1
Cadette-O-Rama 2013
Once Upon a Story!
October 11-13, 2013
Oak Canyon Park,
Orange
Final registration due
September 23, 2013
Advisor/Cadre meeting September
19 or 28. Please indicate on your
final paperwork which meeting, if
either, you’ll be attending.
September 19
7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
9500 Toledo Ave
Irvine 92618
September 28
2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Yorba Linda Program Center
4652 Casa Loma
Yorba Linda, Ca
If you’ve never before been the
advisor of a troop at Cadette-ORama, this meeting is required.
Come and bring your Cadres with
you.
If you have been a leader at COR
before, this meeting is optional,
but you may wish to come and
bring your Cadres so they can
begin their COR leadership
experience.
If you have questions, please
contact Collene Anderson
Girlscout_mom@att.net
714-345-3559
Purpose and Goals
Cadette-O-Rama is an event that brings together Cadette Girl Scouts to camp and to
compete in skill and fun events. Over the weekend, they will feel the "togetherness" of Girl
Scouting and get acquainted with other troops and make new friends. This event
encourages basic knowledge of Girl Scout skills through competition and pride of
accomplishment and provides a weekend camping environment where all troops and girls
feel comfortable.
We hope that the experience will encourage your Cadettes to work together as a troop,
and that it will promote retention of Cadette Girl Scouts.
Troop Timeline
Sept. 19
Advisor/Cadre Meeting
7:00 –8:30 p.m.
GSOC
9500 Toledo Way
Irvine, Ca 92618
Sept. 28
alternate Advisor/Cadre Meeting
2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Yorba Linda Program Center
4652 Casa Loma
Yorba Linda
Sept 23
October 9
October 11
If you’ve never before been
the leader of a troop at
Cadette-O-Rama, this
meeting is required. Please
bring your Cadres. If you
have been to COR before
as a leader, this year’s
meeting is optional.
Final registration is due. If you decide not to
participate, please let us know.
Campsite assignment emailed to troops
Cadette-O-Rama. Troops may begin arriving after
2:00 p.m. Friday
Troops that have a successful experience at COR (both new and experienced leaders)
spent an average of 4 meetings planning for it. If you won't have enough time to
adequately prepare, consider just visiting this year. If you come as a visitor, you must
register in advance with Collene Anderson (Girlscout_mom@att.net) and you will not be
able to compete, but you will be able to try out several skills and fun events.
2
Cadette-O-Rama Schedule
ACTIVITY
WHERE
FRIDAY
2:00 p.m.
Troops may begin arriving
3:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Cadres from each troop check in
2:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Book Drive. Bring a new or gently used book to help out a Gold Award
Project. Check with Cadre Center about where to leave your
donations.
7:30 p.m.
All troops should be in camp
Cadre Meeting (20-25 minutes)
8:00 – 9:30 p.m.
Optional Friday night program. Join us near the events area for a variety
of activities such as Build a book or play a Massive game of Twister
11:00 p.m.
Lights Out! Pleasant dreams... Please be courteous to your neighbors
and quiet down by 11:00 p.m.
11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
Quiet camp
Cadre Center
Cadre Center
Events Area
SATURDAY
8:25 a.m.
All-camp flag ceremony
Events Area
8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Campsite inspection (troop need not be present, but it's OK if you are in
camp when inspectors stop by)
Campsites
8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Skill events begin at 8:30 a.m. sharp and close at 11:00 a.m. Troops that
are in line at 11:00 and have already turned in their 3x5 card may stay
until 11:30 to compete. Events will shut down at 11:30.
Event Area
9:00 – 6:00 pm
9:45 – 2:00 p.m.
Cadette Lookie Loo’s visit
Junior Lookie Loo’s visit
10:00 a.m. – 3:00
destinations booth, Scherman booth, High Adventure booth
1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Fun Events. Troops that are in line at 3:30 and have already turned in
their 3x5 card may stay until 4:00 to compete. Events will shut down at
4:00.

