Gatherings of members and friends.

All are welcome unless noted otherwise

Family Camp will be held on September 4-7, 2026.

The Kit Carson Chapter welcomes all qualified Royal Ranger leaders and boys to join our local chapter.

Young Bucks (11-18):

• • Be at least 11 years of age and a graduate of the 5th grade
  • Have completed the Camping merit and First Aid Skills or First Aid/CPR merit

Old Timers (18+):

• • Earn the Ready and Safety levels of the Outpost Leaders Achievement Levels (OLAL) training
  • Be of good standing in the church, regularly practicing a Christian lifestyle

ALL:

• • Be an active member of a chartered Royal Ranger outpost and be recommended for membership by the outpost coordinator and pastor
  • Complete and turn in the Frontiersman Application to Paul Holden (holden6.2002@gmail.com).
  • Download, print, and complete the Frontiersman workbook (available here) and bring it with you to Trace.

Advancement:

Buckskin & Wilderness

Once an Old Timer  or Young Buck has joined us in the great outdoors as a Frontiersman, they are encouraged to advance to Buckskin and then Wilderness.  The basic requirements are shown below.

Buckskin

Young Bucks (11-18):

• Have completed the Knife and Hawk merit and one additional FCF related merit (listed on the application)
• Be recipient of the Adventure Rangers Adventure Bronze award or the Expedition Rangers E1 award

Old Timers (18+):

• Assist at least one boy in completing the membership requirements for FCF
• Be in good standing in the church, regularly practicing a Christ-like lifestyle
• Earn the Trained level of Outpost Leader Advancement Levels (OLAL) training

ALL:

• Be an active FCF member in good standing in the chapter for at least 1 year
• Complete the Buckskin Challenge
• Be an active member of a currently chartered Royal Ranger outpost, and be recommended for Buckskin status by the Outpost Coordinator and Pastor
• Assist in conducting a Frontier Adventure
• Achieve Company Trapper level in the Trappers Brigade
• Complete and submit the Buckskin Application 
• Download, print, and complete the Buckskin workbook and bring it to the Buckskin Challenge for evaluation.  This includes at least 2 meetings with your mentor and developing your trade, totem, staff, and outfit. Plan on starting this at least 4 months prior to Trace.

Wilderness

Young Bucks:

• Completed the Wilderness Survival and Black Powder Safety or Archery merits
• Be a recipient of the Adventure Rangers Adventure Silver award or the Expedition Rangers E2 award

Old Timers:

• Assist an additional boy in completing the membership requirements for FCF
• Be in good standing in the church, regularly practicing a Christ-like lifestyle
• Earn the Advanced Leader level of the Outpost Leader Advancement Levels (OLAL) training

ALL:

• Be an active FCF member in good standing in the chapter for at least 2 years
• Complete a Wilderness Vigil
• Be an active member of a chartered Royal Ranger outpost and be recommended for Wilderness status by the Outpost Coordinator and Pastor
• Assist in conducting an additional Frontier Adventure
• Achieve Bourgeois Trapper Status in the Trappers Brigade
• Complete and submit the Wilderness Application and submit to Jack Marshall (Jack.marshall@live.com, 801-520-6449).
• Download, print, and complete the Wilderness workbook and bring it to the Wilderness Vigil for evaluation.  This includes at least 3 meetings with your mentor, making a trade item for auction, refining your outfit, and preparing for the vigil.

Mentors

You may now have a mentor who is not an FCF member. If you do, please provide them a copy of the Mentor’s Guide to help them understand and assist you in your journey.

The Trappers Brigade

The Trappers Brigade is the service aspect of FCF that promotes the active and ongoing involvement of FCF members in service to their outpost, church, community, and world. Trappers Brigade is our method of capturing information on the service projects completed by our members and recognizing their efforts. There are three base levels of recognition: Company Trapper, Bourgeois Trapper, and Free Trapper (additional levels are recognized as a numeral added to Free Trapper). Each level requires an additional 5 hours minimum in the four categories of Outpost, Church, Community, and Missions plus another 20 hours for a total of 40 hours.

Important note on Advancement recognition: You must still complete and submit the Application   For the service log, create a table with the appropriate entries that you logged and attach it to the application. 

Chapter Scout –Young Bucks Only

Chapter Scout – Titus McGuffey

The ideals of FCF are defined by the FCF Pledge, Motto, and Symbol.

FCF Pledge

“I share with you the warmth and glow of this campfire. These crimson flames are a symbol of our fellowship and adventures. I promise to share with you the warmth of Christian friendship and with others the light of my Christian testimony and service. I promise to keep alive the spirit of FCF in my personal life and to observe at all times the principles of Royal Rangers.”

FCF Motto

“To Give and to Serve” (In Latin: Ad Dare Servire)

  FCF Symbol

The blazing campfire is the official symbol of FCF. The campfire provided the early frontiersman with warmth and light, and was essential for cooking and other vital needs. The blazing campfire symbolizes the spirit of FCF, demonstrated through the warmth of Christian love, the light of personal witness, and the usefulness of dedicated service. The FCF symbol includes five logs which represent the five elements that are essential to keeping alive the spirit of FCF: courage, achievement, friendship, servant leadership, and woodsmanship.

• Chapter Chairman: Paco (Jack Marshall) 

(C) 801.520.6449
jack.marshall@live.com

• Chapter President: Quite Elk (Paul Holden)

holden6.2002@gmail.com