PHILMONT MBASSADOR A UPDATE

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2018 AMBASSADOR SEMINARS WHO’S WHO AT PHILMONT AMBASSADOR I • Week 9 - August 5-11 Taste the buffalo – see the deer! Come and learn about all of Philmont’s programs and the ! This conference will let you meet the people who help make it ’s Paradise, while experiencing some of the sights and sounds of New Mexico. We will share best practices in marketing and promoting Philmont opportunities in your local area. You will also learn all about the operation of the Training Center, High Adventure Base and Ranch operation. Classroom time is shared with trail time to fill your week with Philmont memories. You’ll be ready to serve your council as a Philmont Ambassador after this week! Complete the first step on your Philmont Masters knot! Must John Phelps, Dennis Kampa and others ride the rails at be a current, approved Philmont Metcalf Station during the 2014 Ambassador Seminar Ambassador to attend. AMBASSADOR II • Week 9 - August 5-11 If you’ve experienced the fun and learning opportunities at the Ambassador I Seminar, its time to take it to the next level by attending the Ambassador II Seminar. Spend a full day in the back country, eat a trail lunch at a back country camp, take an in-depth look at what Philmont crews experience the first 24 hours after arriving at the MATT RENDAHL Ranch, share a meal with crews TITLE: Team Lead, Program Administration - Philmont Training Center just off the trail, learn the ins and outs of the PTC Family Programs, EMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected] gain a greater understanding of the Training Center, High Adventure DUTIES AT PHILMONT: Base and Ranch operations, and learn new presentation techniques Manage the Philmont Training Center including conferences, family pro- to enhance your effectiveness at grams, and second season groups. promoting Philmont. Ambassadors enrolled in this seminar will be away NUMBER OF YEARS AT PHILMONT: 2 from the Training Center for at least 2017 Ambassador Seminar participants on PRIOR POSITIONS AT PHILMONT: two full days so if you are bringing back country tour at Cathedral Rock children make sure that you have 2001 and 2002 Ranger, 2008 Logistics, Fall of 2008 Autumn Guide/Main- another adult that can pick them a current, approved Philmont Ambassador and have completed the tenance, 2009 Camp Director Miranda up from the Family Programs on Ambassador Seminar I to attend. the days you’re gone. Must be PRIOR SCOUTING POSITIONS OUTSIDE PHILMONT:

NAYLE / PLC 2009-2012 Northern Tier Retail Manager;

BROCHURE 2012-2015 Northern Tier Associate Director of Program - Canadian Oper- ations The NAYLE / PLC brochure was released earlier this summer and is a great addition to the promo- MOST MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE AT PHILMONT: tional materials available to Ambassadors. It includes information on each program, what Watching a 14 year old Bronco overcome his fear of heights and success- participants can expect, what participants will take fully climb a spar pole at Peublano. The sense of accomplishment that he home from the programs, and what the require- had when he came down was amazing. ments are to attend. MOST HUMEROUS EXPERIENCE AT PHILMONT:

BROCHURES CAN BE Chasing chickens with Bandits and watching the children squeal when ORDERED BY CLICKING HERE they caught one and tried to put it on their heads.

IMPORTANT DATES NEWSLETTER EDITOR WANTED October 25, 2017 Registration for 2019 Treks Opens The Ambassador Newsletter Editor has primary November 4, 2017 Ambassador Webinar (7:00 pm EST) responsibility for overseeing the production of the quarterly Ambassador Newsletter. The Ambassa- November 15, 2017 Registrations for 2019 Treks Ends dor Newsletter is one of the primary methods for June 10, 2018 PTC Week 1 Opens communicating with Philmont Ambassadors and providing them and other interested Scouters with August 9, 2018 Ambassador I and Ambassador II the latest information on the Philmont Training Seminars start Center and . If interested, email Jim Ellis at Philmont Ambassa- [email protected] PAGE 2 PHILMONT AMBASSADOR UPDATE FALL 2017

