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2018 Conferences and Family Program Information PhilmontTrainingCenter.org
National Training Center – Boy Scouts of America
Established 1950
PHILMONTTRAININGCENTER.ORG • 575.376.2281 • TRAININGCENTER@PHILMONTSCOUTRANCH.ORG
2018 Conferences PhilmontTrainingCenter.org
YOU’RE INVITED! Please select the week and conference of your choice.
How to register for 2018! WEEK 5: JULY 8-14 SOUTHERN REGION WEEK 8: JULY 29–AUGUST 4 NE REGION
• Council Key 3 • BSA Training in the Digital Age
• Go to: www.philmonttrainingcenter.org
• District Key 3 • Council Key 3
• Click on Register for Philmont Training Center
• Exploring Explosion-How to ignite growth • Cubmasters: The Next Level
For More Information: in your council through Exploring • District Key 3
PhilmontTrainingCenter.org • Leading Diversity • DIVERSEability and disABILITY-How to
TrainingCenter@PhilmontScoutRanch.org • National Advanced Youth apply proper methods in Scouting with
Call 575.376.2281 Leadership Experience (NAYLE) Special Needs
• Strengthening Leadership Teams • Everybody Likes to Be Welcomed-
WEEK 1: JUNE 10–16 • Visual Storytelling Reaching & Engaging Scout Families
• How do I Become an Excellent Trainer/
• Advanced Leadership Skills • Welcoming Girls - Family Scouting
Presenter?
• Strengthening Council Unit Service • National Advanced Youth
• Strengthening Distric Unit Service Leadership Experience (NAYLE)
• District Operations 2 (invitation only)
WEEK 6: JULY 15-21 • Orienteering, Geocaching, and Finding
• Diversity and Inclusion for Commissioners • Advanced District Administration Your Way
• Effective Roundtables • Baptist Scouting-Reaching, Teaching, • Second Century Service
Strengthening Unit Service and Ministering to Children, Youth,and
Families
• Training Your Cub Scout Leaders
• Chaplaincy WEEK 9: AUGUST 5–11
• Wilderness First Aid Instructor
• The Duke of Edinburgh’s International • Advancement Issues and Solutions
Trainer Certification Award-USA Training Course Suite • Building a Program with Strong
• National Advanced Youth Outdoor Emphasis
Leadership Experience (NAYLE) • Energize Your Enterprise Risk
• Scouting in the Catholic Church
WEEK 2: JUNE 17-23 WESTERN REGION • Scouting for Jewish Youth
Management Committee
• Games with a Purpose
• Developing Youth Leadership Conference • Scouting in the Lutheran Church • Leadership Developement Series
• I am a New Council Training Chair- • Smarter, Strategic, and Sustainable • Membership Growth Strategies
Now What? Scouting that Work
• I am a New District Training Chair- • United Medodist Scouters Workshop • National Advanced Youth
Now What? Leadership Experience (NAYLE)
WEEK 7: JULY 22–28 CENTRAL REGION
• International Representatives • Philmont Ambassador
(invitation only) • #Awesome Stem Exploration (ages 14-20) • Philmont Ambassador II
• Managing the New BALOO Training • Building Successful Packs: Training Unit • Wood Carvers Round Up
• Mechanics of Advancement Leaders to Build & Sustain Cub Scout Packs
• Council Key 3
WEEK 10: AUGUST 12–18
• National Advanced Youth
Leadership Experience (NAYLE) • District Key 3 • Available for council retreats or
• Exploring-Become the “Game Changer” committee meetings
• Western Region: New Stratagies To Help
for your Council
Scouting Survive WEEK 11: SEPTEMBER 16–22
• National Advanced Youth Leadership
WEEK 3: JUNE 23-29 Experience (NAYLE)
• BSA Fishing Train the Trainer
• Planning Programs That Rock
• Certified Angling Instructor
• Philmont Family Adventure • Scouting Alumni and Friends - your answer
Course Director
to everything • Climbing Director Certification
• STEM-Tastic Scouting - Inspiration, • Conservation USA and Hornaday
WEEK 4: JUNE 30-JULY 6 Imagination, and Innovation Advisor Training
• Strategic Training Planning for Councils • COPE & Climbing Program Manager
• Philmont Family Adventure and Districts Certification
• PLC Philmont Leadership Challenge (July 1-7) • Venturing Blast! (adults and youth officers ages • COPE Director Certification
14-20 may attend) • The Fun Side of Shooting Sports
• Healthy, Affordable, and Delicious
Camp Food!
• National Camp Accreditation Program-
Delivering The Promise
• Philmont Leadership Challenge (PLC)
• The Properties Course:
Facilities Management
• Strictly for Camp Directors (invitation only)
• Wilderness First Aid Instructor
Trainer Certification
1 PTC 2018 Conference Schedule
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Schedule overiew
Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast
Conference/Program Conference/Program Conference/Program Conference/Program Conference/Program Depart
All Day Program Hikes
Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch
2-4 PM Check-In Conference/Program Conference/Program Family Time Conference/Program Conference/Program
Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner
Opening Program Cracker Barrel Western Night Movie Night Cracker Barrel Closing Program
The Philmont Training Center (PTC) is nestled in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains of Sidewinders (10 year old boys) – Sidewinders enjoy
northeastern New Mexico near Cimarron. Rich in history and natural beauty, this area offers exciting hiking, sports, crafts, archery and air rifles, Villa and
educational experiences for the entire family. PTC has served as the National Training Center for Museum tours, and a Sidewinder/Parent overnighter.
the Boy Scouts of America since 1950. A variety of week-long conferences will be conducted for
unit, district, and council volunteers and professionals. Each conference features the latest tools, Mustangs (11–13 year old girls) – Mustangs have
audiovisuals, and techniques led by a faculty of experienced Scouters. In addition to hosting these fun enjoying horse rides, archery and air rifles,
Conferences, the Training Center also provides the opportunity for families to join their Scouters and hiking, handicraft projects, nature activities, outdoor
enjoy a wide range of family programs—making the Philmont Training Center experience one of a cooking, games, Villa and Museum tours, and an
kind. Our summer staff will lead hikes, tours, handicrafts, and other outdoor activities. A week-long overnight camping trip in Philmont’s backcountry.
backcountry Mountain Trek is offered for Venturing-aged youth (except Fall Conference, week 11).