Event Area
Also, Puppy Town
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Pick up your Art Event entry at the basketball court
4:10 – 6:00
Swap Central
7:00 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.
(Have you retired your troop flag?)
Join us for a Dance Party for Cadettes and advisors. Bring a tarp or sit
upons. First Aider will be in the events area.
11:00 p.m.
Lights out! Please be courteous to your neighbors and quiet down by
11:00 p.m.
11:00 p.m. to 7:a.m.
Quiet camp
Art Event
Event Area
SUNDAY
8:30 a.m.
Flag Up
9:00 a.m. - 10:15 p.m.
Cadres turn in evaluations and your troop stake, and receive your
patches
Cadre Center
10:30 a.m.
Girl Scouts' Own, Awards and Closing. Begin lining up at 10:15. Bring a
tarp or sit upons.
Events area
11:30 a.m.
Break camp and take home a happy heart for a job well done. Do you
have canned food left over? Donate it to Scouting for Food!
REMEMBER, GIRL SCOUTS
ALWAYS LEAVE A PLACE BETTER THAN THEY FOUND IT!
3
Our Site
…has grass and some trees. There also may be
some nighttime critters, so make a point of throwing
your trash bags every night into the receptacle
behind the back fence. And don’t leave out food at
night or have any food in your tents.
… has very few tables. Each troop may move one
table from the camping area to their campsite, but it’s
first come, first served. It’s best if you don't rely on
having one. Return all tables to their original location
on Sunday. There are a number of tables near the
stage and the staff camping area. Troops may use
these tables but may not move any of them.
…would be a muddy mess if all the gray water was
dumped around our camp. For this reason, waste
water from your campsite should be poured along the
back fence near the porta-potties in the posted area,
and it should be free of food and waste. Do not pour
gray water in the portables or bathroom. Conserve on
the amount of water you use and you will have less water
to dump.
…will have a first aider for emergencies, but each troop is
responsible for its own minor first aid treatment. The first
aider will be located in the Headquarters area. A first
aider will also be in the events area during the evening
activities.
…does not allow open fires, so plan to cook on propane
or charcoal fires. And remember, Safety Activity
Checkpoints say no liquid gas may be used!
…has ample parking in the parking lots. No vehicles will
be allowed to park in the unloading zone during the
weekend.
…had bees last year.
…does not have bathrooms, so we'll be bringing in
portables. Each troop will be asked to do Sparkle Duty
during the weekend to spruce up the BIF area.
Cell phones do not work in the canyon, but we have
access to a land line in camp for emergency out-going
calls.
Things to Bring
 Your own troop American flag and lashed flagpole.
Remember to retire your flag at sunset!
 Flashlights: this is a campout and our site doesn’t
come equipped with lights.
 Banner: Each troop must display a troop banner. The
 Arm bands
banners may be any size (approximately 3' X 2' is the
usual size). The banner should display your troop
number, city, and troop name or symbol (if any).
 3 x 5 cards
 Tote containers for water would be smart to have.
Bring sport bottles to the event area. It can get very
warm, and we want everyone to be sure to drink
plenty of water.
 Toilet paper. We will NOT be restocking the BIFs.
 Hand washing, face washing, teeth brushing setup.
Hand sanitizer is nice, too. We will NOT be restocking
the BIFs.
 Downtime activities
 Tarps or sit-upons for Saturday evening program and
closing
 Special equipment for skill events
 Allergy medicine as needed. Girls must supply their
own and have written permission to take it.
 A Smile!
4
How Cadette-O-Rama Works
THEME: Pick a theme for your
troop and campsite decorations
based on Once Upon a Story! Be
creative! Select a popular book or
one of fantasy and fiction, and
consider simple costumes (keep
Safety Activity Checkpoints in mind),
campsite decorations, and banner
décor. Decorations may be made or
bought.
CADRES: Select two girls to
represent your troop while at
Cadette-O-Rama. They are the
liaison between troop and
headquarters for all information and
needs during the weekend, and their
time may count toward leadership
hours for Cadette recognitions. Your
Cadres should come to the Cadre
Center on arrival Friday to receive a
newsletter and their special ID.
There will also be a special meeting
for all Cadres on Friday night at
8:00. Once Upon a Story will be
explained at that time. Cadres are
invited to attend the Advisor’s
Meeting in September to learn more
about Cadette-O-Rama and their
role as Cadres.
CADRE CENTER: Location is
marked on your site map. This is
where all troop information is
distributed and all your questions
are answered. Please check in
between 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Friday.
PARTICIPATION AND SCORING:
Participation in the Skill and Fun
events is expected. A point
system will be used for
scoring each Skill and Fun
event. Pennants will be
presented at closing
ceremony on Sunday to the
troops that scored the highest
in Skills and Fun events.
Scores and score sheets from
individual events will be given
out after the closing
ceremony.
SMALL TROOPS: Troops
that feel they are too small to
adequately participate in any
of the events may combine with
another troop. However, combined
troops may only participate under
one number. Make sure HQ knows
you're planning to combine.
GUESTS: Please do not issue
blanket invitations to parents,
friends, or your own family to visit
Cadette-O-Rama.
RAIN: We have lived through rain,
hail, thunder and lightning, high
water, people sounds, winds, smog,
sand, wet grass, tall grass, mud,
Sunday morning sprinkler baths,
freeways and broken water pipes, so
why change now! Come regardless.
Be prepared! Be flexible! and have
fun!
ARE PARENTS PICKING UP
GIRLS DURING THE WEEKEND?
Make sure parents coming on to the
site have your campsite number and
the location of your campsite. Too
often parents show up without
knowing even the correct troop
number or the leader’s full name!
Have parent come through the front
entance.
SITE ASSIGNMENTS: You will get
an email no later than October 9
about your campsite. Look for
details about where you'll unload
your gear and park (there will be 2
such areas, and there will be
Parking Fairies on the road to help
direct you).
PATCHES: Event patches will be
distributed on Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to
10:00 a.m. when your evaluations
are turned in at the Cadre Center.
In case of emergency, day or night, please contact Headquarters.
New or gently used book collection
We will be collecting new and gently used books this year to help with a Gold Award Project. Get
more information about where to turn in your donation at the Cadre Center on Friday afternoon.
5
This is the size and shape of a 3 x 5 index card.
Camp Layout
6
Directions to Oak Canyon
Look for these signs off Santiago
Canyon Road.
Follow the road all the way to the end
where Oak Canyon is located. Turn
left here and park.
If you’re camping in Camp Narnia,
turn left here and follow the directions
of the Parking Fairies.
If you’re camping in Camp Never,
Never Land, continue straight and
you’ll find Parking Fairies who’ll give
you directions.
7
Skill Events
All girls entering events must wear a 3-inch white arm
band with black troop numbers at least two inches high
worn on the Left arm held by at least two safety pins.
Each troop entering the event must bring a 3 x 5 card with
troop number on it in order to participate in the event. If
you do not have an arm band you MAY NOT receive a
score. If you do not have a 3 x 5 card you will NOT
receive a score.
 No one except participants will be allowed
inside the event area.

