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NRA WHITTINGTON CENTER

Adventure Camp Youth Program

CONGRATULATIONS 2024 WINNERS
(1) Logan E, from Tuttle
(2) Shane F. from Edmond

Alt (1) Preston R, Yukon
Alt (2) William S, from Arcadia
Alt (3) Landry W, from Harrah

Questions? Contact Gail Bussell, 405-850-3524, mobile, tbussell1@yahoo.com

APPLICATION DEADLINE
Online applications CLOSE at midnight on Monday, February 26, 2024. Scroll down to the online application.

THE ADVENTURE CAMP
The NRA Whittington Center Adventure Camp is perhaps America’s best outdoor youth camp for boys and girls aged 13 to 17. The camp is offered in two consecutive, two-week sessions, beginning in mid-June and ending in mid-July. Under direct supervision of their staff and trained volunteers, the campers learn everything from shooting fundamentals to firearm safety, marksmanship, basic wilderness survival skills, and much, much more.

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. During your two-week stay, you’ll fire over1,200 rounds of ammunition!

2024 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICANTS
The Shooting Sports Association is excited to be offering two opportunities for OKLAHOMA youth, ages 13-17, to attend the 2024 Session 1 from Sunday, June 9 through Friday, June 21, 2024.

Valued at $1,300.00 each, transportation costs will be the responsibility of the winners. The NRA Whittington Center Adventure Camp Youth Program is located in Raton, New Mexico.

2024 DRAWING
Two winners and three alternates will be drawn on the evening of Thursday, February 29, 2024.

Winners will be contacted directly that evening by phone, posted on the website, and on social media.

APPLICANT INFORMATION

  • SCROLL DOWN TO THE ONLINE FORM Applications must be completed online.
  • Applicants must be 13–17 as of June 9, 2024, and a resident of Oklahoma.
  • Each youth may apply once.
  • Due to high demand campers will no longer be accepted in consecutive years.
  • Online applications open on Saturday, August 12, 2023, and close at midnight on Monday, February 26, 2024.
  • Drawing for two winners plus three alternates will take place on the evening of Thursday, February 29, 2024.
  • Both winners will attend Session 1 taking place on Sunday, June9 through Friday, June 21, 2024.
  • Transportation costs will be the responsibility of the winners.
  • This is a total equipment package. All firearms and ammunition, pistols, rifles, shotguns, and blackpowder guns will be provided. You will bring shooting glasses, hearing protection, personal outdoor items such as sleeping bags and hiking boots. A complete list of equipment and travel information needed for this unique outdoor experience will be provided.

YOUTH CAMP

A TRUE OUTDOOR LEARNING EXPERIENCE!

HUNTING SKILLS

Shooting is only part of the adventure. We’ll also teach you important hunting skills. 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.

WILDERNESS SURVIVAL

You’ll learn wilderness survival skills. You'll go on a simulated big game hunt with a few days and nights under the stars. You’ll also have the opportunity to become Hunter Safety qualified in New Mexico. This is true outdoor learning experience, an adventure like no other in America, in a setting that will take your breath away.

BEST OF THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN WEST

the most complete shooting center in the nation

A Total Equipment Package

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.

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A SETTING TO TAKE YOUR BREATH AWAY

AN ADVENTURE LIKE NO OTHER IN AMERICA