Trailblazers (11–13 year old boys) – This group
Attendance: participates in day hikes, nature activities and games,
Any registered Scouter who is interested in learning conference rooms or at various locations in horse rides, archery and air rifles, handicrafts, and an
how to provide a better, stronger Scouting program Philmont’s backcountry. Family Program facilities overnight camping trip in Philmont’s backcountry.
is invited to attend. Scouters are encouraged to include the Small Fry Center, the Craft Center,
bring their immediate family members. and our Pony Ring. However, most of Broncos (14–20 year olds) – The Broncos program
the time family members will be enjoying is designed to accommodate those teenagers who
the best facility of all—Philmont’s 140,171 choose not to participate in the Mountain Trek
Conferences: acres of “Scouting Paradise.” program. Broncos will stay at PTC with their families
Over 80 separate week-long conferences are but enjoy a week of activities as a group including
scheduled. Conferences will cover almost every
aspect of Scouting—from Cub Scouting and Boy Family Program: hiking, horse rides, museum tours, local sight-seeing,
COPE, shooting sports and more.
Scouting to Council and District Operations, The Philmont Training Center offers a full,
from Venturing and Professional Development to organized program for every member of the
Mountain Trek (14–20 year olds)
Advancement and Finance. The conferences are family—from infants to spouses. Family members
Mountain Men and Mountain Women treks are
conducted by various departments of the national are joined by others in their age group to
backpacking expeditions that provide the
council and are led by a faculty of outstanding participate in carefully designed, age-appropriate
opportunity to experience the rugged challenges
volunteer and professional Scouters. Each programs under the leadership of trained and
of Philmont’s mountains. Mountain Trek crews travel
conference is designed to discuss specific Scouting experienced Philmont staff. approximately 20-30 miles in Philmont’s backcountry
issues, share information from all over the BSA, where each Mountain Trek crew will stay at several
and train using the best methods that will enhance Family Program Groups: staff camps that offer a variety of exciting programs
the Scouting program for youth and adults. While Nursery (2 months to 2 year olds) – A fully from mountain biking and rock climbing, to gold
conference time is important, ample opportunity equipped nursery is available for the youngest panning and homesteading. Groups with less than
for a Scouter to enjoy the majesty of Philmont family members. Nursery children may be left for 10 Mountain Trek participants will be combined
with his or her family is part of the schedule of either an hour or two, or for the entire program to form a co-ed Venture crew. Please note, the
most conferences. session, as may be determined by your activity Mountain Trek program is not offered during the
schedule. Care is provided according to your Fall Conference. Full details on programs are sent
Facilities: instructions. to participants upon acceptance.
Tent cities accommodate Training Center
participants and their families. Tents are large, Small Fry (3–5 year olds) – The Small Fry Center NAYLE (14–20 year olds) – National Advanced Youth
two person wall tents with wooden or concrete is located next to the Craft Center. Philmont Leadership Experience (NAYLE) is a conference
floors, electric lights, an electrical outlet, staff provides activities, games, pony rides, and focused on leadership. See ‘NAYLE’ listing in course
wardrobe, and two twin-sized beds with supervised play during each program session. descriptions on page 5.
mattresses. Each tent city has restrooms, hot
showers, and family shower houses. Cots and Bandits (6–7 year olds) – Bandits participate in Silverados (spouses/other adults not attending
cribs are available for use during the week. nature hikes, pony rides, games, songs and skits, Conference) – Silverados will find a wide-range of
Conferences are conducted in fully equipped crafts, museum tours, and two half-day hikes. exciting activities available throughout the week.
Activities include museum visits, day hikes, a pottery
Ropers (8–10 year olds girls), Deputies making demonstration, Villa tours, COPE, horse
Conference $550 (8–9 year olds boys) – Ropers and Deputies rides, shooting sports, and trips to nearby resort
Non-conference (20+) $390 programs include hiking, Villa and Museum tours, towns. Please note that due to attendance, staffing,
archery and BB guns, pony rides, games, crafts, weather and other factors, Fall Conference family
Mountain Trek (ages 14-20) $430 and an all day hike. programs will be slightly different.
2018 Fees*
Children (ages 14-20) $330
Children (ages 6-13) $210
Children (ages 0-5) $105
NAYLE Participant $420
Fees include all conference materials,
Family Program, meals, and lodging.
Scholarships available. Download form:
www.philmonttrainingcenter.org
*Fees for the Philmont Family Adventure
can be found at:
www.philmontscoutranch.org/pfa
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#Awesome–STEM Exploration (ages 14-20) BSA Fishing Train the Trainer on content delivery, in both the classroom and
Spend a week exploring the natural science world This conference is facilitated by the BSA National field. Plan to join us as together we strive to deliver
taking day trips into Philmont’s backcountry. Daily Fishing Task Force, with a focus on providing the promise to youth by offering quality fishing
you will travel to and from locations across Philmont, enhancements to your BSA Fishing Programs. programs FISH ON!
exploring and experimenting in the New Mexico Course will cover Cub Scout, Boy Scout, and Week 11: September 16-22
wild. Discover the mechanics of COPE adventures, Venturing Fishing Programs held at the Unit,
chemistry of the prairies flora and fauna, and habitat District, and Council Level. Course delivers Chaplaincy
of the Philmont water ways and eco systems. Climb an understanding of the Mission and Vision of This conference is designed to equip Chaplains to
to new heights as you challenge your skills with rock Outdoor Programs-Fishing, assisting in your efforts serve at events such as Jamborees,High Adventure
formations; climbing, rappelling and identifying the to Deliver the Promise. You will learn age based Bases, at local council summer camps and in other
composition of the landscape. Sign up now for this and skill appropriate fishing tools and techniques capacities in Scouting. Attention will also be given
intense adventure. BSA Annual Health and Medical for your Scouts, ranging from the Cane Pole to Fly to the roles of Unit Chaplain and Chaplain Aide.