Bring only what is listed for the event you are
participating in.

Skills Study Guide will be available at the
Leader meeting. Remember that this is only
a guide, and everything in it may not be
offered this year. Refer to the following list
for the specific skills being offered this year.
EVENT
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
Art Event
Campsite Inspection
Compass
Emergency Preparedness and
Environmental Awareness
Fire building
Girl Scout Know How
Knife
Knots
Lashing
Map Reading
Practical Know How
Rope Toss
Dome Tent Set-Up
Whipping & Hanking
First Aid
Events begin at 8:30 a.m. SHARP on Saturday. Event
lines close at 11:00 a.m. Troops that are in line at 11:00
and have turned in their 3x5 card may stay until 11:30 to
compete. Events will close at 11:30.
BRING
PARTICIPANTS
see Art Event, page 9
see Campsite Inspection, page 8
Compass and pencil
Pencil
2
Bandanna/scarf
Pencil
Sharp pocket knife
Nothing
Sharp pocket knife
Pencil
Nothing
Nothing
Nothing
Sharp pocket knife
Nothing
2 or 1
2 or 1
1
2
2 or 3
2 or 1
2 or 3
1
2 or 3
1 or 2
2 or 3
2 or 1
2
One participation point will be given for each event attempted with the exception of the Art Event.
Those girls participating in the Art Event will receive five participation points.
* Suitable for limited mobility
8
Campsite Inspection Scoring
Points
Site Usage
Should be compact, neat, tidy and efficient.
2
Troop Banner
With troop number
2
Bulletin Board
The bulletin board should be posted in one area and easily visible. It should
include your troop number, kaper chart, event schedule, and a list of the
lashing locations in your campsite.
2
Grey water plan posted on bulletin board (same as in this guide)
1

