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TABLE OF CONTENTS

THE CROSSOVER CEREMONY ............................................................................................................................ 5

COORDINATORS .......................................................................................................................................... 6

2016 POWWOW SCHEDULE ........................................................................................................................ 8

CAMP MEALS ................................................................................................................................................ 9

VOLUNTEERS ................................................................................................................................................. 9

OUTPOST GUESTS ............................................................................................................................................. 9

PRE-REGISTRATION ............................................................................................................................... 10

OUTPOST COORDINATORS’ WEB PORTAL .......................................................................................... 10

ON-SITE REGISTRATION ............................................................................................................................ 10

FCF ACTIVITIES ........................................................................................................................................... 11

POWWOW BAND .......................................................................................................................................... 12

DISTRICT DIRECTOR’S AWARD .................................................................................................................. 12

ALL POWWOW GAMES ............................................................................................................................. 12

INDIVIDUAL COMPETITIONS .............................................................................................................. 13

OUTPOST COMPETITIONS ................................................................................................................... 13

TEAM COMPETITIONS ........................................................................................................................... 14

POWWOW MAP ................................................................................................................................................. 14

SPECIAL POLICY NOTES TO LEADERS ....................................................................................................... 15

STXRoyalRangers.com……………………

Online Registration; Games and Shooting Sports Information;

Map/Directions to Camp Williams; Updated Powwow Information

Pre-registration REQUIRED for overnight ADULT admission

Keep an eye out for our items throughout the packet on the pages indicated above! They contain new

information about the Outpost Powwow Video Competition, Playing in the Band, Outpost

Model Bridge Competition, Soccer Tournament, Ranger Derby, How to win a YETI

COOLER and more! Please consider arranging a later departure time on Sunday to allow your outpost

to stay and assist with camp teardown. Many hands make light work!

*NOTE* Some Powwow activities will require preparation before camp. Please review the packet

carefully regarding events and tournaments.

SCHEDULE: Due to the wide range of games and events in a limited duration, boys must make choices

about what they choose to participate in. It will not be possible to “Do It All”. Please see the schedule

for events that overlap and share it with your boys so they can “Choose Their Own Adventure”.


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Dear Royal Rangers and Friends,

I don't know about you, but I'm thrilled to have Powwow in our sights. This year marks our 49th annual Powwow and the second at beautiful Camp Williams, the Home of

South Texas Royal Rangers! This year's theme, "The Line" from Joshua 24:15, will challenge all of us to examine our walk with Christ and choose if we are willing to live

for Him. Our speaker is Jim Barger, Sr., former Royal Rangers National Council President, who will connect with every camper; both young and old.

For Powwow 2016, boys who complete the Discipleship Trail will be eligible to win one

of 3 new Playstation 4 (PS4) game consoles! One will be given away to a Discovery, Adventure and Expedition Ranger. Also, we’ll give away a Yeti cooler to one

leader who volunteers and completes their assigned shift during Powwow! Please make sure to read the sections regarding changes for Powwow and come ready for

excitement.

This year, we will receive a special offering for our annual Missions project. Our goal is

to raise $30,000 for Agora Ministries of San Antonio by this August. Agora purposefully aims to encourage, empower, educate and mentor families, children and

"at risk" youth in the 78207 zip code of greater San Antonio. Please rally support in your outpost and begin planning for our special offering on Friday evening. Help us

teach the boys the importance of giving and participating in missions by setting an example. We look forward to all learning more about this great ministry!

Powwow is our biggest evangelical opportunity and we’re expecting a mighty move of

God! I personally invite you to join me in praying from now until camp for the spiritual results of Powwow; not only in the services but also in the individual discipleship time

that leaders and pastors will have with young men. Remember, the central goal and purpose of Powwow is broad evangelism and spiritual impact, therefore all group

assemblies and services are required for everyone.

IMPORTANT POLICY NOTE: Due to insurance requirement, adults 18 years of age

and older must pre-register to attend Powwow overnight. After Thursday, April 7th, no additional adults may register to attend as overnight campers and adult registration

transfers will not be permitted. Please make sure that every overnight leader, parent, volunteer sponsor and adult worker is registered on or before the April 7th deadline.

