Camp promotion competition will be divided into two categories; unit presentation, and static display/presentation. Judging criteria for each category is listed below.
This category is to judge the presentation that is given to local units when visited by the Order of the Arrow. Topics of discussion should include both local long term and year round camp opportunities.
Appearance(9 points)
Are the presenters in full Class "A" Scout uniform? Did they promote
their council camping programs?
Comprehension(9 points)
Did the presenter speak slowly and clearly? Did he make himself
understood?
Presentation/Staging(9 points)
Did they use visual aids? Is there identification of the Order of the
Arrow?
Resources(9 points)
Do they have current event flyers or an up to date Council calendar?
Do they have the Lodge where to go camping guide? Do they have flyers or
information about their Council camp programs?
Impression(9 points)
Did the presenters leave you with a better understanding of camping in
their council?
Time Limit(5 points)
Was the presentation under 15 minutes?
This category is to judge the display/presentation that might be set up at council/civic events by the Order of the Arrow to promote Scout camping.
Appearance(10 points)
Is the display manned? Are they in full Class "A" Scout uniform? Did
they promote their council camping programs?
Comprehension(10 points)
Did the presenter speak slowly and clearly? Did he make himself
understood? Was he knowledgeable of the topic?
Presentation/Staging(10 points)
Is there a booth or display area? Are there visual aids? Is there
identification of the Order of the Arrow? Are there pictures? Is the
display well put together with thought and planning?
Resources(10 points)
Are there current event fliers or an up to date Council calendar? Are
there copies of the Lodge where to go camping guide? Are there fliers or
information about their Council camp programs?
Impression(10 points)
Did the display/presenters leave you with a better understanding of
camping in their council?
1. Awards will be given to the top three teams according to the judges.
2. Awards will be presented in both categories and an overall award for combined.
3. Combined award will be presented only if a lodge competes in both categories.
Each lodge will be required to provide two judges, one youth and one adult.