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Welcome To The Philmont Training Center - As most Scouters know, the Philmont Scout Ranch offers a top-notch backcountry camping experience. Every Scout and leader are given a wilderness experience that lasts a lifetime. - What you might not know is that Philmont is also the premier volunteer training facility for the BSA. - For 10 weeks in the summer and 1 week in the fall, the Philmont Training Center hosts the best volunteer training, led by the top leaders in the organization (selected by the national committees of the BSA) to deliver the latest information, strategies, and practices to make your local Scouting programs a success. - The week-long courses focus on every level of the Scouting experience, from council and district operations to strengthening local units. - AND it can be a family “event”

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Where is PTC?

• Northeast corner of NM

• Near the Village of Cimarron

• Sangre de Cristo Mountains

• Elevation of 6,700’

• Across the street (Hwy-21) from the Camping Headquarters

• 4-hour drive from Denver

• 3-hour drive from Colorado Springs

• 2.5-hour drive from Santa Fe

• 3-hour drive from Albuquerque

Delivering educational experiences that last a lifetime…

Where Is PTC? First, let’s see where Philmont is located in respect to major cities in the area. Where is PTC? - Northeast corner of NM - Near the Village of Cimarron - In the Sangre de Cristo Mountains (“Blood of Christ”) - At an elevation of 6,700’ - Across the street (highway-21) from the Camping Headquarters - 4-hour drive from Denver - 3-hour drive from Colorado Springs - 2.5-hour drive from Santa Fe - 3-hour drive from Albuquerque

Philmont Training Center

Slideshow Notes


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How ’s The Weather Down There?

75° – 95 °

It’s a dry heat! (Very low humidity)

Afternoon showers from 2:00pm – 4:00pm (July to August)

Bring sunscreen and a jacket

45° – 55 °

It’s a dry cold!

Occasional nighttime showersand cool winds

Bring a sleeping bag

How’s The Weather Down There? Daytime: 75-95; Very low humidity; Daily afternoon showers during the latter half of the summer Nighttime: 45-55; Low humidity; Occasional showers and cool winds

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Who Was Waite Phillips?

Waite Phillips

1883-1964

• Fortune made from oil

• Younger brother of the men who formed

Phillips 66

• Formed his own oil company

• Dreamed of ranch life in the west

• Amassed over 300,000 acres

• Philanthropic, especially after selling his

company

• Donated over 127,000 acres to the BSA to

strengthen a boy’s character and physical

growth

• Throughout his life and at his death, he

gave away over half of his fortune


Who gave the BSA this wonderful gift? Waite Phillips. - Fortune made from oil - Younger brother of the men who formed Phillips 66 - Formed his own oil company - Dreamed of ranch life in the west - Amassed over 300,000 acres - Philanthropic, especially after selling his independent company - Donated over 127,000 acres to the BSA with the intent of strengthening the moral character and physical growth of young men - Throughout his life and at his death, he gave away over half of his fortune

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• Waite Phillips believed that top-notch adult training could take place at the donated facilities.

• The summer of 1950 saw the beginning of what PTC is today.

• The program took off when the PTC begin offering family program, in addition to adult training by top-notch leaders.


Villa Philmonte: Summer Home of Waite Phillips - Boy Scouts started hiking the land even before he gave the first gift in 1938. - From the beginning, Mr. Phillips suggested to Scout officials that adult training could be offered on the donated property. - PTC, as we know it today, began in 1950 - From the beginning, one of the things that made PTC unique was that conferences included a program for Scouting families


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All levels of Scouting• Cub Scouts

• Boy Scouts

• Venture

All Positions of Scouting• Unit

• District

• Council


Training For All Levels & Positions of Scouting The Training Center hosts courses specializing in all levels of Scouting and for all positions within Scouting: Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, and Venturing Unit, District, and Council levels

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(click here to open video on youtube)

PTC Promotional Video Please play PTC video (located on PTC promotional disc). Online at— http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5a62U8wLCY

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Professionally-Trained Program Staff from around the Nation and World


Professionally-Trained Program Staff PTC staff are fun and energetic. They undergo a rigorous, comprehensive training schedule for their respective departments (Handicraft, COPE, Dining Hall, etc). Group Leaders lead a full program for family members during the day while conferences take place.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5a62U8wLCY