Record – parts A, B, and C. Fishing. The course highlights best practices on Participants will learn to minister to the needs of
Week 7: July 22-28 content delivery, in both the classroom and the all youth and leaders, and be better prepared to
field. Enjoy Philmont in the fall, experience the fine understand and be sensitive to serving a broader
Advanced District Administration- art of fly fishing, fish legendary waters, and catch spectrum of faiths groups. This course will incorporate
(Professional Scouters) The purpose of this release some great wild trout! Course Graduates a wide variety of elements including counseling,
weeklong session is to provide tenured executives will become BSA Certified Angling Instructors conflict resolution, and crisis management in a
a practical, in-depth, problem-solving skills- (Training Code CS61). FISH ON! Scouting context. Week 6: July 15-21
and-technique seminar with a focus on district Week 11: September 16-22
operations. Executives will sharpen their skills in Climbing Director Certification
the fundamentals of district operation by exploring BSA Training in the Digital Age This is a National Camping School Climbing
challenging issues facing them. Executives will This conference is a general overview of Directors course designed for those who will be
discover their strengths with respect to district “everything you wanted to know about training in leading and instructing climbing/rappelling
administration. To register please go to http:// the BSA but didn’t know what to ask.” You will be programs. It has been developed to support council,
scoutingu.kintera.org/ADA1803 or Scouting U on guided through the BSA Learn Center and you will district, and unit volunteers in teaching safe climbing
MYBSA. Week 6: July 15-21 learn how to navigate MY.Scouting Tools including and rappelling techniques at natural sites or
how to run training reports. What makes a trained constructed facilities. This course includes initiative
Advanced Leadership Skills leader for both online and in-person, instructor games, climbing, bouldering, rappelling, anchor
Strong leadership is a critical element to leading a led trainings will be disscused. You will examine systems, and a wide variety of ways to teach them.
successful commissioner team. This exciting new the Journey to Excellence goals for training and Participants will be divided into groups dependent
conference is designed to help you strengthen you will learn where to find the latest information on their skill level. Current Climbing Directors and
your leadership skills and help you better fulfill on volunteer training. Best practices for getting Instructors will be in an advanced group to further
your administrative commissioner role. Partially leaders trained will be shared. Anyone wanting/ their skills and update their certificate of training.
based on “A Leader’s Legacy” by Kouzes and needing a broad, general overview of BSA training Participants must be in good physical condition.This
Posner, “Relationship Edge in Business” by Jerry is welcome to come. Week 8: July 29- August 4 conference will take place in Philmont’s beautiful
Acuff, “Managers as Mentors” by Chip Bell, and backcountry, so participants will not have the
“Mentoring – The Tao of Giving and Receiving Building a Program with Strong Outdoor opportunity to be with their family during the week.
Wisdom” by Huang and Lynch, topics will include the Emphasis Being in the outdoors is partially why BSA Annual Health and Medical Record – parts A, B,
significance of leaders, relationships, goal setting, youth join and stay in Scouting. Learn how to build and C. Week 11: September 16-22
mentoring, and your personal legacy. an outdoor program filled with experiences that
All administrative commisioners are welcome will create a reason for youth to join and to stay Conservation USA and Hornaday Advisor
to attend. Week 1: June 10-16 in Scouting. The course will have indoor planning Training Unit Leaders,Council Conservation
and orientation sessions about all aspects of Commitee members and Advancement Commitee
Advancement Issues and Solutions outdoor programming, as well as hands on outdoor members are all invited and encouraged to attend
Participants in this course will learn about the opportunities to experience some of the programs this conference designed to teach you how to
latest updates on advancement issues, but more you develop. Discussions will be centered around help units and Scouts lead conservation projects.
importantly, they will analyze, discuss, and solve case the programs of camping, aquatics, shooting sports, Participants will learn how to teach Scouts to plan and
studies similar to those regularly dealt with by the fishing, COPE/Climbing, outdoor skills, outdoor execute their Hornandy projects so they will meet
National Advancement Program Team and the Eagle, ethics, and conservation. There will be support for all the requirments. Participants will complete both the
Summit and Quartermaster Issues Task Force. This ages of the program – Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Conservation USA and the new Hornaday Award
course will also provide a better understanding of Venturing Scouts. This conference is recomended for Advisors Training Courses.
the effective use of the Guide to Advancement. This Camping Chairmen, Outdoor Adventure Chairman, Week 11: September 16-22
conference is recommended for all advancement Program Directors, and other District and Council
administrators, volunteer and professional, at the volunteers responsible for outdoor program. COPE & Climbing Program Manager
unit, district and council levels. Week 9: August 5-11 Certification This is a National Camping School
Week 9: August 5-11
COPE & Climbing Program Manager Course designed
Building Successful Packs: Training for those who will provide program management
Baptist Scouting - Reaching, Teaching, Unit Leaders to Build and Sustain Cub for council COPE and/or climbing programs. This
and Ministering to Children, Youth, and Scout Packs This conference is for Cubmasters, course includes program safety, risk and incident
Families Offered by the Association of Baptists Council, Distrct and Pack Leaders, Pack Trainers, management and reporting, budgeting and finance,
for Scouting, this conference introduces participants Pack Commitee members, and Commisioners. outdoor program structure and function, COPE and
to Baptist Scouting Ministry as effective fulfilment Participants will evaluate all components of a climbing program operations and management,
of the Great Commision and a tool for Christian successful pack including program, advancement, marketing, staff development and training, and course
education through the religious emblems program. training and finance. The Cub Scout Training planning, design, construction and maintenance.
