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Climbing Instructor Course The New Birth of Freedom Council will be offering Climbing/COPE  Instructor training courses over two weekends (May 8-10 and May 29-31) at Hidden Valley and Camp Tuckahoe for volunteers, particularly for those individuals who have an interest in staffing council-level climbing events.  Class size is limited to 12 participants both weekends. COPE...

This course teaches the basic knowledge, skills and attitude necessary for the safe use of a rifle in target shooting. This course is at least eight hours long and includes classroom and range time learning to shoot rifles. Students learn NRA’s rules for safe gun handling; rifle parts and operation; ammunition; shooting fundamentals; range rules;...

This course teaches the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude for the safe and proper use of a shotgun in shooting a moving target. This course is at least 10 hours long and includes classroom and range time learning how to shoot shotguns at moving targets. Students learn NRA’s rules for safe gun handling; shotgun parts...

The BIT Course is designed to teach you how to setup and conduct NRA basic firearms courses.
There is no firearm shooting involved in this course. This course is for Scouters and is provided for those leaders who will be serving as firearm instructors at Scout shooting events. *Note: if you take another firearms instructor...

College of Commissioner Science Evening Courses Tuesdays March 10, 2020 & March 24, 2020 7pm till 9pm Bethany Village, 325 Wesley Drive, West Campus, Maple Wood Assisted Living Center, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 Courses offered by date: March 10th BCS 104 Contacting Units– this course examines the role of contacts between commissioners and units. MCS 306...

Northeast Region William T. Hornaday Adviser Training Course March 20-22, 2020 – Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation, Hawk Mountain Council, BSA The National Hornaday Awards Committee and the Northeast Region, BSA will be offering a William T. Hornaday Adviser Training Course.  This course is intended for Scouters who are interested in working with Scouting youth in...

One weekend. Firearms and Archery. Come join us as we spend a fun-filled weekend of shooting. Beginner or expert, Scout or Venturer, youth or adults, all are welcome. Come to learn and earn one of many NRA Winchester Shooting Awards. WHEN: March 27-29, 2020 WHERE: Hidden Valley Scout Reservation, 268 Hidden Valley Road Loysville, PA 17047 COST:...

Level 1 Instructor Certification Course provides graduates the necessary tools to maintain a high level of safety both on and off the archery range and ensures that minimum standards for archery instruction are consistently taught to provide for the safety and enjoyment of the participants, instructors and spectators. Level 1 Instructors are well prepared to...

Fishing offers a great opportunity for Scout recruitment and retention; however, it needs YOU as a Fishing Champion within your council. The course is designed to qualify volunteers for improving the Outdoor Program in their Council through the utilization of Fishing programs. The Certified Angling Instructor (CAI) course is a program within the National Boy...

The New Birth of Freedom Council will be offering Climbing/COPE  Instructor training courses over two weekends (May 8-10 and May 29-31) at Hidden Valley and Camp Tuckahoe for volunteers, particularly for those individuals who have an interest in staffing council-level climbing events.  Class size is limited to 12 participants both weekends. COPE & Climbing Foundations...