 Powder
Horn
Powder Horn is a training program designed
to expose Venturing and Boy Scout Leaders to activities
and resources that enable successful completion of the
Venturing Ranger Award as well as enhancing Troop High
Adventure programs.
Many Scouting leaders face the dilemma of having a strong
desire to provide challenging and fun outdoor programs
to meet the needs of their older youth members, but lack
the knowledge and/or resources to do so. Powder Horn
responds to the quandary with an exciting new training
opportunity that exposes Venturing, and Boy Scout adult
leaders to a wide range of outdoor/high adventure activities.
More importantly, Powder Horn provides its participants
with valuable resource and contacts to assist them in
delivering the promise of Scouting's high adventure to
youth.
The Powder Horn course is based on the requirements
for Venturing's prestigious Ranger Award. The Ranger
Award Program requires demonstrated proficiency in a
challenging set of core and elective topics. During Powder
Horn, presentations on Ranger topics are made by knowledgeable
consultants who demonstrate the skills required and explain
where resources, such as equipment, facilities, guides,
instructors, and certifications can be obtained locally.
Many of the presentations involve actual hands-on experience
by the participants.
Under NO CIRCUMSTANCES is any Powder Horn participant
required to participate in an activity they are uncomfortable
with. They may choose just to observe and learn.
The Venturing program offers coed youth ages 14-21 opportunities
limited only by their imagination and desire. This course
provides leaders with the resources to help guide those
youth in meeting their goals.
This Course Is Appropriate For: Venturing Leaders, Boy
Scout Leaders, Commissioners, District and Council Leaders,
Professional Staff and Camp Leaders.
Powder Horn Courses include comprehensive instruction
in the eight Ranger Core requirements, at least ten electives,
and additional program development information. Eight
Core Requirements: Land Navigation, Leave No Trace, Communication,
Conservation Project Development, Emergency Preparedness,
Cooking, First Aid, and Wilderness Survival
Electives and Program Development: Mountaineering, Backpacking,
Outdoor Living History, Scuba, Shooting Sports, COPE,
Watercraft, Winter Sports, Expedition Planning, Life
Saver, Cave Exploring, Fishing, Overnight Cycling, Mountain
Biking, Physical Fitness, Ecology, Hunting, Plant and
Wildlife, Working with Teens and Equestrian.
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