Class participants will become better equiped to Continuum will be reviewed, including the most Requirements: Participants must be in good physical
start effective Baptist Scouting Ministries and to current information in volunteer training. condition and current on their training as COPE/
strengthen existing ones. In addition, they will Week 7: July 22-28 Climbing Director or Level II instructor. BSA Annual
experience proven methods of reaching individuals Health and Medical Record – parts A, B, and C. This
and entire families for Christ, deepening their Certified Angling Instructor Course course will include evening sessions, so participants
spirtual lives, and contributing to church growth. will have limited time with family members. Week 11:
Director
In addition, class members will learn more about September 16-22
This train the trainer style conference is facilitated
the importance of effectively representing unique
by the BSA National Fishing Task Force, and
Baptist thought and conviction in the larger Scouting
designed to devlop existing Angling Certified COPE Director Certification
communty including the National Scout Jamboree. This is a National Camping School COPE Directors
Instructors into a confident CAI Course Directors
Conferees will also learn about the ministies for the course designed for those who will be leading COPE
that will build fun and exiting fishing programs
Association of Baptists For Scouting. This conference (challenge course) programs. This course includes
for your council. You will be provided with a
is recomended for Baptist Scouters and others initiative games, low COPE, high COPE, bouldering,
CAI Course manual that provides step by step
serving in units chartered by Baptist Churches as well and climbing/ rappelling activities using constructed
instructions to create CAI courses for your council
as Baptist ministers. Week 6: July 15-21 facilities. Current COPE Directors are welcome to
and area. The course highlights best practices
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attend to further their knowledge and renew their volunteers supporting Scouts with special needs accident investigation and present it to a mock
certificate of training. Requirements: Participants and disabilities Week 8: July 29-August 4 council executive board with your recommendations
must be in good physical condition. This course will to prevent future occurrences. The course includes
include evening sessions, so participants will have Diversity and Inclusion for Commissioners understanding insurance and compliance issues
limited time with family members. BSA Annual Health Our society is constantly, rapidly changing; Scouting that face your council. Your instructors will include
and Medical Record – parts A, B, and C. Week 11: must change with it. Most units are already key members from the National Health and Safety
September 16-22 experiencing diversity driven by cultural, generational, Support Committee, the Risk Management Advisory
spiritual, and other changes in their communities, Panel, and the National Council Health and Safety and
Council Key 3 whether large or small, urban or rural. Scouting’s Risk Management Teams. Week 9: August 5-11
Topics during this conference of top council impact on communities increases when it responds
leadership include: Journey to Excellence as it effectively to diversity. This conference provides Everybody Likes to Be Welcomed-
pertains to finance, membership, program, unit all commissioners with knowledge, skills, tools, and Reaching and Engaging Scout Families
service, leadership, governance, volunteer & techniques to help unit leaders develop relationships A great new tool to help units grow is the New
professional relationships, strategic planning, with youth and adults who are different from them and Member Coordinator. Learn methods and
council & district operations, commissioner service, adapt and respond to diversity in their unit in a way techniques to welcome and excite new youth and
marketing, social media & technology, Key 3 that enables membership growth and fulfillment of their families. Learn how to welcome Millennial
orientation, and Enterprise Risk Management. The Scouting’s values and mission. Week 1: June 10-16 families and make Scouting fun and right for
week includes time for breakout sessions by position. them. Unit New Member Coordinators will learn
Participants are encouraged to attend as a Council The Duke of Edinburgh’s International skills for use right away to grow their units, while
Key 3 team. Week 5: July 8-14; Week 7: July 22-28; Award - USA Training Course Suite District/Council Membership Chairs will learn
Week 8: July 29-August 4 Over the past 60 years the Duke Of Edinburgh’s how to recruit, train, and support New Member
International Award (The Award) has transformed Coordinators in units. Learn how to recruit, train,
the lives of millions of young people in 140 countries
Cubmasters: The Next Level and motivate young parents to serve as leaders.
and territories worldwide. Become a pioneer within The Membership Committee Guidebook will be
Take your pack to the next level. Learn about putting
the new national partnership between the BSA covered which provides information on developing
on great pack events, the best way to recruit and
and THE Award USA! The Duke Of Edinburgh’s a plan and enhancements to improve growth. The
manage new Cubs, including Lions, and how you can
International Award allows Scouting achievments to new Cub Scouting changes will also be covered.
help your leaders to be the best they can be! This
be consistantly recognized worldwide, giving young Recomended for New Member Coordinators, unit
conference is recomended for Cubmasters, Assistant
people unique international accredidation of their leaders, Membership Committee members of all
Cubmasters and committee chairs. Week 8: July
experiences. The award provides a clear curriculum levels, Commisioners and all Scouters who want to
29-August 4
and structure for Ventures as they plan their program. help grow Scouting. Week 8: July 29-August 4
This conference will empower you to deliver The
Developing Youth Leadership Conference
The Developing Youth Leadership Conference will
Award to Scouts as a certified Award Coordinator Exploring-Become the “Game Changer”
and a Certified Adventurous Journey Supervisor
deepen an Order Of The Arrow Advisor’s capacity for your Council This will not be a normal
and Assessor.
to develop youth leadership within the lodge and sit down course. From character to careers, you
Participants will complete three specific training
chapter. Conference topics will include fostering a will become a difference maker for your Council
courses: Award Coordinator Course – providing
growth mindset, promoting resilience, providing and community by becoming an Exploring Guru
knowledge to support Award participants through
constructive feedback that leads to changes in and examinig the secret to community impact,
their journey, Award Management Course – creating
youth behavior, and creating a life-long coaching/ membership growth, and sustainability. Anyone who
the infrastructure to guarantee a sustainable
mentoring relationship. Conference participants will is interested in exploring or helping create a more
Scouting and Award program, and Adventurous
gain insights necessary to successfully coach youth vibrant exploring program within their council should
Journey (AJ) Supervisor and Assessor Course –
applying the leadership skills they gained during the attend. This includes any volunteer or professional
providing the skills to prepare, conduct, and
National Leadership Seminar. Week 2: June 17-23 on any level that simply has the desire to become
evaluate an AJ.”Week 6: July 15-21
the “Game Changer” for your council. The course
District Operations 2 - (invitation only) Effective Roundtables
will be interactive, fun, and hands on, and will help
Professional Development Conference offered by you return to your council energized and equipped
This conference is for all commissioners associated
BSA’s Scouting U. Open to professional Scouters with the knowledge to grow and support an exciting
with providing unit service through roundtables,
by invitation. Contact ScoutingU Westlake Campus Explorer program in your council. You will learn
forums, and huddles. The conference will assist those
for registration information, including a special the ins and outs of exploring, while participating in
who are in the positions of roundtable, forum, or
registration code. (817)-430-5300 Week 1: June 10-16 an exciting open house, Organizational Sales Call,
huddle commissioners and their assistants, as well as
Cultivation Event, as well as outdoor activities. This
assistant council commissioner for roundtable and
District Key 3 assistant district commissioner for roundtables. If
will help you to prepare and identify and fill the
Imagine enjoying a week of quality time at Philmont needs of local schools, businesses, and communities
you need to know more about how to conduct high
with your district Key 3 and Key 3s from many other by utilizing the total package of Exploring and
quality roundtable, huddle, or forum experiences, this
councils – discussing the role of the district Key 3 Learning For Life programs. As a bonus, you will
is the conference for you. The program is conducted
and how they work together to build and operate a also receive classroom credit towards the official
by experienced roundtable commissioners who
successful district. The conference will include a focus Exploring Certification at the conclusion of this
provide ideas on promotion, increasing participation,
on improving the service area’s Journey to Excellence course. Week 7: July 22-28
planning, and staff management. Learn how to
standing, as well as the role of each Key 3 member, provide the best roundtable experience in your
the Key 3 agenda, strategic planning, marketing, Exploring Explosion- How to ignite
district. Week 1: June 10-16
membership, the nominating committee process, growth in your council through Exploring
Come and learn the secrets behind how Exploring
and how to run the best district committee meeting. Energize Your Enterprise Risk
Participants should ideally attend as a district Key 3 has achieved consistant growth. Whether you are
Management Committee This is a hands-on, an expert or just hearing about Exploring, you will
team. Week 5: July 8-14; Week 7: July 22-28; Week 8:
interactive workshop to help you energize your
July 29-August 4 learn how to take the spark and ignite your council.