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Nursery 2 months – 2 year olds

Small Fry 3-5 year olds

Cowgirls 6-7 year old girls

Cowpokes 6-7 year old boys

Bandits (combined Cowgirls & Cowpokes)

Ropers 8-10 year old girls

Deputies 8-9 year old boys

Sidewinders 10 year old boys

Mustangs 11-13 year old girls

Trailblazers I 11-12 year old boys

Trailblazers II 13 year old boys

Broncos 14-18 year olds

Mountain Trek 14-18 year olds

Silverados 18+ Spouses and non-

conference attendees


Family Program Groups Family program is offered to all ages, even infant- and nursery-aged children. The schedule (see slide 13) allows for: - Both parents to be in classes - One parent to be in a conference and the spouse to be in the Silverados program, or - Single parents to bring their families

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Depending upon age, participants of the family program will enjoy:

- Archery and Air-Rifle Shooting

- COPE Course (high- and low- ropes course)

- Dutch Oven Cooking

- Handicraft Projects and Instructional Classes

- Hikes in Philmont’s backcountry

- Horse Rides


- Nature Hikes

- Overnighter in the backcountry

- Pony Rides

- Tours of the Kit Carson Museum (Rayado) and the Villa Philmonte

Age-Appropriate Activities Family program groups participate in age-appropriate activities. Different groups have different schedules. Some examples: - Archery and air-rifle shooting - COPE Course (Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience; high- and low-ropes course) - Dutch Oven cooking - Handicraft projects and instructional classes - Hikes within the Philmont backcountry - Horse rides or pony rides - Nature hikes - An overnighter in the Philmont backcountry - Tours of the Kit Carson Museum (Rayado) and the Villa Philmonte


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Mountain Treks- Backpacking expedition for 14-20 year olds.

- Unique 5-day backcountry experience exclusive to PTC family program

- Hiking itineraries are customized according to the skills of the individuals

- Every night is spent at a staffed backcountry camp

- Participants engage in the same activities as traditional treks

NAYLE (National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience)

- A co-ed, outdoor-based training in leadership and teamwork for 14-20 year olds.

- One week program at Rocky Mountain Scout Camp, the foothills of the Tooth of Time

- Motivates participants to help others succeed through servant leadership

- Encourages ethical decision-making based on the Scout Oath & Scout Law, using positive reinforcement, and practicing servant leadership throughout life.

Special Opportunities Mountain Treks - Backpacking expedition for 14-20 year olds. - Unique 5-day backcountry experience exclusive to PTC family program - Hiking itineraries are customized to according to the skills of the individuals - Every night is spent at a staffed backcountry camp - Participants engage in the same activities as traditional treks NAYLE (National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience) - A co-ed, outdoor-based training in leadership and teamwork for 14-20 year olds. - One week program at Rocky Mountain Scout Camp, the foothills of the Tooth of Time - Motivates participants to help others succeed through servant leadership - Encourages ethical decision-making based on the Scout Oath & Scout Law, using positive reinforcement, and practicing servant leadership throughout life.

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NAYLE Promo Video(click here to open video on youtube)

NAYLE Promotional Video Please play NAYLE video (located on PTC promotional disc) Online— http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpRvlF2cVtA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpRvlF2cVtA


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2010 P TC Co n ference Op t i o ns

11 Weeks of World-Class Training(press button for schedule)


2010 PTC Conferences: Please refer to the 2010 Conference Schedule: http://www.scouting.org/filestore/philmont/pdf/2010PTCSummerSchedule.pdf

