Marksmanship Weekend is an opportunity for Scouts ages 14+ who are interested in joining a crew or ship) to participate in range and target activities (rifle, shotgun, archery, pistol).
Scouts in troops, crews, and ships can attend just for the day; units can camp for the weekend with appropriate leadership. There will be a campfire on Saturday night.
Registration
The registration fee is $60 for Scouts in troops, crews, and ships and $10 for adults. Participants provide their own food.
Register
Tentative Schedule
Friday
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| 6:30 - 8:30 pm |
Unit check-in, if camping |
Saturday
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| 7:00 - 8:00 am |
Individual (Saturday only) participants check-in |
| TBD |
Morning program |
| TBD |
Lunch (on your own) |
| TBD |
Afternoon program |
| TBD |
Dinner (on your own) |
| TBD |
Campfire |
| TBD |
Individual (Saturday only) participants check-out |
Sunday
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| 8:00 - 10:00 am |
Breakfast (provided by units in campsites) |
| 10:30 am |
Units break campsites and check out |
What to Bring
- Annual Health and Medical Record (part A&B for all Scouting events) for every participant onsite
- Field uniform (Scout uniform), optional
- Activity uniform (Scout t-shirt)
- Water bottle
- Sunscreen
- Saturday only participants need to eat before arriving
- Sack lunch
- Sack dinner (if staying for campfire)
- Portable chair or camp stool, recommended
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If camping with unit:
- Tent and ground cloth
- Sleeping bag, blankets, sheet
- Pillow
- Cot or pad
- Shoes (closed-toe) or hiking boots
- Cap or hat
- Pajamas or sleeping clothes
- Rain gear (pants and jacket)
- Personal items (e.g., deodorant, comb, medications, toothpaste, toothbrush)
- Personal medications: prescriptions (listed on medical form) and over-the-counter, in original containers
- Insect repellent (non-aerosol)
- Mosquito netting
Unit Equipment
- Cooking gear and weekend meals
- Trash bags, 55-gallon
- Ice chest
- First aid kit
- Lanterns
- Lockable storage container
- Firewood (if no burn ban)
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Pistol Shooting
Pistol shooting is permitted only as part of an NRA Pistol First Steps Orientation course, which must be taken at an accredited camp program. NRA Pistol First Steps must be taken before any pistol shooting event, even if the Scout has previously taken the training. NRA FIRST Steps Pistol is designed to provide a hands-on introduction to the safe handling and proper orientation to one specific pistol action type for classes of four or fewer students. This course is at least three hours long and includes classroom and range time learning to shoot a specific pistol action type. Students will learn the NRA’s rules for safe gun handling; the particular pistol model parts and operation; ammunition; shooting fundamentals; cleaning the pistol; and continued opportunities for skill development. Students will receive the Basics of Pistol Shooting handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure, NRA Marksmanship Qualification booklet, FIRST Steps Course completion certificate.
Scouting Safely
The Scouting America's Commitment to Safety is ongoing and we want you to know that the safety of our youth, volunteers, staff, and employees cannot be compromised. Scouting America puts the utmost importance on the safe and healthy environments for its youth membership. The Sam Houston Area Council takes great strides to ensure the safety of its youth as well as the adult volunteer leadership that interacts with them.
Guide to Safe Scouting policies must be followed. All participants must follow Youth Protection Guidelines at all Scouting events. Highlights include:
- Two-deep leadership on all outings required.
- One-on-one contact between adults and youth members is prohibited.
- The buddy system should be used at all times.
- Discipline must be constructive.
Health and safety must be integrated into everything we do, to the point that no injuries are acceptable beyond those that are readily treatable by Scout-rendered first aid. As an aid in the continuing effort to protect participants in a Scout activity, the National Health and Safety Committee and the Council Services Division of the National Council have developed the SAFE Checklist of safety procedures for physical activity. These 16 points, which embody good judgment and common sense, are applicable to all activities.
Youth Protection Guidelines Guide to Safe Scouting SAFE Checklist Enterprise Risk Management
Contacts
For questions, contact Neal Farmer.