ERM Committee to protect the people, property,
In this interactive, hands-on course, we will explore
environment, and brand of the Scouting movement
DIVERSEability and DisABILITY - How in your council. The conference is designed for
everything from what is Exploring to how to develop
to apply proper methods in Scouting with council resources and leadership, to ultimately
district, council, regional health and safety and/
Special Needs. Learn how to inform and show funding an exciting program for your council. This
or risk management committee members, and
Scout leaders about proper modifications and course will focus on the main keys for success
council professionals who are assigned as the ERM
implementations for merit badges and express that for Explorer programs, which include: funding,
Committee staff advisors. We know that members of
special needs is DIVERSE-ability that strengthens leadership, prospecting, program, and participation
camp assessment teams, program, camping, training,
their community. Did you know that the first BSA through fun and interactive learning objectives. This
properties, or other key volunteers; unit leaders; and
Chief Scout Executive, James E. West was disabled? exciting course will prepare you to become the spark
professionals, such as Rangers, who have Health
Fifteen percent of Scouts have a disability or special that ignites your council. Week 5: July 8-14
and Safety or Risk Management responsibilities
need; some physical but most involving cognitive,
will also benefit from this course. As a participant
behavioral, or learning disability. Discover the BSA The Fun Side of Shooting Sports
you will study the leading causes of incidents and
policies of acceptance and special needs with the Participants will see and experience all the exciting
conduct exercises in hazard and risk identification,
emphasis that every child should feel included programs available in shooting sports including
analysis, and resolutions using the latest in program
and welcome. Recomended for local council Chalk Ball, Cowboy Action, Slingshots, Cub Scout
hazard analysis techniques. You will conduct an
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BB, Archery and more. Recomended for Cub participation in the international Scouting arena skills in this action-packed backcountry conference.
Scout, Boy Scout and Venturing unit, district and with information about the following: The Council By honing the skills taught in ‘Introduction to
council volunteers interested in expanding their International Committee Structure, international Leadership Skills,’ Kodiak Challenge, and NYLT
shooting programs. We will have fun and prizes for opportunities for Scouts and Venturer, World and in an outdoor experiential learning environment,
participants who attend this program. Regional events, The World Friendship Fund, youth “live leadership”, with skills that will be
Week 11: September 16-22 Messengers of Peace, and International camp staff carried home to the unit and other aspects of their
programs, to name a few. Your IR toolbox will be full lives. A co-ed conference open to all programs,
Games with a Purpose of new information and techniques to bring to your NAYLE underscores the values of Scouting,
Learn how to facilitate team building games. packs, troops, ships, and crews.Week 2: June 17-23 teamwork and promotes the concepts of servant
These initiative games focus on communications, leadership. Requirements: Minimum age 14 (or 13
problem-solving, trust, planning, leadership, goal Leading Diversity and completed eight grade); completed NYLT and
setting, and cooperation. They are challenging, BSA’s Diverse Markets make up the largest and a BSA Annual Health and Medical Record – parts
but help build a spirit of team work. We will spend fastest growing group of Scout aged youth in the A, B, and C. Week 2: June 17-23; Week 5: July 8-14;
time in experiential activities with lots of outdoor United States today. Scouting is committed to Week 6: July 15-21; Week 7: July 22-28;
opportunities. No matter the role you serve in your providing life changing opportunities to all youth. Week 8: July 29-August 4; Week 9: August 5-11
unit, district, or council, you will be able to take away Each of us can lead diversity efforts in our Scouting
some ideas to engage others. Week 9: August 5-11 community. One of the biggest challeges we face National Camp Accreditation Program
today is that many families do not have a legacy -Delivering The Promise Youth join the BSA
Healthy, Affordable, and Delicious Camp of Scouting experiences...they may not know how to participate in the greatest outdoor program
Food! One of the leading areas that campers of all Scouting can partner with them to help them achieve posible and we promise this to them. Participants
ages comment on when talking about camp is the their goals. This conference invites participants to will learn how to use the NCAP tools to understand
food that was served. Designed for Camp Directors share their thoughts, insights, and feedback with their camping programs and how it affects
and/or Food Service Directors that want to get one another. Topics on Scouting service in today’s the council. Council, Area, and Region NCAP
ahead of the curve and become a leader in this area. markets will include ways to introduce Scouting to leadership should attend to learn best practices,
Topics for this conference will include: nutrition, and engage with diverse board members, potential share challeges, and help guide the NCAP process
health initiatives, kitchen design, state of the art staff, partnerships, community leaders, and families. into the future.
equipment, cooking techniques, healthy choices, This conference is recomended for council, area, Week 11: September 16-22
special diets and allergies, food service contractors, and regional staff volunteers that are commited to
and group purchasing. Week 11: September 16-22 growing Scouting through diversity. Week 5: July 8-14
Orienteering, Geocaching, and
How do I Become an Excellent Trainer/ Leadership Development Series Finding your Way Finding your way in the
outdoors can be a true learning experience. New
Presenter? Do you have a passion for training We must develop our leaders if we are to continue
skills and renewed interest will be brought to
but need help to do an excellent job of presenting? to thrive as an organization. Participants will
have the option to choose between sessions on you with hands on experiences with orienteering
Are you excited to be part of the training team
Building Effective Teams & Project Management and geocaching. Learn tips and tricks to teach
but are not that confident that you can be
during the first half of the week and Engaging your youth about the skills needed to survive
interesting, dynamic, and effective? Do you need
Millennials & Successful Delegation in the second in the outdoors. Over half the week will be in
help in preparing to present material? Is death half of the week. Offered by BSA’s ScoutingU. the outdoors. It is for the expert or the novice.
by powerpoint the only presentation you know? Contact ScoutingU at 972-580-2337 for registration Program tips will be shared for you to take home
Do you have the real desire to improve your information. Week 9: August 5-11 to support all levels of the program from the
presentation skills? Then this conference is for you!
