time. Ties broken by time. |
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Lashing
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3 girls
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own troop during event; all at chariot parade
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skills
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Each girl must lash tripod to hold basin of water. Entire team lashes chariot (litter). Points awarded for lashes, stability, safe carry in parade |
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Orienteering
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2-4 girls (team's choice)
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at finish only
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skill, time (30 min)
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Team runs set orienteering course, which is approximately Yellow in difficulty. Course is "score-O" where different controls are worth different points. Points deducted for being overtime. |
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Pancake Flip-Flop
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4 girls
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yes
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skill, time (35 min)
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Two members mix batter, other two start charcoal fire using chimney. Girls take turns cooking one pancake each. Pancake must be flipped from frying pan over rope strung six feet high, caught in pan and safely placed on plate. Points awarded for each pancake, safety, teamwork,& spirit, preparation, cleanup. Points deducted for more than one match. |
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Ultimate Challenge (SAUCE)
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4 girls
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only own troop
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time
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Each team given a physical task to complete. Requires all members. May involve learning and teaching of new skill. |
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Wilderness Survival
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2 girls
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none
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skill
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Girls respond to a simulated emergency situation and assemble a simple shelter. Points awarded for knowledge of survival priorities and location, sturdiness and layout of shelter. Points deducted for misuse of resources provided. |
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