Pioneer Skills Training
For Boy Scout and Venture Leaders
By completing the F.O.R.T. requirements, the adult leader will be
trained and certified in specific skill areas in Fort Pontiac and may
confidently bring the hands-on experience to their own unit -
and
bring their unit back to Agawam, where they can practice their ‘new,
old’ skills themselves. All skills are presented in a
distinctive old world environment by skilled instructors from across
the council; each with expertise specific to their subject. Each
year brings new opportunities to learn additional pioneer skills in
this evolving program. Several program possibilities are presented
each year while you hone your outdoor knowledge and sense of history.
Ask your committee to support their unit by having a leader trained
in the traditional skills that made Scouting what it is today -
before those skills are lost through time. Do not miss this unique
training opportunity to be a Fort
Pontiac Pioneer! Down load the Flier or
Pre-Course Information
here.
Blacksmithing Leader Training
For Boy Scout and Venture Leaders
By completing the F.O.R.T. Blacksmith Leader Training, the adult leader
will be trained and certified in the basics of the craft, and in a
specific program that they may confidently bring to their unit.
Completion of this program also provides the leader with special
access to the Fort Pontiac Smithy and priority registration for their
unit to learn the art of blacksmithing themselves at the Fort Challenge Weekends.
All skills are presented in a distinctive old world environment by
skilled instructors from across the council; each with specialized,
youth oriented training.
Down load the Flier here.
Venture and Merit Badge Weekend Programs
For Campers at Camp Agawam.
The FORT PONTIAC Fort Challenge / Back in Time weekends
will be available on several weekends during the year.
The FORT staff will be in the FORT and working most of the areas.
The fort will be open to visitors, for anyone who is camping at Agawam that weekend.
Various hands on activities may be offered depending on the projects being done by the staff.
Additional fees may apply for materials or insurance.
There will be a limited number of openings in each area, check the Fort Challenge Weekend web page for details.
If you are camping with a unit a Camp Agawam on one of these weekends feel free to drop by the Fort to see what is going on.
If you are a Venturer interested in working towards the Outdoor Living History Elective please contact the FORT Staff at least one week prior to make arrangements to participate in the FORT programs during these weekends.
If you are a Scout interested in the working on Merit Badge Requirements please first contact a Merit Badge Councilor and then contact the FORT Staff to make arrangements. The Fort staff will work with you and your councilor to help you satisfy several of the requirements for your merit badge.
If you are an adult Scouter who has been on the training staff for other events. You may have had the desire to take the FORT Pioneer or Blacksmith Training but been unable to participate due to other training commmitments that have happened on those same weekends. This is your opportunity to become FORT apprentices durung these weekends. The Fort staff will work with you ensure that you have the opportunity to experience all of the elements of the other courses during these weekends.
Contact the FORT Staff at Fort.Training@gmail.com. to make arrangements.
