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• Go to: www.philmontscoutranch.org/ptc • Adaptive Special Needs Conference • Backcountry Sneak Peak • Select your desired program - Click “REGISTER” • Backcountry Sneak Peak • BSA Family Adventure Camp For More Information: • BSA Family Adventure Camp • Map My Camp [email protected] • How to Engage & Support the New Wave of • National Advanced Youth Leadership Call 575.376.2281 Female Scouters Experience (NAYLE) - Session 6 • National Advanced Youth Leadership • Southern Scouting Alumni Reunion Experience (NAYLE) - Session 2 JUNE 6-12 • Western Scouting Alumni Week AUGUST • Zia Experience: An Adaptive Philmont • A Strong Unit Commissioner • Available for council retreats, events, • Backcountry Sneak Peak Adventure for Scouts with Special Needs and Disabilities or Family gatherings • BSA Family Adventure Camp • BSA Family Adventure Camp • Empowering the Council Commissioner JULY 4-10 • Circle 10 Woodbadge Team • Cowboy Poetry • Empowering the District Commissioner • BSA Family Adventure Camp Team • Central Scouting Alumni Week SEPTEMBER 12 - 18 • Leveraging Roundtable in Unit Service • National Advanced Youth Leadership • Philmont Leadership Challenge • Recruiting and Engaging Commissioners Experience (NAYLE) - Session 3 • Second Century Service - Updates on Unit • Vision 2021: Latter-Day Saints Scouting Service • Serving All Units - Working with JULY 11-17 SEPTEMBER 19 - 25 Crews, Sea Ships, & Explorer Posts • Backcountry Sneak Peak • National Camping School Sections: • Spice Up your Life: Learning to cook with • Baptists Scouting: Reaching, Teaching, - Climbing Director Certification Herbs and Spices & Ministering to Children, Youth, and - COPE & Climbing Program Manager • Starting, Sustaining, & Growing Units Families Certification • Wood Carvers Round Up - COPE Director Certification • BSA Family Adventure Camp - Ecology & Conservation JUNE 13-19 • District Operations 2 (ScoutingU) - Outdoor Skills • KODIAK Training @ Philmont - Shooting Sports Certification • Advanced District Administration • National Advanced Youth Leadership - Ecology/Conservation (ScoutingU) Experience (NAYLE) - Session 4 - Camp Directors Certification • Alumni/NESA - Multiply Your Volunteers, • Philmont Fly Fishing Seminar - Program Directors Certification Members, Donors & Advocates? • Scouting in the Lutheran Church • Scouting the New Mexico Landscape • Artist in Residence Workshop with Susan • United Methodist Scouting: 100 Year with Your Camera: History, Lands, & Norris Celebration Wildlife with Moose Peterson • BSA Family Adventure Camp • District & Council Key 3 Courses JULY 18–24 SEPTEMBER 26 - OCTOBER 2 • Managing Performance (ScoutingU) • Navigating Your Next International • BSA Family Adventure Camp • NRA/MLRA Muzzleloader Instructor Adventure • Finding Your Way Course • Philmont Fly Fishing Seminar • National Advanced Youth Leadership • Santa Fe Trail Bi-Centenial • Shooting Sports: The Next Level Experience (NAYLE) - Session 5 Celebration • The Unseen Predator: How BSA Youth • Older Youth Programs: An Essential Part of Protection Keeps Youth Safe from Child Scouting Predators • Philmont Staff Association - 50th Conservation Reunion JUNE 20-26 • Scouting in the Catholic Church • Ambassadors 1 • Ambassadors 2 • BSA Family Adventure Camp • National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience (NAYLE) - Session 1 • Philmont Acoustic Roots Music Camp with Gerald Jones • Visual Storytelling • Wilderness First Aid 1 PTC 2021 Conference Schedule 2021 Conferences philmontscoutranch.org/ptc

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The (PTC) is nestled in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains of picked up by their parent at the scheduled times, 11:30am northeastern New Mexico near Cimarron. Rich in history and natural beauty, this area offers exciting and 4:30pm. The conference schedule, designed by educational experiences for the entire family. PTC has served as the National Training Center for the conference faculty, will meet these timing requirements. since 1950. A variety of half week and week-long conferences will be conducted for unit, district, and council volunteers and professionals. Each conference features the latest tools, A week-long schedule will be given at check in for families to be prepared for their child’s week activities. Youth must audiovisuals, and techniques led by a faculty of experienced Scouters. In addition to hosting these have closed toed shoes, a water bottle, rain gear, and a conferences, the Training Center also provides the opportunity for families to join their Scouters and backpack to participate. Activity times that require long enjoy a wide range of family programs—making the Philmont Training Center experience one of a pants will be notated on the schedule. There will not be kind. Our staff will lead hikes, tours, handicrafts, and other outdoor activities. any overnight stays in the Philmont backcountry through the Conference Youth Program. Attendance: Any registered Scouter who is interested in learning wardrobe, and two twin-sized beds with If a child becomes ill, they will be returned to their how to provide a better, stronger Scouting program mattresses. Each tent city has restrooms, hot parents. Please note disruptive behavior is not is invited to attend. Scouters are encouraged to showers, and family shower houses. Cots and tolerated. Children who are disruptive will be removed bring their immediate family members. cribs are available for use during the week. from the program and if poor behavior continues, parents Conferences are conducted in fully equipped will be asked to remove their child from the premises. BSA Family Adventure Camp provides an conference rooms or at various locations in opportunity to all Scouting famillies to experience Philmont’s backcountry. Family Program facilities During Training Conference