Last Chance to Attend a

Powder Horn Course

Course will be discontinued at the end of this year!!!

Powder Horn 

Outdoor and High-Adventure Course

at Parker Scout Reservation

November 22-24, 2024, check in 7am on Friday, Nov. 22nd, ends/check out 5 pm Sunday, Nov. 24th

Cost $195 (additional costs if wanting to stay in castle, arrive early, or for extra shirts)

Adults - *Adults must be registered in the BSA and trained for their positions

Youth 14+  (Youth must come with adult leadership)

*Youth *Must be registered with the BSA and must be over 14 and completed the unit's version of leadership training (Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops, Ships or Crews). *Previous attendance at National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) is recommended for youth participants. 

*All participants must complete Youth Protection, Hazardous Weather, Safety Afloat, Safe Swim Defense, and Climb on Safely online prior to the course.

*All participants must meet the physical requirements contained in the Annual Health and Medical Record physical (Parts A, B, and C)

Questions please

Contact: Holly Carlson at Holly.Carlson@scouting.org

What is Powder Horn?

The Powder Horn course is designed to help introduce youth and adult leaders to  outdoor/high-adventure activities of a fun and challenging nature.  The course provides an introduction to the resources needed to successfully lead youth through a program of outdoor adventure and is based upon giving participants an exposure to some outdoor/high-adventure activities.