[philmont] Philmont Individual Programs

Individual Programs - In addition to regular expeditions for crews of
seven to 12 members, Philmont offers several special programs that are
available to individuals and smaller groups:

Rayado Trek
Older Scouts and Venturers who have mastered basic outdoor skills should
consider applying for the challenging and selective Rayado Trek program.
Rayado is unparalleled for developing outdoor leadership, group dynamics,
wilderness problem-solving, and advanced outdoor skills. Participants will
experience more of Philmont's backcountry and will have program
opportunities not available to expedition campers.

R.O.C.S. (Roving Outdoor Conservation School)
The Roving Outdoor Conservation School is an exciting program for Scouts
and Venturers who have an interest in conservation and natural resource
management. Each crew will participate in activities in some of the
following areas: forestry, fire ecology, fisheries management, wildlife
management, geology, watershed management, and range management.

Ranch Hands
Ranch Hands is a program for Scouts and Venturers who have knowledge of
horsemanship and horse care and want to expand their skills and
experience. After an eight-day work session, the Ranch Hands crew embarks
on an eight-day Cavalcade under the leadership of a horseman and wrangler.

Order of the Arrow Trail Crew
This program is a 14-day experience for Arrowmen to join together in
cheerful service and the formation of lasting brotherhood on the trails at
Philmont. Under the direction of the Philmont conservation department,
experienced Philmont staff members with strong Order of the Arrow
backgrounds will lead participants.

PhilBreak
Under the direction of experienced Philmont staff members, participants
will take part in a weeklong service-based program. Participants will work
eight or nine hours each day in all conditions; the work is strenuous but
fun. Everyone will appreciate the opportunity to give meaningful service
to the ranch, form lasting friendships, and develop leadership skills.

National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience
The National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience (NAYLE) is the ultimate
in training experiences for youth leaders. It is conducted for older
Scouts who have the potential for being on the staff of the council junior
leader training or youth leader training conference.

Mountain Treks
Mountain Treks are six-day hiking expeditions through Philmont's
wilderness backcountry. Groups of five to 10 young people (male or female
crews) are led by experienced rangers into the backcountry wilderness.
Treks begin each Sunday and coincide with the Philmont Training Center
conference schedule.

For additional information about any of these special individual Philmont
experiences, contact Philmont Scout Ranch at 505-376-2281 or
camping@philmontscoutranch.org. (For information about Mountain Treks,
contact the Training Center at 505-376-2281 or
trainingcenter@philmontscoutranch.org.)

YiS,

-- 
Calvin H. Gray
Scoutmaster, Troop 405
Associate Advisor, Venturing Crew 405
Georgetown, Texas
I used to be an Owl (WM-62-2-98 @ Philmont)
http://www.troop405.org/
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