Adventures

 

Powder Horn 2024 will not be a typical Scouting training course. You will spend time learning, by DOING, along with expert consultants in each area being presented. Each participant will have the opportunity to participate in 14 to 20 challenging activities and must participate in at least 10 in order to graduate.

Each of the three course days will be filled to the brim with high-adventure activities, learning and experience that you will enjoy, but will also be attainable. You will work alongside other members of your small crew to complete each challenge.

At the end of the course, you will be given a resource guide to help you take the adventure back to your unit, district or council to invigorate your own youth-led Scouting program.

 

Expert Consultants

As we refine the schedule, expect to see more bio information for each of the consultants who will be leading and guiding the high-adventure activities on this course.

 

Challenging Adventures

Powder Horn is designed to challenge you by providing you with three full days of high-adventure activities to learn (or re-learn) with skilled experts and exposure to the planning, equipment and practice necessary to deliver a high quality outdoor adventure program in your unit, district or council.

Some of the topics that are typically offered at Powder Horn may include:

At Powder Horn 2024, you will have the opportunity to participate in at least 14 challenging activities, and we are planning to offer more than sixteen!

 

Affordable Training

Our aim is to provide a comprehensive set of quality, high-adventure experiences at a reasonable cost to you and your unit. This three-day course is affordable and attainable, with youth participants sponsored at half-price for this special re-introduction to Occoneechee Council.

The Powder Horn 2024 course fee for 3 action-packed days of high-adventure is $240 for adults and $120 for youth.

 

Course Capacity

Powder Horn 2024 will be limited to a maximum of 48 participants, with at least 16 slots reserved for youth participants.

 

Who May Attend?

Powder Horn is open to any adult or youth who is (or will be) at least 14 years of age at the start of the course (September 27, 2024) that is registered in the BSA.  Adults must be trained for their position, and youth must have completed their unit's version of leadership training (for example, Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops, Ships or Crews). Previous attendance at National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) is recommended for youth participants but not required.

All participants must complete Youth Protection Training (youth participants must certify that they have watched the six youth protection videos for Venturing) and several course-specific safety training courses, and must meet the physical requirements contained in the Annual Health and Medical Record (parts A, B and C).

Each Powder Horn course must offer at least 12 activity sessions, and participants must attend/complete at least 10 course sessions to earn the Powder Horn medal.