Course Description: Designed for Chartered
Organization Representatives, pastors, directors of youth ministry, Scout
leaders, youth workers, annual conference coordinators, and those interested
in the use of Scouting to minister to the youth of the churchıs community.
Information on how to fine-tune the Scouting program in order to use the aims
and methods of Scouting to accomplish the goals and objectives of the
Methodist Church.
Philmont Scout Ranch is the Boy Scouts of America's
premier high-adventure base. Philmont covers 137,000 acres of beautiful
New Mexico wilderness. Here are some of your opportunities.
Philmont United Methodist Scouter's Workshop -
Provides information on how to fine-tune the Scouting program in order to use the aims and methods of Scouting to accomplish the goals
and objectives of the Methodist Church. For a Philmont invitation & more information please
email Mark Stowe or call 615-340-7129. Read about Karen Heim-Baugh's Philmont journey in
One
Scouter's Adventure.
Other
Conferences - Dozens of conferences are offered for Cub Scout, Boy Scout,
Venture, District and Council Leaders. From Den Leaders to Scout Masters
to Advisors and Commissioners, you will have a hard time choosing just one!
But what
about my family?
Family
Programs - The Philmont Training Center also offers 11 different programs for youth from infants through teenager. Each provides age
appropriate activities for your son or daughter. Spouses and
other adults not in a conference participate in the Silverado program. Silverados plan their own schedule of relaxation, day hikes, COPE, tours,
fishing trips, museum visits, shopping and more.
What if your council's Philmont Expedition waiting
list is long? What if you have a scheduling conflict? What if 12
days seems a little long?
Can you still attend? YES!!!
Mountain
Trek 14-21 year olds may love this option. Choose from up to a dozen
6-night treks each summer that cost little more than
a week at your local camp! While they trek, a parent must attend a
course at the Philmont Training Center.
Can a teen go to Philmont just
for fun not focused on extended hiking? YES!!!
Broncos 14-20 year olds can also stay with their families going for day
trips with other
teenagers on horse rides, day hikes,
COPE, an optional overnight hike, and
more.
My son is a
Boy Scout but not old enough for Philmont... Yes he is!
Trailblazers is for boys age 11-13. They also ride horses, take day
hikes, and participate in archery and air rifles,
an optional overnight hike, and more.
Mustangs offers similar opportunities for girls.
Philmont
offers programs specifically designed for younger children in
Family
Programs.
If you are
still reading at this point, you want to see some pictures! Check this
out!
Photo Album
- Choose from a dozen different photo albums. It really is that beautiful!
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