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 NRA
Whittington Adventure Camp
2008
Registration Form
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The show was filmed for the Nation Wide "Revive The Outdoors With Cody & Cody" TV Show. It is to give the viewer a look at how the younger generation is learning the importance of safety, proper care and learning skills for the different type of firearms. We also hope that this will allow more people to be aware of what the NRA has to offer when it come to our young people. Cody & Cody started filming at age 16 and have over 340 episodes aired to date. Young people reaching young people!
Back
into the Pages of History...
 Imagine
yourself in wild mountain country near Raton,
New Mexico, where cougars still roam and the skies are so wide you
can almost see back in time. Back to the days when Ute raiding parties
rode over the mesas. Back to when legendary mountain men like Jim Bridger
and Kit Carson knew every trail between Raton and Santa Fe. Puffs of black
powder smoke drifted into the clear mountain skies as buckskin-clad hunters
brought down mule deer and elk, antelope and bear. These men were marksmen,
some of the finest America has ever known. Their very lives depended on
shooting and wilderness skills. Bridger and Carson are gone into the pages
of history, but their spirit lives on. You'll find it in the wild Rocky
Mountains of northern New Mexico, where the NRA Whittington Adventure
keeps the legends of our frontier history alive.
You
Can Experience America's Wild Frontier
How would
you like to experience some of the wildest country left in the West, learning
to hunt, shoot, and sharpen your outdoor skills? This is exactly what
the NRA Whittington Adventure offers; a chance for young men and women
to learn about firearms and experience the thrill of tracking and stalking
big game, all under the guidance of the most skilled firearms instructors
and outdoor specialists in the nation. There is no summer camp experience
quite like it in the world.
 Where
Shooting & Outdoor Adventure Come Together
The NRA
Whittington Adventure instructors will teach you the fundamentals of pistol,
rifle, muzzleloading, and shotgun shooting skills with safety always foremost
in mind. They'll introduce you to the fine art of competitive shooting,
rifle and pistol silhouette, and bullseye disciplines plus skeet and trap
shotgun savvy. Or, how about learning to shoot black powder muzzleloading
rifles, much like those the mountain men used? How about firing high power
rifles at targets 1,000 yards away? Or even the thrill of a deserted mining
town in Van Houten Canyon?
Experience
the Outdoors in the Shadow of the Rockies
All good
outdoorsmen know the fundamental skills crucial to the hunt. During the
NRA Whittington Adventure you'll learn more than just the basics. You'll
learn skills like wilderness map reading, how to prepare a hunting camp,
animal tracking, how to use game calls, care of downed game, and an understanding
of wildlife management techniques. The counselors want you to experience
the magnificent Rocky Mountain back country during this adventure. You'll
go on a simulated big game hunt with a few days and nights under the stars.
When this adventure is over, you will have gained knowledge and some of
the outdoor skills needed to survive in wild mountain terrain. You will
also have the opportunity to become Hunter Safety qualified in New Mexico.
Maybe most important of all, the NRA Whittington Adventure is designed
to encourage leadership and team spirit. You'll be involved with a group
of young people willing to cooperate in a true outdoor learning experience,
an adventure like no other in America, in a setting that will take your
breath away.
Come
to the Best of the Rocky Mountain West
The NRA
Whittington Center is without a doubt the most complete shooting center
in the nation. The camp includes 33,000 acres of rugged western terrain,
10 miles southwest of Raton, all in the scenic high mesa country of New
Mexico. As you might have guessed, the beautiful landscape abounds with
wildlife. You'll sleep in the Whittington Center's log cabin housing units
and eat in the dining facility.
A
Total Equipment Package Plus Expert Training
The NRA
Whittington Adventure supplies all firearms and ammunition. Pistols, rifles,
shotguns, and blackpowder guns will be provided at the camp. You will
be asked to bring your own shooting glasses and hearing protection, as
well as your own personal outdoor items such as sleeping bags and hiking
boots. But don't worry, the Whittington Center will provide a complete
list of equipment and travel information needed for this unique outdoor
experience.
Skilled
People Ready to Make Your Stay Worthwhile
The NRA
is proud of the staff assembled for the NRA Whittington Adventure. All
of the adult instructors possess tremendous outdoor and shooting skills.
They were chosen because of a demonstrated ability to work with young
people. A camp health officer will be on site (each camper will be asked
to provide a current physical prior to the camp).
Ready
to Go For It? Just Download or Print a 2008
Registration Form.
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