Providing a vibrant outdoor program for your unit isn’t easy. Experience the solution at Texas Powder Horn where we help you deliver on the promise of Scouting: Adventure!

At Texas Powder Horn, you "learn by doing" with expert Scouters and consultants who guide you first-hand through a sampling of amazing outdoor activities. Examples of programming in past years have included paddle boarding, rappelling, fly fishing, shooting sports, snorkeling, caving, sailboating, and so much more! Co-sponsored by Capitol Area and Longhorn Councils, Powder Horn is held over two weekends, September 20-22 and October 4-6, 2024. The location for the event is at Camp Tahuaya, near Belton. Both adults and youth participants (14-20 years old) and over are eligible to attend. Re-energize or re-start your unit with a wealth of new outdoor adventure ideas and resources - it's "fun with a purpose!” 

Who Should Attend?
Texas Powder Horn is for ALL BSA adult leaders and mature youth participants in, or interested in, unit leadership positions!

• Youth participants (14-20 years old) youth must have completed his/her unit’s version of leadership training (ie. ILST, ILSC, ILSS)
• New adult leaders – who may lack experience in high adventure
• Experienced adult leaders – who feel their unit needs a spark of adventure
• Cub Scout leaders – looking for ideas for their Pack or getting ready to transition to a Troop
• Other registered adults – who want to find a way to get more involved

High-Level Course Details:
Texas Powder Horn is held over two weekends and includes over 30 different sessions on a variety of outdoor and high-adventure topics. Full participation in all hands-on activities is highly encouraged, but everything participants will experience is "challenge by choice."

1st Weekend: Friday, September 20, 2024 at 6:00 p.m - Sunday, September 22, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
Virtual Bonus Sessions:  Dates and Times TBD - Dates and Times will be shared with registered participants prior to course.
2nd Weekend: Friday, October 4, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. - Sunday, October 6 2024 at 5:00 p.m.

Each participant will need to bring a tent for sleeping accommodations. Per BSA Youth Protection guidelines, youth participants will camp separately from other family members. Meals and snacks will be provided Saturday and Sunday of both weekends. Friday evenings samplings of Dutch Oven or backpacking meals will be offered. Please note that youth participation is dependent on the availability of a buddy that is age & gender-appropriate. Participants will be expected to remain on course for both full weekends; exceptions are at the discretion of the Course Director as this can affect YPT compliance. More information, including what to bring, will be communicated with participants closer to the event's start date.

Capacity, Fees, and Deadlines:
Course capacity - limited to 50 participants to provide an optimized experience
$275 if you register by midnight on Sunday, September 1st
$300 starting Monday, September 2nd
$150 initial payment due at registration to hold your spot. The remainder must be paid by midnight on Monday, September 2nd. 
Refund Policy Information 

Training and Paperwork Requirements to attend:

**Current BSA registration is required.**

**Paperwork and training requirements apply to all adult and youth participants.**

The following paperwork and unexpired training certifications will need to be turned in by the start of the event to participate:

• BSA Annual Health and Medical Record that includes Part C. 
• YPT
• Safe Swim Defense
• Safety Afloat
• Climb On Safely
• Weather Hazards
• BSA Swim Check documentation
• Swim test results
• Participation Waiver(s) (these will be shared with participants closer to the course start date)

Questions?
Please reach out by email to the Course Director, Teresa Bobadilla, with any questions: texaspowderhorn24@gmail.com.