Participant Qualifications * Must be a registered member of the Boy Scouts of America. * Must have completed This Is Scouting and the Position Specific Training (for your position) prior to attending Powder Horn course. * Be able to meet physical requirements of BSA Annual Health and Medical Record (A, B, C) in a backcountry environment. New this Year Powder Horn 2011 will include as participants a coed Venturing Crew, maximum of 8 youth. Youth participants must be registered with the Boy Scouts of America and be members of a Venturing Crew. Course Size The course will consist of at least 32, and not more than 48 participants. Once the course is filled, participants will be given the option of being placed on a waiting list in case of cancellations. For more Information Bob Coleman Powder Horn 2011 Course Director 404-275-5681 RNC [at] physics [dot] emory [dot] edu Bion Jones Powder Horn 2011 Staff Advisor 770-956-3175 (w) bjones [at] atlantabsa [dot] org Participation in the Powder Horn 2011 Course will involve a hands-on, intense, early-morning to late-night schedule. The Course will be chock-full of fun, fellowship and training. Don’t miss out on a great experience! More information on Powder Horn Training is available at: www.powderhorn-bsa.org Additional Powder Horn Interest forms are available at: www.atlantabsa.org Or at the: Volunteer Service Center Your browser may not support display of this image. Your browser may not support display of this image. Atlanta Area Council POWDER HORN Your browser may not support display of this image. Venturing Advisor & Boy Scout Leader High Adventure Skills Resources Management Course April 29/30 May 1 & May 13/14/15, 2011 Your browser may not support display of this image. Your browser may not support display of this image. AAC Powder Horn 2011 Interest Form No fees are due with this form. The total fee, to be determined at a later date, will be due no later than April 1, 2011. I understand that the Atlanta Area Council Powder Horn 2011 Course is scheduled for April 29/30 May 1 and May 13/14/15, 2011 at Woodruff Scout Reservation. I realize that participation in the two full three-day weekends of course activities is required. I also understand that some elements of the course are in the backcountry and that it is physically demanding. Participation will require obtaining my Health-Care Provider’s concurrence on a BSA Annual Health and Medical Record. ____ Participant’s Signature [Please Print or Type] Name: __ Address: City: State: Zip: Home Ph: ( ) Work Ph : ( ) Fax: ( ) E-Mail Date of Birth: / / Shirt Size: _________ Occupation : _ Scouting Position : Venturing Leader Specific or Scoutmaster / Assistant Scoutmaster Specific Training, Date Completed (Circle type of training) Mo: Day: Year: Council Name & No.: District: Unit #/Type: Scout Executive Name: ___ Scout Executive Signature if not Atlanta Area Council Date Mail Interest Form to: Atlanta Area Council, BSA 1800 Circle 75 Parkway, SE Atlanta, GA 30339 Location Robert W. Woodruff Scout Reservation Blairsville, Georgia Dates – 2 full 3-day weekends * April 29/30 May 1, 2011 * May 13/14/15, 2011 Course Fee The Course Fee is estimated to be $230.00. You will be contacted later this year with a payment schedule. The total fee, to be determined at a later date, will be due no later than April 1, 2011. About Powder Horn Powder Horn is a training opportunity designed to expose Venturing and Boy Scout Leaders to activities and resources necessary to operate a successful Venturing Ranger or Troop High Adventure Program in several ways: * Help Venturing Leaders and Scouters to safely conduct outdoor activities of a fun and challenging nature * Provides an introduction to the resources necessary to successfully lead their Venturers and older Boy Scouts through a program of high adventure. * Familiarizes the Advisor with the Ranger program so that he or she can help the Venturer to meet the requirements of the Ranger Award. * Your browser may not support display of this image. The course is based on the Venturing Ranger requirements giving participants an exposure to outdoor/high adventure activities. The Powder Horn Course will include Activities and Presentations selected from the Ranger Core Requirements and Electives: First Aid, Communication, Cooking, Emergency Preparedness, Land Navigation, Leave No Trace Principles, Wilderness Survival, Conservation, Backpacking, Caving, Cycling, Ecology, Equestrian, Fishing, Hunting, Lifesaver, Mountaineering, Outdoor Living History, Physical Fitness, Plants & Wildlife, Project COPE, Scuba, Shooting Sports, and Watercraft. There will also be Presentations on Working with Teens, Working with Adults, Expedition Planning, Safe Swim Defense, Safety Afloat, Climb on Safely, the Venturing Program and Venturing Awards. After completing the course participants should have sufficient introductory information, which will provide the following outcomes: * Detailed knowledge of the Venturing Ranger Award and associated Silver Award requirements * Knowledge of the health and safety requirements, and rules and regulations of the Boy Scouts of America as they apply to outdoor programs. * Introduction to the skills necessary to operate an outdoor High Adventure program and the certifications necessary and how to obtain those certifications. * Knowledge of how to identify local resources and consultants for Ranger Award and High Adventure activities. The course is not a total training program, and is not intended to enable the leader to be an expert or even self-sufficient in any aspect of outdoor skills. The leader will most likely still need knowledgeable, trained, and certified individuals (Consultants) to help provide a safe and correct outdoor/high adventure program.