See you at Powwow at beautiful Camp Williams!

Jason Bone

District Director

South Texas Royal Rangers


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THE CROSSOVER CEREMONY

Dear Ranger Leader,

Every day, a spiritual battle faces each and

every young man. Whether or not they realize it,

that battle is real and the stakes are eternal! Our

culture in America is not suited for a young man

looking to grow spiritually into the godly man the

Lord desires. Young men are bombarded with

issues at home and school and are constantly fed

messages by our society about what it takes to be "a

real man". In First Corinthians 13:11, Paul writes,

"When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood

as a child, I thought as a child; but when I became a

man, I put away childish things." Unfortunately, our

young men have no defined "rite of passage" that

separates the beginning of their manhood either

physically or spiritually.

With that need in mind, in 1998, the district

leadership team developed a ceremony that

introduced our young men to the correct approach in

crossing from a childlike mindset to accepting the

responsibilities and thought process of a godly man.

Since 1998, at each South Texas District Powwow,

we have conducted the "Crossover Ceremony" for

Expedition Rangers allowing them at an appropriate

time to "crossover" into godly manhood. Each

young man takes a definite step with a host of

witnesses who will be there to pray for and

encourage him as he takes a public step of faith.

Each participant will also be given a special coin

that will forever be a symbol of the crossing over

that took place. He will also have the opportunity to

partake with the staff in Holy Communion

reminding him of what Jesus has already

accomplished in his life.

The ceremony will be held Saturday night

after the evening service and altar call. The

ceremony is open to Expedition Rangers, leaders

and personal mentors that are able to attend. We ask

that all leaders make sure there is appropriate

supervision in their camps before they attend. This

is an opportunity as leaders to relate to our young

men and walk beside them as they journey into a

deeper adventure with Christ. How we approach

and treat them on this journey will have a great

impact on their walk and their success in

transitioning into a godly man. If you do not wish

for your young man to participate in this memorable

occasion or feel that he is not yet ready spiritually

for this commitment, please communicate your

decision with him ahead of time. In the “Powwow

Forms” document found online, you will find an

application that each young man needs to have

completed before participating in the ceremony.

Please have this filled out prior to arriving to the

camp and turn it in at registration on Friday. We

hope you are as excited about sharing this

opportunity with the future men in South Texas as

we are!

Jason Bone

District Director

South Texas Royal Rangers


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COORDINATORS

Powwow Coordinator

Volunteer Coordinator

Featured Speaker

Chad Hutson - District Powwow Coordinator

Jeff Stokes - San Antonio Section Director

Jim Barger, Sr. – National Royal Rangers Field Advisor

Services/Worship Greg Rudy & Billy Wallace

Discipleship Trail Frank Frazar – San Jacinto Section Aide

First Aid/Safety John Sandoval – Outpost Coordinator, Outpost 5

Registration Richard Fitzgerald – District Treasurer/Chartering Coordinator

Cam Hendricks – District Communications Coordinator

Misty Hutson

Games

Football Tournament

Soccer Tournament

Mark Stahman, Riley O’Dell- Expedition Rangers from Outpost 345

TJ Arnold – Assistant District Communications Coordinator

TBD

Paintball Competition Robert Muchow

Shooting Sports

Food Services

TBD

Thomas ‘TJ’ Atkinson

Ken Porter- District Outreach Coordinator

Ranger Kids Event Bob Jensen – District Ranger Kids Coordinator

FCF Village Tom Jamison – District FCF President

Concessions

Camp Store

Raul Ramos

Cam Hendricks – District Communications Coordinator

Check out www.STXRoyalRangers.com for changes & updates

Make sure you have the LATEST version as noted at the bottom of each page


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2016 POWWOW SCHEDULE

F RI DAY , AP RIL 1 5

10:00 am Camp opens for registration and camp setup

12:00 pm Snack bars, Camp Store open (cash sales)

1:00 pm Prayer Tent/Discipleship Trail opens

3:00 pm Initiative Games open

5:30 pm Staff meeting with ALL section directors at Camp House

6:00pm Dinner served by Section in campsite

7:00 pm Snack Bars and Camp Store close

7:55 pm Gather at the Assembly Area

Arrive On Time! Points awarded for skits or other presentations at Opening

Assembly!

