About Powder Horn
Purposes of Powder Horn:
The Powder Horn course is designed to help adult leaders in the Boy Scouts of America to safely conduct outdoor/high adventure activities of a fun and challenging nature. It provides an introduction to the resources needed to successfully lead their youth through a program of outdoor adventure. This course gives participants an exposure to some outdoor/high adventure activities and is not a certification event. Key points:
- Safely conduct fun and challenging outdoor activities
- Introduction to resources
- Exposure to some high adventure activities
- Help deliver the promose at the unit level
- Help adults be creative when delivering high adventure programs
- Exposure to the Venturing program
Learning Objectives:
After completing this course participants should have sufficient introductory information which will provide the following outcomes:
- Introduction to the skills necessary to operate their outdoor program and the various needed certifications and how to obtain them.
- Knowledge of how to identify local resources and consultants for high adventure activities.
- Knowledge of the health and safety requirements of the Boy Scouts of America as they apply to outdoor programs.
- Knowledge of the rules and regulations of the Boy Scouts of America as they apply to outdoor programs.