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| August 1, 2009 |
Effective August 1, 2009, the BSA national office will no longer accept Eagle applications prior to the 2009 printing. The new Eagle Scout application (512-728) can be found on scouting.org. http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/512-728_web.pdf.
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| August 28-30, 2009 |
Order of the Arrow Ordeal – last Ordeal of 2009
at Sid Richardson Scout Ranch. This is the last opportunity for OA candidates to take the Ordeal for this calendar year. Registration forms are on the Lodge web page..
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| September 12, 2009 |
Two Races: 6-mile Fun Race; 14 mile Advanced Race for teams of experienced canoeists. 14-Mile racers will launch early. Lunch, boats, equipment, awards, and supper provided. Open to Boy Scouts, Venturers, Explorers, and adults. At Worth Ranch.
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| September 12, 2009 |
Order of the Arrow Lodge Banquet and Elections
First Baptist Church, Burleson, 7:00PM. Dinner, awards, lodge elections, 2009 slideshow. Elections for new lodge officers and the annual business meeting are part of the banquet. See the Lodge web page for information.
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| September 11-13, 2009 |
Wood Badge Course SR-970, Weekend 1
SR2. The premier adult leadership development course for the Boy Scouts of America. Course Director: Raul Pena, rpena@woodbadge.org.
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| September 19, 2009 |
Tower Training (& Recert. Class) 10-hour class designed to certify ADULTS to lead Tower climbing and rappelling activities for single units (This certification does NOT cover multi-unit activities, like camporees). There is no class size limit, but pre-registration is required. Open to adults only. 8:00 a.m. to 6 PM – Must arrive on time.
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| October, 2009 |
5 Weekends in October. Commit to cover 1 time slot skulking around the Longhorn Council's new-bigger-better haunted house, showing park patrons what real "Ghoul-Scouts" can do, and then your entire group can enjoy Six Flags Over Texas. Oct. 2-4, Oct. 9-11, Oct. 16-18, Oct. 23-25, Oct. 30-November 1. Click here to sign up!
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| October, 2009 |
Weekends in October. if your Troop or Crew would like to camp at SR2 or Tahuaya in the month of October during a Fall Festival, bring your scariest costume and help us spook the Cubs on the Haunted Hayrides. Contact camping@longhorn.org to sign up. SR2 weekends: Oct. 10, 17, 24, 31. Camp Tahuaya weekends: Oct. 24, 31.
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| October 2-4, 2009 |
Wood Badge Course SR-970, Weekend 2
SR2. The premier adult leadership development course for the Boy Scouts of America. Course Director: Raul Pena, rpena@woodbadge.org.
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| October 9-11, 2009 |
Rock Climbing Training (& Rock/Tower Recert. Classes). This course is designed to certify ADULTS to lead climbing and rappelling activities for their units on rock. Completion of this training qualifies the participant as a BSA Instructor, able to lead single or multi-unit activities. Course is Friday evening through late Sunday afternoon at SR2. There is no class size limit. Pre-registration is required. Open to adults only. At SR2
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| October 9-11, 2009 |
Venturing Living History Weekend: Battle of the Beaumont Ranch
Grandview, Texas. Wear the uniform, learn the drill, eat the food, and live the life of a trooper in the 1860’s. Open to: Boy Scouts, Varsity, and Venturers; must be 14 to participate.
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| October 8-10, 2009 |
Wood Badge Course SR-971, Weekend 1
SR2. Thursday – Saturday Course. Course Director: Scott Lindgren, slindgren@woodbadge.
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| October 17, 2009 |
Score-O is map reading and problem solving in the woods. Your team gets a SCORE-O map half an hour before the race starts. You plan your strategy to find the most flags and maximize your score in 4 hours. Map training is held all morning. New 5-color orienteering maps for 2009 and FOUR 400 gallon water buffaloes for water refills. For teams of Boy Scouts, Varsity Team members, Venturers, Explorers and adults. At SR2.
Register Online for Score-O
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| October 16-18, 2009 |
The Ogletree Gap Heritage Festival is held just west of Copperas Cove each October and a small group of reenactors meet and conduct two battles on Saturday and one on Sunday. Saturday night there will be a period dance. Open to: Boy Scouts, Varsity, and Venturers; must be 14 to participate. Venturers can work on their Living History requirements.
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| October 29-31, 2009 |
Wood Badge Course SR-971, Weekend 2
SR2. Thursday – Saturday Course. Course Director: Scott Lindgren, slindgren@woodbadge.
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| November 1, Nov 7-8, 2009 |
Opening weekends of deer season. SR2 and Worth Ranch closed. Lakeview Lodge deer hunt at SR2.