• General Assembly & FCF Call Out • Worship • Rev. Doug Marsh • Altar Call

After Service Clothespin Freeze Tag – see attached rules

Snack Bars and Camp Store open until curfew

Curfew (Taps) 60 minutes after the service is dismissed

“Dark-Thirty” Expedition Ranger’s Hangout

SATURDAY , AP RI L 1 6 ( V i s i t o r / D a y C am p e r h o u r s : 9 am -10 p m )

6:30 am Reveille

7:00 am Breakfast served by Section at campsites, Snack Bars open

8:00 am Gather at Assembly Area for devotion, instructions and outpost uniform review

9:00 am Camp Store opens

9:00 am to 3:00 pm Camp Games*

11:30 Lunch served by Section at campsites

12:00 Ranger Derby races

3:30 pm to 5:00 pm “Tornado” ALL Powwow Game (Including Adults) See attached rules

5:00 pm to 6:00 pm Camp Teardown section assignments

6:00pm Dinner served by Section at campsites

7:00 pm Snack Bars and Camp Store close

7:25 pm Gather at the Assembly Area

Worship • Special Offering for Agora Ministries • Jim Barger, Sr. •Altar Call

After Service Snack bars, Camp Store open until curfew

~10:00 pm Crossover Ceremony for registered Expedition Rangers following the altar call

Curfew (Taps) 60 minutes after service is dismissed

*Time slots issued at camp for Soccer, Football, Paintball, and Shotgun held during Games session.

S UN DAY , AP RIL 17

7:00 am Reveille

7:00 am Breakfast served by Section at campsites, Snack Bars open

9:00 am Morning Assembly, Announcements, Sunday School (by Age Group),

Patrol Insignia Judging, Awards & Closing Ceremony, and Devotion

10:00am Outposts encouraged to stay after campsite cleanup to assist with camp teardown

11:00am Snack Bars close

2:00 pm Camps to be cleared by section directors/Powwow staff no later than 2 PM


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CAMP MEALS

This year food will be delivered to your outpost by

section. We will prepare and bring it to your section

entrance at a designated time for breakfast, lunch,

and dinner. We hope to make this camp experience

as easy as possible on all outpost leadership by

requiring less time in the kitchen cooking and

cleaning and more time enjoying camp while

mentoring future men. Each outpost is responsible

for Friday’s lunch, whether you bring it with you,

eat on the way or buy it from the snack bar on site.

The snack bar will be open starting at noon on

Friday. Day campers will be fed 2 meals with your

outpost for Saturday (lunch and dinner). Meals will

include milk or juice (for breakfast), or tea,

lemonade, or water. Sodas will be available for

purchase at the snack bar. If a camper wishes to buy

snack foods or extra meals, he may do so with cash

as in previous years for concessions. Each outpost

should also bring enough water and drinks to keep

their campers hydrated throughout camp. Groups

are welcome to eat in their own campsites or

elsewhere on Powwow grounds. Please be

cognizant of trash. Dietary restrictions such as

allergies etc. should be considered and accounted

for by each outpost. Our menu will be as follows:

Friday dinner: Pizza. Saturday breakfast: Breakfast

burritos, lunch: Sandwiches, dinner: Grilled Pork

Chops and Kiolbassa Sausage.

VOLUNTEERS

Powwow will provide each leader in the district an

opportunity to serve in at least 2 time slots ‘a-la

Camporama.’ There will be a sign-up sheet located

at registration for each adult leader (Pastors

excluded) to choose at least 2 areas of camp service,

on a first come, first served basis. These

opportunities will include game judges, cooks,

servers, parking lot attendants, shooting sports

assistants, etc. For advanced requests, please email

[email protected]. Men who complete

their service requirement earn a chance to win a

YETI cooler on Sunday morning.

