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Frontiersmen Camping Fellowship

FCF

Fall Trace Oct 2-4, 2026

FCF Man Camp: Jan 15-15, 2027

Frontier Adventure Camp: April 30 - May 2, 2027

FCF Advancement Camp: April 30 - May 2, 2027

FCF Family Camp: May 28-31, 2027

FCF Fall Trace Oct 1-2, 2027

Frontiersmen Camping Fellowship (FCF) is a special group of Royal Ranger boys and men that uses early American frontier reenactment as the framework for additional mentorship in primitive outdoor camping and becoming servant leaders. The primitive camping skills also prepare some for optional participation in missions trips to areas that require those skills. Using the lore of the 1750-1840 frontier, FCF members are challenged to compete with and demonstrate their special skills at most regular Royal Ranger campouts as well as their own specialized campouts reserved only for FCF members, but all to further the objectives of Royal Rangers by giving and serving.

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FCF CAMPS

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JLDA/FCF
Frontier
Adventure Camp

Introductory camp to life as a frontiersman To become a "Frontiersman" in the FCF, you must attend this camp.
Camp Info
advancement camp

FCF
Advancement
Camp

This camp is for FCF members who want to work on advancing to Buckskin or Wilderness Frontiersman
Camp Info
man camp

FCF
Man
Camp

This camp is for FCF members who want to work on advancing to Buckskin or Wilderness Frontiersman.
Camp Info
family camp

FCF
Family
Camp

FCF members and their families spend Memorial Day weekend living like a frontiersman in 1750-1840.
Camp Info
Fall trace

FCF
Fall
Trace

A more relaxed camp packed with competitions where FCF members welcome new Frontiersmen into the fellowship.
Camp Info
jldafcf

JLDA/FCF
Frontier
Adventure Camp

Introductory camp to life as a frontiersman To become a "Frontiersman" in the FCF, you must attend this camp.
Camp Info
advancement camp

FCF
Advancement
Camp

This camp is for FCF members who want to work on advancing to Buckskin or Wilderness Frontiersman
Camp Info
man camp

FCF
Man
Camp

This camp is for FCF members who want to work on advancing to Buckskin or Wilderness Frontiersman.
Camp Info
family camp

FCF
Family
Camp

FCF members and their families spend Memorial Day weekend living like a frontiersman in 1750-1840.
Camp Info
Fall trace

FCF
Fall
Trace

A more relaxed camp packed with competitions where FCF members welcome new Frontiersmen into the fellowship.
Camp Info
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Advancement Levels - Trail of the Grizzly

FCF features three levels of membership.
All members bear the title of “Frontiersman”.
Those who … complete additional requirements to attain the status of “Buckskin Frontiersman.”
Those who demonstrate the highest level of skill may become “Wilderness Frontiersman”.
The process of attaining these three sequential levels of membership is referred to as the "Trail of the Grizzly."

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Frontiersman Level

Requirements for BOYS

  • Be at least 11 years old and a graduate of the 5th grade
  • Complete Frontier Adventure Camp. [Review the Frontiersman Workbook prior to camp].
  • Attend a least one other FCF Camp; preferably FCF Fall Trace.
  • Be an active member of a chartered Royal Rangers outpost.
  • Complete all requirements for the following skill merits: Camping and First Aid Skills (or First Aid/CPR).

 

Requirements for LEADERS

  • Be at least 18 years old.
  • Complete Frontier Adventure Camp. [Review the Frontiersman Workbook prior to camp].
  • Be an active member of a chartered Royal Rangers outpost.
  • Be in good standing in your church, regularly practicing a Christlike lifestyle.
  •  Earn the READY and SAFETY levels of the Outpost Leader Advancement Levels of training

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Buckskin Frontiersman

  • Complete the Frontiersman requirements
  • FCF member for more than one year
  • Earn Company Trapper award (5 Outpost+5 Church+5 Community + 5 Missions hours)
  • Complete the Buckskin Advancement camp and turn in the completed Buckskin Workbook
  • Mentor a new FCF member. Here's how.
  • Young Bucks: complete the Adventure Silver Medal or E2 Award
  • Old Timers: Complete the “trained” level of leadership training
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Wilderness Frontiersman

  • Complete the Buckskin requirements
  • Complete the Wilderness Vigil and turn in the Wilderness Workbook
  • Earn Bourgeois Trapper award (10 Outpost+10 Church+10 Community + 10 Missions hours over 2 years)
  • Mentor a second FCF member
  • Young Bucks: complete the Adventure Gold Medal or E3 Award
  • Old Timers: Complete the “Advanced” level of leadership training

FCF Leadership

Pbruce

"Messenger"

Bruce Dailey
Chapter President, is responsible for everything, including where to put your lodge.
pastorbruce@hopechurchag.org
Rob_Friske

"Squints"

Rob Friske
Frontiersman Rep and Chapter Scribe, handles all the admin and can answer questions about activities and registration.
friske2_98@yahoo.com
Bob_Smith280

"Buffalo Tipper"

Bob Smith
Buckskin rep, ask him what you need to complete Buckskin Level. He helps with trades and personas.
rrsection8@yahoo.com
midnight bear

"Midnight Bear"

Don Braun
WIlderness rep, ask him about completing your Vigil. He is also a history buff and a really fun guy.
dbraun7219@sbcglobal.net

Links for everyone in FCF