Topsanah District

Texas Powder Horn Course 2010: September 10-12 and September 24-26, 2010 at Camp Tahuaya

Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Venturing leaders and now YOUNG ADULTS can benefit from this course. Young adults 16 years and older are invited to participate with a letter of recommendation from their unit leader.

Hands On High Adventure Training for Cub Scouts, Troop, Crew Leaders and Yong Adults 16 and older.

NEW: Young adults 16 years and older are invited to participate with a letter of recommendation from their unit leader.

· Website: http://www.longhorncouncil.org/uploads/21/214531ac-6ccb-4c64-9dbc-1970c03d1ce7.pdf

· Registration Form: http://www.longhorncouncil.org/Info/Powder-Horn.aspx

Powder Horn gives participants hands on exposure to many outdoor/high adventure activities. The two-weekend Training is designed to expose Venturing and Boy Scout leaders and young adults 16 years or older to a wide range of high adventure activities and resources necessary to operate a successful Troop or Crew High Adventure program.

Scouting leaders often face the dilemma of having a strong desire to provide challenging and fun outdoor adventure programs to meet the needs of their older youth members, while lacking the knowledge and/or resources to do so. Powder Horn responds to this quandary with an exciting new training opportunity that exposes Boy Scout and Venturing adult leaders and youth leaders to a wide range of outdoor/high adventure activities. We provide participants with valuable resources and contacts to assist them in delivering the promise of Scouting high adventure to youth.

During Powder Horn, presentations on high adventure Ranger topics are made by expert consultants who demonstrate the skills required and explain where resources, such as equipment, facilities, guides, instructors, and certifications can be obtained locally. Most presentations involve actual hands-on experience by the participants - you'll get to sample many of the activities yourself so you will know how much fun your crew or troop will be able to have.

We recruit an all-star staff of high adventure experts, outdoor vendors, and Scouters from all over Texas to guide you through the adventure! For example: the kayaking resource session will be taught on the lake by an Olympic kayaker.

Capitol Area and Longhorn Councils are proud to co-host the 2010 Powder Horn training course, based at Longhorn Council's beautiful Camp Tahuaya, located near Belton, Texas.

High Adventure Topics:
Powder Horn is organized around experts teaching high adventure skills and resources.

Backpacking skills Canoeing Cave Exploring Communications Conservation Projects Outdoor Cooking skills COPE – team building Cycling/Mountain Biking Ecology Emergency Preparedness Equestrian skills Expedition Planning Fly Fishing Hunting Kayaking: whitewater & touring Land Navigation and GPS Leave No Trace Life Saver Mountaineering: climbing & rappelling Living History and battle reenacting Physical Fitness Plants & Wildlife Scuba Shooting Sports: pistol, rifle, shotgun, and archery Sailing (including our new Viking ship) Wilderness First Aid Wilderness Survival Working with Teens Winter Sports