OUTPOST GUESTS

A core value of Powwow is to serve as an

evangelistic camp. It’s an adventurous place for

your boys to invite their friends to introduce them to

Rangers and more importantly to Jesus! Please

encourage your future men to invite their school

friends, neighbors, and sports teammates. Help

build their confidence in sharing the gospel while

you gain an opportunity to help a boy find an

everlasting relationship with Jesus Christ.

Printable posters/flyers are available on

STXRoyalRangers.com to help your Rangers

invite their friends.

THE ‘BOTTOM LINE’

The South Texas Royal Rangers Powwow is a camp with a purpose. It’s designed to energize and excite every

boy in your outpost, church and community – from the youngest to the oldest. It’s a time to adventure together

with your young men and to give them a taste of the many things that the Church and Royal Rangers has to offer.

It’s also a time of revival as we attend Spirit-filled services and worship to reach the lost as well as bolster the

weary warrior. We’ve worked hard to make it as easy as possible for a local outpost or youth group to enjoy

camp at an affordable cost with minimal camping gear. We’ve tirelessly sought supply, equipment and service

donations for the district to maintain the lowest camp cost possible and provide a great value to each camper

present. For as low as $60 per pre-registered, chartered Ranger (or as low as $70 for pre-registered, unchartered

Rangers), campers will receive camp admission, 5 hearty meals, access to more games and events than they have

time for, a Velcro backed patch and a life changing experience they will bring back to their homes and schools.

Come join us and invite your Ranger’s friends, your Pastors and dads and let’s worship together!

mailto:[email protected]


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PRE-REGISTRATION

All adults must pre-register to be permitted to stay overnight on the Powwow Grounds. Due to district

insurance policies, all adults (18 years of age or older) will have to pre-register as described below. It is greatly

encouraged that boys pre-register as well. Boys under 18 will be permitted to register at the gate. They must

provide the required fees for admittance and must be registered using the online form submission at

STXRoyalRangers.com. Pre-registration opens online Monday, February 8!

Pre-registration is EASIER than ever!

1) Parents/Guardians must complete and e-sign the online registration for their camper (whether an overnight or day camper)

at: STXRoyalRangers.com. Printable business cards are available on STXRoyalRangers.com to direct parents to our

website and provide them with your outpost number. Adults/Leaders must complete their own registration.

2) Print out the Registration Confirmation sheet.

3) Parents/Guardians can then pay by submitting a check to their local Outpost Coordinator with their confirmation printout.

Outpost coordinators can submit payment for the entire outpost to the district P.O. Box. Please collect all the fees as

indicated on the individual registration confirmation printouts and send a church check (postmarked by the deadline below)

to:

Early Bird Discount Deadline: 3.4.16

Adult/Pre-registration Deadline: 4.7.16

Mailed submissions and checks must be postmarked on or before 4.7.16. Your registration (or price discount)

is not complete until we receive payment postmarked by the dates above. Outpost coordinators will be

notified by email with a list of prepaid tickets from April. Tickets may be used by any camper regardless of

who originally paid admission.

OUTPOST COORDINATORS’ WEB PORTAL Coming soon to a website near you, the all new Outpost Commander’s Portal will give instant access to each

outpost’s registration summary. Outpost Coordinators are encouraged to apply for their access online at

STXRoyalRangers.com after once the new system is made available.

ON-SITE REGISTRATION

A Powwow Info Booth will be maintained at

registration for coordination and informational

purposes. During registration, the Outpost

Coordinator or other designated leader is responsible

for turning in any required paperwork and paying the

fees for each camper before a campsite will be issued.

Upon arrival, please be prepared for your entire party

to disembark the vehicle at registration. We will check

in each camper and verify every adult’s picture ID

before admission. Each adult’s photo ID must match

his name listed on the application for admittance. A

complete pre-registration will greatly accelerate this

process as names, fees and paperwork will be verified

in advance. Outposts who are completely pre-

registered will be admitted through an express lane

and greatly expedite their process on-site. Boys

registered at the gate must have had forms pre-

submitted online. Payment for on-site registration or

any other remaining outpost balance is due before

entering camp. Any boys exceeding the outpost’s total

number of pre-registered boys will be charged an

admission fee before entry. Unused registration fees

will not be refunded. No adult registration transfers

will be permitted after the pre-registration deadline. If

a pre-registered boy is unable to attend, we greatly

encourage you to invite another boy in his place!


