Royal Rangers

Royal Rangers is a ministry that reaches across the United States and in over 80 nations around the world. It motivates boys spiritually through Bible study and memorization, devotionals, and Christian role models.

Boys are strengthened mentally by an advanced awards-based weekly program. Further, the boys increase their physical prowess by participation in age-specific activities and recreation. Finally, they are introduced to church, community, and nature-related activities to develop their social skills and awareness.

Dedicated leaders, called commanders, provide boys the necessary direction during a weekly outpost meeting. The meetings are designed to develop the total boy for Christ and offer love and understanding between the boy and a godly role model.

We meet every Wednesday night at 6:45pm. Come out and join the fun!

Ranger Kids - Kindergarten, First, and Second grade boys.

This impressionable age group is foundational in providing the background and training for additional participation in the Royal Rangers program. Its challenging and fun advancement system encourages boys to learn utilizing indoor and outdoor activities and games. The weekly lessons and objectives help to reinforce godly principles in their daily lives. In this age group the boys have an opportunity to achieve many advancement pins that can be placed on an awards vest and worn each week as part of the official Royal Rangers uniform.

Discovery Rangers - Third, Fourth, and Fifth grade boys.

The Discovery Rangers program features an exciting Premier Advancement System. In this system boys will learn through camping and non-camping activities. An emphasis is placed on learning at their own pace in a merit-based curriculum.

Adventure Rangers - Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth grade boys.

Adventure Rangers participate in more challenging camping and outdoor activities while emphasizing skill development, advanced camping, Junior Leadership Training, Frontiersmen Camping Fellowship (FCF), Bronze, Silver, and Gold medals with national recognition. The weekly planning guides will encourage the boys to learn and stay on course for the Gold Medal of Achievement?the highest award a boy can earn.

2008 Vision Statement
Reaching, Teaching, and Keeping boys for Christ

Reaching:

• Become Red River Section's flagship outpost
• Offer annual Royal Ranger events such as Big Event, Basketball camp with celebrities, and Pow-Wow like events

Teaching:

• Focus attention on approved Royal Ranger curriculum by using merit and advancement program to motivate the boys to study and show themselves approved
• Quarterly recognition of achievement to reward and encourage boys to complete their Bible curriculum

Keeping:

• Offer engaging and exciting events and outings to maintain the boys' interest and continued involvement in the Royal Ranger program
• Examples: Natural Bridge Hike, Mammoth Cave Exploration, District Pow-Wow, Pinewood Derby workshop and competition, Model Rocket workshop and launch, A-Maze-ing Adventure Maze, Christmas parade float, etc

Specific Outpost 8 Goals:

• Recruit, Train, and Develop additional support and rotational staff for every position (triangle leadership principle)
• Send ALL commanders to district training events
• One-on-One mentoring discipleship
• Position rotation from Ministry Director through Classroom Assistants
• Authority to select men with excellent Commander potential to join Outpost 8 staff
• Seek counsel of COTR leadership for recruiting opportunities
• Every boy will be in uniform
• Develop Royal Ranger ministry pamphlet
• Acquire exclusive use of storage facility to maintain proper inventory of Ranger equipment under the direction of Ranger Quartermaster
• Develop and implement Data Management System to maintain records for recruiting, retention, and advancement purposes.
• Photo library for informational and PR purposes
• Track and improve midweek attendance through improved record keeping and contact with parents
• Improve parental involvement with newsletters and information sheets