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Complete 2008 Rendezvous Information
The
Frontiersmen Camping Fellowship (FCF), originally called Frontiersmen
Camping Fraternity, was founded during the summer of 1966. The Fellowship
began as a way to reward for the older boys and men who had distinguished
themselves in advancement, training, and camping.
 The first FCF chapter was organized in the Southern
California District in 1966. Dressed in buckskin outfits, the boys
and men gathered in the firelight and prepared to endure a night
of testing that would stretch their camping and survival skills
to the limit.
Many of the tests a Royal Ranger will face to
become an FCF member will demand a courageous spirit and be a life-changing
experience.
Participation in the FCF ministry will
achieve five important things for the boys and men: a demonstration
of courage and leadership, development of friendships and woodsmanship,
and a display of achievement.
 FCF
accomplishes the following purposes:
- To give recognition to boys and men who have
shown exceptional interest and outstanding achievement in the
Royal Rangers ministry and in Royal Rangers campcraft.
- To build a brotherhood of top-notch boys and
men who will, over the years, continue to be Royal Rangers ministry and camping enthusiasts.
- To emphasize the importance of involvement
in the advancement program, development of campcraft skills, and
completion of the leadership training programs.
- To develop a corps of proven Royal Rangers
who will strive to be the very best in Christian example and
leadership.
- To encourage the boys and men of Royal Rangers
to always prefer others above themselves and to let their leadership
be by example.
- To show a spirit of servanthood, willing to
give of time and energy above and beyond what is expected of Royal
Rangers.
 The blazing campfire is the official
symbol of FCF. It symbolizes the spirit of FCF, which is:
- Christian love (warmth)
- Personal witness (light)
- Dedicated service (usefulness)
There
are five logs around the fire and they represent things that keep
the FCF spirit alive:
- Courage
- Achievement
- Friendship
- Leadership
- Woodsmanship
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"I share with you the warmth
and glow of this campfire. These crimson flames are a symbol
of our fellowship and adventures in camping.
"I promise to share with you the warmth
of Christian friendship and with others the light of my Christian
testimony.
"I promise to keep alive the spirit
of FCF in my personal life and to observe at all times the
principles of Royal Rangers." |
Every four years, the Royal Rangers hold a National Rendezvous
for all members of the Frontiersmen Camping
Fellowship.
Black-powder shooting, knife and hawk throwing, flint and steel,
Seneca runs, outfit judging, recognition of national scouts, and
old-fashioned
camp cookin' are just a few of the great activities that take
place at the Rendezvous.
Always popular is Trader's Row, where our FCF
craftsmen display, sell and trade their wares. Skills and outdoor
crafts continue throughout the week, and best of all we gather for
the great evening Council Fire services. Begin now by making plans
to attend.
Steps of Recognition in FCF
 The
"Trail of the Grizzly" is designed to lead boys and leaders along
the challenging FCF advancement trail. The purpose of this "Trail"
is to prepare boys and leaders to successfully complete each of
the FCF advancements by including a unique set of merit award requirements
for the "Frontiersmen," "Buckskin," and "Wilderness" steps. Get
the details of the Trail of the Grizzly here. |