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FCF ACTIVITIES

The FCF Village will be open for viewing and

demonstrations on Saturday. Those camping in the

FCF Village will be displaying FCF trades, items

and other skills for the enjoyment of the boys.

Select FCF members will be firing a cannon hourly

at a target during Village visitation hours. A

selection of patrols actively participating in FCF

village activities have the privilege of aiming the

cannon before the cannoneers fire it! Powwow

points will be given for FCF Village participation

and for the outposts who land a cannon hit! All new

members that completed their FCF requirements

and attended the 2016 Frontier Adventure in late

February will be able to participate in the “Call Out”

recognizing them at the Friday evening assembly.

Select FCF members will also serve as our color

guard for the duration of camp.

LEADER’S LOUNGE

We’re pleased to announce a Leader’s Lounge area for men to relax and fellowship. Come take a load off and

enjoy some ice cold sweet tea. Share ideas and challenges with one another and our district leadership. Play a

few rounds of Horseshoes or just sit and enjoy the shade while charging your cellphone. Keep track of the

Powwow’s “Who’s Who” Leaderboard posted nearby.


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POWWOW STORE

We will once again have a full-featured Powwow

store with Powwow and South Texas District

merchandise including Powwow shirts, hats,

beanies, hoodies and more!

POWWOW BAND Would you like to play on stage with the Powwow

Band? We’re seeking Adventure or Expedition

Rangers with vocal and instrumental talent, as well as

those who can run a soundboard and lighting. If you’re

interested email [email protected]!

AWARDSDISTRICT DIRECTOR’S AWARD:

The Outpost with the best overall composite

score for each division will receive a traveling trophy

to be kept for one year on display by the Outpost.

Outposts with 26 or more campers will compete in the

Blue division, while outposts with 25 or fewer

campers will compete in the Red division. The

receiving outpost is to return the award the following

year so that it can be awarded once again. Boys will

earn points for participation in all facets of the camp.

Powwow staff will also randomly award points

throughout camp whenever they observe a boy

exhibiting specific points of the Ranger Code. These

points will be in addition to those earned by boys who

win games and competitions and outposts or sections

who win team awards. Outpost numbers will be

written on each wristband for your Ranger’s to quickly

identify themselves to assign points appropriately.

Best Section Entrance: Points will be awarded to each

outpost in the section whose camp entrance is voted

“Best in Camp”. Extreme preference will be to section

entrances that match our theme.

Best Patrol Insignia: Points will be awarded for best

patrol insignia in the Discovery, Adventure and

Expedition Rangers categories.

Discipleship Trail: We will provide a section of camp

for leaders and Pastors to take a small group through.

Both men and boys should come prepared to be

challenged together. Participation awards will be

provided after an adult certifies completion. Those

who participate will be entered to win one of 3

PlayStation 4 (PS4) gaming consoles. A PS4 will be

reserved for each age group present: Discovery,

Adventure and Expedition Rangers.

Games: Participation Raffle Tickets will be given to

each boy completing a game. Winners will be given

bonus tickets. These tickets should be deposited into

the camper’s outpost ticket box located at the camp

store for counting/scoring. Some games will result in

overall camp placing which will also count towards

the District Director’s Award. Points will be awarded

for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each age category.

ALL POWWOW GAMES

Tornado: An epic Dodge ball game for all. This top

secret game will prove who’s who among South

Texas, but we can’t tell you what it’s about until

camp! All we can say is, bring all your old dirty

socks. This game is sure to blow you away.

Clothespin Freeze Tag: Under the cover of darkness

you will battle in this game of quick wit, quick

reflexes, and quick feet. When the dust settles, the

outpost with the most clothespins will walk away

with bragging rights and a pile of outpost points.



