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 Outdoor/high
adventure is the largest and fastest growing interest in the Boy Scouts
of America. High adventure and the outdoors have always been of interest
to young Americans as well as an important part of the BSA program.
Because of the attraction of high adventure, the Ranger Award is available
to Venturing youth members of the Boy Scouts of America.
The
purpose of the award is to encourage Venturers to achieve a high level
of outdoor skills proficiency; recognize achievement of this high
level of outdoor skills proficiency; provide a path for outdoor/high-adventure
skills training; establish Rangers as a highly trained leadership
resource for crews, Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and the community.
The
Ranger Award exemplifies a challenging high-level outdoor/high-adventure
skills advancement program. Once earned, it will identify a Ranger
as someone who is skilled at a variety of outdoor sports and interest,
trained in outdoor safety, and ready to lead or assist others in activities.
Rangers can be great program assets to Cub Scout packs and Boy Scout
troops.
Ranger
candidates must complete eight challenging core requirements:
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First
Aid
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Leave
No Trace
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Wilderness
Survival
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Cooking
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Emergency
Preparedness
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Navigation
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Communications
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Conservation
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And four of 18 challenging electives:
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Backpacking
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Fishing
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Physical
Fitness
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Cave
Exploring
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Equestrian
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Plants
and Wildlife
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Project
COPE
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Hunting
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Scuba
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Cycling/Mountain
Biking
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Lifesaver
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Shooting
Sports
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Ecology
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Mountaineering
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Watercraft
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First
Aid
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Outdoor
Living History
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Winter
Sports
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| Note:
Venturers who have received the Outdoor Bronze Award need
complete only four of the core requirements and two electives
to qualify for the Ranger Award. |
Procedure
Ranger
candidates can earn requirements. They can work on their own or
with other Venturers. A crew may also work together. Candidates
can work with outside consultants such as a scuba diving instructor.
Advisors and consultants must sign a Ranger candidate's record
sheet found in the Ranger Guidebook.
The Ranger Award
After
months of experiencing and acquiring skills in a wide variety
of outdoor/high-adventure interests, sharing those skills with
others, the Ranger will receive a sterling silver medal that features
a powder horn superimposed over a compass dial. The medal is worn
suspended from a green and white ribbon, which is suspended from
a silver "Ranger" bar. A sterling silver Ranger bar
is also available.
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