times, Philmont staff will an exciting, customized adventure for everyone in include the Small Fry Center, the Craft Center, provide leadership and an exciting program for youth the family. and our Pony Ring. However, most of developed for the age groups below: the time family members will be enjoying the best facility of all—Philmont’s 140,171 Small Fry: 2 months through 5 years old Conferences: acres of “Scouting Paradise.” At the Small Fry Center, Philmont staff provide age Over 60 separate week and half-week conferences appropriate activities, games, crafts, pony rides, and are scheduled. Conferences will cover almost supervised play during adventure activity times. Parents every aspect of Scouting—from Cub Scouting and Family Adventure Camp: must drop off and pick up their child from the Small Fry Boy Scouting to Council and District Operations, BSA Family Adventure Camp is a unique chance Center. If riding ponies, all children are required to wear from Venturing and Professional Development to to experience the like never long pants and closed-toed shoes. Advancement and Finance. The conferences are before! Open to all registered members of the conducted by various departments of the national BSA and their families, you will have a chance to Parents of Small Fry need to bring all essential items council and are led by a faculty of outstanding participate in all of the incredible activities offered (bottles, sweaters, diapers, etc.) with their child. Labels volunteer and professional Scouters. Each at Philmont and make memories with your family should be placed on these items with their name and your conference is designed to discuss specific Scouting that will last a lifetime. housing assignment. issues, share information from all over the BSA, and train using the best methods that will enhance The BSA Family Adventure Camp is designed Bandits: 5 years through 7 years old the Scouting program for youth and adults. While to meet the needs of families and build bonds Deputies: 8 years through 10 years old conference time is important, ample opportunity through exciting and interactive programs. The Mustangs: 11 years through 13 years old for a Scouter to enjoy the majesty of Philmont program will operate in an open enrollment format Trailblazers: 14 years through 17 years old with his or her family is part of the schedule of where you and your family will have the chance to most conferences. choose activities that appeal to you. Families will Youth program groups may be combined based on that meet for two program sessions daily: Morning and week’s registration numbers. Afternoon. A parent must accompany their family Facilities: on all participated program. Adults 18 and older can do a variety of activities through Tent cities accommodate Training Center the PTC Adult Family program! Adults will receive a participants and their families. Canvas Terrace Tents schedule upon check-in and should sign up for activities are large, two person wall tents with wooden or Family Conference Programing: In the cases of parents busy taking a training course, they are interested in at their all-adult meeting on concrete floors, electric lights, an electrical outlet, age appropriate activities will be offered daily for youth Monday morning, or with the PTC office staff throughout to participate in fun activities under the leadership of the week. Family Adventure Camp trained Philmont staff. Parents can enter their child into the age specific programs with Philmont Staff during *Some activities are regarded as an upgraded activity Adult (18+) $495/$300 scheduled times, beginning at 8:30am and 1:30pm, based on program support costs (Horseback Riding, Villa allowing parents to attend a training. 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A Strong Unit Commissioner access to key leaders and executives and the shooting range or the craft center and This conference guides participants to to develop opportunities and events for more. Participants must be 13 years or older learn what a unit commissioner does when Philmont marketing. (or have completed the 7th grade) and must working with their units. More importantly, **Must be an approved Philmont be accompanied by an adult. Units are it also develops a lasting understanding Ambassador to attend.** welcome with two deep leadership, and of how to work with units to help set, June 20 - 26, $370 families or parent(s) are welcome with age- meet and exceed their goals through eligible children. All participants must meet structured lessons, role play and group Ambassadors 2 (Invitation Only) the height and weight requirements listed in discussions. Attendance is open to all If you’ve learned the basics, experienced the BSA Medical Form. commissioners and recommended for the fun and enjoyed the learning June 6 - 12, June 27 - July 3, July 11 - 17, & July unit commissioners, district and assistant opportunities at the Ambassador I Seminar, 25 - 31, $750 district commissioners, and council and it’s time to take it to the next level. Planned assistant council commissioners. activities include spending a full day in Baptist Scouting - Reaching, Teaching, and June 6-12, $550 the backcountry, eating a trail lunch at Ministering to Children, Youth, and Families a backcountry camp, taking an in-depth Offered by the Association of Baptists Adaptive Special Needs look at what Philmont crews experience for Scouting, this conference introduces This training spends a week learning during their first 24 hours at the Ranch, participants to Baptist Scouting Ministry as best practices in outdoor and camping sharing a meal with crews just off the trail, effective fulfilment of the Great Commision programs for special needs. The week learning the ins and outs of the PTC Family and a tool for Christian education through will help volunteers and professionals Programs and Philmont Family Adventure, the religious