Powder Horn...
Helps leaders safely conduct outdoor activities of
a fun and challenging nature.
Provides an introduction to the resources necessary to successfully
lead their Venturers and older Boy Scouts through a program of high
adventure.
Familiarizes the Advisor with the Ranger program so that he or she
can help the Venturer to meet the requirements of the Ranger Award.
This course is based on the Venturing Ranger
core and elective requirements giving participants an
exposure to outdoor/high adventure resources.
It is based on the eight core and eighteen electives found in the
Venturing Ranger program. It is intended to help adult leaders get
out of the box in finding and using resources and in the way they
lead their unit-level high adventure programs. No high adventure
skills are taught in this course. It is designed to have some
disciplines introduced with a hands-on segment. Example: For scuba
if a pool is available, it is suggested to do a Discover Scuba (PADI)
session where participants get into a shallow pool and wear scuba
gear. It is not scuba certification. Participants will not learn how
to rock climb or shoot a skeet course, but will learn where to go to
find those who can teach these skills to Boy Scouts and Venturers.
Requirements
- Be a registered BSA adult member age 21 or older.
- Have a current BSA Class III physical
- Have Scout Executive approval
- Completed training for your primary registered position.
Course Fee
The course fee is $225
total for 6-day course and includes meals, course materials, and
supplies. A $50 non-refundable deposit is due
with application. The balance is due no later
than March 1st, 2008. Course fee if paid after
March 1st is $250. The first 48 fully paid
Scouters, who meet course requirements, will be confirmed for the
course. A deposit will get a participant's
name on the course roster, but does not guarantee them a spot.
No refunds can be issued 30 days prior to the start of the
course.
Recognition Device
 Completion
of the Powder Horn course is recognized by the wearing of the Powder
Horn recognition device designed to hang from your left shirt flap
pocket.
Uniform
Venturing crews have the opportunity to wear the uniform
the local crew decides upon. We encourage you to
wear your uniform for the course photo.
Other activities will be more open to wear practical
outdoor clothing appropriate for the weather conditions.
Powder Horn is not a personal development /
leadership building course like Wood Badge. Power Horn
will not make you an expert in the activities you will
explore but will introduce you to get the resources to
introduce the activity into your unit.
Bring a Buddy
Powder Horn can be more fun and valuable to your home unit if
you bring a buddy along.
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