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February 7, 2009 |
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Trout-O-Ree Competition
Camp Tahuaya. Limit 80 fishermen. Includes lunch & awards. For
Venturing and Boy Scouts.
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February 21, 2009 |
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NRA Range Safety Officer Certification Training
Two separate classes for adults (21 or older). Must be currently certified as a NRA instructor in at least one shooting discipline. At Hurst Council Office on
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Saturday, April 25, 2009
This is an 8 hour one day course. Limit 25 participants per class.
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February
28, 2009 |
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Klondike
Derby - Wheels allowed on Sleds
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.
Klondike Sled Designs
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March 7-8 |
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NRA Rifle and Shotgun Instructor and NRA Range Safety Officer Training
NRA Rifle and Shotgun Instructor and NRA Range Safety Officer Training. Adults (21 or older) interested in becoming certified as an NRA Rifle and NRA Shotgun Instructor. Limit 20 participants. At Worth Ranch, in Palo Pinto, Texas.
Weekend 1: March 7-8, 2009
Weekend 2: March 21-22, 2009
This is a 36-40 hour course. Attendance is mandatory for both weekends.
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March 14 |
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Tower Training and Recert
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. 8:00 a.m. to 6 PM – must arrive on time. At Sid Richardson Scout Ranch.
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March 7-8 |
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NRA Rifle and Shotgun Instructor and NRA Range Safety Officer Training
NRA Rifle and Shotgun Instructor and NRA Range Safety Officer Training. Adults (21 or older) interested in becoming certified as an NRA Rifle and NRA Shotgun Instructor. Limit 20 participants. At Worth Ranch, in Palo Pinto, Texas.
Weekend 1: March 7-8, 2009
Weekend 2: March 21-22, 2009
This is a 36-40 hour course. Attendance is mandatory for both weekends.
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March 28-29, 2009 |
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Spring
Orienteering Competition
Three events in one: individual competition, team competition, and
group map hikes. Everyone can enter: families, Cub Scouts, 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, 2009 |
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Battle
of the Mexia: Venturing Living History Weekend
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:
2009 dates may be changed by the parks that sponsor these events –
check the web for updates!
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April 16, 2009 |
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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 17-19, 2009 |
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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 at any location. Course is Friday evening through late
Sunday afternoon at SR2. There is no class size limit, but pre-registration
is required. At Sid Richardson Scout
Ranch.
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April 25, 2009 |
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Spring
Canoe Race
Two
races: a 6-mile Fun Race from Worth Ranch to the Highway 4 bridge
and a 14 mile Race for experienced canoeists from the Dam to camp.
100-yard War Canoe Race in the afternoon. 14-Mile racers will launch
early. 6-Mile racers will have assigned start times to avoid congestion
at the launch point. Lunch, boats, equipment, awards, and supper
provided. Open to Boy Scouts, Venturers, Explorers, and adults.
Parent/Youth teams welcome. Be sure to get the Early Registration
Discount! At
Worth Ranch.
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April 25, 2009 |
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May 23-24, 2009 |
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USA Archery Basic Archery Instructor Course (formerly NAA Level 1)
This course is good for adults who would like to run an archery program for their Boy Scout Troop, Varsity Team, or Venturing Crew, and for Archery Merit Badge and summer camp counselors. Upon completion, students will receive the Basic Archery Instructor certification and NADA instructor card valid for 4 years, and Instructor Manual.
At Worth Ranch.
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June 8-13, 2009 |
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Trout
Fishing and Fly Tyeing Camp
Learn to fly fish and tie flies for various seasons and species. Open
to Boy Scouts and Venturing, age 13 and older. Limit 20. At
Camp Tahuaya.
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VENTURING
SUMMER CAMP and HIGH ADVENTURE 2009 |
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Texas High Adventure Base 2009.
New for 2009: Area 51 paintball combat, Cowboy Action Shooting, new
Covert Ops HQ . . . |
June 1-7, 2009 |
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Staff
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June 8-13, 2009 |
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Week
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June 14-20, 2009 |
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Week
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June 21-27, 2009 |
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Week
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June 28 - July 4, 2009 |
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Week
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July 5-11, 2009 |
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Road to Ranger - Venturing Camp
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, 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. |
July 5-11, 2009 |
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Venturing Aquatic School
NEW in 2009! Venturing Crew members can earn BSA Lifeguard during the Road to Ranger week. Adults can earn BSA Lifeguard Counselor.. NOTE: BSA Lifeguard class takes almost all day all week. At SR2
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July 5-11, 2009 |
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F-16
Flight School 1
Fly one of sixteen F-16 simulators in a week of aviation training
& networked air combat.
At SR2
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July 5-11, 2009 |
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Wakeboard
Advanced School
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 12-18, 2009 |
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F-16
Flight School 2
Fly one of sixteen F-16 simulators in a week of aviation training
& networked air combat.
At SR2
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July 12-18, 2009 |
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Adult
Aquatic School
NEW in 2009! Adults can earn BSA Lifeguard Counselor. At SR2
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