emblems program. Class learn how to mainstream special needs gaining a greater understanding of the participants will become better equiped to scouts into everyday outdoor/camping Training Center and Ranch operations and start effective Baptist Scouting Ministries programs. Adults will also learn about learning new presentation techniques to and to strengthen existing ones. In addition, the latest adaptive programs including enhance your effectiveness at promoting they will experience proven methods of field sports, Project COPE and fishing for Philmont. reaching individuals and entire families for example. The conference will also include **Must be an approved Philmont Christ, deepening their spirtual lives, and risk management, program and facilities Ambassador who has completed the the contributing to church growth. In addition, management, health and safety and Ambassador I Seminar to attend.** class members will learn more about the program development for serving special June 20 - 26, $370 importance of effectively representing needs scouts. This course will also share unique Baptist thought and conviction in how you can use your camp properties for Artist in Residence Workshop with Susan Norris the larger Scouting communty including outside special needs groups including Come learn how the National Artist for the National Scout . Conferences schools and special needs agencies. the Boy Scouts of America, Susan Norris, will also learn about the ministies for the June 27 - July 3, $550 creates her amazing sculptures as featured Association of Baptists For Scouting. This at the National Scouting Museum and conference is recommended for Baptist Advanced District Administration - ScoutingU in councils around the country. This is a Scouters and others serving in units This is a professional development course hands-on workshop experience in which chartered by Baptist Churches as well as offered by BSA’s Scouting U and is open you will be provided with the materials (that Baptist ministers. to commissioned, professional Scouters you get to take home at the end of the July 11-17, $550 by invitation. Completion of pre-course course) to create one sculpture under the work is required. Contact Scouting U for direction and teaching of Susan in a small Camp Director Section - National Camping registration information, at 817-430-5300. group setting. School June 13 - 19 [email protected] June 16 - 19, $450 This is a National Camping School Resident Camp Director course designed for those Alumni/NESA - Multiply Your Volunteers, Backcountry Sneak Peak who will be directors of resident camps. Members, Donors, & Advocates Come and get a taste of what a Since this conference is time-intensive Learn from a highly experienced volunteer backcountry trek at Philmont is like. Your participants will not have the opportunity staff how to start, restart, expand, improve adventure will begin as you depart for your to be with their family during the week. or advance your council’s alumni relations first hike into Philmont’s backcountry. As BSA Annual Health and Medical Record – and NESA programs. The results - 94% of your week progresses, so will your hikes parts A, B, and C are required. For more Journey to Excellence goals are impacted from easier terrain and length to moderate information about National Camping School directly or indirectly by a successful alumni/ and more difficult. The end of the week visit https://www.scouting.org/outdoor- NESA program. You will receive information will mark the end of your skills progression programs/national-camping-school/. Must to create a full spectrum alumni/NESA with an overnight experience in Philmont’s be approved by the council to attend. program, leave with your questions backcountry with a Philmont . September 19-25 - Certification answered and an annual plan specific to Participants will enjoy a hands-on your council. And, of course, fun! Revisit the introduction to Philmont’s backcountry and Central Scouting Alumni Week 1940’s, 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. achieve a thorough understanding of the This week promises to be a fantastic week June 13-19, $550 following: of training, fellowship, and re-envigoration! - Efficient setting up and breaking down Topics will include council and district Ambassadors 1 (Invitation Only) camp operations, alumni relations, and program This seminar is designed for the newest - Bear bags and smellable procedures delivery. Watch the website for more info!! members of the Philmont Ambassadors - Dining fly and tent set up July 4-10, $550 and established Ambassadors wishing to - Gas stove care and operation build upon their existing foundation. An - Philmont’s backcountry cooking method Climbing Director - National Camping School introduction to the history of Philmont - Dish washing and sump use This is a National Camping School and the surrounding area will prepare - Choosing gear that is right for you Climbing Directors course designed for you for visits to Philmont museums, a - Philmont Shakedown those who will be leading and instructing backcountry tour and a behind-the-scenes - Philmont base camp operations climbing/rappelling programs. It has been tour of Camping Headquarters. We will Participants will also enjoy other adventures developed to support council, district and explore techniques to market Philmont in of their choice before or after their day unit volunteers in teaching safe climbing your council and discuss how to engage hikes. Some of the choices include touring and rappelling techniques at Philmont’s Scouters in your Council to help get you the National Scouting Museum, visiting natural sites or constructed facilities. This 3 PTC 2021 Alpha Order of Conferences 2021 Conferences philmontscoutranch.org/ptc