NEW PTC CONFERENCES FOR 2018 FAQS

BSA Training in the Digital Age ney. This involves mentoring, This will help prepare you to identify PHILMONT TRAINING CENTER PHILMONT SCOUT RANCH advice and guidance, encour- and fill the needs of local schools, Q. Can my son earn Merit Badg- Q. What will the weather be like This conference is a general over- agement, and reflection. businesses, and communities by es while at PTC? when I am there? view of “everything you wanted to utilizing the total package of Explor- A. Here at the training center we A. During the summer, daytime know about training in the BSA but • Award Management Course: ing and Learning for Life programs. do not offer classes or special temperatures commonly reach didn’t know what to ask.” You will be providing Scouters with the As a bonus, you will also receive programs to earn merit badges. 80 to 90° F but with very low guided through the BSA Learn Cen- skills of managing a team of classroom credit towards the official However, if you feel something humidity. Night time tempera- ter, and you will learn how to nav- professionals and creating the Exploring Certification, at the con- your Scout has done could tures are usually very comfort- igate My.Scouting Tools including infrastructure to guarantee clusion of this course. work towards a merit badge we able and sometimes even a bit how to run training reports. What a sustainable Scouting and (Week 7 July 22-28) would be more than happy to chilly (occasionally reaching makes a trained leader for both Award program. This involves write a letter stating what the into the 40’s and even lower in online and in-person, instructor-led a certification to train others Scouting Alumni and Friends – Scout has done. Note: it will be the higher elevations). Mid-af- trainings will be discussed. You will as Award Leaders within the your answer to everything! up to your scoutmaster/troop to ternoon thunder showers are examine the Journey to Excellence Award. decide if it can or will be used. fairly common but seldom last more than an hour. goals for training, and you will learn Enjoy family, fun and new friends in Q. Do you have rooms to rent? where to find the latest information • Adventurous Journey (AJ) the mountains of New Mexico while A. We do not have rooms to rent, Q. How old do I have to be to on volunteer training. Best practic- Supervisor and Assessor advancing your council through but each participant and their attend a trek or cavalcade? es for getting leaders trained will be Course: providing Scout- successful alumni activities. Scout- families are assigned tents and A. Philmont trek and cavalcade shared. Anyone wanting/needing ers with the skills to prepare, ing has no peer in the field of char- faculty are assigned roofed participants must be 14 years a broad, general overview of BSA conduct, and evaluate an acter development when compared housing. If you are looking to of age OR completed 8th training is welcome to attend. Award-specific outdoor adven- to other youth activities, and it is stay near Philmont check out Grade and be at least 13 years (Week 8 July 29-August 4) ture (AJ) in line with the expe- unique in its ability to produce an the hotels in Cimarron or the of age prior to participation. riential learning philosophy of enduring impact on its members. In Casa de Gavilan. The Duke of Edinburgh’s Inter- The Duke of Edinburgh’s Inter- fact, not only does Scouting make Q. Do you have laundry facilities? national Award – USA Training national Award USA. an indelible mark in the lives of its Q. Can we put up our own tent? A. There is a coin-operated laun- Course Suite (Week 6 July 15-21) youth participants, but it also im- A. No dry facility conveniently located at Camping Headquarters. pacts those who may have a more Q. If I am handicapped do I still Over the past 60 years, The Duke Exploring! Become the “Game indirect relationship, such as adult have to stay in a tent? Q. What are PASS and PAW? of Edinburgh’s International Award Changer for your Council volunteers, family members, and A. We do have wheel chair acces- A. These are courses, held (The Award) has transformed the other recipients of Scouting’s good sible tents. If you have special around the country, that are de- lives of millions of young people in This will not be a normal sit down work—Scouting’s friends. Scouting requests or questions please signed to train Advisors to help 140 countries and territories world- course. From character to careers, Alumni and Friends’ (SA&F) com- contact the training center their crew prepare for a trek. wide. Become a pioneer within the you will become a difference mak- mittees and affiliate alumni groups • PSR-PASS - 4 days & 3 Q. Can I hike the Tooth of Time? new national partnership between er for your council and community are a great way for individuals to nights at Philmont. A. The trails to the Tooth of Time, BSA and The Award USA! The by becoming an Exploring guru and connect with organizations that are • Field PASS - 8 hours in a other backcountry camps, and Duke of Edinburgh’s International examining the secret to community important to them. As such, SA&F city near you. summits are restricted to back- Award allows Scouting achieve- impact, membership growth, and committees play a significant role in • Philmont Advisor Work- country participants only. Trails ments to be consistently recognized sustainability. Anyone who is in- the (BSA). shop (PAW) - 2 hours in a that are open for Training