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MISSION IMPOSSIBLE STAR TREK Mission Details
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STAR TREK
This is a short star hike providing a great opportunity to observe the heavens and learn about another part of nature.
EQUIPMENT NEEDED
PHYSICAL ARRANGEMENTS
The action of the patrol is to mainly listen and follow the staffer for this event.
As the patrol approaches this area walking along the dark trail through the dense woods, the staffer appears from behind a large tree to suddenly meet them on the trail. (this can be dramatic) He then asks them to follow him quietly through the woods.
As they follow him along the trail, he leads them from the dense woods and into a large prairie area or field where the sky opens up above them filled with millions of stars.
He leads them to a large mowed area where they can lay down and stare up at the heavens.
The staffer describes what a star is, a galaxy, etc. He points out a few constellations and tells of the stories behind their names.
SCORING
STAFF ACTIONS
BE SOMEWHAT MYSTERIOUS
CHECK IN PATROLS
ISSUE EQUIPMENT
KEEP THEM MOVING
Record the scores and send them to the next event at the prescribed time or cue.
MISSION IMPOSSIBLE requires approximately 30 staff members.
Events will conclude by 1:30am. Patrol Leaders will turn in their Patrol's computer disk before returning to their campsite. All Scouts/Webelos should be in their campsites and quiet by 2:00am.
SCORING PATROLS
Patrols will be given a computer disk. Scores will be written in a square on the disk. Each event will grade on a possible total of 10 points.
Each event will have a 2 letter code. For the score, write the two letter code, followed by a score from 0 to 10.
For example: SH9
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We used a large open prairie for this event. The patrols approached the area along a dark trail through dense woods.
ACTION
This event is more experiential than competative. Mostly patrols are scored on their scoutlike conduct and their ability to listen quietly.
It makes it more fun for the boys. Ask if everyone is there and take them on a hike to your field area.
EXPLAIN THE HEAVENS
Once at the field and the boys are positioned on the ground, give instruction on star study. Describe the constellations by telling the stories of how they got their name. Explain how to use the stars to find north. Tell about how the stars guided ships. Point out manmade lights in the heavens as well.
If the night sky clouds over and the stars are hidden from view, then pass out the luminous star charts. You can continue with the same stories, but you will not have the dramatic visual aid of a star filled sky to aid you. Star charts are better than nothing.
At the end of the time, call the end quickly and get them back to the trail.
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