course includes initiative games, climbing, Duty to God Pilgrimage Finding Your Way bouldering, rappelling, anchor systems Scouts and Scouters of all faiths are Finding your way in the outdoors can be and a wide variety of ways to teach them. encouraged to participate in an Inaugural a true learning experience. New skills Participants will be divided into groups Duty To God Pilgrimage program and renewed interest will be brought dependent on their skill level. Since most of beginning July 28-August 2nd, 2021. to you with hands on experiences with this conference will take place in Philmont’s This experience will have one night at the orienteering and geocaching. Learn tips beautiful backcountry, participants must Philmont Training Center. All participants, and tricks to teach youth about the skills be in good physical condition. BSA Annual both Scout and Scouter, will have the needed to survive in the outdoors. Over Health and Medical Record – parts A, B, and opportunity to earn 2-4 International half of the week will be spent outside. This C are required. For more information about Scouting Awards as well as the Scouting exciting course is both for the expert or the National Camping School visit https://www. Religious Award of your faith. Scouts 12 novice, everyone will learn something new! scouting.org/outdoor-programs/national- years and older are welcome to participate Program tips will be shared for you to take camping-school/. Must be approved by your as long as they have attended one summer home to support all levels of the program council to attend. camp and achieved First Class Rank, good from the youngest to the oldest Scouts. September 19-25 - Certification standing within their Troop and Church, July 18-24, $550 September 19 - 22 - Recertification wish to become closer to their faith, Philmont Physical required, and follow the How to Engage and Support the New Wave of COPE Director - National Camping School Scouting Code of Conduct. $50 deposit Female Scouters This is a National Camping School COPE with pilgrimage application will hold a seat. Diverse teams are the key to high- Directors course designed for those who July 30 - 31, See website for rate info. performing units, districts, councils, areas, will be leading and instructing COPE regions, and our national council. Scouting programs. It has been developed to Ecology & Conservation - National Camping is now for the entire family and the role of support council, district and unit volunteers School female youth and adults in the program has in teaching safe climbing and rappelling This is a National Camping School Eocology changed dramatically in the last decade. techniques at Philmont’s natural sites or course designed for those who will serve as Scouting needs women leaders now constructed facilities. Must be approved by ecology directors for resident camps. Since more than ever, but are we providing your council to attend. this conference in time intensive participants meaningful opportunities for youth and September 19-25 - Certification will not have the opportunity to be with adult females to offer their perspectives Recertification their family during the week. BSA Annual and talents across the organization? Health and Medical Record – parts A, B, & Can girls and women in Scouting see a Council Key 3 Conference C are required. For more information about path for themselves to growth and rising Topics during this conference of top National Camping School visit https://www. leadership? council leadership include Journey to scouting.org/outdoor-programs/national- Join us at this thought-provoking session to Excellence as it pertains to finance, camping-school/. learn how to successfully recruit, train, and membership, program, unit service, and Must be approved by the council to attend. support youth and adult female leaders. leadership and governance; volunteer September 19 - 25 - Certification We’ll look at how females learn and and professional relationships; strategic problem solve and the ways Scouting can planning; council and district operations; Empowering the Council Commissioner Team create a welcoming culture that supports commissioner service; marketing, social This conference provides council them in developing and utilizing their media and technology; Key 3 orientation; commissioners and those who support leadership skills. and Enterprise Risk Management. The them with the knowledge, skills and In addition to educational sessions, group week includes time for breakout sessions resources needed to confidently fulfill their discussions and time for networking, by position. Participants are encouraged to responsibilities. participants will take part in hands- attend as a Council Key 3 team. An understanding of roles/responsibilities on outdoor skill building including an June 13-19, $550 and an ability to build and maintain strong overnight in the Philmont front country. relationships is essential. Key ingredients This conference is open to participants of District Key 3 Conference to success include a clear vision of great all genders who want to help engage and Imagine enjoying a week of quality time at unit service for the council and an action inspire current and future female leaders. Philmont with your district key-3 and key-3s plan that enables fulfillment of it. Add in Led by a highly experienced and largely from many other councils – discussing the the ability to effectively communicate the female staff, this conference will challenge role of the district key 3 and how they work vision and its plan, assess progress and you to establish your own goals as well as together to build and operate a successful adapt when necessary, and you have a a plan for growing female membership in district. The conference will include a focus formula for success. your local council and in BSA as a whole. on improving the service area’s Journey June 6-12, $550 June 27 - July 3, $550 to Excellence standing, as well as the role of each key 3 member, the key 3 agenda, Empowering the District