Special Philmont Opportunities
Calvin H. Gray (405geezer@IGG-TX.NET)
Tue, 31 Aug 1999 10:14:09 -0500
Please accept my apology if you get this more than once as I'm posting
it to three lists.
Most people know that Philmont is booked for 2000 and 2001 as far as
regular expeditions are concerned. But did you know there will be
several other opportunities for older youth to enjoy a Philmont
adventure during the summer of 2000?
In all cases, the individual or his/her family must provide
transportation to and from Philmont. With the exception of the National
Junior Leader Instructor Camp, individuals should contact Philmont at
505-376-2281 or write to Philmont, Rt. 1, Box 35, Cimarron, NM 87714 for
an application for any of these programs.
Here is a description of these "special" opportunities listed for 2000
in Philmont literature:
The 20 days/nights RAYADO TREK is for individuals at least age 15 by
January 1, 2000 (or have completed the 9th grade), and not older than
21. There are separate crews for males and females. Rayado
participants will experience more of Philmont=92s backcountry than during
normal treks and will have program opportunities beyond those
normally available. Rayado is unparalleled for developing outdoor
leadership, group dynamics, wilderness problem-solving and advanced
outdoor skills. A Rayado Trek encourages participants to attain a high
level of personal growth and self-reliance. Previous Philmont
experience is strongly recommended but not required. Arrival dates are
June 18 or July 23. Cost is $450 per person.=20
The TRAIL CREW carries out vital conservation projects and necessary
trail work. This program is limited to young men and women at least age
16 and not older than 21. There are separate crews for males and
females. Each trail crew spends 18 days at a backcountry work project
and then participates in a special 10-day backpacking expedition under
the leadership of their Trail Crew foreman. Arrival dates for this
program are June 11 or July 16. There is no fee associated with this
program. =20
The RANCH HAND program is a program for Scouts and male Venturers at
least age 16 and not older than 21, who have knowledge of horsemanship
and horse care and want to expand their skills and experience. Each
Ranch Hand crew will spend 8 days helping the horse department staff
with hay hauling, saddling, chores and other horse program tasks, and
then will participate in their own special horse Cavalcade trek for 8
days. The arrival date for this program is July 8. There is no fee
associated with this program.
NATIONAL JUNIOR LEADER INSTRUCTOR CAMP is the ultimate training
experience for youth leaders. Participants must be First Class rank or
higher, 14 years of age by the opening day of the course, but not yet
18, and have completed their council=92s Junior Leader Training course.=20
Each session lasts 6 days/nights. The cost is $200. Arrival dates are
June 11, June 18, July 1, July 9, July 16 and July 23. Scouts must be
nominated by their council to take part in NJLIC. Contact your
council's Training Chairman for additional information.=20
There are MOUNTAIN MEN and MOUNTAIN WOMEN treks for teenage relatives of
people attending the Philmont Training Center. Typically, Mountain Trek
crews travel 20-30 miles into the backcountry where participatns stay at
several camps that offer a variety of exciting programs. The fee is
$190.
In addition, the Order of the Arrow has sponsored a TRAIL CREW program=20
at Philmont for several years. I haven't seen any information on the OA
Trail Crew for 2000. My suggestion is that you monitor the National OA
web page at http://www.oa-bsa.org/programs/tcrew/ for information as it
becomes available.
Each summer, Philmont offers summer employment to several hundred
people. Jobs include working on conservation projects, working in the
cafeteria, working in the trading post, backcountry staff positions,
working at the Philmont Training Center, being a Philmont Ranger and=20
more. Individuals must be at least 18 years of age or have completed
high school in order to be employed by Philmont. =20
YiS,
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Calvin H. Gray
Scoutmaster, Troop 405=09
Georgetown, Texas
I used to be an Owl (WM-62-2-98 @ Philmont)
mailto:405geezer@igg-tx.net
http://www.troop405.org