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| November 6-8, 2009 |
The first year for this battle. Open to: Boy Scouts, Varsity, and Venturers; must be 14 to participate. Venturers can work on their Living History requirements.
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| November 14, 2009 |
Training and Advanced Training courses for Scouters designed to help you make your meetings and outings safer and more fun and rewarding for you and your boys.
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| November 14, 2009 |
The Games will be held on the same weekend as the Gathering of the Clans festival in Salado. Troops and Crews may camp at Tahuaya, participate in the morning Highland Games at Camp, and visit the nearby Highland Festival in the afternoon and evening. This event is open to Boy Scouts, Varsity Team members, Venturers, & adults. The Gathering of the Clans festival in Salado is a public event with a separate fee.
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| November 20-22, 2009 |
Liendo Plantation is one of the few reenactments in Texas with actual historic ties to the Civil War and one of the best attended reenactments in Texas. Open to: Boy Scouts, Varsity, and Venturers; must be 14. Venturers can work on their Living History requirements.
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| Nov. 27-30. Dec. 12-14, 2009 |
SR2 closed for Lakeview Lodge deer hunts.
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| Dec. 26-31, 2009 |
Checkin 6 PM–9 PM, Dec. 26th. Leave noon Dec. 31st. Traditional Merit Badge Camp at Lakeview Lodge. Blacksmith Option: Learn the basic skills of a blacksmith in our historic Blacksmith Shop, and earn Metalworking MB. Living History Camp: 1872 U.S. Cavalry Outpost for youth age 13 and older. Cavalry Outpost includes authentic uniforms, food, and equipment, including 1870’s period cannons, carbines, and a gatling gun. Participate in a series of trainings and battle reenactments, including a large battle with local Civil War reenactment groups. Final night includes an overnight stay in the barracks at Fort Richardson, 20 miles west of SR2. At SR2
Registration Form. Directions Map
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| December 26-31, 2009 |
Learn the the history of 1870's frontier Texas as you serve for a week as a Cavalry soldier. The 1872 U.S. Cavalry Company program is for Boy Scouts age 13 and older, and Venturing Crew members age 14 and older. Cavalry Outpost includes authentic carbines, cannons, uniforms, food, and equipment, several battles against local outlaws and Indians. Also includes an overnight stay in the Historic barracks at Fort Richardson. Open to: Boy Scouts, Varsity, and Venturers. Venturers can earn the Living History requirement. At SR2
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| December 27-30, 2009 |
At Camp Tahuaya.
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| January 16, 2010 |
Camp Tahuaya. Limit 80 fishermen. Includes lunch & awards..
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| February 6, 2010 |
Camp Tahuaya. Limit 80 fishermen. Includes lunch & awards..
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| February 21-22, 2010 |
NRA Rifle and Shogun Instructor and R.S.O. Course
Camp Tahuaya - Weekend 1. |
| February 27, 2010 |
Test your winter camping and outdoor skills at the Longhorn Council Klondike Derby. Open to Boy Scout Troops, Varsity Teams and Venture Crews. Each patrol/crew must build and bring a sled. At Camp Tahuaya.
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| March 5-7 |
Tahuaya Wood Badge Course, Weekend 1
The premier adult leadership development course for the Boy Scouts of America.
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| March 13 |
Tower Training (& Recert. Classes). 10-hour class designed to certify ADULTS to lead Tower climbing and rappelling activities for single units (This certification does NOT cover multi-unit activities, like camporees). There is no class size limit, but pre-registration is required. Open to adults only. 8:00 a.m. to 6 PM – Must arrive on time. At Sid Richardson Scout Ranch.
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| March 15-20, 2010 |
At Sid Richardson Scout Ranch. Applications will be on the council website in December or January.
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| March 27-28, 2010 |
Three events in one: individual competition, team competition, and group map hikes. Everyone can enter: Boy Scouts, Venture Crew Members, Explorers, adults, ROTC units, and the public. Choose from 7 map courses from beginner to expert. Co-sponsored by the Longhorn Council Orienteering Committee and the North Texas Orienteering Association. At Sid Richardson Scout Ranch.
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| March 26-28 |
Tahuaya Wood Badge Course, Weekend 2
The premier adult leadership development course for the Boy Scouts of America.
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| March, 2010 |
Venturing Living History Weekend: Battle of Mexia, Mexia, TX. Wear the uniform, learn the drill, eat the food, and live the life of a trooper in the 1860’s. Open to: Boy Scouts, Varsity Teams, and Venturing; must be 14 to participate. Venture Crew Members can work on their Outdoor Living History Elective for the Ranger Award. NOTE: 2010 dates may be changed by the parks that sponsor these events – check the web for updates!