Commissioner Team KODIAK Training @ Philmont strategic planning, marketing, membership, This conference ensures a clear Kodiak is designed to be an adventure the nominating committee process and understanding of the roles and that pushes the boundaries of every how to run the best district committee responsibilities of district and assistant participant— one that will encourage you meeting. Participants should attend as a district commissioners. It provides the to try new things that may be out of your District Key 3 team. knowledge, skills and resources needed comfort zone. It is an experience—but one June 13-19, $550 to build and lead an effective district unit that has its underpinnings in the application service team. It also provides practical of the leadership skills they learned in the District Operations 2 - ScoutingU experience in assessing unit service Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops This is a professional development course strengths and needs and developing a or Crews, NYLT, and/or NAYLE. It is, as is all offered by BSA’s Scouting U and is open vision for unit service in the district that of Scouting, an adventure with a purpose. to commissioned, professional Scouters also supports the council’s vision. It offers This is a youth course for individuals still by invitation. Completion of pre-course insights into clearly communicating a registered with the BSA from the ages of work is required. Contact Scouting U for vision and its plan, as well as developing 14 - 18. registration information, at 817-430-5300. and maintaining the strong relationships July 11 - 17, $650 July 11-17 [email protected] essential to effective unit service. June 6-12, $550 Leveraging Roundtable in Unit Service The monthly roundtable is a key

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component of unit service, either in leadership. June 20 - 26, $995 the district or the council. Through Requirements: Minimum age 14 (or 13 and Philmont Fly Fishing Seminar well-planned and fully supported completed eight grade); completed NYLT Come for a half-week of fly fishing, fly tying, roundtables, commissioners of all roles and a BSA Annual Health and Medical and skills instruction from our excellent and responsibilities provide effective Record – parts A, B, and C. staff! We will visit and spend the majority of service to the units in their care. As such, Each week beginning June 20 and ending the our time in practical, hands-on instruction this conference is appropriate for anyone week of July 25, $550 and learning at the awesome fishing providing unit service in the district or grounds that Philmont Scout Ranch has to council, including but certainly not limited NRA/MLRA Muzzleloader Instructor Course offer. This course fits nicely into a half-week to the roundtable commissioner. This is an intensive certification training of Family Adventure Camp as well! Participants will begin by laying the course. You will be certified in rifle , June 13 -16, June 16-19, July 11 - 14, July 14-17 foundation, focusing on the importance of shotgun, and pistol. The course will take $300 good communication between roundtable place from 8am to 10pm each day for the commissioners and unit commissioners 6 days of the course. Come prepared to Philmont Leadership Challenge to assess the health of units and fulfill work hard and have lots of fun. We will Adults learn to internalize and practice the objectives of unit service. Next, the be on the shooting range 4-6 hours each their leadership skills in this action-packed conference will highlight the importance of day of the course. The course fee includes backcountry conference. The conference linking needs of units by ensuring effective instructional materials and firearm usage hones the skills taught in in an networking with the district operating and ammunition fees. Firearms will be outdoor experiential learning environment. committees. Lastly, participants will engage provided. PLC underscores the values of Scouting in activities focused on advanced planning September 26 - October 2, $575 and teamwork and promotes the concepts for monthly roundtables and implementing of servant leadership. Participants will technology to meet the people where they Older Youth Programs: An Essenital Part of not have an opportunity to be with family are. In essence, this conference confirms Scouting during the week. the concept that “roundtable is unit At this week-long conference with key Requirements: attended Wood Badge (may service.” youth and adult leaders in the Venturing, be working your ticket) and complete BSA June 6 - 12, $550 Sea Scouting, and Exploring programs, Annual Health and Medical Record - parts participants from across the country will be A, B, & C. Managing Performance - ScoutingU able to share ideas and brainstorm new ways September 12 - 18, $550 This is a professional development course of delivering these programs to their units offered by BSA’s ScoutingU and is open and councils. By the end of the week, you’ll Program Director Certification - National to commissioned, professional Scouters have the necessary information and “tools Camping School by invitation. Completion of pre-course of the trade” to become ambassadors of our This is a National Camping School Program work is required. Contact Scouting U for older youth programs. Director course designed for those who will registration information, at 817-430-5300. July 18 - 24, $550 be program directors of resident camps. Since June 13 -19 [email protected] this conference is time-intensive participants Outdoor Skills - National Camping School will not have the opportunity to be with their Map My Camp This is a National Camping School Outdoor family during the week. BSA Annual Health Learn how to make a map of your Scout Skills course designed for those who will and Medical Record – parts A, B, and C are Camp useful for , day camps, serve