Camps & Conferences

The National Office hosts a number of different training camps and seminars that provide very specific and specialized training in areas of the Royal Ranger Ministry and outdoor activity. Below is a list of the camps and conference offered periodically.

National Training Camp (NTC)

This camp is designed to give leaders professional training in camping and leadership, plus the opportunity of outstanding fellowship and adventure in the outdoors.

Ranger Kids Training Conference

This camp is designed to give leaders training in various techniques and methods of leadership. Leaders will also receive training in various aspects of the Ranger Kids ministries.

World Class Outpost Seminar (WCO)

This camp is designed to expose the outpost leadership team to a successful set of practices, methods, strategies, and tools that will enable them to develop into a "World Class Outpost". The outpost leaders are encouraged to attend and complete this event together.

Advanced National Training Camp (ANTC)

This camp is designed to provide Royal Rangers leaders with additional training beyond that offered at the National Training Camp and will help inspire leaders to greater involvement in the Royal Rangers ministry. A leader must have attended National Training Camp before enrolling.

Winter National Training Camp (WNTC)

This camp follows the format of the Advanced National Training Camp with specialized training in snow camping and activities.

National Canoe Expedition (NCE)

This camp is designed to give leaders specialized training on how to conduct canoe trips and to provide outstanding adventures in some of the most beautiful canoe country in America.

National Training Trails (NTT)

This camp allows leaders to participate in outstanding, rugged outdoor activities surrounded by some of America's most beautiful scenery. Leaders will be on the trail 4 exciting days, carrying all their gear and food in backpacks.

National Academy (NA)

This is a national training seminar designed to train recommended leaders to become staff members for national training camps.

National Advanced Academy (NAA)

This is a national training seminar designed to train recommended leaders for the specialized leadership roles of the Camp Commander and Senior Guide for the various national training camps.

For more information about these camps and conferences, their prerequisits, and upcoming dates and location please visit the National Royal Ranger's Training website.