Venturing Program Newsletter

August 2008: Back to School	Scouting is about building character. Venturing program is about making character building FUN!

Forward to other Venturers

Coming Events...

Fall Canoe Race - Sep 6
Score-O - Oct 18
Haunted Hayride Spooking - Oct
Haunted House at Six Flags - Oct
Council Camporee - Nov 15
Archery Instructor Course - Sep 13
Wilderness 1st Aid Course - Nov 9
Venturing Living History Events
Winter Camp - Dec 26-30
Trout Tournament - Feb. 7
US Cavalry Winter Camp Dec 26-31
Klondike Derby - Feb 28
Spring-O - Mar 28-29
Spring Canoe Race - Apr 25
Climbing Trainings
Adventure Race 2008 - May 16

America's Spirit - Be Prepared Council Camporee

Texas Motor Speedway hosts the “America’s Future- Be Prepared” Council Camporee over the weekend of November 14-15-16, 2008. The program is packed with over 100 challenging events and competitions to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Scouting, plus Scottish Highland Games, living history, military, government, and commercial displays, spectacular demonstrations, exciting shows and more. ... Program information. For More information, contact:
Camporee Chairman: John Park, Troop/Crew 75, jpark.1@charter.net
Logistics & Facilities Chairman: Michael Cawood, Troop 43, cawoodmd@swbell.net

2008 Camporee Map

Fall Canoe Race

Sept. 6th. A 6-mile fun race from Worth Ranch to the Highway 4 bridge and 14 mile Race for experienced canoeists from Possum Kingdom Lake Dam to camp. Lunch, boats, equipment, awards, and supper provided. Parent/Youth teams welcome. ... more information.

Basic Archery Instructor Course (NAA)

Archery instructor course for adults. Upon completion, students receive the Basic Archery Instructor certification and NADA instructor card valid for 4 years, Instructor Manual, and an Archery Instructor patch. Camp Tahuaya. Sept 13-14. ... more information.

Wilderness First Aid Course

WFA Course Nov. 8-10. Worth Ranch. The Red Cross Wilderness First Aid Basics course is for those who live or play in remote areas - away from the usual EMS service. Philmont now requires all crews to have at least one adult with WFA certification. Class participants must be 16+. ... more information.

Tools for Venturing Leaders

Scroll down or click here to find useful program, training, and HOW-TO links for Troop leaders. ... more information

New at Camp for 2009

PROGRAMS: Venturing Road to Ranger Camp, two SR2 F-16 aviation simulator weeks with 16 networked F16 flight Simulator cockpits, Area 51 SWAT Team (paintball vs. aliens), Cowboy Action Shooting, new Covert Ops facility, Sea Kayaking overnighters, Tahuaya Fly Fishing, and more. ADULT LEADERS: one Road to Ranger Camp adult leader free for every 9 participants a Crew also sends to Chisholm Trail, Steele island, or the Brazos River Canoe Trip 50-miler. FEES: 2008 Fees for early signup by September 15th.

Road to Ranger Venturing Camp

July 5-11 at SR2. Venturers can earn the Outdoor Bronze Award and complete most of the core requirements for the Ranger Award. Featuring wind surfing, horsemanship, rifle and shotgun shooting, wilderness survival, first aid, archery, COPE. swimming, snorkeling, SCUBA, US Cavalry 1870's living history, Covert Ops, Area 51 (paintball vs. aliens), orienteering, GPS navigation, KODIAK teambuilding, and much more! Staffed by Longhorn Council Venturing volunteers and the Texas High Adventure Base staff.

NEWS and COMING EVENTS

Score-O. Sport Orienteering competition and hiking. This year the Orienteering Committee will have four 400-gallon water buffaloes for water refills... more information.

Haunted Hayride Spooking – Troops, Teams, and Crews are invited to SPOOK the Cub Scouts at the Fall Festival event at SR2 and Camp Tahuaya in October. ... more information.

Haunted House at Six Flags - A couple of hours skulking around the Longhorn Council's new-bigger-better haunted house, showing park patrons what real "Ghoul-Scouts" can do: and your entire group can enjoy Six Flags Over Texas. Weekends in October. Must be 14 or older. ... more information.