as outdoor skills or first-year camp required. For more information about National hiking/biking, trails, and more!! Camp & directors for resident camps. Since this Camping School visit https://www.scouting. Council staff will find value in accurately conference is time-intensive participants org/outdoor-programs/national-camping- planning upgrades to camp facilities. This will not have the opportunity to be with school/. Must be approved by the council to course is intended to be a follow up to the their family during the week. BSA Annual attend. Finding Your Way course. Health and Medical Record – parts A, B, September 19 - 25 July 25 - 31, $550 and C are required. For more information about National Camping School visit Philmont Staff Association - Conservation 50th Navigating Your Next Internation Adventure https://www.scouting.org/outdoor- Reunion What can I do with my Scouts to help them programs/national-camping-school. Must Now more than ever, many of us find understand that they belong to a much be approved by the council to attend. ourselves wanting to go back to Philmont larger Scouting movement? Where’s the next September 19 - 25 - Certification and see the many friends we’ve made there. ? What is a Moot, So let’s look to the future at the first of three what is JamCam, and how can my Scouts Philmont Acoustic Roots Music Camp with special PSA Reunions! Mark your calendars and I participate? If you would like to know Gerald Jones for July 21-25, 2021 and celebrate the 50th the answer to these questions and more, Acoustic Music Camp is a week of fun Anniversary of the Conservation department join us as we help you navigate your next and learning in a friendly, supportive at the PSA Reunion! international adventure! environment. We offer classes in banjo, July 21 - 25, See website for rate info. June 13 - 19, $550 flatpicking guitar, mandolin, bluegrass and Texas fiddling, and bass. We have a world- Recruiting & Engaging Commissioners National Advanced Youth Leadership class faculty who, along with being great No district or council ever has enough Experience (NAYLE) musicians and teachers, are great people. commissioners. New units form, and some Youth learn to internalize and practice Bring the whole family and experience units encounter challenges; both require their leadership skills in this action-packed Philmont Family Adventure Camp while the attention of an experienced, dedicated backcountry conference. By honing the you hone your skills, play in instructor-lead commissioner. Current commissioners skills taught in ‘Introduction to Leadership jam-sessions, and experience the awesome transition to new opportunities, and Skills,’ Kodiak Challenge, and NYLT in an beauty of Philmont Scout Ranch. increasing personal and professional outdoor experiential learning environment, As with tennis, the best way to get better demands make it increasingly difficult for youth “live leadership”, with skills that is to play with people better than you are. commissioners to serve multiple units. will be carried home to the unit and other Each day will include an instructor-led jam. June 6 - 12, $550 aspects of their lives. A co-ed conference Each instructor will take a different level of Santa Fe Trail Bi-Centenial Celebration open to all programs, NAYLE underscores jam (advanced, intermediate, beginning or 2021 marks the 200th anniversary of the the values of Scouting, teamwork and slow) and choose tunes and tempos, and Santa Fe trail! Philmont will be a part of promotes the concepts of servant keep the jam in-line and fun. 5 PTC 2021 Alpha Order of Conferences 2021 Conferences philmontscoutranch.org/ptc

the week-long celebration that starts in who remain focused on helping unit Tridindad, CO and ends at the Kit Carson leaders better serve more youth through Rayado Museum and Philmont Training Scouting. But to be effective and have Spice Up Your Life: Learning to Cook with Herbs Center. Activities will include horseback impact today, they must be familiar with & Spices rides on the Santa Fe Trail, hostorical new tools, techniques, technology available Sara Shepard is a self-taught chef whose Reenactments, and Western Activities. This to them and know how to develop and passion for food took her from a director- is only the Philmont portion of the event - no maintain productive relationships with unit level job at the Boy Scouts National Office in trasportation provided to other sites. leaders and other Scouting volunteers and Irving to a very successful catering service in September 26 - October 2, $550 professionals. New Hampshire. Sara’s catering service was June 6 - 12, $550 named “Sally’s Table.” She was the Executive Scouting in the Catholic Church Chef and dishwasher and everything in As an adventure both in and out of the Serving All Units - Working with Venturing Crews, between. Come and benefit from Sara’s classroom, Scouting is the perfect tool to Sea Scouts, & Explorer Posts research into herbs and spices… and “Add a bring new life to a parish’s youth ministry Attending this conference provides tips, little spice to your life!” program or a Catholic school’s after school techniques and best practices to develop Sara Shepard says: “Owning my own programs. Scouting provides resources in and execute a plan to recruit and engage boutique catering service in New Hampshire, STEM opportunities, High Adventure venues the commissioners needed to effectively I determined not to be the same old chicken and much more. The conference is designed serve every unit. It also enables participants recipes as the other guys. So, I journeyed for any adult interested in using Scouting to to expand their network of Scouting into the world of herbs and spices to make help support Catholic youth ministry such as resources. our food into authentic cuisine. From Allspice Scout chaplains, clergy, diocesan or parish June 6 - 12, $550 to Saffron… and