Cen- worldwide, giving young people terested in Exploring or helping to Conference participants, which city near you. unique international accreditation create a more vibrant Exploring pro- include those that have an SA&F ter participants to hike on there of their experiences. The Award gram within their council should at- committee and those that would like own are the Nature Trail, Ur- provides a clear curriculum and tend. This includes any volunteer or to launch one in their council, will raca trail, T-Rex, and Lover’s FOR MORE structure for Venturers as they plan professional, on any level, that sim- learn how the SA&F committee can Leap. If you have questions their programs- increasing Ventur- ply has the desire to become “The be used to enhance your Council. about these hikes and their INFORMATION ing retention; it encourages STEM Game Changer” for your council. (Week 7 July 22-29) location ask a staff member or ON PASS AND PAW Scouts to explore the outdoors; This course will be interactive, fun, someone in the registration of- CLICK HERE and increases participation at BSA and hands-on. You will become en- fice. High-Adventure Camps. This con- gaged in an exciting week at Philm- PhilFacts ference will empower you to deliver ont by ultimately becoming the Philmont is planning to rebuild the The Award to Scouts as a Certified youth in which you serve. Yes, that Pueblano cabin during the 2017- FOCUS ON THE BACKCOUNTRY Award Coordinator and a Certified is right! During the course, you will 2018 winter season. Adventurous Journey Supervisor actually become an Explorer. This Councils from across the country Abreu and Assessor. This week-long con- will help you return to your council use the PTC as a destination for (Uh-bray’-you) ference will have the Scouter com- energized and equipped with the their Board or Council Staff Re- plete three trainings: knowledge to grow and support an treats. It is a great time to come see Staffed Camp exciting Exploring program in your the beautiful fall colors and enjoy • Award Coordinator Course: council. You will learn the ins and the Philmont Training Center’s fa- Elevation: 7,217 ft providing the delegates with outs of Exploring, while also partic- cilities. the knowledge and skills re- ipating in an exciting open house, Description: Abreu is a Mexican quired to support Award partici- organizational sales call, cultivation Philmont’s museums are open to homestead with a small house, a pants through their Award jour- event, as well as outdoor activities. the public for no fee. cantina, stables, and a pit to make adobe bricks. Pleasant campsites are stretched out south and east FOR MORE INFORMATION ON of the main camp along Rayado INDIVIDUAL TREKS AT A GLANCE INDIVIDUAL TREKS CLICK HERE Creek. Activities: Cabin tour, adobe brick making, soap making. The cantina Individual Trek Register Fee Length Age Crew Size Leadership Registration has great root beer for sale. Some itineraries include a Mexican dinner. $940 in 2018 14 by date Provisional Crew 2 adult leaders 12 days and STEM TREK By Individual $970 in 2019 attending and not will be organized by provided by Anytime Water: Abreu has pleantiful, pu- nights $1000 in 2020 yet 21 Philmont Philmont rified well water near the cantina. Showers may be available. ROVING OUTDOOR $570 in 2018 16 by date Provisional Crew 2 adult leaders 21 days and CONSERVATION By Individual $585 in 2019 attending and not will be organized by provided by Anytime Nearby Camps: Zastrow is just nights SCHOOL TREK $600 in 2020 yet 21 Philmont Philmont over a mile to the east. Carson Meadows is 1.5 trail miles to the $300 in 2018 16 by date Provisional Crew 2 adult leaders 14 days and southwest. TRAIL CREW TREK By Individual $325 in 2019 attending and not will be organized by provided by Anytime nights $325 in 2020 yet 21 Philmont Philmont Trails: Once you cross the creek and turn east, you head toward $300 in 2018 16 by date Provisional Crew 2 adult leaders OA TRAIL CREW 14 days and Zastrow and on to the Zastrow By Individual $325 in 2019 attending and not will be organized by provided by Anytime TREK nights Turnaround or you can go all the $325 in 2020 yet 21 Philmont Philmont way to Rayado Turnaround. Take 14 by date Provisional Crew Leadership the northbound trail fork and go 6 days and NAYLE By Individual $395 in 2018 attending and not will be organized by provided by Anytime due north then west to Fowler Mesa nights yet 21 Philmont Philmont and Trail Peak, northeast to Stone Wall Pass and Lovers Leap. On the $780 in 2018 15 by date Provisional Crew 2 adult leaders westbound trail the north fork heads 21 days and RAYADO TREK By Individual $800 in 2019 attending and not will be organized by provided by Anytime nights toward Beaubien or take the south $820 in 2020 yet 21 Philmont Philmont fork to Carson Meadows and Fish Camp. $300 in 2018 16 by date 2 adult leaders RANCH HANDS 16 days and 7-12, including adult By Individual $300 in 2019 attending and not provided by Anytime Itineraries Stopping at Abreu* TREK nights leadership $300 in 2020 yet 21 Philmont • Itinerary 1, day 3 By Individual - • Itinerary 3, day 10 Mountain Trek participants • Itinerary 4, day 11 14 by date Provisional Crew 2 adult leaders must be family 6 days and MT. TREK $430 in 2018 attending and not will be organized by provided by Anytime • Itinerary 7, day 9 members of nights yet 21 Philmont Philmont Philmont Training Center * Based on 2017 12-Day Itineraries Guide Participants.