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December
26-30, 2007
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US
Cavalry Living History Winter Camp
- web page
Learn the the history of 1870's frontier Texas as you serve for a
week as a Cavalry soldier. The 1872 U.S. Cavalry Company program is
for Boy Scouts age 13 and older, and Venturing Crew members age 14
and older. Schedule: 9:00 a.m. December 26th to 8:00 PM campfire,
December 30th, with an overnight stay in the barracks at Fort Richardson
on December 30-31. Cavalry Outpost includes authentic uniforms, food,
and equipment, a large battle reenactment against local Civil War
reenactment groups. Venture Crew Members can work on their Outdoor
Living History Elective for the Ranger Award. At SR2
2007
US Cavalry WInter Camp Participant Information
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January
26 , 2008
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NRA
Range Safety Officer Courses at
the Hurst Council office.
For adults (21 or older) who are currently certified as a NRA instructor
in at least one shooting discipline. Limit 25 participants.
January 26, 2008 Saturday only
February 23, 2008 Saturday only
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February 8-10, 2008 |
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Wilderness
First Aid (WFA) Course
In Fort Worth. This new 16 hour course teaches the basics of wilderness
first aid. The course is open to anyone over the age of 16. Starting
in 2008 Philmont requires all crews to have at least one adult with
WFA certification.
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February
16 , 2008
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Klondike
Derby -
Postponed until March 15.
Note: Wheels allowed on Sleds
Test your winter camping and outdoor skills at the Longhorn Council
Klondike Derby. Open to Boy Scout Troops, Varsity Teams and Venture
Crews. Each patrol/crew must build and bring a sled. At Camp
Tahuaya.
Klondike Sled Designs
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February 15-17, 2008 |
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Wilderness
First Aid (WFA) Course
In Fort Worth. This new 16 hour course teaches the basics of wilderness
first aid. The course is open to anyone over the age of 16. Starting
in 2008 Philmont requires all crews to have at least one adult with
WFA certification.
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February
23 , 2008
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NRA
Range Safety Officer Courses at
the Hurst Council office.
For adults (21 or older) who are currently certified as a NRA instructor
in at least one shooting discipline. Limit 25 participants.
January 26, 2008 Saturday only
February 23, 2008 Saturday only
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March
1-2 , 2008
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NRA
Rifle & Shotgun Instructor Course - North
at
Worth Ranch.
For Adults (21 or older) interested in becoming certified as an NRA
Rifle and
NRA Shotgun Instructor. Also includes NRA Range Safety Officer Course
and Texas Hunter Education Course. Limit 20 participants. This is
a 36-40 hour course. Attendance is mandatory for both weekends.
Weekend 1: March 1-2, 2008
Weekend 2: March 15-16, 2008
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March
15-16 , 2008
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NRA
Rifle & Shotgun Instructor Course - North
at
Worth Ranch.
For Adults (21 or older) interested in becoming certified as an NRA
Rifle and
NRA Shotgun Instructor. Also includes NRA Range Safety Officer Course
and Texas Hunter Education Course. Limit 20 participants. This is
a 36-40 hour course. Attendance is mandatory for both weekends.
Weekend 1: March 1-2, 2008
Weekend 2: March 15-16, 2008
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Tower
Training and Recerts
Tower Training (& Recert. Classes). 10-hour class designed to
certify ADULTS to lead Tower climbing and rappelling activities for
single units (This certification does NOT cover multi-unit activities,
like camporees). There is no class size limit, but pre-registration
is required. 8:00 a.m. to 6 PM – must arrive on time. At Sid
Richardson Scout Ranch.
