2016 Conferences and Family Program Information PhilmontTrainingCenter.org National Training Center – Boy Scouts of America Established 1950 PHILMONTTRAININGCENTER.ORG • 575.376.2281 • [email protected] 2016 Conferences PhilmontTrainingCenter.org 2016 Conferences and Family Program Information PhilmontTrainingCenter.org Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday w e i Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast r e Conference/Program Conference/Program Conference/Program Conference Conference/Program Depart v o All Day Program Hikes e l Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch u d 2-4 PM Check-In Conference/Program Conference/Program Family Time Conference/Program Conference/Program e Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner h c Opening Program Cracker Barrel Western Night Movie Night Cracker Barrel Closing Program S The Philmont Training Center (PTC) is nestled in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains of YOU’RE INVITED! northeastern New Mexico near Cimarron. Rich in history and natural beauty, this area offers exciting Sidewinders (10 year old boys) – Sidewinders enjoy Please select the week and conference of your choice. For conference descriptions, see pages 3-6. Region weeks are open to all Scouters educational experiences for the entire family. PTC has served as the National Training Center for hiking, sports, crafts, archery and air rifles, Villa and but there will be a special regional empahsis for some activities. the Boy Scouts of America since 1950. A variety of week-long conferences will be conducted for Museum tours, and a Sidewinder/Parent overnighter. WEEK 6: JULY 10-16 WESTERN REGION WEEK 10: AUGUST 7-13 unit, district, and council volunteers and professionals. Each conference features the latest tools, How to register for 2016! audiovisuals, and techniques led by a faculty of experienced Scouters. In addition to hosting these Mustangs (11–13 year old girls) – Mustangs have Elevate!...to a High Performing Cub Conferences, the Training Center also provides the opportunity for families to join their Scouters and fun enjoying horse rides, archery and air rifles, • Go to: www.philmonttrainingcenter.org * The Council/District Training Committee Scout Pack! * enjoy a wide range of family programs—making the Philmont Training Center experience one of a hiking, handicraft projects, nature activities, outdoor • Click on Register for Philmont Training Center Engaging Millennial Parents in Scouting cooking, games, Villa and Museum tours, and an • T-Cubed (T3) – Train the Trainer * kind. Our summer staff will lead hikes, tours, handicrafts, and other outdoor activities. A week-long • Finding Your Way – Night or Day overnight camping trip in Philmont’s backcountry. For More Information: * Venturing Blast! (by invitation only) * Fun in Dens and Packs! backcountry Mountain Trek is offered for Venturing-aged youth (except Fall Conference, week 12). PhilmontTrainingCenter.org * Western Region: New Strategies to Help Growing Venturing in your Crew and Council Trailblazers (11–13 year old boys) – This group [email protected] Scouting Thrive * Attendance: Conferences are conducted in fully equipped • Putting More Outing in Scouting Any registered Scouter who is interested in learning participates in day hikes, nature activities and games, Call 575.376.2281 • National Advanced Youth Leadership conference rooms or at various locations in • Serving More Scouts with Disabilities in how to provide a better, stronger Scouting program Philmont’s backcountry. Family Program facilities horse rides, archery and air rifles, handicrafts, and an Experience (NAYLE) Your Local Council is invited to attend. Scouters are encouraged to include the Small Fry Center, the Handicraft overnight camping trip in Philmont’s backcountry. Indicates a new conference for 2016. Becoming a Powerful Program Chair bring their immediate family members. building, and our Pony Ring. However, most of * * Broncos (14–20 year olds) WEEK 7: JULY 17-23 CENTRAL REGION * Wood Carvers Round Up the time family members will be enjoying the – The Broncos program WEEK 1: JUNE 5-11 • National Advanced Youth Leadership best facility of all—Philmont’s 140,171 acres is designed to accommodate those teenagers who • #Awesome!