What is a Discovery Ranger?
As boys grow through the program, we do more things that tailor to their age group. Our Discovery Rangers programs includes lots of great biblical teaching and we open up to bigger activities. Our Discovery Rangers are known to be awesome (sometimes lethal) at dodgeball, they know how to shoot bows, they love throwing tomahawks, and lots more, but probably the best part of being a Discovery Ranger is....we get to stay OVERNIGHT on the overnighters!! Discovery Rangers is a fun & exciting program for boys in third, fourth, & fifth-grade. Not only does the boy get to discover great indoor and outdoor activities, he will get to make many new friends. Being a Discovery Ranger is another step toward growing into a man of God in four ways:
Boys in 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, and 5th Grade (approximately ages 8-10) participate in the Discovery Rangers program. This program has a flexible advancement structure based in camping and non-camping activities. Boys are able to move at their own pace within the merit-driven advancement system. Merit patches with red and blue borders, along with the orange-bordered Bible merits are aimed at this age group. Like the Ranger Kids program, Discovery Rangers has a three-year advancement trail that ends with the boys graduating into the Adventure Rangers program.
Boys in 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, and 5th Grade (approximately ages 8-10) participate in the Discovery Rangers program. This program has a flexible advancement structure based in camping and non-camping activities. Boys are able to move at their own pace within the merit-driven advancement system. Merit patches with red and blue borders, along with the orange-bordered Bible merits are aimed at this age group. Like the Ranger Kids program, Discovery Rangers has a three-year advancement trail that ends with the boys graduating into the Adventure Rangers program.
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What do we do in Discovery Rangers??
Our Discovery Rangers will learn new skills, like camping, building models, giving first aid, and cooking while learning about God and His Word. In class we will have time for a devotion and then we will play an activity with the boys. Our activities include archery, tomahawk throwing, dodgeball, minute-to-win it, etc...As your Discovery Ranger participates in class, he will have the opportunity to complete merit(s) and advance through the advancement path that is shown below.
Advancement: PATH TO GOLDEN EAGLE
There are several ways to earn the merits to advance through Discovery Rangers. Some of the merits will be earned during the weekly meetings, while others will require extra effort outside of meeting times. The merits can be earned in any order, we have established a 3 year plan. This will make it so that no matter what year your Ranger joins the program, they will have the opportunity to complete their GOLDEN EAGLE. Badges are divided into 4 categories:
TO VIEW OUR 3 YEAR ADVANCEMENT PLAN, CLICK THE BUTTON BELOW |
Bible Badges (12) Skill Badges (11) Required (3) Leadership Badges (4) |