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| April 9-11 |
SR2 Wood Badge Course, Weekend 1
The premier adult leadership development course for the Boy Scouts of America.
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| April, 2010 |
Council Annual Banquet and Annual Business Meeting
The banquet will feature the great accomplishments of the volunteers in the Longhorn Council. Special presentations will include the Silver Beaver Awards given for outstanding service to youth in the Longhorn Council. Silver Beaver Award Nomination forms are due in one of the council office by 5PM on March 1st.
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| April 16-18, 2010 |
This course is designed to certify ADULTS to lead climbing and rappelling activities for their units on rock. Completion of this training qualifies the participant as a BSA Instructor, able to lead single or multi-unit activities. Course is Friday evening through late Sunday afternoon at SR2. There is no class size limit. Pre-registration is required. Open to adults only. At Sid Richardson Scout Ranch.
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| April 24, 2010 |
Two Races: 6-mile Fun Race; 14 mile Advanced Race for experienced canoeists. 14-Mile racers will launch early. Lunch, boats, equipment, awards, and supper provided. Open to Boy Scouts, Venturers, Explorers, and adults. At Worth Ranch.
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| April 30--May 2 |
SR2 Wood Badge Course, Weekend 2
The premier adult leadership development course for the Boy Scouts of America.
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| May 15 |
Adventure Race SR2 - NEW FORMAT
NEW FORMAT for 2010. Adventure Race for teams of two, three, or four racers, or for individuals. Competition includes: running, canoeing, kayaking, mountain biking, shooting, and climbing. Part of the race will use will use the new mountain bike trail. Open to Troops, Teams, Crews, and the public.
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SUMMER CAMP 2010 |
| June 6-12, 2010 |
Staff Week |
| June 13-19, 2010 |
Week 1 |
| June 20-26, 2010 |
Week 2 |
| June 27 - July 3, 2010 |
Week 3
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New for 2010: Viking Ship and Medieval Combat Outpost, Area 51 paintball combat, Cowboy Action Shooting, new Covert Ops HQ . . . |
| June 1-7, 2010 |
Staff Week |
| June 6-12, 2010 |
Week 0 |
| June 13-19, 2010 |
Week 1 |
| June 20-26, 2010 |
Week 2 |
| June 27 - July 3, 2010 |
Week 3 |
| July 4-10, 2010 |
Week 4
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| July 4-10, 2010 |
New program to comply with new BSA Lifeguard Requirements. Emphasis on a wider range of Aquatics skills. Youth and adults age 15 & older may earn BSA Lifeguard and Red Cross Lifeguard. Youth and adults 16 & older may complete the new “Swimming and Water Rescue” and “Paddle Craft Safety” courses. Scouts age 13 and 14 can improve their skills & meet requirements for Swimming, Lifesaving, Rowing, Canoeing, Kayaking, Sailing, Motorboating, Watersports, & Snorkeling. New BSA Lifeguard age req. is 15 years old.
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| July 11-17, 2010 |
Venturers will earn the Outdoor Bronze Award and complete most of the core requirements for the Ranger Award. Featuring wind surfing, horsemanship, rifle and shotgun shooting, wilderness survival, first aid, archery, COPE. swimming, snorkeling, SCUBA, US Cavalry 1870's living history, Viking living history, Covert Ops, Area 51 (paintball vs. aliens), orienteering, GPS navigation, KODIAK teambuilding, and much more! Staffed by Longhorn Council Venturing volunteers and the Texas High Adventure Base staff.
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| July 11-17, 2010 |
Join our expert wakeboard staff for a week of intermediate to advanced wakeboarding instruction and fun. Plan to ride hard - many more hours than you would at any ski school. Skiing or wakeboarding experience and athletic ability strongly recommended. Limited enrollment. Participants must be 14 or older. Details available online and in the Camp Leaders’ Guide. At SR2
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| July 11-17, 2010 |
Earn Aviation and other Merit Badges in our 16 new F-16 flight simulator cockpits and fly team-based air combat missions at our new flight center. You'll do "downed" pilot recovery and "escape and evade" night missions, as well as lots of swimming and fun!. At SR2
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| July 11-17, 2010 |
Learn to shoot! Intensive course of shooting with two program tracks: (1) work on advanced shooting skills and NRA marksmanship qualifications, (2) earn rifle, shotgun, and archery merit badges if you do not have them. At SR2
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At Sid Richardson Scout Ranch. Applications will be on the council website in December or January.
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| June 19-24, 2010 |
Wood Badge Summer Course at Lakeview Lodge - Sid Richardson Scout Ranch
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