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INDIVIDUAL COMPETITIONS

There are several new and classic individual

competitions that earn points for the District

Director’s Award. Individual competitions include:

Circular Tug Of War, Obstacle Course, Jousting,

Nerf Fencing, Bucking Barrel Ride, and more.

Ranger Derby will be held during the day on

Saturday. Cars must be submitted by 10AM

Saturday morning to the registration booth. We are

using an adaptation of several of our sectional rules

and can be seen in the Powwow Rules packet.

Rangers may enter new cars or cars raced in their

previous local/sectional Derby.

Shooting Sports will host a .22 tournament and

Shotgun Skeet shoot competition ($5 fee, see forms

for details)

OUTPOST COMPETITIONS

Outpost Video Challenge: Outposts are asked to create

Powwow videos prior to camp with the suggested

theme: “Why I can’t wait till Powwow!” Videos

should be posted to YouTube. We will link winners to

the district webpage and award points for participation

and excellence. For instructions or guidance please

email [email protected]

Model Bridge Competition: Outposts can conquer one

of the oldest engineering challenges in history, bridge

building! Miniature model bridges will be built out of

balsa wood and judged based on load capacity and

aesthetics. We will load test outpost’s model bridges to

failure at camp. Bridges must be submitted to

registration by 10AM on Saturday morning. See the

Rules packet for more details.

Patrol Insignia Judging: Conducted at the assembly

area during Sunday School, the flags will be judged by

age group. Judging will be on the basis of originality,

quality, effort expended, and appropriateness.

Uniformity Inspection: Conducted at Saturday’s

morning assembly. There will be separate scores for

Discovery, Adventure, and Expedition Ranger groups.

Each outpost will be judged and awarded points based

on proper uniforms as defined in the latest Royal

Ranger guidelines. This includes utility, dress, special,

etc. The goal is uniformity among the outpost. More

possible points will be earned by outposts with utility

and dress khaki uniforms due to the exact

specifications for those styles of uniforms; however,

participation points will be significant enough to

encourage outposts to wear an “outpost T-shirt and

jeans” (special uniform). A uniform of any kind is

highly encouraged as it helps to build a sense of unity

and team spirit amongst your boys. NOTE: Presence

of headgear and patrol flags will be considered as a part

of the inspection.

Assembly Skits/Human Videos: We will feature a select

few outposts to entertain us during service time with

their best skits, human videos and A/V productions.

Slots will be on a first come, first served basis and

points will be given to participants and “Best in Class”.

Initiative Games: Challenges similar to those found in

your Leadership merits will be provided for outposts to

solve together. Points will be awarded for best

times/highest score as appropriate. These games will

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TEAM COMPETITIONS

Team competitions will allow for cross-outpost or single outpost teams to compete against each other during

this year’s Powwow. There will be some cross-outpost team games available which will not count toward the

outpost score. These “pickup” games will be similar to games we’ve played in the past including Gladiator,

Human Foosball, Steal the Bacon, and Oversized ‘Beach’ Volleyball.

4-vs. 4 Soccer: Introducing a short field, short goal,

short team tournament that’s anything but short on

intense gameplay. Our 4 on 4 tournament has been

developed based on rules from several prestigious 4

and 5 aside soccer tournaments. Come with your

team, or sign up for a pickup team at camp. See the

Rules packet for rules and details.

6 vs. 6 FOOTBALL: Are you ready for some

FOOTBALL? Specifically designed rules by a 7-on-

7 referee will be used to hold a tournament of

champions on Saturday. Outposts are encouraged

to form teams and review the 6 vs. 6 football section

of the Powwow packet game rules for details. “Pick-

Up” teams will be available for players without a

complete team. “Pick-Up” team sign up will take

place at the registration table on Friday. All football

teams must be signed up by Friday night in order to

participate. The winning team will have bragging

rights and receive points toward each player’s

respective outpost.

Paintball: Are your dreams dominated by excursions

of Navy Seals, Black Berets, and Army Rangers?

Then this one’s for you! A paintball tournament will

be held and professionally facilitated on site. See

the paintball section of the Powwow packet game

rules for details! Teams may consist of single or

cross-outpost members. The winning team will

have points awarded to each of the outposts

represented.

