National Training Camps & Conferences
The national Royal Rangers office oversees the operation of a number of national training events to equip leaders to successfully fulfil their roles at various levels of Royal Rangers leadership. The following events are conducted at various locations around the country each year. For a complete list of camps currently scheduled, or to register for a camp, click here.
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National Training Camp is designed to give leaders professional training in camping and leadership, plus the opportunity of outstanding fellowship and adventure in the outdoors. National Training Camp is a prerequisite for all camps except Ranger Kids Training Conference (RKTC) and World Class Outpost (WCO). |
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Ranger Kids Training Conference is designed to give leaders training in various techniques and methods of leadership. Leaders will also receive training in various aspects of the Ranger Kids ministries. |
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World Class Outpost seminar is designed to expose the outpost leadership team to a successful set of practices, methods, strategies, and tools that will enable them to develop into a "World Class Outpost". The outpost leaders are encouraged to attend and complete this event together. |
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Advanced National Training Camp is designed to provide Royal Rangers leaders with additional training beyond that offered at the National Training Camp and will help inspire leaders to greater involvement in the Royal Rangers ministry. A leader must have attended National Training Camp before enrolling. |
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Winter National Training Camp follows the format of the Advanced National Training Camp with specialized training in snow camping and activities. |
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National Canoe Expedition is designed to give leaders specialized training on how to conduct canoe trips and to provide outstanding adventures in some of the most beautiful canoe country in America. |
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National Training Trails allows leaders to participate in outstanding, rugged outdoor activities surrounded by some of America's most beautiful scenery. Leaders will be on the trail 4 exciting days, carrying all their gear and food in backpacks. |
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National Academy is a national training seminar designed to train recommended leaders to become staff members for national training camps. |
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National Advanced Academy is a national training seminar designed to train recommended leaders for the specialized leadership roles of the Camp Commander and Senior Guide for the various national training camps. |
| The Pre-Requisite Study course is the first step in preparing recommended leaders for National Academy. Successful completion of the Pre-Requisite Study Course and test is required before an application to attend Academy can be submitted. The study course materials are available at any time. A minimum of three to six months is recommended to prepare for Academy training. |