Powder Horn is a resource course designed to introduce Scouting’s adults and youth to the exciting program possibilities for their unit. The ultimate goal is for the participants to leave the Powder Horn course with a list of ideas to help their program, along with the contacts and resources needed to implement them. This will lead to a more exciting and robust program!

Who May Attend a Powder Horn?

Participant guidelines include:

■ Must be a registered youth or adult member of the Boy Scouts of America.

■ Youth must be 14 years of age (or have joined a Venturing crew if 13 years of age and completed eighth grade).

■ Youth must have completed the unit’s version of leadership training (Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops, Ships, or Crews, etc.). National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) is recommended for youth participants and youth staff.

■ Adults must be trained for their position.

■ All participants must complete Venturing Youth Protection and Hazardous Weather training online through myscouting.org. If water sports are offered, participants must complete Safety Afloat and Safe Swim Defense. If climbing or rappelling is available, then Climb On Safely must be completed online prior to the course.

■ Meet the physical requirements contained in the Annual Health and Medical Record physical in a backcountry environment.

■ May have attended previous Powder Horn courses as a participant or staff.