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June-July,
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Journeys
2008
Want to see the view as you lap a NASCAR racetrack? How about feeling
the water splash around you while kayaking down the river? Is flying
through the clouds in a jet more your thing, or saddling up and hitting
the trail with your trusty horse? If you're ready for adventure and
to try new things, the Summer Journeys Program is just for you...
more
information
Journeys 2008 Events
Journeys
2008 Registration Form
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August
16, 2008
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NRA
Muzzle-Loading Rifle Instructor Course
at
Worth
Ranch.
Adults (21 or older) – MUST be currently certified as an NRA
Instructor. Limit 20 participants. This is a 1-day course.
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Sept. 6, 2008 |
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Fall
Canoe Race
Paddle the Brazos Fall Canoe Race Worth Ranch Two races: a 6-mile
Fun Race from and a 14 mile Race for experienced canoeists. 14-Mile
racers will launch early. Lunch, boats, equipment, awards, and supper
provided. Open to Boy Scouts, Venturers, Explorers, and adults. Be
sure to get the Early Registration Discount! At Worth
Ranch.
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Sept. 13, 2008 |
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NAA
Basic Archery Instructor Course
Camp Tahuaya. This course
was formerly the NAA Level 1 course. This certification is needed
for an archery instructor to offer Boy Scout and Venturing archery
programs.
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Sept. 13-14, 2008 |
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Tower
Training and Recerts
Tower Training (& Recert. Class) 10-hour class designed to certify
ADULTS to lead Tower climbing and rappelling activities for single
units (This certification does NOT cover multi-unit activities, like
camporees). There is no class size limit, but pre-registration is
required. 8:00 a.m. to 6 PM – Must arrive on time.
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October, 2008 |
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Haunted
House at Six Flags - Map of How
to Get there at Six Flags
Weekends in October, & the last weekend in Sept. A couple of hours
skulking around the Longhorn Council's new-bigger-better haunted house,
showing park patrons what real "Ghoul-Scouts" can do: and
your entire group can enjoy Six Flags Over Texas for FREE! For anyone
14 years old and over.
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October, 2008 |
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Haunted
Hayrides
Weekends in October. If your Troop or Crew is camping at SR2
or Camp Tahuaya in the
month of October during a Fall Festival, bring your scariest costume
and help us spook the riders on the Haunted Hayrides. Contact camping@longhorn.org
to sign up.
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Oct. 10-12, 2008 |
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Rock
Climbing Training (& Rock/Tower Recert. Class)
Rock Climbing Training (& Rock/Tower Recert. Classes). This course
is designed to certify ADULTS to lead climbing and rappelling activities
for their units on rock. Completion of this training qualifies the
participant as a BSA Instructor, able to lead single or multi-unit
activities at any location. Course is Friday evening through late
Sunday afternoon at SR2. There is no class size limit, but pre-registration
is required. At SR2
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October 10-12, 2008 |
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Venturing
Living History Weekend: Battle of the Beaumont Ranch
Grandview, Texas. Wear the uniform, learn the drill, eat the food,
and live the life of a trooper in the 1860’s. Open to: Boy Scouts,
Varsity, and Venturers; must be 14 to participate.
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October 18, 2008 |
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Score-O
2008
We'll have completely new 5-color orienteering maps for 2008 and FOUR
400 gallon water buffaloes for water refills. It's a fast-paced,
exciting Orienteering competitiont! Your team gets a SCORE-O map half
an hour before the race starts. You plan your strategy to find the
most flags and maximize your score in 4 hours. For teams of Boy Scouts,
Varsity Team members, Venturers, Explorers and adults.
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Oct. 17-19, 2008 |
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Venturing
Living History Weekend: Battle of the Ogletree Gap
You’ll wear the uniform, learn the drill, eat the food, and live
the life of a trooper in the 1860’s. Open to: Boy Scouts, Varsity,
and Venturers; must be 14 to participate.
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Oct. 24-26, 2008 |
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COPE
Facilitator Training
C.O.P.E. Facilitator Training Weekends. For adults 18 and older and
youth 16-17 who enjoy helping others develop their skills and have
a lot of fun in the woods! 2 weekend’s req. Staff trainees should
have already done a COPE Course. At SR2.