Anise to Tarragon, I learned youth ministers, and council, diocesan, to pair meats with vegetables and join their regional and national Catholic Committee Shooting Sports - National Camping School flavors with just the right herbs and spices. I leadership and members. This is a National Camping School Shooting would like to share my knowledge with you July 18 - 24, $550 Sports course designed for those who so that you also can maximize the flavor of will serve as shooting sports directors for your dinner table. Scouting in the Lutheran Church resident camps. Since this conference is During this 2 ½ day course, we will discuss For Lutheran congregations, schools and time-intensive participants will not have the the differences of dried herbs versus fresh, organizations, including clergy, lay leaders opportunity to be with their family during the shelf life of fresh herbs and when to use and Scouters, who want to learn more the week. BSA Annual Health and Medical spices and how.On the 2nd day, I will exhibit about using the Scouting program as a Record – parts A, B, & C are required. the use of herbs and spices and will prepare youth, outreach and/or community ministry Prerequisites to attend: NRA Rifle Basic, a meal for the PTC Faculty that they will share through a strategy focused on reaching NRA Shotgun Basic, NRA RIfle Instructor, with us that evening. young families to build and sustain NRA Shotgun Instructor. Must be approved June 6 - 9, $325 membership. Our course will include: Duty by the council to attend. to God (National, Council and congregation September 19 - 25 - Certification Starting, Sustaining, & Growing Units levels); P.R.A.Y. and Religious Emblems The BSA’s vision is to prepare every eligible Programs; Unit and Adult Recognitions; Shooting Sports: The Next Level youth in America to become a responsible, Sharing our Faith with Scouts; Organizing Come and see what the possibilities are engaged citizen and leader who is guided Scouting Units; Selecting Quality Leaders; in shooting sports, using shooting sports by the Scout Oath and Law. That vision Duty to God in Advancement; and more. for recruitment, fund raising, retention, can’t be fulfilled without an adequate July 11 - 17, $550 budgeting, committee support and grant number of local units. This conference writing. We are also going to delve into prepares commissioners, membership team Scouting the New Mexico Landscape with Your program development in year round format volunteers and commissioned professionals Camera: History, Lands, & Wildlife with Moose for each level of Scouting. We will also be to work together to establish the units Peterson shooting at the PTC ranges so bring your needed to serve youth and then empower New Mexico’s vast landscape offers the eye and ear protection with you. Look those units to grow and thrive. It also helps imagination and photographer endless forward to seeing you there, class size is them to work together to enable youth to opportunities to follow their passion. limited to 16 so register earlier. continue in Scouting when an existing unit Doing that would take you to all corners June 13 - 19, $550 ceases to exist or when a charter partner of this great state. Lucky for us, much of it elects not to continue its relationship with is contained within the gorgeous Phimont Southern Scouting Alumni Reunion the BSA. Participants in this conference will Scout Ranch where we’re based for a For the first time ever! Bring your group! leave prepared to help Scouting grow and week of brilliant photography! We have It’s time to reconnect, reengage and better serve more youth. your critters like deer and Bison, we have rejuvenate your spirit for Scouting. Come June 6 - 12, $550 a ton of birds, great historic structures join fellow Scouters as you travel HOmE . and a vast landscape spreading out to It’s OK if they’ve never been to Philmont The Unseen Predator: How BSA Youth fill our viewfinders. We’ll have time in the before! Protection Keeps Youth Safe from Child A week of fellowship and opportunities digital darkroom to discuss photographic Predators await at Scouting’s FIRST annual Alumni techniques and finish our images. We Come and learn from subject matter Reunion at Philmont. Join your family have it all at one spectacular location. experts regarding issues affecting today’s and friends to explore what Philmont has Come along as we go out and explore, youth to include: Youth Problematic to offer along with a couple of exciting photograph and then celebrate this Behaviour, Mental Health First Aid, Panel courses and seminars that reintroduce you amazing wild heritage that has been left to discussion on keeping youth safe, Linked to Scouting. “Memorabilia and Memories,” us in our images! Troop Issues and Concerns, and much “How you can impact Scouting Today,” and September 26 - October 2, $995 more. June 13 - 19, $550 “Leaving a Legacy” are all topics that will be covered, as you spend quality time with Second Century Service - Updates on Unit United Methodist - Celebrating 100 Years your family. Service Select courses from a variety of topics to If you want to see what Scouting has to create a conference that best serves you. The addition of girls to our packs and offer today and tomorrow…and bring your troops isn’t the only thing that is changing Topics include, but are not limited to: best reunion stories and memorabilia! Scouting as ministry, resources for your in Scouting’s second century. Unit service July 25 - 31, $550 is different, too. Effective commissioners Scout group and connecting within the PTC 2021 Alpha Order of Conferences 6 2021 Conferences philmontscoutranch.org/ptc