US Cavalry Winter Camp - 1872 U.S. Cavalry Outpost for youth age 13 and older. December 26- 31. Cavalry Outpost includes authentic uniforms, food, and equipment, a large battle reenactment against local Civil War reenactment groups, and an overnight stay in the barracks at historic Fort Richardson. ... more information.

Trout Fishing Tournament - Boy Scouts, Venturers, and adults can keep up to 6 Trout per person. The lake was stocked with over 2,200 trout, and will be stocked again in December.. Camp Tahuaya, Feb. 7, 2009. ... more information.

Klondike Derby - Test your winter camping and outdoor skills at the Longhorn Council Klondike Derby. Each crew must build and bring a sled. Camp Tahuaya, Feb. 28, 2009. ... more information.

Spring Orienteering Meet - Cross-country orienteering competition for teams of two and individual competitors. Ggroup map hikes (noncompetitive) available for casual orienteering, hiking, and for learning about orienteering. Sid Richardson Scout Ranch. March 28-29, 2009. ... more information.

Spring Canoe Race. .
Worth Ranch. April 25th. A 6-mile fun race from Worth Ranch to the Highway 4 bridge and 14 mile Race for experienced canoeists from Possum Kingdom Lake Dam to camp. ... more information.

Spring Adventure Race. May 5 part Adventure Race for teams of 2, 3, or 4 racers, or for individuals. Run, Canoe, Kayak, Mountain Bike, and Climb. Intermediate and advanced courses. SR2, May 16, 2009. ... more information.

Fall Climbing Courses – Tower: Sept 13. Rock: Oct. 10-12. Tower course and recerts is now Saturday only. Rock course is still a full weekend and includes Tower. ... more information.

Volunteer at Programs and Events – Your unit can volunteer as staff for weekend program events. Earn points for a Philmont Trek (on the Camping Committee’s Philmont Council Contingent - 20 treks each year), earn certificates for weekend equipment/boat/tower rentals, gain access to some facilities at Council camps on large Cub Scout events weekends, give back to Scouting, and accrue service hours for the BSA’s Good Turn for America Program. ... more information.

Popcorn Sale 2008 - provides the essential funding that units and the council need to maintain and expand their programs for boys. It helps provide the adventures we joined Scouting for. Ask your Popcorn Kernel for information on how to send popcorn to our Troops! ... more information.

CPR & 1st Aid Online Courses. Red Cross CPR and First Aid online courses. Study at home online, take an online test, and then take the In-Person practical testing on the 1st Thursday of each month at 7 PM at Westminster Presbyterian, Fort Worth, TX. CONTACT Tim Habinak of Troop 499 at Tim.Habinak@AlconLabs.com at least 5 days before the date you would like to test.

Volunteer to Help at Events – Your unit can volunteer as staff for weekend program events. Earn points for a Philmont Trek (on the Camping Committee’s Philmont Council Contingent - 20 treks each year), earn certificates for weekend equipment/boat/tower rentals, gain access to some facilities at Council camps on large Cub Scout events weekends, give back to Scouting, and accrue service hours for the BSA’s Good Turn for America Program. ... more information.

Weekend Campmaster Corps - Campmaster are experienced Scouters who help the Camp Rangers assist units using council weekend camps. ... more information. Email campmaster@longhorn.org for information.

Camp Commissioners - Experienced Scouters are invited to spend a week at Boy Scout Summer Camp sharing their scouting skills and experience. Each week during the summer camp a corps of volunteer camp commissioners assist the Scoutmasters and staff to help each troop have a successful camp experience. Housing, meals, staff T-shirts and patches provided. Contact Camping Committee Chairman Scott Lindgren lindgrens@sbcglobal.net for information on volunteering. ... more information.

DON'T FORGET: Welcome Home A Hero! – Show our soldiers how much their commitment means to the North Texas community! Every day more than 100 soldiers come through DFW International Airport on their way home for two weeks of much anticipated R&R with family and friends. The R&R flight arrives daily around 10:30 a.m. DFW Airport invites Packs, Troops, Teams, and Crews to volunteer to help welcome our Troops back home to the USA. If your unit or your church or chartered organization would like to help. Just call 972-574-0392 the morning of your visit to confirm the Terminal, gate and approximate landing time. Contact Liz Samuel, 972-621-0400, liz@ntc-dfw.org, heroes@dfwairport.com, for more info.

