FAQ

1. Can we copy the patch?	Yes, but you will have to contact your patch designer since the one we used is a local business.
2. How did you handle check in & what did each troop get?	The best way to handle check in, is to have pre-registration. By having all the information you need prior to the event you can make a packet up for each troop. In the packet we included name tags, meal tickets& meal time(since they had an option to buy dinner), Slip to pick up T-Shirt order, Event Schedule, Event and Camp Instruction and Rules. Make sure that your Camp Instructions include what each troop camp kaper will be and who they will need to report to, to receive their kaper ticket needed for check out.
3. What is a ramble:	A ramble is a game where you have clues that sends each group to various places in the camp and then back where they started. Each group is timed and the group with the shortest time wins the ramble. To start this you find out how many groups are going to participate. To do this any group who wants to participate must show up at the time designated on the schedule. Then you number off the groups. Group #1 starts and then in 15 minutes the next group sets out on the ramble and then 15 minutes later group 3 and so on.
4. How do you set up a ramble?	You come up with clues that will take the group to designated places in the camp. The first clue that is given to them might read: I pledge of Allegiance is what you say, but you be standing in the place? This clue would take the group to the flag pole. Somewhere around the flagpole (normally we send it up to the top of the pole, lol) the group will find Clue #2. The group is take the slip with clue #2 on it read it aloud and go to the destination on the clue. Each group is timed and the group that has the lowest time and comes back with all of the slips with the clues on them wins.
5. There must be rules for the ramble what are they?	Yes there are. (Note all clues are numbered and put on slips of paper. There are enough slips in each ziplock back for every group that participates. It does not matter if there are extras in the bag) Rules are as follows:1 1. Each group must pick a team leader 2. Each group must put the ziplock bag back where they found it. 3. If the can not find the clue the whole group must come back to the starting point so someone can go back to help them find it. If the bag is not where the judges know it to be then the groups in front of them are disqualified. (Make sure you stress this point) 4. If you do not have all of the slips when you arrive at the final destination your team must add 2 minutes for each slip that is missing.
6. In the sample Widegame Schedule why are there pictures and not troop #'s?	The reason to use graphics for the Widegame Schedule is to make it easier for everyone. If you make the name tags with the graphic on them, then each troop knows what schedule to follow. It is also easier for the people running each station. It is real easy to spot if a troop is in the wrong place. (If you did not want to get real elaborate, you could just use colors)
7. What are troop I.D.'s?	Troop I.D.'s can be any type of thing to identify you as a troop. Normally for the contest we have three kinds of I.D.'s that can be made. T-Shirt, Neck Wear or Head Wear. Rules are it is kept under $5.00 per person & girl made. Normally for the judging we have different categories for each type of I.D. Prize given for 1. Fits the theme, 2. Most original, 3. Cutest 4. Best use of recycled items. These four categories are given for the three I.D. types they can use. Depending on how many troops we give a 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each category and a honorable mention. Make sure that the troops know what categories you will be judging in. Also these are made prior to coming to the event. What you really have to watch for is GIRL MADE. I can not tell you how many enter troop I.D.'s that are without out a doubt troop made. During the judging ask the girls questions about how they were made, how long it took, etc. Another note, Troop I.D.'s are to be worn by the troop on Saturday only, but all day Saturday.
8. What was served for Dinner?	For this event we served Barbecue which was catered in. Depending on the size of the event and the facilities available you might find it cheaper to have volunteer cooks or even to let the troops be responsible for their own dinner. Remember to get a good price for a catered meal your numbers do have to be high.
9. If we are small group and only need one dinner time, when should we do the Midway?	Because of Day Only, you would need to have the Midway prior to dinner. I would change the schedule to read Free time from 4:00 to 4:30 and the Midway from 4:30 to 6:00. Have dinner from 6:00 to 7:00 letting the Day Only's eat first so they can leave when they finish dinner.
10. How is check out handled for Day Only's?	Check out for Day Only's should be set up from 6:00 until the last day only troop has checked out. Even though they are Day Only's they too should be responsible for kapers. To make sure kapers are done, the kaper they need to do should be put on their schedule and let them know that it needs to be done from 4:00 to 4:30 during their free time. Good kapers for Day Only are liter detail, help clean up & pack widegame stations areas. To make sure they did their kaper tell them that they will need to get a ticket from the person in charge of that kaper. At check out make sure that they turn in their evaluation. Once you have that give the troop their check out envelope with their patches.
11. How is check out handled for Weekend Campers?	Basically the same way. Having a person incharge of each camp kaper is the best way to make sure that all camp kapers are done before troops check out. Troops must present their kaper ticket at check out before receiving their patches.
12. How do you solve the problem of your troop being shorted because you are in charge of the event or you are serving on the committee?	As I said on the opening page, you need to find people from other Service Units to help run the event. (see General Help for Service Unit Weekends)
13. What should the group size be for the Widegame Station and what should you do if you have more than that attending the event?	Group size depends on the age of the girls. Use the following as a guide: Ages 5 to 7: no more than 15 Ages 8 to 10: no more than 20 Ages 11 to 13: no more than 25 Ages 14 to 18: no more than 30 If you can mix the ages that will help. I would make no group more that 25 to 30. Of course it will also depend on the size of the rooms you will have available to use. If the group size is larger than 100 to 200, (which make approximately 40 in each group if 200 attended), then you will need to have more than one of each station set up. For example when we did the event for 800 girls, we had 160 girls at each station at each scheduled time. To accommodate that number we had 4 craft areas set up, 2 song and game areas, 4 Be a Clown areas. Since the Magician could do any size group that made it easy to have only one group. Also Troop I.D. judging only need one area since they came up as troops, that normally consisted of 8 to 12 troops to judge during that 45 minutes.
14. How long did it take to plan this event?	It normally takes a year to plan an event of this size. There are things that must be done almost a year out such as reserving the camp, coming up with a theme, patch design. Putting together a event committee. If you council offers a training on "How to Plan an Event" I would advise you to take it.
15. Is a Girl Planning Board necessary?	Yes, as we all know this is a girl organization. If we want the girls to enjoy the event then input from them is needed. The Girl Planning Board can help with the following: Theme, Patch design, what kind of activities could be fun, kind of food to be served, Midway booths, prizes for midway, etc. They can also help at the actually event