Powder Horn 2019

WHEN
(full course covers 3 weekends)
September 20 - 22, 2019; Friday - Check-In begins at 6 p.m./Course runs until 4 p.m. Sunday
September 27 - 29, 2019; Friday - Check in begins at 6 p.m./Course runs until 4 p.m. Sunday
October 11 - 13, 2019: Friday - Check in begins at 6 p.m./Course runs until 4 p.m. Sunday
WHERE
This is a resource course designed to help the unit provide an interesting and exciting program for the older youth and adult leaders. This course will give the unit the tools and resources to safely conduct outdoor/high adventure type activities. It is for any older youth or adult interested in experiencing a unit level, high adventure program!
The second weekend at Camp Augustine will feature SAM LARSON, grand prize winner of ALONE - Season 5. Sam will be out to help each some tried and true survival skills!
The course list will be coming soon, but here is a sample list of some of the courses that may be offered:
Archery
Geocaching
Backpacking
Challenge Events (high/low C.O.P.E events)
Leave No Trace / Tread Lightly
Mountain Biking
Canoeing / Kayaking / SUP
Climbing
Equestrian
Shooting Sports (with pistol)
Winter Sports
SCUBA
Astronomy
Wilderness Survival
Wilderness First Aid
Fly Fishing / Fly Tying
Hiking
Outdoor Living History
Expedition / Trek Planning
Requirements for Powder Horn:
- Must be a registered BSA adult, Scout BSA member at least 14 years old, or a member of a Venturing Crew.
- Youth must have unit leader approval and have completed either Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops (ILST) or Crews (ILSC) OR National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT)
- Adults must be trained for their position
- All participants must complete the following training:
- Youth Protection Training
- Hazardous Weather
- Safety Afloat
- Safe Swim Defense
- Climb on Safely
- Meet the requirements in the Annual Health and Medical Record physical in a back country environment
Each registrant must complete the BSA Annual Health & Medical Record, parts A-C. Other items to be brought to the course can be found in the participant equipment list in the attachments section.
COST
$300 per person until September 1, 2019.
$350 per person beginning September 2, 2019.
Camp Cornhusker
Friday 09-20-2019 6:00 PM CT to
Sunday 09-22-2019 4:00 PM CT Past
Session #2 at Camp Augustine
Camp Augustine
Friday 09-27-2019 6:00 PM CT to
Sunday 09-29-2019 4:00 PM CT Past
Session # 3 at Camp Cedars
Camp Cedars
Friday 10-11-2019 6:00 PM CT to
Sunday 10-13-2019 4:00 PM CT Past