Pioneers learn to build a fire, explore rocks and cliffs, check the quality of the ecology, and master basic woodland survival skills. They also learn to negotiate the high and low ropes courses, the rappelling tower, and the climbing wall. The Valley Forge Junior Ranger spends four weeks learning and performing new skills, striving for one's personal best, and being part of a team. Activities at French Creek State Park include orienteering, land navigation, hiking, outdoor cooking, swimming, canoeing, and other woodland activities. These intermediate-level campers expand on the Junior Ranger program and participate in even more challenging and enjoying activities.
Raiders also tackle the obstacle course and rope-bridge building.
Includes the Ranger Challenge, an encampment covering three days and two nights at a local US Army base. Features a modified obstacle course, high and low ropes courses, map and compass training, land navigation, wilderness survival skills, night patrols, close-order marching and drill, a leadership reaction course, hiking, and outdoor cooking.