youngest to the oldest Scouts. Week 8: July
Led by experienced BSA trainers, this conference Managing the New BALOO Training 29-August 4
will provide you with both knowledge and practical The BALOO training has been changed to cover all
experience in presenting material to eager-to-learn Cub Scout unit level outdoor activities. Spend the
participants. Week 8: July 29- August 4
Philmont Ambassador
week with the creators to learn about the changes Taste the buffalo – see the deer! Come and learn
and how best to integrate them into your Distrct or about all of Philmont’s programs and the Philmont
I am a New Council Training Chair- Council! This conference is recomended for all Cub Training Center! This conference will let you meet
Now What? For all the new Council Training Scout leaders and District Trainers. the people who help make it Scouting’s Paradise,
Chairs as well as those who have been in the Week 2: June 17-23 while experiencing some of the sights and sounds
position for a while, this conference will help you
of New Mexico. We will share best practices in
understand your role in your councils training Mechanics of Advancement marketing and promoting Philmont opportunities
program. You will learn both how to fulfill your role This conference is a must for new advancement in your local area. You will also learn all about the
for the council and how to maximize the success administrators or those who are in need of a operation of the Training Center, High Adventure
of your district training chairs. You will learn how refresher on advancement procedures. Participants Base and Ranch operation. Classroom time is
to plan, organize, and implement a unit/district/ will gain an in-depth understanding of the shared with trail time to fill your week with Philmont
council training plan as well as how to organize and essentials of advancement and an appreciation for memories. You’ll be ready to serve your council as
train your council training committee. The latest the rationale behind the policies and procedures a Philmont Ambassador after this week! Complete
information on face-to face instructor led and governing it. Week 2: June 17-23 the first step on your Philmont Masters knot! Must
online training will be provided. Week 2: June 17-23
be a current, approved Philmont Ambassador to
Membership Growth Strategies that Work attend. Week 9: August 5-11
I am a New District Training Chair- Membership growth is essential to producing
Now What? For all the District Training Chairs leaders for the future. BSA President, Randall
Philmont Ambassador II
and District Training Committee members this Stephenson says that the Boy Scouts of America
If you’ve experienced the fun and learning
conference will educate you on how to meet and produces leaders with integrity and character like
opportunities at the Ambassador I Seminar, its
exceed the training needs of your district. You no one else. Join us to learn about all the resources
time to take it to the next level. Spend a full day in
will discuss everything your job entails including available to assist you in this worthy endeavor.
the back country, eat a trail lunch at a back country
meetings you are expected to attend, trainings you This course is designed for District and Council
camp, take an in-depth look at what Philmont
are expected to provide, goals you and your unit Membership Chairs. Learn about techniques and
crews experience the first 24 hours after arriving
are expected to meet, recruiting, and leading your tactics to attract and retain members in all of our
at the Ranch, share a meal with crews just off
district training team, and provide training on both programs – Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venturing,
the trail, learn the ins and outs of the PTC Family
online and instructor led courses in your district. Sea Scouts, and Exploring. The role of the Unit
Programs, gain a greater understanding of the
You will learn how to plan, organize, and implement Membership Chair, Recruiting, Transition Plans,
Training Center and Ranch operations, and learn
a unit/district/council training plan. The latest along with New Unit Organization will all be
new presentation techniques to enhance your
“What makes a Trained Leader” information will discussed. Resources including District and Council
effectiveness at promoting Philmont. Ambassadors
be shared. Week 2: June 17-23 Market Analysis, Growth Planning Tools, Marketing
enrolled in this seminar will be away from PTC for
Resources, and Pilot Programs will be reviewed and
at least two full days so plan to have another adult
International Representatives (invitation only) shared. Week 9: August 5-11
pick up your children from the Family Programs.
Local council’s International Representatives (IR) will
Must be a current, approved Philmont Ambassador
gain tools to enhance their councils international National Advanced Youth and have completed the Ambassador I Seminar to
Scouting experience. This session will motivate Leadership Experience (NAYLE) Youth attend. Week 9: August 5-11
IR’s to develop their council members interest and learn to internalize and practice their leadership
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Philmont Family Adventure and affiliate alumni groups are a great way for Scouting. Week 8: July 29-August 4
Philmont Family Adventure Week is a once-in-a- individuals to connect with organizations that are
lifetime chance to experience the Philmont Scout important to them. As such, SA&F committees Smarter, Strategic, and Sustainable
Ranch like never before! Open to all registered play a significant role in the Boy Scouts of America Scouting Today’s Scouts live in a different world
members of the BSA and their families, you will (BSA). Conference participants, which include than previous generations. Yet many troops thrive
have a chance to participate in all of the incredible those that have an SA&F committee and those that with post-Millennial youth. This conference will help
activities offered at Philmont and make memories would like to launch one in their council, will learn Scoutmasters, Committee members, and other unit
with your family that will last a lifetime. how the SA&F committee can be used to enhance leaders build troops that teach timeless values.
your Council. Week 7: July 22-28 Topics discussed will include strategic membership
The Philmont Scout Ranch Family Adventure is growth, improving advancement, youth and
designed to meet the needs of families and build Scouting in the Catholic Church leadership dynamics, retaining youth, and much
bonds through exciting and interactive programs. This conference focuses participants not only on more. Attendees will learn proven techniques for
The program will operate in an open enrollment the mission and programs of the National Catholic improving their troop’s program and operation.
format where you and your family will have the Committee on Scouting (NCCS), but also involves Week 6: July 15-21
chance to choose activities that appeal to you. them in adult faith formation and an understanding
Families will meet for two program sessions daily: of the concept of Scouting as a youth ministry. It is STEM-Tastic Scouting - Inspiration,
Morning and Afternoon. Here, you will choose designed for any adult interested in using Scouting Imagination, and Innovation This week-long
your activities. Additionally, there will be day-long as a program for Catholic youth ministry such as STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and
activities such as hiking to Inspiration Point and Scout chaplains, clergy, (arch) diocesan or parish Math) conference is designed to help you and your
rock climbing at Cimarroncito. youth ministers, and council, diocesan, regional, council integrate STEM programs and activities
For more information please visit and national Catholic Committee leadership and into your current programming. There will be many
www.philmontscoutranch.org/pfa members. Week 6: July 15-21 opportunities to experience hands-on activities
Full Session - Week 3: June 24-30; Week 4: July 1-7 to share with your units; these activities will be
Half Sessions: June 24-27; June 27-30; July 1-4; July Scouting for Jewish Youth accompanied by discussion on how to implement,
4-7 Designed for Jewish unit leaders, council Jewish modify, and incorporate them in and for your
Committee on Scouting members, other Jewish programs. Excitement, roadblocks, funding,
Philmont Leadership Challenge Scouters, and Jewish and non-Jewish professional recruitment, training, resources, and tracking
Adults learn to internalize and practice their staff, and non-Jewish council membership will be topics addressed by this conference.