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast

Family Programs

Family Program Groups and Conferences

Optional Program by Conference



Offices Open for Check-Out

Orientation Session for All

Adults

Family ActivitiesMountain Treks

Return

Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch

Check-in Family Program Groups and Conferences


Family ActivitiesFamily Program

Groups and Conferences


Mountain Treks Depart

Dinner Dinner Buffalo BBQ Dinner Dinner Dinner

Chapel ServicesFamily Night at

Handicraft Western NightGames and Dance

Family Movie Night

Family Night at Handicraft

Closing Program

Opening Program Cobbler Night Cobbler Night


Conference Week Schedule The week-long conference and family program schedule is designed to provide families with the optimum amount of fun together and in their respective groups. - Check-in takes place on Sunday afternoon. If you have a Mountain Trek participant, they will meet their Ranger and depart soon after your arrival. - All meals are served in shifts in one of the two PTC Dining Halls. -Conferences and family program run on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Depending upon your specific conference, Wednesday might have a morning class session and an afternoon family time. - Evening activities take place every night, such as Cobbler Night, Western Night, Movie Night, and Opening & Closing Program. - Saturday morning, the Mountain Trek participants return to base camp, and it is departure time from your week at PTC.

http://www.scouting.org/filestore/philmont/pdf/2010PTCSummerSchedule.pdf

http://www.scouting.org/filestore/philmont/pdf/2010PTCSummerSchedule.pdf


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Explore!

Depending upon your specific course, Wednesday might have a session in the morning.

Available activities include (but are certainly not limited to):

Hiking: Some of Philmont’s popular trails are available to PTC participants…Lover’s Leap, T-Rex,

Urraca Loop, Nature Trail. (The Tooth of Time is reserved for certain older-aged groups of the

PTC family program, depending upon the amount of participants in the Trailblazer program.)

Philmont’s MuseumsVilla Philmonte, Seton Museum, Kit Carson Museum

The Village of CimarronRich Western History

The Town of TaosKnown for art galleries and restaurants. Check out the white water rafting

The Town of RatonVisit and hike the Capulin Volcano

Many more activities are waiting to be found!Just stop by the PTC office and our staff will gladly help


Wednesday is Family Day: Explore! Depending upon which course you’re enrolled, Wednesday might have a session in the morning. Available activities include (but are certainly not limited to): -Hiking: Some of Philmont’s popular trails are available to PTC participants…Lovers’ Leap, T-Rex Print, Urraca Loop, and the Trail of Deer Nature Trail. (The Tooth of Time hike is reserved for certain older-aged groups of the PTC family program, depending upon amount of participants in the Trailblazer program) - Philmont’s Museums: Villa Philmonte, Seton Museum, Kit Carson Museum (Rayado) - The Village of Cimarron: rich with history of the American West - The Town of Taos: known for art galleries and restaurants. Check out the white water rafting! - The Town of Raton: visit and hike the Capulin volcano, and see the Boy Scout Museum

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• Starting in 2010, you do not need approval from a Scout Executive or personal invitation to attend. Everyone is invited!

• Register on-line via “My Scouting” Website

1. https://myscouting.scouting.org

2. If first time to site… “Register”

3. Go to… “Events” and fill

4. Go to “Event Registration” fill in profile if needed

5. Go to “Philmont Training Center”

6. Go to “Philmont Training Center 2010 Conference Registration”

7. Begin the registration process and payment


How Do I Sign Up? Starting in 2010, you do not need approval from a Scout Executive, or personal invitation to attend. Everyone is invited! Register on-line via the My Scouting website • https://myscouting.scouting.org • If this is the first time you’ve been to the My Scouting

website, you will need to “Register” • Go to “Events” • Go to “Event Registration” and fill in the profile, if needed • Go to “Philmont Training Center” • Go to “Philmont Training Center 2010 Conference

Registration” • Begin the registration process and payment

https://myscouting.scouting.org/


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Well? Do you hear the Philmont Training Center

calling

YOU?

Come by yourself, with a Scouting partner, or make it a family event…

get a Mountain-Top training experience at Boy Scouts’

“Crown Jewel of High Adventure”

Do You Hear PTC Calling You? Come by yourself, with a Scouting partner, or make it a family event. Get a mountain-top training experience at the Boy Scouts’ “Crown Jewel of High Adventure”: Philmont.

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Any Questions?


575-376-2281 [email protected]

Any Questions?

Answers can be found at the following sources: mailto:[email protected] 575-376-2281 (main line) 575-375-2629 (fax line) http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/HighAdventure/Philmont/PTC.aspx

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/HighAdventure/Philmont/PTC.aspx

http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/HighAdventure/Philmont/PTC.aspx

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