Junior Training
Junior Training Camps provide an environment for young men to come together from many different outposts, learn to work together, and fine-tune their leadership skills. The camps promote teamwork and shift attitudes from inward caring (selfishness) to outward awareness (servant hood). The program consists of multiple camps and and the trail of the saber award who participate in the junior leadership program. Find out more below, and contact us using the form if you have any questions.
The Trail of the Saber is a National award giving special recognition to boys who take full advantage of
the junior leadership development opportunities available in their outpost and district.
Earn (8) leadership merits of any color (red, gold, or sky blue).
Complete Junior Training Camp (JTC) and Advanced Junior Training Camp (AJTC). Complete two Action Camps or Junior Academy (JA) and one Action Camp.
Read all 72 leadership distinctives as found in the 18 leadership merits. These may also be found in the book A Guy’s Journey to Servant Leadership.
Read ONE book from the list of options. https://royalrangers.com/training/junior/tots
The Pen Florida District presents an actual saber to every young man upon their completion of 5 camps.
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RTC is designed to help prepare 4th - 6th grade
boys for leadership in the local outpost.
It prepares boys to serve as junior leaders in a boy-led, adult-facilitated outpost.
This camp helps boys discover answers to these
questions:
What is my role in my patrol and group?
What are some of my God-given (natural) talents and strengths?
How do I add value to my patrol and group?
Junior Training Camp (JTC) is for boys in seventh grade and above. This camp trains boys in camping techniques and outpost leadership, conducted in an outdoor setting. Trainees are divided into patrols that will camp together, eat together, and function as units throughout the camp. Training emphasizes campcraft techniques, team-building skills, and gives boys the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned. In addition, each trainee receives a booklet at the beginning of the camp to complete while at the camp.
AJTC is a district event for boys who are graduates of the 7th grade. AJTC focuses on leadership development by serving in group leadership roles. This camp will help boys discover answers to these questions:
Am I following God's plan for my life today? How am I developing my godly character? How am I helping (serving) others?
BAC is designed for developing backpacking skills such as: trail equipment, low impact camping, emergency first aid, map and compass, and rescue techniques. The young men will carry their gear and food in backpacks and will share in tasks and leadership responsibilities. They will live in tents and prepare their own meals. They will be given many opportunities to demonstrate what they have learned about living in the back-country.
CAC is for those who want to learn basic and advanced canoeing skills as well as how to conduct canoe trips. Topics to be studied include water- related first aid, swimming safety, canoe safety, waterproofing of gear, canoe care, and portaging. After attending training classes, trainees and staff will set out on a water expedition discovering that canoeing rivers and lakes can be a fun and adventurous way to explore nature.
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