Abbey Holloman, VC Program
Rachel Shaffer, Program Adviser
A List Lodge: Croatan Lodge 117
The chosen games for the 2025 Conclave are as follows:
**Spam Toss
Frozen T-Shirt
Tug-of-War
4 Man Push-ups
- Coordinate with VC Program about event specifics such as location, event set-up time, etc.
- Provide a minimum of four (4) arrowmen to assist with set-up prior to the event on Saturday
- This competition requires 2 specific Arrowmen from each lodge: the Lodge Chief and the Lodge Adviser or their designees.
- Each team will be given a can of Spam or mystery item from which they must remove the Spam (or mystery) itself.
- The two team members must throw the Spam (or mystery) back and forth, backing up one step after each throw back and forth. The Section Chief or his designee will ensure that equal steps are taken by each team. The Chief will throw to the Adviser to start the game.
- If a team’s Spam (or mystery) is dropped or breaks up into pieces too small to throw, that team is out. Final ruling is up to the Section Chief or his designee.
- The last team who still have a tossable Spam (or mystery) will win.
Materials required: 6 cans of Spam
- This competition requires 7 Arrowmen from each lodge.
- Each team will be given one half of a rope that has a flag attached several feet from the middle of the rope.
- Each team is allowed to pick up their half of the rope prior to the start of the round, but may not begin pulling.
- Once the start is given, each team must pull back to try to force the other team’s flag across the middle line.
- The first team to pull the opposing team’s flag across the middle line will win that round.
- This competition will be decided in a double-elimination tournament with randomly determined seeding (ex. https://challonge.com/tournament/bracket_generator), and the team who wins the bracket shall win this event.
- Materials required: One large rope with two flags attached and a cone or third flag to mark the center point
- This competition requires 3 Arrowmen from each lodge.
- Each lodge will be given a t-shirt frozen in the shape of a roll.
- Each team must work to unravel the rolled shirt.
- The first member must put on the unrolled shirt. He/she then must run to a designated point and then run back. He/she will then tag in the second team member who must take the shirt and put it on, before running the same route. He/she will then tag in the third and final teammate who will do the same.
- The first lodge to have their third team member return to the starting line will win.
Materials required: 6 t-shirts ( size extra large or larger) frozen in water
- This competition requires 4 Arrowmen from each lodge.
- These four Arrowmen will work together to set up one standard 2-man tent.
- Two team members will be blindfolded and must set up the tent while their two teammates direct them. These two team members can see but cannot touch the tent itself or either of their blindfolded teammates.
- If either of the blindfolded team members removes their blindfold before the tent is fully set up, the team must start over. Similarly if either of the sighted team members touches the tent, the team must start over.
- The first lodge to fully set up the tent including the rain fly will win.
Materials required: 6 identical 2-man tents
- This competition requires 4 Arrowmen from each lodge.
- Each team will form a square on the ground, with one member per side.
- Each member will rest his feet on another member’s back
- Each team will have 60 seconds to complete as many push-ups as possible.
- Each push-up must be completed in unison by each team member
- If all four team members do not complete the push-up together at the same time, that push-up will not count.
- The lodge that completes the highest number of push-ups together will win.
Materials required: None
- This competition requires 3 Arrowmen from each lodge.
- There will consists of 3 stations where each Arrowmen will be positioned.
- At the first staion of the race each Arrowmen will be given a large spool of rope that has been tied into a knot.
- The first Arrowmen will then be required to untie it completely and run to the next station where they will pass it off to the Arrowmen in their lodge.
- The second Arrowmen will then have to tie a bowline knot and run to the next station where they must fit the knot around a small log and pass the third and final Arrowmen.
- Finally, the last set of Arrowmen will tie a bowline knot on the other side of the rope around their waist and drag the log to their respective lodge chief who will be postiioned at the finish line.
Materials required: 6 spools of medium-thick rope and 6 lightweight logs (the size that you would typically split)
- Objective: The goal is for players to soak the sponge in a full bucket, run to the empty bucket, and squeeze the water into it. The team that fills their empty bucket first wins!
- Starting the Game: The first player from each team runs to the full bucket, dips the sponge into the water, and then sprints back to their team's empty bucket.
- Passing the Sponge: Once the player reaches the empty bucket, they squeeze the sponge to release as much water as possible into the bucket, then run back to the full bucket.
- Relay Style: The next teammate is up after the player returns to the starting point. They then repeat the process, continuing the relay until the designated time is up or one team fills their bucket first.
- Winning: The first team to fill their bucket with water wins the game!
Materials required: Large Kiddie pool, 6 small buckets, 6 large sponges
- Teamwork is Key: The team must collaborate to get everyone across the rope bridge. If the participants are crossing individually, the others may assist by giving guidance, offering encouragement, or providing support from the ground.
- Balancing on the Rope: Each participant must walk across the rope, balancing on it with both feet, without touching the ground. They can use the handrail (if provided) or the side ropes for extra stability, but the main goal is to stay on the rope itself.
- Safety Check: It’s important to monitor the safety of the participants. Depending on the height and difficulty, ensure they are using appropriate gear (like helmets or harnesses) or the setup is safe for their level of ability.
- Team Crossing: If more than one person is crossing at a time, they may need to help each other across, offering tips on how to balance or supporting them by holding onto the ropes.
- Finish: Once all participants have crossed, the team has successfully completed the Rope Bridge challenge. The lodges will send teams of 10.
Materials required: rope bridge
- Each lodge will send a team of 4 scouts
- The race will be run in different legs with different scouts for each leg
- The first leg the whole team will carry a canoe 200ft (100ft out and 100ft back)
- The second section is knot tying each scout will be required to tie one of the following knots: Square knot, Bowline, Clove Hitch, Sheet bend
- The third leg 2 scouts will wheel barely race 100ft (50ft out 50ft back)
- The 4th leg will be a scouting trivia question you will circulate through the team until the question is answered correctly
- First team to complete all tasks and sit down wins
Materials: 6 pieces of small rope, 6 boats, trivia cards