POWWOW MAP

This year’s Powwow will be held at the South Texas Royal Rangers Campground known as “Camp Williams”

South of Hallettsville Texas. The map below is for general reference. A more detailed map and directions will

be available on STXRoyalRangers.com.

1345 County Road 444, Hallettsville, TX


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SPECIAL POLICY NOTES TO LEADERS

CHARTERING: Powwow is open to chartered and

non-chartered outposts and groups. Outposts and

individuals attending Powwow who plan to charter

need to do so prior to submitting their pre-registration

to be eligible for applicable discounts. Charter status

will be determined on the date of submission/

postmark. NOTE: Chartered outposts will receive

chartered discount pricing for boys and leaders up to

the number of each chartered for the current year.

Additional attendees, including visitors, will be

charged the non-chartered price.

PARTICIPATION/VISITORS: Powwow has

been designed for Discovery, Adventure, Expedition

Rangers and male leaders. Pastors, outpost

committee members, dads, deacons, and other leaders

are welcome to attend, but must be listed on the

“POWWOW REGISTRATION FORM-ADULTS”

in the forms section. All adults 18 years of age and

older that attend must be listed and approved via

signature from a pastor on behalf of the leader’s

church. Ladies are welcome to participate during the

Saturday visiting hours listed on the camp schedule.

For privacy reasons, we ask that all female visitors

remain outside of the camping areas at all times.

Visitors are required to comply with all camp rules at

all times.

CONDUCT: There will be absolutely no tobacco,

alcohol, or illegal drug use or possession tolerated at

any time. The pond is off limits except when

specifically permitted and supervised by a Powwow

staff member during specified games and activities.

All deer stands and feeders are also off limits. Please

make outpost visitors aware of these guidelines.

Leaders are expected to monitor the behavior and

location of their group at all times. The Head Security

Officer and FCF “Old Timers” will also be patrolling

the area to ensure safety and to enforce the nightly

curfew. There will be State Certified Peace Officers

available for any security situations that may arise.

No concealed or open carry is permitted at

Powwow. We reserve the right to ask any visitor,

participant or staff member to exit the premises for

any conduct we deem unacceptable. No refunds will

be issued.

DAY PASSES: We are once again offering a day pass

option this year for those who want to come out and

spend the day Friday or Saturday. Participants who

register for a day pass will still have their scores

counted in competitions, receive a patch, and enjoy 2

meals from the Grill. Adults who are not staying

overnight will not be required to pre-register to be

issued a day pass. Day passes for leaders, Discovery,

Adventure and Expedition Rangers are $25 for

chartered outposts and $30 for non-chartered

outposts. Day pass and visitor hours include:

FRIDAY - 10 AM until the evening service ends

SATURDAY - 9 AM til after the Crossover ceremony

RANGER KID ACTIVITIES: Ranger Kids and

their leaders will also find several activities

specifically designed for them on Saturday. Ranger

Kids are encouraged to attend Saturday and take part

in all the age-appropriate activities. Chartered

Ranger Kids will be admitted for a $15

registration fee ($18 for unchartered Ranger Kids)

which will include one (1) Powwow patch and

participation in the Ranger Kid activities and

services. Just like those purchasing a day pass,

Ranger Kids who register will receive 2 meals.

Hours for Ranger Kids are 9 AM until immediately

following the Saturday evening service.


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ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE: Please do not plan to

arrive at Powwow prior to 10:00 am on Friday. All

outposts should plan to leave the area no later than

2:00 pm on Sunday. All campsites will be inspected

and approved by a camp staff member (or appointee)

before your outpost will be able to leave the property.

We are stewards of the land that the Lord has allowed

us to utilize and want to treat it as such.

PATROL/OUTPOST INSIGNIA: Please bring

your groups’ patrol insignias to Powwow and carry

them to all group meetings. We will have patrol

insignia judging as an outpost competition. Judging

will occur during Sunday School by the Powwow

staff.

LEAVING DURING CAMP: Boys will not be allowed

to leave the Powwow site until the conclusion of

camp. In case of an emergency, please notify a

Powwow staff member. Those leaving must notify

security at the registration tent.

