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Camp Wilderness Ranger Academy CWRA is a series of Junior Training Camps designed to increase the skills of Royal Rangers in Several areas including the Patrol System, Leadership, Camping, personal commitment to Christ among many others. If you are a Adventure Ranger or Expedition Ranger this is something you should not miss.
All CWRA camps (Except DTC) begin and end at Camp Wilderness and share common registration and graduation schedules. All trainees must be on site for registration by 9:00 AM Thursday morning, December 10, 2009, and graduation takes place Sunday morning, December 13, 2009. Trainees must be in uniform to register. Any trainee arriving at camp without a completed notarized medical form or a complete Royal Rangers class B uniform will not be allowed to register.
Each CWRA camp has its own set of prerequisites. Trainees should note these and not apply for camps they are not qualified for. To avoid misunderstandings, applications must be reviewed and signed by a commander or senior commander prior to submission. Each camp also has a unique list of clothing and equipment trainees must bring with them. With the exception of items specifically noted as optional, these lists must be carefully adhered to.
Preregistration is required, as absolutely no walk-ons will be allowed. Applications for the camp can be downloaded here. OR register online now
For additional information about any of the Camp Wilderness Ranger Academy camps, contact Academy Director Robert Hutcheson.
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Junior Survival Camp (JSC) is designed to give boys training and experience in survival camping. Upon completion the junior leader will have completed all requirements for the silver 'Wilderness Survival Merit. The time at JSC will be divided between instruction and application. Boys are placed into two-man survival teams and will select a name and motto for their team. Boys learn skills such as advanced fire craft, primitive beds and shelters, outdoor cooking, and first aid. Teams also will construct and live in survival shelters. They build solar stills and use the water that they must obtain. They use sleeping bags and ground cloths for the first two nights. Their survival kits are inspected and brought up to minimum standards by the camp staff. |
 Junior Frontiersmen Camping Fellowship Camp (JFCF) is for those boys who wish to learn more about frontier skills and crafts. Boys will have had to complete JTC, be in 7th grade, and be an FCF Member. Boys are taught the fundamentals of wilderness cooking, gear, crafts and skills. Attendance is limited to 10 due to the nature of the camp.
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 Junior Canoe Expedition (JCE) is for those boys who want to learn more advanced canoeing skills as well as how to conduct canoe trips. Boys must have attended Advanced JTC and have finished the ninth grade. Topics which will be studied include water-related first aid, swimming safety, canoe safety, waterproofing of gear, canoe care, portaging, and conducting council fires. After attending classes the first day, trainees and staff will set out on a river expedition. During this time they will complete all the requirements for the green Canoeing Merit. Expeditions are divided into groups, because often there is a restriction on the number of campers at each campsite.
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Advanced Junior Training Camp |
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Advanced Junior Training Camp (AJTC) is for boys who have completed JTC and have finished eighth grade. Boys are taught skills that build upon what they learned at JTC. Emphasis is on advanced camping and leadership skills. The camp has a similar format to JTC, with the added responsibility of assisting with JTC training. A training booklet is given to each trainee to complete and use at the camp.
***This Camp is not being offered in 2009***
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DTC is a special camp designed specifically for Discovery Rangers. The primary focus of the camp is on learning how to use the Patrol System of outpost leadership, and making a personal commitment to Jesus Christ. Boys will also receive introductory training in a variety of camping skills, including, rope craft, tool craft, fire craft, and lashing. DTC is also unique in that outpost leaders are encouraged to attend as guests and observe the training their boys are receiving. Boys must be 8 ? 10 years of age and be actively involved in their local outpost to attend.