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March 29-30, 2008 |
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Spring
Orienteering Competition
Two events in one: (1) individual & team competitions, and (2)
group map hikes. Spring-O is a “Cross-Country Orienteering”
competition for teams of two or for individual competitors, as well
as group map hiking for casual orienteers and hikers. You follow a
set course to find 10-15 orienteering flags in a specific order. It’s
a race: your time on the course is your score. It’s a test of
your map reading and decision making skills. At each control flag
you must choose the best route to get to the next one: straight over
the hill or take the road around it; though the thick woods or circle
around them. Everyone can enter: families, Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts,
Venturers, Explorers, adults, ROTC units, and the public. This is
an official U.S. Orienteering Federation event, co-sponsored by the
Longhorn Council and the North Texas Orienteering Association. At
Sid Richardson Scout Ranch.
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Battle
of the Mexia: Venturing Living History Weekend
Venturing Living History Weekend: Battle of Mexia, Mexia, TX. Wear
the uniform, learn the drill, eat the food, and live the life of a
trooper in the 1860’s. Open to: Boy Scouts, Varsity Teams, and
Venturing; must be 14 to participate. Venture Crew Members can work
on their Outdoor Living History Elective for the Ranger Award. NOTE:
2008 dates may be changed by the parks that sponsor these events –
check the web for updates!
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April 5-6, 2008 |
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Basic
Archery Instructor Course
(formerly NAA Level 1 Instructor Course)
This
course is good for adults who would like to run an archery program
for their Boy Scout Troop, Varsity Team, or Venturing Crew, and for
Archery Merit Badge and summer camp counselors. Upon completion, students
will receive the Basic Archery Instructor certification and NADA instructor
card valid for 4 years, Instructor Manual and an Archery Instructor
T-shirt..
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April 17, 2008 |
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Council
Annual Banquet and Annual Business Meeting
The banquet will feature the great accomplishments of the volunteers
in the Longhorn Council. Special presentations will include the Silver
Beaver Awards given for outstanding service to youth in the Longhorn
Council. Silver
Beaver Award Nomination
forms are due in one of the council office by 5PM on March 1st.
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April 18-20, 2008 |
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Rock
Climbing Training (& Rock/Tower Recert. Classes)
This course is designed to certify ADULTS to lead climbing and rappelling
activities for their units on rock. Completion of this training qualifies
the participant as a BSA Instructor, able to lead single or multi-unit
activities at any location. Course is Friday evening through late
Sunday afternoon at SR2. There is no class size limit, but pre-registration
is required. At Sid Richardson Scout
Ranch.
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April 26, 2008 |
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Spring
Canoe Race
Postponed to May 17 due to high water releases from Possum Kingdom
Lake Dam. The Brazos River Authority was forced to release large
amounts of water (9000+ cubic feet per second) due to the major
storms in the headwaters of the Brazos during the original week
of Canoe Race.
Two
races: a 6-mile Fun Race from Worth Ranch to the Highway 4 bridge
and a 14 mile Race for experienced canoeists from the Dam to camp.
100-yard War Canoe Race in the afternoon. 14-Mile racers will launch
early. 6-Mile racers will have assigned start times to avoid congestion
at the launch point. Lunch, boats, equipment, awards, and supper
provided. Open to Boy Scouts, Venturers, Explorers, and adults.
Parent/Youth teams welcome. Be sure to get the Early Registration
Discount! At
Worth Ranch.
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April
26-27 , 2008
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NRA
Rifle & Shotgun Instructor Course - South
at
Camp Tahuaya.
For Adults (21 or older) interested in becoming certified as an NRA
Rifle and
NRA Shotgun Instructor. Also includes NRA Range Safety Officer Course
and Texas Hunter Education Course. Limit 20 participants. This is
a 36-40 hour course. Attendance is mandatory for both weekends.
Weekend 1: April 26-27, 2008
Weekend 2: May 3-4, 2008
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April 25-27, 2008 |
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Wilderness
First Aid (WFA) Course
Gilwell Hall at Sid Richardson Scout
Ranch. This new 16 hour course teaches the basics of wilderness
first aid. The course is open to anyone over the age of 16. Starting
in 2008 Philmont requires all crews to have at least one adult with
WFA certification.
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May
3-4, 2008
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NRA
Rifle & Shotgun Instructor Course - South
at
Camp Tahuaya.
