About Philmont Leadership Challenge

PHILMONT LEADERSHIP CHALLENGE
The Philmont Leadership Challenge (PLC) is an exciting new program where adult leaders live in the Philmont Backcountry and practice the leadership skills learned in Wood Badge for the 21st Century. You will expand upon these team building and ethical decision making skills, and see your Wood Badge skills come to life during a series of challenging activities. PLC uses elements of the Philmont Ranger Training as well as advanced Search and Rescue skills to teach leadership, teamwork and the lessons of selfless service. PLC offers an unforgettable backcountry wilderness experience where you live leadership and teamwork, using the core elements of Wood Badge of the 21st Century to make your leadership skills intuitive. The Philmont leadership team is committed to making PLC a very special experience. This course will change you, and give you the skills you need to change the lives of others. You will live in a patrol setting at Rocky Mountain Scout Camp and use your leadership skills to resolve exciting and challenging backcountry situations. We follow Leave No Trace guidelines throughout the week, culminating in an unforgettable backcountry backpacking experience. The week will conclude with a closing challenge for each participant to build upon the legacy of Waite Phillips, the benefactor of the Philmont Scout Ranch. PLC will equip adult leaders to be better troop leaders, Wood Badge or NYLT staff members and superior leaders in your everyday life. It will help guide your journey to become true “servant leaders,” able to develop all members of whichever team you lead. It provides life skills for now and the future.
Requirements
Completed or staffed Wood Badge of the 21st Century Meet Philmont Scout Ranch " Level A" Physical requirements Key NYLT or NAYLE staff who completed the “old WB” also qualify
Mission Statement
The mission of the Philmont Leadership Challenge (PLC) is to provide participants with a Philmont based wilderness encounter that motivates them to follow a life of helping others succeed based on the values expressed in the participant Oath and Law. We accomplish this mission by:
Creating an environment of learning and fun Providing a clear understanding of servant leadership in challenging wilderness environments Providing real life opportunities for ethical decision making, mentoring and living the Scout Oath and Law Applying all the leadership skills taught in Wood Badge for the 21sr Century.
Objectives
By the end of the PLC course, Participants should be able to:
Encourage others to a life of Leadership Service Act as a Servant Leader who shares the skills of Wood Badge and helps develop other leaders through their enhanced understanding of the material Intuitively use the Leadership skills in all aspects of their lives Be an advocate for Wood Badge, NAYLE and NYLT in their local environment Use Positive Reinforcement to help others do their best
Program Costs
The cost of the PLC program is $420. This fee covers meals/lodging beginning with lunch on the first day of your course and concluding with breakfast on the final day of your course, training materials and a course patch. Payment of $420 is due with application. Transportation/early arrival fees are additional.
Transportation
The recommended mode of transfer from any airport to the Philmont Training Center at this time of year will be by private or rental car. You are responsible for arranging your own transportation to the Philmont Training Center. Please indicate that you are arriving the night before so tents can be assigned if needed. *You are expected to be ready for registration at the Philmont Training Center at 8:00 am the day your course begins.*
Participant Code of Conduct
The general welfare of any group depends on the conduct of each individual member. This ensures the success of the PLC program and provides the maximum benefit to each participant. As a PLC participant, I understand this and support the reasonable demands of conduct expected of me.
As a PLC Participant, I will: Live the Scout Oath and Law Observe, respect, and strive to live the Boy Scout Outdoor Code and Philmont Wilderness Pledge Wear my full, official BSA Field Uniform or proper clothing as required Be personally responsible for damage and loss of property Understand that theft, vandalism, or deliberate destruction of property, either other participants or Philmont is not permitted and will result in dismissal from the program at my own expense Respect all safety procedures and learn to properly use equipment At all times, be considerate of participants and staff of Philmont Scout Ranch

PILOT COURSE
This course scheduled for September 2008 will be the pilot of this brand new Adult Leadership Course.

Beyond Wood Badge?
Live the skills learned at Wood Badge at the spectacular Philmont Scout Ranch.

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