Zombie Survival Weekend
Zombie Survival Weekend
October 25th thru 27th
Scouts will need to rely on teamwork and their Scout skills to outlast the zombie plague. The goal is to survive, not fight, and find the ultimate cure. The camp is designed to teach practical Scout skills while fostering cooperation, collaboration, and a sense of fun, and adventure.
Camp Setup
- Group Dynamics: Scouts will group themselves into survival teams of 3 to 8 Scouts. Each team will have different roles (team leader, medic, scout, builder, forager) to encourage teamwork and skill-sharing.
- Campsite: After setting up your tents create a perimeter around your campsite to protect your Survival Team from being ravaged overnight by invading zombies. Zombies cannot climb over obstacles, at least waist high, but can step over or under ones that are too short or too tall.
- Cure Discovery: Throughout the day Scouts must visit all the skill stations to receive clues to the cure for the zombie plague. Should they discover the cure all the campers are considered safe from the zombie plague and will celebrate at Saturday night’s victory dinner.
Activities
- Survival & Pioneering Skills
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- Fire Starting: Master various fire-making techniques without the benefit of modern tools.
- Knot Tying & Lashing: Learn essential knots for building strong structures, securing gear, and completing pioneering projects to protect your campsite.
- Water Purification: Discover ways to find and purify water from natural sources.
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- Archery & Tomahawk Throwing
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- Skills & Techniques: Scouts will be taught the art of shooting a bow and throwing a tomahawk with precision.
- Precision Target Practice: Improve accuracy with practice sessions.
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- Basic First Aid
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- Wilderness First Aid: Learn how to treat common injuries like cuts, sprains, and burns using limited supplies.
- Zombie Infection Protocol: Scouts will be taught how to recognize and treat early symptoms of infection, with an emphasis on keeping infected individuals safe until the cure is discovered.
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- Survival Skills
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- Recognizing threats in the wild: Identify poisonous plants, and other dangers in the wilderness.
- Navigation & Orienteering: Learn how to navigate using a compass and natural landmarks to ensure you stay on the right path.
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- Radio Communications
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- Setup & Maintenance: Learn how to communication over long distances when other communication systems are down.
- Emergency Broadcasting: Understand how to broadcast emergency messages, pick up distress calls, and communicate with other survivor groups.
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- Zombie Evacuation Drills
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- Evade, Don’t Engage: Learn techniques to avoid zombie encounters by moving silently, and understanding zombie behavior.
- Safe Zones & Scavenging: Practice finding and creating safe zones, while scavenging for supplies in a simulated post-apocalyptic world.
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Food & Sustenance
- All Meals Included: Nutritious breakfasts and dinners are provided, for lunch Scouts will receive emergency ration packs, mimicking real-world survival scenarios where food is scarce.