Powder Horn

The Powder Horn course is designed to introduce and expose Venturing and Boy Scout adult unit leaders along with youth over 14 years old to the activities and resources necessary to operate a successful outdoor/high adventure unit-level program.

It is based on the eight core and eighteen electives found in the Venturing Ranger program.

IIt is intednded to help leaders and youth to 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.

Purpose

The course is designed to help unit-level adult leaders to:

Find the resources necessary for a high adventure program.
Understand what is involved in different high adventure disciplines.
Run a high adventure program safely.

Requirements

Be a registered BSA Adult or Youth over the age of 14.
Have a current BSA Class III physical
Have Scout Executive approval

Learning Objectives

Learn what resources are available to support a high adventure program.
Learn where to find the resources.
Learn how to use the resources.
Learn how to safely do a high adventure program.
Learn what is involved with different high adventure disciplines.

When

To be determined.

Powder Hord Award

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