06/09/2026
🏕️ MASTER GUIDE CAMPING SKILLS COMPETENCY WEEKEND 🏕️
Sponsored by the Master Guide Ministry and hosted by the Southern New England Conference Adventist Youth & Club Ministries Department.
📅 August 7–9, 2026
📍 Camp Winnekeag
140 Ashby Road, Ashburnham, MA 01430
This training weekend is open to Adventist Youth & Club Ministries participants ages 16 and older, including Master Guide Trainees, Master Guides, Pathfinder staff, Adventurer staff, Medical Cadets, and other club ministry leaders seeking to strengthen their outdoor leadership skills.
⚠️ IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• This event is designed for participants ages 16 and older.
• The training schedule and competency assessments are not suitable for children.
• Participants wishing to bring a child must receive pre-approval from the event coordinators prior to the event.
• Participants who are granted approval to bring a child remain fully responsible for the supervision, care, and safety of their child throughout the weekend.
📚 PRE-REQUISITE REQUIREMENTS
All participants must complete the theory/classroom portion before attending the competency weekend for the following honors and skills:
✅ Camping Skills I–IV
✅ Backpacking
✅ Edible Wild Plants
✅ Fire Building and Camp Cookery
✅ Flags
✅ Drilling and Marching
✅ Orienteering
During the weekend, participants will demonstrate practical competencies and complete hands-on skill assessments in a supportive outdoor learning environment.
Join us for a weekend of learning, leadership development, fellowship, and outdoor adventure as we prepare leaders to serve with excellence.
**Equipped in Skills. Guided for Service
Register Below 👇🏽
https://www.snecyouth.com/events-1/camping-skills-competency-weekend