Twin Arrows JLT: National Youth Leader Training – Winter, spring, and summer JLT Courses at Camp Tahuaya and Sid Richardson Scout Ranch. ... more information.

Order of the Arrow - Click here for the new OA web page.

Venturing Summer Camp 2009 Schedule

July 5-11 - Road to Ranger Camp

High Adventure 2009 Schedule

2009 Schedule for Texas High Adventure Base: Chisholm Trail Adventure, Steele Island Wakeboarding. NEW for 2009: Area 51 SWAT Team, Cowboy Action Shooting, new Covert Ops facility, Sea Kayaking overnighters, and more.
May 30-Jun 6 - Staff Week
June 7-13 - Week 1
June 14-20 - Week 2
June 21-27 - Week 3
Jun 28-Jul 4 - Week 4
July 5-11 - Week 5 TBA

Specialty Camps 2009 Schedule

Trout Fishing Camp - June 7-13 at Tahuaya. Learn to fly fish and tie artificial flies for various seasons and species. Open to Boy Scouts and Venturing, age 13 and older. Limit 20.

F-16 Flight School 1 - July 7-11 at SR2. Spend a week flying one of sixteen networked F-16 simulators learning aviation and doing networked air combat.

Road to Ranger Venturing Camp - July 5-11 at SR2. Venturers will earn the Outdoor Bronze Award and complete most of the core requirements for the Ranger Award, and lots more! ...

Aquatic School: Adult & Venturing Section - July 12-18 at SR2. Adults can earn BSA Lifeguard Counselor. Venturers earn BSA Lifeguard.

F-16 Flight School 2 - July 12-18 at SR2. Spend a week flying one of sixteen networked F-16 simulators learning aviation and doing networked air combat.

2009 Camp Staff Interview Schedule

Staff interviews for Worth Ranch, SR2, and High Adventure will be conducted at the Hurst Council office. ... more information.
Sunday, November 30, 2-5 PM
Saturday, January 4. 2-5 PM
Saturday, February 28, 2-5 PM
Saturday, March 14, 2-5 PM

Camp Volunteers

Volunteers who can give a few Saturdays a year to help with the upkeep of our camps are encouraged to contact the maintenance committee chairman for their favorite camp!

Camp Tahuaya - Contact Maintenance Chairman Ken Driska for more information. ... KenDriska@ctwa.com.

Worth Ranch - Contact Troy Langston if you would like to help the Worth Ranch Committee work on Worth Ranch. ... tlangston@juno.com.

Sid Richardson Scout Ranch - Contact: Steve Adams if you would like to help the Ranch Committee at SR2. ... Bubba2121@aol.com, Sadams2121@charter.net.

Employment

Camp Staff 2009 – Talented adults are invited to join the High Adventure and Summer Camp staffs at Worth Ranch, Sid Richardson Scout Ranch, Camp Tahuaya, and the Chisholm Trail Adventure Base. ... Camp Staff Application.

BSA Online Learning Center - Latest News

Online Training Courses and Supplemental Training packages to help adult leaders. Anyone may create an account, take courses, track their training progress, & reprint their cards! ... more info.
Venturing Advisor Fast Start. ... more information .
Venturing Crew Orientation. ... more information .
Safe Swim Defense Training. ... more information .
Safety Afloat Training. ... more information .
Venturing Youth Protection Training. ... more information.

TOOLS for VENTURING LEADERS

Crew Officers Orientation - A new Venturing Crew Officers' Orientation is available from BSA online. ... more information.

Hangin' Out - This video can be used to introduce teens to the Venturing program - Click here to view the video [QuickTime, 8.4 MB]. ... more information.

Where to Find Training Courses - The Training Course Calendar is your resource for finding training courses in all of the districts of the Longhorn Council. ... Go to Training Course Calendar

Supporting Scouts with AD/HD – New BSA Training Module. The aims and methods of the Scouting program make it an outstanding opportunity for those with AD/HD characteristics to develop and enhance the skills that can lead to success in school, in relationships with others, and in life. ... more information: (Powerpoint 755 KB). (Word 231 KB).

Wood Badge – The premier training course for Venturing Leaders. Spring courses at SR2 and Camp Tahuaya, and a summer course at Lakeview Lodge! ... more information.