Biannual Philmont Conference

MCCS Prepares for Philmont 2008

Thanks to the faithful attendance of Church of Christ Scouters to Philmont in recent years, MCCS has been granted the opportunity to conduct it's own seminar at Philmont 2008: "Scouting in the Churches of Christ."

Dates for Philmont 2008 are July 27 - August 2. For further information on prices and enrollment, contact MCCS and let us know you are interested.

Kent Barnett, MCCS Executive Director, said he hopes the 2008 seminar can, "improve relations between churches and Scouting, and maybe result in more church-chartered Scouting units."

There will also be opportunities for worship and singing, Barnett said, and, "obviously, we'll have plenty of fellowship."

To keep this coveted slot on the Philmont agenda, however, MCCS must have at least 20 attendees.

For those not attending the seminars, Philmont offers various staffed activities for the entire family. Youths 14 - 21 whose parent attends Philmont 2008 will also be guaranteed a spot a Mountain Trek, at additional cost.

Our History and Involvement with the Philmont Training Center

John Clardy (deceased), Jim Swafford (deceased), Gene Linder, Glen Johnson, Bobbie Lee Wolfe, Charlie Marler, Don McClaugherty and Ralph Wallace were the first MCCS members to attend Philmont in 1988

In June of 1988, eight Scout leaders attended the Philmont Training Center's Scouting in the Church's Ministry conference near Cimarron, New Mexico. The seventh of such conferences took place July 16-22, 2006. To date, about 200 MCCS adult leaders have taken advantage of this training.

MCCS has had a presence at the "Relationships Week" conference on every even year since 1994.

The "Scouting in the Church's Ministry" conference equips church leaders and Scouters to use Scouting as a resource in their ministry to children, youth and families. Emphasis will be given to outreach, leadership development and intergenerational activities.

Anyone involved with church youth is encouraged to attend. Attendees find fun and fellowship with other Christian Scouters in the beauty of some of the most majestic country in God's creation. In addition to the conference, there are activities for the rest of the family from childcare for the very young, to week-long guided mountain treks for teens and activities catering to adults of all ages.

MCCS Attendees at the 2006 Philmont Conference

The next "Scouting in the Churches of Christ" conference that MCCS will conduct will be July 27 - August 2, 2008. Those interested in attending should contact Kent Barnett via our contact page and request a Philmont brochure on how to register for the conference.

MCCS Attendees at the 2004 Philmont Conference

About Philmont Training Center

Serving as the only national volunteer training center for the Boy Scouts of America since 1950, the Philmont Training Center (PTC) provides a unique environment for the training of volunteer and professional leaders. Each year, more than 6,000 Scouters and family members attend PTC.

Each conference features the latest tools and techniques, audiovisuals, discussions, idea sharing, and activities led by a faculty of experienced Scouters. Invitation to these conferences is upon recommendation of the local council or a national committee (such as MCCS).

More information may be found at Philmont Training Center website.