Religious Relationships Conference ALL FAITHS WELCOME Guests attending the Religious Relationship week will select Religious Relationships Conference when registering for the event. Please review the Program Catalog to give yourself an idea of the classes you can select once you’ve registered for the conference. A link will be provided in the confirmation email for you […]
Chart. Lead. Explore. Planning for the Future of Older Youth Programs Join Scouting’s Older Youth at Philmont as we grow ourselves and our units while having fun at Philmont Scout Ranch. All Older Scouts (14 years old and up) and Advisors/Skippers/Mates are invited to explore the magic of Philmont as we work to chart the […]
District and Council Key 3 Courses Steering the “Ships” Toward Council Standards and Beyond. Heading out of some troubled waters in order to maneuver into a successful future, your Council and District Key-Threes will discuss and strategize the essential Council “Ships,” namely the aspects of Leadership, Stewardship, Relationships, Membership and Program-ship. Participants will develop navigational […]
Energize Your Cub Scout Pack with an Awesome Outdoor Program Take your Pack’s Outdoor Program to the next level! Learn and refine your outdoor skills to make every outdoor event more fun and worthwhile! Great group games, wonderful, tasty recipes, tried -and-true hiking techniques and awesome best practices learned from years of introducing Cubs and […]
Finding Your Way Finding your way in the outdoors can be a true learning experience. New skills and renewed interest will be brought to you with hands on experiences with orienteering and geocaching. Learn tips and tricks to teach youth about the skills needed to survive in the outdoors. Over half of the week will […]
Scout Pioneering: Including Scout Skill Challenges for Camporees Baden-Powell said, “Pioneering is practical and character building: the two essential ingredients of any program material for Scouts.” Learn what it takes to develop or improve an effective and successful pioneering program in your unit, district, or council. Conference participants will review the most straightforward approaches to […]
Scouting in the Catholic Church This course is an opportunity for participants to strengthen their faith and to see more clearly the connection and interaction between the Catholic faith and the programs of the Boy Scouts of America. Designed for any adult interested in using Scouting to help support Catholic youth ministry in a Catholic […]
Woodcarvers Round Up Welcome to the 4th installment of the Woodcarvers Round up, first offered in 2016. A big thank you to Chris Gardea for developing this course. The course objective is to give you the techniques and ideas to share with your scouts or even as a Merit Badge Councilor. Whether you are new […]
Acquire the Facilitator's Advantage - Half Week If your role in Scouting involves training groups and teams, presiding over meetings, or leading Scouts & Scouters, then this conference is for you. If you’ve been elected, selected, or have volunteered to train others in Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO), Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS), […]
Delivering Training to Unit Leaders - Half Week The overall object of the Delivering Training to Unit Leaders Conference is to help trainers learn how to train leaders, not just run training courses. Join us as we discover how understanding the importance of relationships, our volunteers today, how adults and youth learn, and how having a […]
Wood Badge Course Directors Conference (CDC) - Half Week This Wood Badge CDC is an interactive experience providing you the opportunity to engage with Wood Badge leaders from around the country. The purpose of the Wood Badge CDC is to ensure consistency among all councils on the delivery of Wood Badge and support Course Directors […]
NYLT Course Directors Conference (CDC) - Half Week This NYLT CDC is an interactive experience providing you the opportunity to engage with NYLT adult leaders from around the country. The purpose of the NYLT CDC is to ensure consistency among all councils on the delivery of NYLT and support Course Directors as they recruit and […]
Strategic Training Plan (Pilot) - Half Week Success depends on trained leaders. Units, districts, and councils that meet and exceed their goals typically can attribute their success to having trained leaders. The Strategic Training Plan conference is designed for training coordinators who want to integrate and maximize their efforts to achieve program success. Be among […]
Advanced District Administration - ScoutingU Advanced District Administration offers Scouting Professionals who have completed DOB and DO2 a deeper experience in building volunteer teams and understanding how they operate. This course is a great continuation of information for those who focus on Field Service in their career. By attending this course, Scouting Professionals will: gain […]
District Operations 2 - ScoutingU District Operations 2 (DO2) builds off the learning that took place during District Operations Basic to provide Scouting Professionals with the skills and competencies to succeed. The intent of DO2 is to continue their professional development and in-turn learn and apply new competency-based skills. By attending this program, Scouting Professionals […]
Delivering Training to Unit Leaders - Half Week The overall object of the Delivering Training to Unit Leaders Conference is to help trainers learn how to train leaders, not just run training courses. Join us as we discover how understanding the importance of relationships, our volunteers today, how adults and youth learn, and how having a […]
Delivering Next Level NYLT Courses - Half Week The Miriam-Webster dictionary defines “next level” as surpassing others and uncommonly good or impressive. How do you take your NYLT course to the next level? This course led by national NYLT key volunteers will provide the participant with a toolbox full of ideas and best practices from […]
Fundamentals/EDGE (Pilot) - Half Week Fundamentals of Training is designed to help Scouters, regardless of their experience, present effective training by introducing teaching techniques and skills. Upon completion, trainers are coached and mentored by experienced trainers as they become comfortable with and confident in their training skills. As trainers develop their skills, Trainer’s EDGE provides […]
Helping Scouting Grow with Trained Leaders - Half Week Wrap up your week at Philmont by sharing ideas and best practices with trainers from across the US. Trained leaders bring the best scouting has to offer our youth, so let’s get our leaders trained! Topics and discussions will include: Building a strong training team, Building […]
Wood Badge - Past, Present, and Future; Preparing Scouters to Lead - Half Week Conference participants will review how Wood Badge has evolved over time to meet the needs of each generation of leaders, with a focus on the structure and operation of the current curriculum and exploring needs for the next wave of Scouters […]
Philmont Leadership Challenge Adults learn to internalize and practice their leadership skills in this action-packed backcountry conference. The conference hones the skills taught in Wood Badge in an outdoor experiential learning environment. PLC underscores the values of Scouting and teamwork and promotes the concepts of servant leadership. Open to all programs. Participants will not have […]
Scouting the New Mexico Landscape with Your Camera: History, Lands, & Wildlife with Moose Peterson This workshop offers a unique, immersive experience to explore and make photos of Philmont Scout Ranch with Moose Peterson, a world class nature and wildlife photographer. Participants will elevate their photography skills through classroom sessions and backcountry photo safaris. Join us […]