An attempt to fly with respect (1 point) or
3

A sturdy flagpole with flag flown with respect (2 points) or

Sheer-lashed flagpole, sturdy, flag flown with respect
(3 points)
Flagpole
Garbage Disposal
Sturdy, convenient to kitchen with proper bag, and not attached to flora or
fauna.
2
Hand washing
Area
Set up some kind of place for girls and adults to wash their hands. There
are no special requirements.
2
Safety

Approved camp stoves and lanterns, stored properly (1 pt)
7

First aid kit: properly stocked (refer to Safety-Wise), visible, and handy.
Health history forms visible inside kit. (3pt)

Safety equipment: shovel, pail with water, and burlap bag, baking soda
by cook stove (2 pt)

Marking safety hazards (tent stakes, guidelines, etc) (1 pt)
Lashing
One sturdy, usable, lashed piece of camp equipment (1 pt). Examples of
lashing: continuous, tripod, square, sheer and/or round (1 pt for each type)
Lashing sites posted on bulletin board; include on the lashed site a label of
what kind of lashing was used (1 pt)
6
Grounds
Campsite clean and free of litter
1
Theme
Should be planned and carried out by girls, but decorations don’t have to be
handmade.
2
Total Possible Points
30
Point may be deducted by campsite judges if troop adults interfere with inspection.
Don’t worry if they come while you are there: they are very understanding.
Scores will be available after closing on Sunday.
9
Saturday Art Event
Time: 8:30 a.m. through 11:00 a.m.
Each troop should send 2 participants
Time limit: 30 minutes
Create a Once Upon a Story!-themed art project and make it amazing! Whether you want to make it dramatic or funny,
you can make your art project outrageous!
Bring a shoe box containing ALL the supplies you would like to use to create your project: “crafty” stuff, writing and/or
coloring implements, glue, scissors, etc. Nothing will be supplied. We don't care what kind of shoe/boot box you bring, as
long as everything you bring is CONTAINED in it.
NO PREMADE ART PROJECTS WILL BE ACCEPTED
As each troop enters the event, the girls will turn in their 3 x 5 card to the judges. They will then work together until they are
happy with their project. All creating is to be done at the event.
All troops participating will receive 5 participation points and UP TO 5 additional points based on the final result. Cleaning up
your own work area at Art Event is very important.
Pick up your art project on Saturday between 4-6 p.m.
Basic Rules for Skill and Fun Events
1. Wear arm bands with troop number on it to
each event.
2. Bring a 3 x 5 card with troop number on it to
each event.
3. Bring those items required for each event with
you.
4. Leaders may not enter the judging areas or
coach girls from the sidelines.
5. The judges for the events are there to help and
be sure that all rules are followed.
6. Any protests must be discussed with CadetteO-Rama Skills staff. DO NOT DISCUSS THEM
WITH THE JUDGES.
7. Scores and score sheets from individual skill
and fun events will be given out at the end of
the closing ceremony.
8. If at any time safety rules are not being
observed, a girl or girls may be disqualified
from that event.
All girls entering events must wear a 3-inch white arm
band with their troop number in black ink. The numbers
must be at least two inches high. The arm band is to be
worn on the Left arm and fastened to the shirt securely. If
a girl does not have on an arm band, she will not receive
a score.
JUDGING AREAS ARE OPEN TO PARTICIPANTS ONLY. LEADERS AND OTHER ADULTS MUST
STAY OUTSIDE THE BOUNDARIES AT ALL TIMES. POINTS MAY BE DEDUCTED OR TROOPS
DISQUALIFIED IF LEADERS/ADULTS DO NOT RESPECT THIS RULE.
10
Saturday Fun Events
All girls entering events must wear a 3-inch
white arm band with black troop numbers at
least two inches high worn on the right arm
held by at least two safety pins. Each troop
entering the event must bring a 3X5 card with
troop number on it in order to participate in the
event. If you do not have an arm band you
MAY NOT receive a score. If you do not have a
3 X 5 card you will NOT receive a score.
No one except participants will be allowed inside
the event area.
Event Names
Number of
Girls
Required
Princess in Training
3
*Name That Book!
2
*What’s in the Wardrobe?
Captain Hook’s Shipwrecked
Rapids
1
*What Book am I?
1
Nancy Drew’s Mystery
1
Three Blind Mice
4
Blow Up Hunger
2
Go Dog, Go!
3
Harry Potter Quidditch
The Sisterhood of the Traveling
