Frontiersmen Camping Fellowship - Entrance To FCF

Entrance To FCF

In Australia a new recruit wishing to enter FCF must fulfill the following criteria

• Adventure Ranger Age
• Meet the other requirements

Upon this they then undertake an entrance exam, Phase 1 and 2 testing. Phase 1 testing comprises practical knowledge. e.g., compass work and lashings. To pass recruits must

• Pass the Bible section of Phase 1 with 90% or more.
• They are allowed to fail only 2 sections.

In the United States these are the requirements for joining FCF:

Boys

• Earn all 8 red "Trail of the Grizzly merits (Camping, First Aid Skills, Toolcraft, Ropecraft, Lashing, Compass, Firecraft, Cooking)
• Be an Adventure Ranger in at least the sixth grade and be at least 11 years old
• Be recommended by an Outpost Commander
• Explain the Plan of Salvation
• Recite the Meaning of the 4 Red Points, 4 Gold Points and 8 Blue Points of the Royal Ranger Emblem

Leaders

• Earn or teach the 8 red "Trail of the Grizzly Merits" (Camping, First Aid Skills, Toolcraft, Ropecraft, Lashing, Compass, Firecraft, Cooking)
• Complete the Royal Rangers Basics Module of the Leaders Training Academy
• Be a leader in good standing in the local church

Upon earning all 8 merits, both men and boys are eligible to wear the Trail of the Grizzly patch. They must then complete a Frontier Adventure before being awarded their Frontiersman Pin.