North Texas Junior Leadership Training Academy June 7 – 12, 2009
Discovery Training Camp (DTC) Sunday - Wednesday
DTC is a 3 day camp geared just for the Discovery Ranger age boy who has completed 3rdgrade. The purpose of DTC is to train and prepare Discovery Ranger boys for leadership roles in the local outpost. To learn the importance of the patrol system and how they, as leaders, can promote the outpost and an esprit de corps among boys. This camp gives special emphasis in the basic camping and camp craft skills.
Adventure Training Camp (ATC) Sunday - Friday
ATC is a 5 day camp for Adventure Rangers who have completed the 5th grade. Boys will learn to camp in a basic "outpost" setting, working as patrols, sharing duties and responsibilities. Focus merits include: Camp Safety, Cooking, First Aid Skills, Fire Craft, Rope Craft, and Tool Craft. Each day is filled with exciting classes and balanced with recreation.
Frontier Brigade Camp (FBC) Sunday - Friday
FBC is a 5 day camp for boys who have completed 6th grade and have previously attended AMC or JTC, or are a current member of FCF. FBC is a camp designed to help boys earn the Trail of the Grizzly merits. These classes will be taught in an FCF Village setting by instructors in FCF outfits, creating a unique atmosphere and learning experience for the boys. The FBC camp will present each boy with a fun and exciting atmosphere.
Junior Training Camp (JTC) Sunday - Friday
JTC is a 5 day camp for Royal Rangers who have completed the 7th grade. JTC is designed to give boys training in camping and leadership in their local out post. JTC offers training in these specific areas: The Patrol Method, Dutch Oven Cooking, Lashing, Nature Study, Compass, Camp Safety, Soul Winning, Junior Leadership, Council Fires, Camp Recreation, Backpacking, and Overnight Backpacking Trips. Boys will work in patrols to accomplish each day's activities and guided recreation designed to build leadership skills which can be applied in their outpost.
Advanced Junior Leadership Training Camp (AJTC) Sunday - Friday
AJTC is a 5 day camp for Royal Rangers who have completed the 8th grade and who have successfully completed JTC. AJTC is designed to give boys advanced skills training and build on the leadership training of JTC. Key areas of focus: Advanced Leadership, Soul Winning, Conducting Council Fires, Orienteering, Pioneering, and The 16 Fundamental Truths.
Junior Canoe Expedition (JCE) Sunday - Friday
JCE is a 5 day camp for Royal Rangers having completed 9th grade and successfully completed AJTC. Those participating in JCE will assemble on Sunday at the Lakeview Camp in Maypearl, TX, and will travel for the expedition. Graduation from JCE will be held with the rest of the camps Friday evening at Lakeview Camp. Due to the physically strenuous nature of JCE all participants must be pre-approved to attend this camp.
Each of these camps will feature morning devotions and spirit filled council fires each evening.