Powder Horn is a training opportunity designed to expose the Venturing or Boy Scout leader to activities and resources necessary to operate a successful Venturing Ranger or Troop High Adventure program in several ways:

• Help Venturing Leaders and Scouters to 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 requirements giving participants an exposure to outdoor/high adventure activities.

After completing this course participants should have sufficient introductory information which will provide the following outcomes:

• Detailed knowledge of the Venturing Ranger Award and associated Silver Award requirements.
• Knowledge of the health and safety requirements and rules and regulations of the Boy Scouts of America as they apply to outdoor programs.
• Introduction to the skills necessary to operate their outdoor program and the certifications necessary and how to obtain those certifications.
• Knowledge of how to identify local resources and consultants for Ranger Award and High Adventure activities.

This course is not a total training program that enables the Venturing or Boy Scout unit leader to be an expert or even self-sufficient in any aspect of outdoor skills. The adult leader will most likely still need additional specialized training or the assistance of knowledgeable, trained, and certified individuals (Consultants) to help provide a safe and correct outdoor/high adventure program. Additional specialized training is available in Old Baldy Council through the High Adventure Training (HAT) Program.

Participant Qualifications:**

• Must be a registered adult member of the Boy Scouts of America.
• Must have completed Adult Venturing Leader Basic Training (for Venturing Adults) or Boy Scout Leader Basic Training (for Boy Scouting adults) prior to attending Powder Horn course.
• Be able to meet physical requirements of BSA Class III physical in a back country environment.

**Some courses may have additional requirements based upon number of participants selected from each Council in their area. Contact the Course Director for details.

For more information on Powder Horn courses, visit their web site at www.powderhorn-bsa.org.

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