09/20/2024
Our council benefitted from this program greatly. Powder Horn will be missed!
The Powder Horn Course will be retired, effective December 31, 2024The decision has been made to retire the Powder Horn Training Course. We would like to thank all the volunteers and youth who helped create and carryout Powder Horn throughout its existence.
Any Powder Horn Courses that have already been planned and promoted for 2024, may proceed upon approval of ScoutingU. To obtain approval of any previously scheduled and promoted 2024 courses, please contact Kathy Craig [email protected].
The decision to retire Powder Horn is in part based on recent survey results of Venturing youth from our national Venturing program survey, a need to stay compliant with Scouting America safety policies, as well as a renewed effort to help us focus on updating key elements of the Venturing Program. These resources will require our full attention, including the critical need to develop additional resources to encourage Venturing membership growth.
The National Venturing Committee is currently working with the Scouting America Outdoor Program Committee to update the requirements of the Venturing Ranger Award. We have also begun the process of updating the Venturing Handbook and other important resources that directly impact our youth including Crew Officer Orientation.
In addition, we are evaluating the need and potential impact of creating a monthly National Venturing Virtual Roundtable. We are grateful to all the Powder Horn trained leaders and participants -- your enthusiasm for the outdoor program and dedication to our program is one of the true strengths of Scouting America. Local councils are encouraged to continue providing unit leaders with opportunities to develop the skills needed for high adventure activities within their units. The National Outdoor Programs and Properties Subcommittee will offer a resource to help councils provide training programs for activities similar to those previously offered through Powder Horn.
Julie Dalton, National Venturing Chair, [email protected]
Tom Giugni, ScoutingU Chair, [email protected]