Training Opportunities for Boys
Merit Camp
March 27-29, 2026
The Trails
Merit Camp is designed as a transitional camp where boys are introduced to the district junior leader training. It is not a prerequisite for Junior Leadership Development Academy (JLDA) attendance but is recommended. MC introduces the patrol system while a boy earns merits that have been selected by the district.
Junior Training Camp
March 27-29, 2026
The Trails
JTC is a district training event for boys who are in 6th grade. JTC focuses on leadership development in the local patrol and group. JTC is a required event for the Trial of the Saber Award. JTC will help boys discover answers to these questions:
- What are my God-given (natural) talents and strengths and how am I developing them?
- Do I have what it takes to be a godly man?
- What is God’s plan for my life?
Advanced Junior Training Camp
March 27-29, 2026
The Trails
AJTC is a district event for boys who are in 7th or 8th grade and have already completed JTC. AJTC focuses on leadership development by serving in group and church leadership roles for young men. AJTC can be offered in a camping, retreat center, or church venue. AJTC is a required event for the Trail of the Saber Award. AJTC will help boys discover answers to these questions:
- Am I following God’s plan for my life today?
- How am I developing my godly character?
- How am I helping (serving) others?
Survival Action Camp
March 27-29, 2026
The Trails
SAC is designed to give training and experience in survival in the backcountry. Much of the instruction is based on the requirements from the silver Wilderness Survival merit. The time will be divided between instruction and application. You will learn skills, such as advanced fire craft, primitive beds and shelters, how to find food and water, outdoor cooking, and first aid. Teams will construct and live in survival shelters. This is also a great opportunity to draw closer to God and grow spiritually.