Camping: Buffalo Trail Scout Ranch & High Adventure Camp
2012 Summer Camp

Adult Leader Programs at BTSR
[Updated 4/2/2012]

ADULT LEADER PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES

There will be plenty of opportunities for adults to participate in training classes and programs. Below is a chart of the courses we will offer at BTSR. Please pre-register for these classes just as the youth will be pre-registering for Merit Badges. This will ensure we will have instructors prepared at camp, especially for Adult Leader Basics.

Course	Day	Place & Time
Safe Swim Defense / Safety Afloat	Monday	Pool – 11:30 am
CPR Certification – Red Cross ($20)	Tuesday	Old Folks Home – 9:30–3:30
"This is Scouting" & "Leader Specifics"	Wed. & Thurs.	Old Folks Home – 9:30 – 3:30
Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills	All Week	See Notes & Checklist
BSA Lifeguard	All Week	Pool – 9:30 – 4:30
Mile Swim	All Week	Pool – 6:00 am M-T & Fri 3:30
Snorkeling, BSA	All Week	Pool – 9:30 & 2:30
Polar Bear Swim	Wednesday	Pool – 6:00 am
Climb on Safely	Thursday	Parade Ground – 2:30 - 4:00
Trek Safely	Thursday	Parade Ground – 2:30 - 4:00
Leave No Trace	Thursday	Parade Ground – 2:30 - 4:00
SCUBA, BSA ($75 fee)	MTW, & Friday	Pool & Balmorhea
Scout Leader Trail Ride	Wed. & Friday	Corrals - 2:00

SCOUTMASTER MERIT BADGE

A popular addition to the program in 2007 was the “Scoutmaster Merit Badge.” This special award is only available to adult leaders that meet the requirements by the end of the week. By participating in various training courses, helping in merit badge classes, teaching Scout skills and other activities, leaders will be rewarded with a special limited edition patch.

SCOUT LEADER TRAIL RIDES

A special program has been put together that will allow adult leaders (18 and up) to see the beautiful backcountry of Buffalo Trail Scout Ranch from the back of a horse on the trail! The Head Wrangler, depending on demand, sets times for the ride. Rides are held on Monday or Tuesday afternoon. On Monday, the group will go to the Notch, enjoy scenery of the green trail, and swim. On Wednesday, the group will go to Pig Pen Canyon and enjoy a ride and scenery that not many folks get to enjoy! Price for either of the three hour rides is a $50 donation to the horse program.

 

 

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