-STEM Explorations Conferences: Experience (NAYLE) of “Scouting Paradise.” choose not to participate in the Mountain Trek * The Council/District Training Committee (14-20 age youth) Over 80 separate week-long conferences are program. Broncos will stay at PTC with their families • Creating Organizational Excellence • Council Key 3 scheduled. Conferences will cover almost every but enjoy a week of activities as a group including • Games with a Purpose * Cub Scouting’s Outdoor Skills & Fun! WEEK 11: AUGUST 14-20 aspect of Scouting—from Cub Scouting and Boy Family Program: hiking, horse rides, museum tours, local sight-seeing, * Growing Venturing in your Crew and Council • District Key 3 Scouting to Council and District Operations, The Philmont Training Center offers a full, COPE, shooting sports and more. • Applying Outdoor Ethics in Your Unit, from Venturing and Professional Development • Philmont Ambassador Seminar • District Operations 2 organized program for every member of the District and Council to Advancement and Finance. The conferences family—from infants to spouses. Family members • William T. Hornaday Adviser Training Planning Programs That Rock Mountain Trek (14–20 year olds) * Be Prepared for High Adventure are conducted by various departments of the are joined by others in their age group to • STEM-Tastic Scouting- Inspiration, * Mountain Men and Mountain Women treks are Building Successful Packs: Training Unit national council and are led by a faculty of participate in carefully designed, age-appropriate backpacking expeditions that provide the WEEK 2: JUNE 12-18 Imagination, and Innovation * Leaders to Build and Sustain Cub Scout outstanding volunteer and professional Scouters. programs under the leadership of trained and opportunity to experience the rugged challenges Training Effective Unit Leaders • Advanced Leadership Skills for Administrative * Packs Each conference is designed to discuss specific experienced Philmont staff. of Philmont’s mountains. Mountain Trek crews travel Venturing Blast! (by invitation only) Commissioners * Key Concepts of Commissioner Service Scouting issues, share information from all over approximately 20-30 miles in Philmont’s backcountry • National Advanced Youth Leadership * • The Council Commissioner in Scouting’s Second Century vthe BSA, and train using the “best methods” that Family Program Groups: where each Mountain Trek crew will stay at several Experience (NAYLE) • Delivering Commissioner Service to • Philmont Ambassador Seminar will enhance the Scouting program for youth and Nursery (2 months to 2 year olds) – A fully staff camps that offer a variety of exciting programs, adults. While conference time is important, ample Changing Communities • Putting More Outing in Scouting equipped nursery is available for the youngest from mountain biking and rock climbing, to gold opportunity for a Scouter to enjoy the majesty • District Commissioner & Assistant District WEEK 8: JULY 24-30 NORTHEAST REGION • T-Cubed (T3): Train the Trainer family members. Nursery children may be left for panning and homesteading. Groups with less than Commissioner Training of Philmont with his or her family is part of the either an hour or two, or for the entire program 10 Mountain Trek participants will be combined Building Successful Youth-Led Units: Training • Effective Roundtables * schedule of most conferences. session, as may be determined by your activity to form a co-ed Venture crew. Please note, the • International Scouting (by invitation only) You to Train Your Youth and Adult Leaders (FALL) WEEK 12: SEPTEMBER 18-24 schedule. Care is provided according to your Mountain Trek program is not offered during the Chaplaincy Training Facilities: Fall Conference. Full details on programs are sent • Mechanics of Advancement * • BSA Fishing Train the Trainer instructions. • Council Key 3 Tent cities accommodate Training Center to participants upon acceptance. * Smarter, Strategic, and Sustainable Troops! • Climbing Director Certification • District Key 3 participants and their families. Tents are large, Small Fry (3–5 year olds) – The Small Fry Center • The Unit Commissioner • COPE & Climbing Design, Construction, • Exploring and Learning for Life Programs: two person wall tents with wooden or concrete is located next to the Craft Center. Philmont NAYLE (14–20 year olds) – National Advanced Youth Maintenance & Inspection floors, electric lights, an electrical outlet, Leadership Experience (NAYLE) is a conference WEEK 3: JUNE 19-25 SOUTHERN REGION Best Practices and Strategies staff provides activities, games, pony rides, and * Fun in Dens and Packs! • COPE & Climbing Program wardrobe, and two twin-sized beds with supervised play during each program session. focused on leadership. See ‘NAYLE’ listing in course • Council Key 3 * Growing Venturing in your Crew and Manager Certification mattresses. Each tent city has restrooms, hot descriptions on page 5. * Cub Scouting’s Outdoor Skills & Fun! Council • COPE Director Certification showers, and family shower houses. Cots and Cowgirls (6–7 year old girls), Cowpokes (6–7 year • District Key 3 • Scouting in the Catholic Church • Facilities Management cribs are available for use during the week. old boys) – These individual