leadership skills in this action-packed backcountry committee members. Topics will include: special Week 7: July 22-28
conference. The conference hones the skills taught considerations in dealing with Jewish institutions;
in Wood Badge in an outdoor experiential learning how to form a new, sustainable unit at a Jewish Strategic Training Planning for Councils
environment. PLC underscores the values of institution; how to form or reorganize a local council and Districts This conference is for council and
Scouting and teamwork and promotes the concepts Jewish committee on Scouting; the three jobs of district training chairs and training committee
of servant leadership. Open to all programs. a local council Jewish committee on Scouting; members. You will participate in the Strategic
Participants will not have an opportunity to be with Jewish Programming for local units and councils; Training Plan, an exercise that analyzes a council
family during the week. Requirements: attended scheduling meetings and events while respecting composed of districts with various training
Wood Badge (may be working your ticket) and BSA the holidays of all faith traditions; the Jewish problems. You will examine the issues and develop
Annual Health and Medical Record - parts A, B, and Religious Emblem Program; Adult Recognitions; a detailed plan for solving those problems. With
C. Week 4: July 1-7; Week 11: September 16-22 Developing Relationships with the Jewish Scouts an understanding of the process, you will apply
of other Nations; Jewish Religious Observances in the lessons learned to develop a plan for your own
Planning Programs that Rock Scout settings; the Jewish Scoutmaster’s Minute; council/district. As part of this practical exercise,
This conference focuses on how to plan and a day of solutions. [Special considerations will be you will consider your direct contact leader trained
execute exciting, high-energy programs for made for those participants who observe Tisha B’Av percentages, your number of untrained leaders and
troops and crews using a host of easy to-use BSA which is observed on Saturday, July 21 and Sunday, best practices for getting them trained, and your
resources. Participants will take part in a variety of July 22, 2018.] Week 6: July 15-21 Journey to Excellence metrics as well as many more
patrol challenges featuring an array of Scout skills factors that will help you to maximize your council/
including pioneering, cooking, and geocaching. Scouting in the Lutheran Church district training successes. Week 7: July 22-28
This informative session is beneficial for all leaders This conference is for Lutheran chartered
who want to see how to bring excitement and fun to organization representatives, clergy, and all Strengthening Leadership Teams
their unit’s program that’s sure to boost attendance Lutheran Scouters who want to learn more about If you are a council, district, or unit volunteer and
and retention. Week 7: July 22-28 using Scouting as an outreach ministry to young are interested in building stronger leadership
people and their families. See how Scouting teams, this conference is for you! Participants will
The Properties Course: Facilities becomes part of a congregation’s youth ministry evaluate the volunteer recruiting process and
Mangement This Facilities Management strategy and contributes to reaching young families discuss how to identify key needs, select the most
conference is part II of the properties course series and building and sustaining membership. Learn qualified leaders, properly train them, plan for
and deals with design, planning, and construction about the religious emblems program and how it succession, and more. Complete with practical
of all the facilities found at a typical Scout camp. builds faith in youth. Share with Lutherans from volunteer recruiting exercises, team building
Participants will learn what constitutes good design across the country success stories, best practices activities, and tools to engage a new generation
and planning, how to construct quality facilities, for developing and maintaining relationships with of volunteers, participants will return to their
life cycle costing, and low maintenance design Lutheran chartering partners, and how to best communities prepared to significantly increase
choices. You do not need to have attended part serve our youth and our churches. Bring your family, volunteer support for and strong leadership at all
I to attend. This conference is recommended for and be a part of the fellowship unique to Philmont. levels of the Scouting program. Week 5 July 8-14
Scout executives, properties chairmen, rangers, Relax as we grow in faith and renewal with
and others responsible for maintaining council like-minded, dedicated and experienced Scouters. Strictly for Camp Directors (invitation only)
properties. Week 11: September 16-22 This course will be hosted by the National Lutheran This conference is designed for experienced BSA
Association on Scouting. Come and share the professional camp directors. Topics include program
peace. Week 6: July 15-21 development, marketing, and financial sustainability.
Scouting Alumni and Friends - your answer
to everything! Enjoy family, fun and new friends Facilitators will draw on the experience of the
Second Century Service participants to build action plans for their operations
in the mountains of New Mexico while advancing Unit service is all about impact. This conference will
your council through successful alumni activities. while learning from all conference participants’
focus on the impact a commissioners can have on successes and challenges. Potential activities include
Scouting has no peer in the field of character units. Whether you directly serve a unit or serve as
development when compared to other youth “working day hikes” and camp tours to learn how
a roundtable or as an administrative commissioner, others “do it.” Week 11: September 16-22
activities, and it is unique in its ability to produce an this conference is for you. The conference will
enduring impact on its members. In fact, not only enable particpants to strengthen the relationship
does Scouting make an indelible mark in the lives of Strengthening Council Unit Service
between unit service and direct operations. This This conference is an excellent opportunity for
its youth participants, but it also impacts those who conference will also provide a solid overview and
may have a more indirect relationship, such as adult council commissioners and others involved in unit
enable practicale application of the Unit Service service to become prepared to raise unit service
volunteers, family members, and other recipients Plan and commissioner tools. You will gain a better
of Scouting’s good work—Scouting’s friends. to a new level of excellence in their home council.
understanding of the methods commissioners The conference offers a series of presentations
Scouting Alumni and Friends’ (SA&F) committees use to help units better serve more youth through
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on key topics such as the role and responsibilities projector and immerse yourself in the beauty of PTC Wilderness First Aid Instructor
of a council commissioner, resources, recruiting, while enjoying some exciting adventures at Philmont. Trainer Certification
organizing, and developing a council-level team BSA Annual Health and Medical Record – parts A, B, High Adventure is a core feature of Scouting.
