Ordeal Ceremonies
History
Ranks by Requirement
Conclave Competitions
Camp Daniel Boone
Potpourri
200

This principle ends the Pre-Ordeal Ceremony by saying "Let us try to find the arrow!"

Who is Kichkinet?

200

The Boy Scouts of America was founded in this year.

What is 1910?

200

1a. Repeat from memory the Scout Oath, Scout Law, Scout motto, and Scout slogan. In your own words, explain their meaning. 

What is Scout Rank?

200

A team for this competition cannot be more than six people or have a total weight that exceeds 1000 pounds.

What is Tug-o-war?

200

Ledbetter Lodge at Camp Daniel Boone serves as this building.

What is the Dining Hall?

200

He is the Camp Ranger.

Who is John Nixon?

400

After candidates test the bow in the Pre-Ordeal ceremony, Allowat Sakima presents this token.

What is an arrow?

400

Carol A Edson and this man were the founders of the Order of the Arrow.

Who is E Urner Goodman?

400

6a. Successfully complete the BSA swimmer test.

What is First Class?

400

This competition is typically done between votes at the Saturday Evening Show.

What is Group Dance?

400

One of the major hiking trails starting at Camp Daniel Boone, this trail's trailhead is just past the leadership building on the main road.

What is the Art Loeb Trail?

400

They will be the host lodge for the 2023 Cornerstone Conclave, which will be in Charleston, SC.

What is Unali'Yi Lodge?

600

Nutiket begins the Pre-ordeal ceremony with this iconic line. Often said very loudly.

What is Awake my Friends?

600

This man began scouting in the United States.

Who is W D Boyce?

600

7b. Participate in a total of one hour of service in one or more service projects approved by your Scoutmaster. Explain how your service to others relates to the Scout slogan and Scout motto.

What is Tenderfoot?

600

This competition requires a group of four to tie a Diagonal Lashing and two Square Lashings.

What is the Chariot Race?

600

Officially named "Osborne Lodge", this building has a separate address from the rest of camp.

What is the ranger's house?

600

They are a friend and guide to the ordeal candidates, usually leading an ordeal crew.

What is an Elangomat?

800

This ceremonial principle tells the Legend of Uncas in the Ordeal ceremony.

Who is Meteu?

800

Tsali Lodge began in this year, three years before Camp Daniel Boone opened.

What is 1938?

800

1a. Since joining Scouts BSA, participate in five separate troop/patrol activities, at least three of which must be held outdoors. Of the outdoor activities, at least two must include overnight camping. These activities do not include troop or patrol meetings. On campouts, spend the night in a tent that you pitch or other structure that you help erect, such as a lean-to, snow cave, or tepee.

What is Second Class?

800

This competition requires one contestant to tie a clove hitch and a timber hitch.

What is Rope Throw?

800

This building, built in the 1960's as staff housing, is one of two buildings used during the summer for the STEM program area.

What is Ponderosa?

800

This was Tsali's theme for the 2018 Dixie Fellowship, featuring patches containing a giant infinity symbol.

What is Tsali Forever?

1000

These are the four challenges of the Ordeal.

What are scant food, arduous labor, vow of silence, and night alone?

1000

The Falling Waters district of the Daniel Boone Council used to be two separate districts bearing these names before they were merged in 2020.

What were the Cataloochee and Nantahala Districts?

1000

8. Describe the steps in Scouting’s Teaching EDGE method. Use the Teaching EDGE method to teach another person how to tie the square knot. 

What is Tenderfoot?

1000

This competition is a document that includes information about a lodge for the year, including goals, officers, events, and a budget.

What is the Plan Book?

1000

With 33 tents and no cabins, this campsite on river road is the largest campsite other than Arrowhead. Its namesake lived in southern Ontario and Quebec and northern New York State

What is the Iroquois Campsite?

1000

This is the first year camper program at Camp Daniel Boone

What is Goin Great?

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