PROVISIONS: Each outpost should provide its own

water, shelter, and other necessary items or make

arrangements with another outpost/group to assist.

CAMPFIRES: Ground fires are allowed at outpost

campsites during Powwow. This is subject to the

county issuing a burn ban. If the county does issue a

burn ban, all ground fires will be prohibited and all

fires will need to be contained. The only exception

will be the evening council fires.

EXCAVATION, TREE CUTTING AND CLEAN UP:

Do not cut or damage any standing trees, bushes or

other vegetation. Please clean up your campsite

before leaving and please plan to carry waste back

with you at the conclusion of Powwow. We will have

a dumpster on site to use until it is full. As we are

guests, leave everything better than you found it!

WATER: Water will be NOT be provided at camp.

Encourage your boys to bring canteens or other

portable water containers during the activities.

RESTROOMS: Portable restrooms will be set up

strategically throughout the camp in high-traffic

areas. One restroom will be reserved for ladies

visiting the camp. Please respect this policy and

ensure that all facilities are kept clean and proper

behavior is exhibited near the restrooms.

DRESS: Boys and leaders are encouraged to wear their

outpost’s uniform (dress khaki, utility, special) at

morning assemblies. During meals and activities, T-

Shirts (Ranger shirts preferable) and jeans or long

pants are acceptable. Since weather in South Texas

is difficult to predict, prepare boys for warm, wet and

cool weather.

ASSEMBLY ATTENDANCE: Attendance at evening

Council Fire services is mandatory and will be

enforced. Because we are the boys’ examples, we

ask that leaders attend all the general events with their

boys. During evening services, there is no need to

keep a leader at the campsite as security will

be on patrol. The main purpose of Powwow is the

spiritual emphasis that takes place during the evening

services and throughout the event between the boys

and leaders. Making sure you and your boys are at

the evening service will ensure the Holy Spirit has the

opportunity to move in each life. What a privilege!

FIREARMS AND FIREWORKS: WE DO NOT

PERMIT INDIVIDUALS TO BRING FIREARMS

INCLUDING CONCEALED HANDGUNS,

AMMUNITION OR FIREWORKS OF ANY KIND

TO POWWOW FOR ANY REASON. Firearms for

shooting sports events will be provided by the district.

There are two exceptions to this rule:

1) The designated State Certified Police Officer who

is head of Powwow security.


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2) FCF Members displaying firearms at the FCF

Village and/or firearms to be used as part of an FCF

Outfit. Ammunition or black powder will not be

allowed at Powwow. All firearms used in pageants

shall be inspected by the Shooting Sports Coordinator

or a person designated by him.

TOOLS/ELECTRONICS: Only hand tools should

be used to prepare your campsite. Mowers and all

other power tools are prohibited for safety reasons.

No double-bit axes are allowed at Powwow.

Electronic devices will be allowed. We would ask

that leaders encourage their boys to use their phones

and other devices to share their Powwow experience

via social media such as Facebook, Twitter and

Instagram. More information will be given before

and during Powwow. We ask that leaders assist in

ensuring devices are not used for entertainment

purposes such as gaming/movie watching or during

inappropriate times such as altar services, Sunday

School, devotions or after “lights out”. Leaders

should be aware of boys who may use devices to

access potentially inappropriate content and limit

access as necessary.

VEHICLES: Vehicles and all trailers are not to be

left in the camping area for any reason. After

arriving, you have a maximum of two (2) hours to

remove all vehicles and trailers and park them

only in the designated parking area. Security will

enforce the time limits and parking locations. No

vehicles are to be driven during the camp (for safety

reasons). Exceptions include emergency and staff

vehicles. Any other exceptions must be approved

by the district director and all designated vehicles

must display a necessary staff placard on the dash.

CAMPSITES: All age groups will camp in one area

as an outpost. You are encouraged to continue to

camp by age groups (Discovery Rangers, Adventure

Rangers, and Expedition Rangers) within the Outpost

campsite and promote the patrol system as much as

possible. Adults are not to sleep in tents with minors.

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