Pants
3
*Story Line
2
Red Fish, Blue Fish
1
Moby Dick Goes for a Ride
3
3
2
* Games suitable for limited mobility participants
11
Behavior Agreement - COR 2013
Cadres: Read over the following Behavior Agreement with the troop. Sign this form and return it with
your troop registration form and final payment.
1. Use of alcoholic beverages or illegal
substances, by girls or adults, is prohibited!
2. Use approved camp stoves or barbeques only.
Have first aid kit and proper safety equipment
visible and handy. Stoves that require liquid
gas are prohibited by Safety Activity
Checkpoints.
3. Leave younger children at home. Cadette-ORama is for Cadettes and their leaders only.
4. Senior/Ambassador Girl Scouts attend as COR
staff only.
5. Toilets are for bathroom use only! Remember if
you use it, clean it!
6. Cheating at events will result in disqualification
for that particular event. This includes adults
coaching from the sidelines.
7. Troop campsites should be set up by the girls,
although adults may assist.
8. Respect other troop sites, equipment and
decorations. Do not walk through or enter
without permission any time during the
weekend.
9. Treat Lookie Loos with respect. Remember,
you were one once!
10. Dress code will be enforced for girls and
adults. Everyone on site, girls and adults,
must wear shoes with closed heels and toes
and have their shoulders covered.
Costumes are great but they must follow
basic dress code.
11. Follow instructions of staff during all events.
No foul language or disrespect to staff, other
adults, or troops.
12. Observe lights-out and all quiet times each
night.
Consequences
Possible consequences if any part of the Behavior
Agreement is broken:
1. Points could be subtracted.
2. Disqualification for pennant.
3. Loss of right to attend event.
4. Request for girl and/or troop to leave area.
5. Request for girl and/or troop to go home.
6. Loss of invitation to troop to attend Cadette-ORama next year.
Action will be taken by Director based on the extent of violation.
We have read the above and agree to abide by the agreement.
Signature ________________________________________
Troop Leader
Signature ______________________________________________ _________________________________________________
Cadre
Cadre
12
Final Registration
Final Registration Deadline: September 28th. The remainder of the fee is due at this time. Individuals may be added AT
THE EVENT.
Site: Oak Canyon Park, Orange
Tiered Fee Structure
If you registered between July 1. 27 and Aug. 4: $24 per girl and adult
If you registered between Aug 5 and Sept 8: $28 per girl and adult
If you registered between Sept. 8 and Sept 23: $34 per girl and adult
Please mail the form below with a check payable to Girl Scout Council of Orange County to:
Cadette-O-Rama
Girl Scouts of Orange County
9500 Toledo Way #100
Irvine, CA 92618
Please read entire packet before you mail this registration form.
Cadette-O-Rama 2013
FINAL REGISTRATION
Troop # (if you don’t have a troop number yet, we’ll register you under the advisor’s name):_____________
Community: ___________________________________________________________ Service Unit: _________
Leader’s Name: _____________________________________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________ Zip _________
Day Phone (
) _________________________ Evening Phone (
) ______________________
Email address: _____________________________________________________________________________
Additional or alternate email addresses (optional): _________________________________________________
___________________________________________ _____________________________________________
Campsite requests (we will do our best to accommodate you):
Name of the Troop Tent Camping-trained adult who will be camping with you:
_________________________________
She/he completed her Level II training (month/year) ____________________________
Girls and/or adults may be added at the event
Total # of adults attending: Men ____ + women ______ = ____ x $_____
Number of
6th
= $ __________
graders
________x $_____
= $ __________
Number of 7th graders
________x $_____
= $ __________
________x $_____
= $ __________
Number of
8th
graders
Total fees payable
Less deposit paid
Check enclosed for balance due (make check payable to GSOC)
 I have enclosed the signed behavior agreement with this form and my payment.
= $ __________
= $__________
= $ __________