UMC, as well as a variety of sessions on backcountry day adventures, to a basic Wood Carvers Roundup making the most of Scouting, engaging the residential camp experience in base camp. community and special 100th Anniversary Hands on “train the trainer” program for celebration activities. adult Scouters interested in delivering the The Zia Experience will have an application July 11 - 17, $550 Woodcarving merit badge or just sharing process to attend. To make sure we are the joy of craftsmanship with your Scouts. able to give you and your family the best Learn Woodcarving techniques that will Vision 2021: Latter-Day Saints Scouting experience possible. Families will apply to enhance your local Scout woodcarving participate and we will reach out to you to Spend a wonderful week in the shadow of program. You will learn sharpening of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and enjoy discuss what your specific needs will be and tools, project design and applying finishes. help create a positive Philmont experience the company of other Latter-day Saint Each day you will enjoy carving with other families learning about Scouting, sharing with you. Scouters from around the country, learning June 27 - July 3, $500 spiritual experiences, spending wonderful new projects to share with Scouts back family time, enjoying the spectacular sunsets home. Beginner to expert welcome, bring CONFERENCE ATTENDEE and meeting new acquaintances that will your own tools or borrow ours. Adult (Full Week) $550** last a lifetime – all in the beautiful setting June 6 - 12, $550 of the Philmont Training Center. For those Adult (Half Week) $300 who have experienced the Philmont Training Zia Experience: An Adaptive Philmont CONFERENCE FAMILY MEMB. Center in the past, it has become one of Adventure for Scouts with Special Needs & their most memorable family vacations. In Disabilities Adult (Full Week) $495/$300 addition, you can learn to carve Bolos with The Zia Experience is a customized, highly S Youth (ages 12-17) $450/$250

the skilled Gary and Laura Dollar, see the E supported, personalized experience for Child (ages 4-11) $350/$200 beautiful new Scouting Museum located your Scout, you, and even your family+! T right next to the Philmont Training Center, Our team of Philmont staff and highly A Infant (ages 0-3) $200/$100 participate in the Family Parade at Family trained volunteers will work with a wide- Home Evening – and a hundred other range of functioning and abilities, from SPECIAL PROGRAMS

wonderful activities at Philmont Scout low-functioning to high-functioning. The 1 R NAYLE/PLC Participant $550

Ranch. 2 range includes Scouts who have physical, Backcountry Sneak Peak $750 July 3 - 10, $495 intellectual, emotional, and/or hidden 0

disabilities. Scouts who are verbal and 2 (ages 13-18+) Visual Storytelling nonverbal, as well as toilet-trained and Rates include canvas terrace tent If you have a passion for Scouting and untrained will be welcomed. The goal is housing, meals, conference partici- love to take photographs, then make to design experiences for Scouts ranging pation, & evening programs. Other plans to join us for the Visual Storytelling from a backcountry trek, to modified activities may have additional fees.* Workshop. Learn how to capture and share Some courses have additional fees decisive photo moments in Scouting to built into cost. ** help with recruiting and retention. This workshop consistently rates as the most fun conference at PTC! Fellow Scouter, June 20 - 26, $550 I would like to extend an invitation for you to participate in a 2021 conference at the Philmont Training Center near Cimarron, New Mexico. Western Scouting Alumni Week This conference promises to be an excellent Together, we’re on a journey to help young people Be Prepared.For Life. The key to our success has week full of learning, training, and skills always been trained leaders, both volunteers and staff. You’ll find attending training at Philmont is a true sharpening. Come enjoy Philmont with your “mountain top” event for both you and your family. The faculty, staff, and other participants are carefully colleagues, friends, and fellow Scouters. selected to insure an exceptionally helpful, practical, and inspiring training experience. More information will be available on the PTC website. While you attend the training sessions, your entire family will be invited to participate in a full range of June 27 - July 3, $550 age appropriate, unique to Philmont, activities. Philmont is known for providing life-time memories and life-changing personal experiences to all who visit. If possible, I encourage you not to miss this unique opportunity for a family adventure. Wilderness First Aid High Adventure is a core feature of Core to the mission, purpose, and culture of Philmont is to return home ready and willing to partner with Scouting. Even more important is having your local council by sharing the knowledge gained with other Scouters. A Philmont training experience that adventure in a safe manner. That’s will deepen your skills in helping deliver quality Scouting experiences to ever more young people! why Wilderness First Aid is required for leaders involved in these programs. I hope you’ll share the information in this flyer with your family. Then, since many conferences have limited This conference will teach you those attendance, I encourage you to register soon. I hope that you and your family will accept our invitation and skills, including opportunities to practice can join us at the Philmont Training Center in 2021! scenarios in Philmont’s backcountry and, In gratitude and appreciation for your service to young people through Scouting, even more importantly, will teach you how to teach. This is an opportunity to become a qualified instructor capable of training others in your area in Wilderness First Aid, a great benefit to the Scouters in your Council. Prior training as an instructor Roger C. Mosby is valuable and recommended, but not President and CEO a prerequisite. Certification from ESCI. Supplies and Course Materials Included. June 20 - 26, $575

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