to lead unit service, recruiting and recognizing and C. Week 7: July 22-28 Even more important is having that adventure in
commissioners, and leveraging contemporary a safe manner. That’s why Wilderness First Aid is
resources such as the Commissioner Tools, Journey Visual Storytelling required for leaders involved in these programs.
to Excellence, the New-Unit Retention process, and If you have a passion for Scouting and love to take This conference will teach you those skills, including
The Voice of the Scout. In addition, participants will photographs, then make plans to join us for the Visual opportunities to practice scenarios in Philmont’s
participate in a series of workshops that will enable Storytelling Workshop. Learn how to capture and backcountry AND even more importantly, will teach
them to begin practical application of the information share decisive moments in Scouting to help recruiting you to teach. This is an opportunity to become a
presented. Throughout, an open exchange of ideas and retention. Week 5: July 8-14 qualified instructor capable of training others in
and experiences is encouraged among participants Welcoming Girls - Family Scouting your area in Wilderness First Aid. This will be
and conference leaders. Week 1: June 10-16 In this course, you will receive an operational update a great benefit to the Scouters in your council.
for professionals and volunteers with the specific Prior training as an instructor is valuable and
Strengthening District Unit Service mechanics of the Family program. We’ll cover how recommended, but not a prerequisite. Certification
This conference is for District Commissioners, Assistant Family Scouting relates to the organization’s Game from ESCI. Week 1: June 10-16; Week 11:
District Commissioners, and other Scouters who are Plan and the importance of developing a marketing September 16-22
being appointed to one of these positions. Learn strategy that embraces a more diverse community.
the mission of commissioner service; utilizing the And then, we’ll look at some best practices for Wood Carvers Round Up
Commissioner Tools on My.Scouting; how to be a recruiting, financial planning, and using your New Whether you’re a seasoned Woodcarving Merit
leader versus manager; reading and using monthly Member Coordinator to the fullest. Week 5: July 8-14 Badge Counselor or an adult Scouter who is curious
commissioner reports; serving new units; recruiting, about how to teach Woodcarving, this hands on
training and retaining commissioners; the importance Western Region: New Strategies to Help “train the trainer” conference is for you! Our faculty
of regular unit visits; and the commissioner’s role in Scouting Thrive The Western Region is excited has decades of BSA Woodcarving experience
assisting their units to succeed in their Journey to to offer volunteers and professionals a week of fun in their respective regions and have all staffed
Excellence. Week 1: June 10-16 and fellowship, with interactive sessions related the Woodcarving Merit Badge booth at several
Strengthening Unit Service to how the BSA will thrive in the 21st Century. National Jamborees. We will focus on teaching by
Strengthening Unit Service guides participants to General Sessions will be provided each morning the MB book, sharing ideas on developing your
learn what a unit commissioner does when working for all participants which will focus on Positive own projects, reviewing safety, and learning how to
with their units. More importantly, the conference also Youth Development, Building Resilience in Youth, set up your Scouts for success. Our goal is to gather
develops a lasting understanding through structures Building a BSA Culture of Innovation, Social Media Scout carvers from across the nation to share their
lessons, role play, and group discussion of how to work and Millennials, BSA Strategy for Success, and projects and skills. Sharing these best practices will
with units to help set, meet, and exceed their goals. Serving Diverse Populations. The afternoons will allow you to return home with skills to take your
Attendance is open to all commissioners and be filled with specialized “track” programs focusing District, Council, and summer camp Woodcarving
recommended for unit commissioners, district and on specific volunteer roles such as Council Key 3’s, programs to the next level. Feel free to bring your
assistant district commissioners, and council and Council Board Members, District Key 3’s, and District own carving tools or you can borrow some of ours!
assistant council commissioners. Week 1: June 10-16 Committee Members. Week 2: June 17-23 Week 9: August 5-11
Training Your Cub Scout Leaders Fellow Scouter:
You have leaders for your pack, but… they need to be
trained. This conference can help! Council, district, I would like to extend an invitation for you to participate in a 2018 conference
and pack trainers, Cubmasters, pack committee at the Philmont Training Center near Cimarron, New Mexico.
members, and commissioners will review the training
continuum for Cub Scout leaders and discuss methods Together, we’re on a journey to help young people Be Prepared. For Life.
for reaching the untrained leader. Best practices on The key to our success has always been trained leaders, both volunteers and
how to build a high-functioning training team will be staff. You’ll find attending training at Philmont is a true “mountain top” event
discussed. Participants will examine the pack Journey for both you and your family. The faculty, staff, and other participants are
to Excellence scorecard, particularly its relevance to carefully selected to insure an exceptionally helpful, practical, and inspiring
unit leaders and how they can use the scorecard as training experience.
a guide to strengthen their packs. Suggestions and
recommendations for practical training as well as how While you attend the training sessions, your entire family will be invited to participate in a full range of
to incorporate FUN will be shared. Information on age appropriate, unique to Philmont, activities. Philmont is known for providing life-time memories and
training including instructor-led and online courses will life-changing personal experiences to all who visit. If possible, I encourage you not to miss this unique
be covered. Week 1: June 10-16 opportunity for a family adventure.
United Methodist Scouters Workshop Core to the mission, purpose, and culture of Philmont is to return home ready and willing to partner with
Transform your church Scouting program into a your local council by sharing the knowledge gained with other Scouters. A Philmont training experience
ministry, Scouting Ministry Specialist (SMS), Venturing, will deepen your skills in helping deliver quality Scouting experiences to ever more young people!
Adult, Youth & Church Recognition Awards, P.R.A.Y.
Awards…and more! This conference is recommended I hope you’ll share the information in this flyer with your family. Then, since many conferences have limited
for United Methodist Scouting coordinators, chartered attendance, I encourage you to register soon. I hope that you and your family will accept our invitation
organization representatives, and others serving in and can join us at the Philmont Training Center in 2018!
units chartered by United Methodist Churches. Week
6 July 15-21 In gratitude and appreciation for your service to young people through Scouting,
Venturing Blast! (adults and youth officers ages
14-20 may attend) Inviting all key Venturing Officer
Association (VOA) youth leaders, adult advisors,
and staff advisors to a new training experience! Michael B. Surbaugh
Participants will be able to join with other leaders Chief Scout Executive
from across the nation to network, build friendships,
discover more of the ALPS program model, and
develop skills to help VOAs support an explosive
Venturing program that will recruit and retain youth!
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