For Adults (21 or older) interested in becoming certified as an NRA
Rifle and
NRA Shotgun Instructor. Also includes NRA Range Safety Officer Course
and Texas Hunter Education Course. Limit 20 participants. This is
a 36-40 hour course. Attendance is mandatory for both weekends.
Weekend 1: April 26-27, 2008
Weekend 2: May 3-4, 2008
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May 3 & 10, 2008 |
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Scout
Show - Fort Worth
Scout
Show - Waco
The 2008 Longhorn Council Scout Show is designed to showcase Scouting
to the community while giving Cub Scout Packs, Boy Scout Troops, Venture
Crews and Explorer Posts the opportunity to raise money for spring
and summer activities.
On May 3 and 10, 2008 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM the Longhorn Council's
Districts will present the best their Packs, Troops, Crews and Posts
have to offer to the communities of our Council as they demonstrate
and display the fun and learning activities of Scouting.
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Spring
Canoe Race
Team
Extreme has been postponed until May 2009 due to Canoe Race flooding
postponement. Canoe Race is now scheduled for May 17, 2008. This
was due to high water releases from Possum Kingdom Lake Dam. The
Brazos River Authority was forced to release large amounts of water
(9000+ cubic feet per second) due to the major storms in the headwaters
of the Brazos during the original week of Canoe Race.
Two races: a 6-mile Fun Race from Worth Ranch to the Highway 4 bridge
and a 14 mile Race for experienced canoeists from the Dam to camp.
100-yard War Canoe Race in the afternoon. 14-Mile racers will launch
early. 6-Mile racers will have assigned start times to avoid congestion
at the launch point. Lunch, boats, equipment, awards, and supper
provided. Open to Boy Scouts, Venturers, Explorers, and adults.
Parent/Youth teams welcome. Be sure to get the Early Registration
Discount! At
Worth Ranch.
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June-July,
2008
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Journeys
2008
Want to see the view as you lap a NASCAR racetrack? How about feeling
the water splash around you while kayaking down the river? Is flying
through the clouds in a jet more your thing, or saddling up and hitting
the trail with your trusty horse? If you're ready for adventure and
to try new things, the Summer Journeys Program is just for you...
more
information
Journeys 2008 Events
Journeys
2008 Registration Form
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Summer
Camp and High Adventure
Take a guided photo tour of your adventure programs and camps in the
new High Adventure and Summer camp sections of the council website:
www.longhorncouncil.org. Reserve your campsite now for summer 2007
at Camp Tahuaya, Worth Ranch, or Sid Richardson Scout Ranch. Older
Scouts can choose from the unique Chisholm Trail Adventure base, Brazos
River Canoe Trip, and Steele Island Wakeboarding (limited openings).
Details available in the 2008 Camp Leaders’ Guide.
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Aquatic
School
- and Adult Aquatic School
Tough, demanding, and fun in the Sun. Strong emphasis on teaching
and presentation skills, teamwork, time management, and how to safely
organize troop swims and canoe trips, along with BSA Lifeguard, aquatics
first aid and emergency procedures. A tradition in the Longhorn Council
since 1954 - outstanding performers can earn the coveted Anchor award.
For Boy Scouts 13-17 years old.
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July 6-12, 2008 |
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Adult
Aquatic School
NEW in 2008!! Adults can earn BSA Lifeguard and BSA Lifeguard Counselor.
At SR2
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July 6-12, 2008 |
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Wakeboard
School
Join our expert wakeboard staff for a week of intermediate to advanced
wakeboarding instruction and fun. Plan to ride hard - many more hours
than you would at any ski school. Skiing or wakeboarding experience
and athletic ability strongly recommended. Limited enrollment. Participants
must be 14 or older. Details available online and in the Camp Leaders’
Guide.
At SR2
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August
16, 2008
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NRA
Muzzle-Loading Rifle Instructor Course
at
Worth
Ranch.
Adults (21 or older) – MUST be currently certified as an NRA
Instructor.
Limit 20 participants.
August 16, 2008. This is a 1-day course.
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