Contact Ed Knetsch for more info at: Edwin_Knetsch@stercomm.com
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Nov. 1-2, 2008 |
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Deer
Hunt
Opening weekend of deer season. SR2 and Worth Ranch closed. Lakeview
Lodge deer hunt at SR2.
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Nov. 8, 2008 |
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University
of Scouting
Training
and Advanced Training courses for Scouters designed to help you make
your meetings and outings safer and more fun and rewarding for you
and your boys.
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Nov. 7-9, 2008 |
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Wilderness
First Aid (WFA) Course
at Sid Richardson Scout Ranch. This new 20hour course teaches the
basics of wilderness first aid. The course is open to anyone over
the age of 16. Philmont now requires all crews to have at least one
adult with WFA certification.
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Nov. 14-16, 2008 |
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Council
Camporee - Opening Celebration
for the 100th Anniversary of Scouting
Council
Camporee at Texas Motor Speedway. All Crews are invited! The Camporee
is the kickoff event for the celebration of the 100th Anniversary
of Scouting. All camps are closed.
2008
Camporee Map
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Nov. 21-23, 2008 |
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Venturing
Living History Weekend:
Battle of Liendo Plantation
Hempstead, Texas. You’ll wear the uniform, learn the drill, eat
the food, and live the life of a trooper in the 1860’s. Open
to: Boy Scouts, Varsity, and Venturers; must be 14 to participate.
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Nov. 27-30. Dec. 12-14, 2008 |
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Deer
Hunt
- SR2
closed for Lakeview Lodge deer hunts.
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December
26-30, 2008
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US
Cavalry Living History Winter Camp
- web page
Learn the the history of 1870's frontier Texas as you serve for a
week as a Cavalry soldier. The 1872 U.S. Cavalry Company program is
for Boy Scouts age 13 and older, and Venturing Crew members age 14
and older. Schedule: 9:00 a.m. December 26th to 8:00 PM campfire,
December 30th, with an overnight stay in the barracks at Fort Richardson
on December 30-31. Cavalry Outpost includes authentic uniforms, food,
and equipment, a large battle reenactment against local Civil War
reenactment groups, and a quick-draw outlaw competition. Venture Crew
Members can work on their Outdoor Living History Elective for the
Ranger Award. At SR2
2008
US Cavalry WInter Camp Participant Information
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February 7, 2009 |
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Trout-O-Ree
Competition
Camp Tahuaya. Limit 80 fishermen. Includes lunch & awards. For
Venturing and Boy Scouts.
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February
28, 2009
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Klondike
Derby - Wheels allowed
on Sleds
Test your winter camping and outdoor skills at the Longhorn Council
Klondike Derby. Open to Boy Scout Troops, Varsity Teams and Venture
Crews. Each patrol/crew must build and bring a sled. At Camp
Tahuaya.
Klondike Sled Designs
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March 14 |
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Tower
Training and Recert
Tower Training (& Recert. Classes). 10-hour class designed to
certify ADULTS to lead Tower climbing and rappelling activities for
single units (This certification does NOT cover multi-unit activities,
like camporees). There is no class size limit, but pre-registration
is required. 8:00 a.m. to 6 PM – must arrive on time. At Sid
Richardson Scout Ranch.
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March 28-29, 2009 |
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Spring
Orienteering Competition
Three events in one: individual competition, team competition, and
group map hikes. Everyone can enter: families, Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts,
Venture Crew Members, Explorers, adults, ROTC units, and the public.
Choose from 7 map courses from beginner to expert. Co-sponsored by
the Longhorn Council Orienteering Committee and the North Texas Orienteering
Association. At Sid Richardson Scout
Ranch.
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March, 2009 |
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Battle
of the Mexia: Venturing Living History Weekend
Venturing Living History Weekend: Battle of Mexia, Mexia, TX. Wear
the uniform, learn the drill, eat the food, and live the life of a
trooper in the 1860’s. Open to: Boy Scouts, Varsity Teams, and
Venturing; must be 14 to participate. Venture Crew Members can work
on their Outdoor Living History Elective for the Ranger Award. NOTE:
2009 dates may be changed by the parks that sponsor these events –
check the web for updates!
