JUNIOR LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
ACADEMY
Earn the Academy Saber
If you are eleven or older complete five of these camps to earn an Academy Saber to be worn as part of your uniform.
Junior Leadership Development Academy [JLDA] creates an environment for boys and young men to come together from many different outposts and backgrounds to learn to work together and fine-tune their leadership skills. JLDA supplements the leadership skills learned in the weekly Ranger meetings with the opportunity to earn merits by providing instruction in specialized skills that local Outposts may not be able to offer. The camps, that are held annually, give boys fun-filled skill activities, intentional servant leadership training, along with powerful spiritual development opportunities.
As the trainees progress through the Academy camps; they experience growth in all aspects of their lives: mentally by learning new skills; physically by experiencing new challenges; spiritually with opportunities to develop a closer personal relationship with Jesus; and socially by meeting new people and making friends in a team environment.
Additional information at: https://royalrangers.com/training/junior/district
Here's how to register
- Select [click on the link] for the Leadership Camp you are interested in.
- Click 'Register on Campwise' link and login to Campwsie. Create an account if you don't have one.
- Select your camp from the list of available camps; see details below if you're not sure. Not all camps are offered every year, so if your camp is not listed on Campwise registration, that camp is not available.
- Staff use Academy Staff signup (Ask you pastor to cpmplete and submit online Pastoral Reference; only one is REQUIRED for the entire year)
3 STEPS TO YOUR ACADEMY SABER
1. Start by completing both these leadership TRAINING camps
Academy starts with JTC
Your journey to your saber begins with Junior Training Camp [JTC]. JTC focuses on leadership development in the local patrol and group. In this camp, you will lead and work as a patrol (team) and be introduced to the Adventure Camps. In preparation for those camps, you will learn essential outdoor skills; earning the green Camping merit.
Discover your talents at AJTC
Your next stop on your journey to your saber is Advanced Junior Training Camp [AJTC]. AJTC focuses on leadership development by serving in group and church leadership roles for young men.
You will discover your role in the leadership of your church, community, and missions. You will earn the silver Rappelling merit, along with ziplining and climbing wall
2. Then pick three of these Adventure Camps:
Frontier Adventure Camp
Royal Rangers that are at least 11 years old may attend this camp. Experience life on the frontier in the 1800s, learning and practicing skills, using the tools and techniques of the frontiersman. Cooking over an open fire; throwing hawks; primitive archery; and other activities. Join the fun adventure of living on the frontier. You will earn the Knife & Hawk Merit.
Winter Survival Adventure Camp
For AJTC graduates. Winter Survival Adventure Camp (WSAC) provides instruction in outdoor survival, where you and your patrol will construct a Quinzee (snow cave) to sleep in. You will earn the silver Winter Camping merit.
Canoeing Adventure Camp
For AJTC graduates. At Canoe Adventure Camp (CAC) you'll experience the freedom of gliding across the open waters with a buddy in your canoe packed with food and supplies for three days. You will earn the green Canoeing merit.
Backpacking Adventure Camp
For AJTC graduates. Hit the nine-mile trail for a two-day Backpacking Adventure Camp (BAC) in the woods as you learn the essentials of hiking – including equipment, first aid, cooking, navigation, and how to properly pack a backpack. You will earn the green Backpacking merit.
Shooting Sports Adventure Camp
For AJTC graduates to compete in various shooting sports disciplines with their peers at Shooting Sports Adventure Camp (SSAC). You will earn the silver Small Bore Safety and Shotgun Safety merits.
Survival Adventure Camp
For AJTC graduates. Enjoy the challenge of living off the land for three days as you and your buddy build your own shelter, trap your own food and filter your water. The Survival Adventure Camp (SAC) is not for the faint-hearted and should only be tackled as one of your last camps. You will earn the green Primitive Shelters and Primitive Snares merits.
3. Receive your Academy Saber
Congratulations you have completed the requirements to earn your Academy Saber! We want to recognize your accomplishments at All-Boys Camp; and at a special banquet dinner in conjunction with the RR WNMD Leaders Conference, where you will be awarded your Academy Saber.
Parents and families are invited to attend the dinner and ceremony. The Leaders Conference is held every two years; a special invite will be sent for those graduates that will be awarded their saber at this event.
There is an additional charge of $50 for uniform supplies (beret, gloves, belt, sash and saber frog)
As a JLDA graduate, you can also be recognized to wear the Trail of the Saber award by completing the requirements as noted in: https://royalrangers.com/training/junior/tots
Academy Graduates - Junior Academy
Elite Junior Academy
For Academy graduates to complete their leadership training, candidates assist in running the Academy and help mentor younger academy campers.