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April 16, 2009 |
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Council
Annual Banquet and Annual Business Meeting
The banquet will feature the great accomplishments of the volunteers
in the Longhorn Council. Special presentations will include the Silver
Beaver Awards given for outstanding service to youth in the Longhorn
Council. Silver
Beaver Award Nomination
forms are due in one of the council office by 5PM on March 1st.
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April 17-19, 2009 |
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Rock
Climbing Training (& Rock/Tower Recert. Classes)
This course is designed to certify ADULTS to lead climbing and rappelling
activities for their units on rock. Completion of this training qualifies
the participant as a BSA Instructor, able to lead single or multi-unit
activities at any location. Course is Friday evening through late
Sunday afternoon at SR2. There is no class size limit, but pre-registration
is required. At Sid Richardson Scout
Ranch.
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April 25, 2009 |
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Spring
Canoe Race
Two
races: a 6-mile Fun Race from Worth Ranch to the Highway 4 bridge
and a 14 mile Race for experienced canoeists from the Dam to camp.
100-yard War Canoe Race in the afternoon. 14-Mile racers will launch
early. 6-Mile racers will have assigned start times to avoid congestion
at the launch point. Lunch, boats, equipment, awards, and supper
provided. Open to Boy Scouts, Venturers, Explorers, and adults.
Parent/Youth teams welcome. Be sure to get the Early Registration
Discount! At
Worth Ranch.
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May 16, 2009 |
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Adventure
Race
Adventure Race for teams of 2, 3, or 4 racers, or for individuals.
Run, Canoe, Kayak, Mountain Bike, and Tower Climb. Two adventure
courses: intermediate and advanced. Open to: Boy Scouts troops,
Varsity Teams, Venturing Crews, Scouting adults, and to the Public.
At SR2.
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June 7-13, 2009 |
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Trout
Fishing and Fly Tyeing Camp
Learn to fly fish and tie flies for various seasons and species. Open
to Boy Scouts and Venturing, age 13 and older. Limit 20. At
Camp Tahuaya.
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VENTURING
SUMMER CAMP and HIGH ADVENTURE 2009 |
July 5-11, 2009 |
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Road
to Ranger - Venturing Camp
Venturers will earn the Outdoor Bronze Award and complete most of
the core requirements for the Ranger Award. Featuring wind surfing,
horsemanship, rifle and shotgun shooting, wilderness survival, first
aid, archery, COPE. swimming, snorkeling, SCUBA, US Cavalry 1870's
living history, Covert Ops, Area 51 (paintball vs. aliens), orienteering,
GPS navigation, KODIAK teambuilding, and much more! Staffed by Longhorn
Council Venturing volunteers and the Texas High Adventure Base staff.
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Texas High Adventure Base 2009.
New for 2009: Area 51 paintball combat, Cowboy Action Shooting, new
Covert Ops HQ . . . |
June 1-7, 2009 |
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Staff
Week |
June 8-13, 2009 |
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Week
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June 14-20, 2009 |
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Week
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June 21-27, 2009 |
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Week
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June 28 - July 4, 2009 |
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Week
4
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July 5-11, 2009 |
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F-16
Flight School 1
Fly one of sixteen F-16 simulators in a week of aviation training
& networked air combat.
At SR2
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July 5-11, 2009 |
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Wakeboard
Advanced School
Join our expert wakeboard staff for a week of intermediate to advanced
wakeboarding instruction and fun. Plan to ride hard - many more hours
than you would at any ski school. Skiing or wakeboarding experience
and athletic ability strongly recommended. Limited enrollment. Participants
must be 14 or older. Details available online and in the Camp Leaders’
Guide.
At SR2
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July 12-18, 2009 |
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F-16
Flight School 2
Fly one of sixteen F-16 simulators in a week of aviation training
& networked air combat.
At SR2
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July 12-18, 2009 |
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Adult
and Venturing Aquatic School
NEW in 2009! Adults can earn BSA Lifeguard Counselor. Venturers can
earn BSA Lifeguard. At SR2
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