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Royal Rangers is a ministry that reaches across the United States and in over 65 nations around the world. It motivates boys spiritually through Bible study and memorization, devotionals, and Christian role models. Boys are strengthened mentally by an advanced awards-based weekly program. Further, the boys increase their physical prowess by participation in age-specific activities and recreation. Finally, they are introduced to church, community, and nature-related activities to develop their social skills and awareness.
Dedicated leaders, called commanders, provide boys the necessary direction during a weekly outpost meeting. The meetings are designed to develop the total boy for Christ and offer love and understanding between the boy and a godly role model.
The Life of a Royal Ranger includes great outdoor adventures through camping, water activities, hiking, rappelling, and mountain climbing, as well as challenging indoor adventures. There will be opportunities year-round to attend tremendous camping events at the outpost, district, or national levels.
The experience as a Royal Ranger will be one of growth. He will grow in four ways. Through proper exercise and diet, his body will develop physically. Through prayer, Bible study, and witnessing, he will grow spiritually. By studying and reading, his mind will grow mentally. And by learning how to treat others, he will develop socially.
Royal Rangers ministers to boys in the United States and in over 65 countries through Bible study and memorization, devotionals, outdoor and camping activities, and Christian role models. Boys are strengthened
- by a merit-based advancement program
- by participation in age-specific activities and recreation, and
- through church and community service activities.
- through Bible study and devotions.
Dedicated leaders provide direction during weekly outpost meetings in the local church, which are designed to develop the total boy for Christ.
Each outpost has four age groups to allow boys to advance with their peers at an appropriate pace.
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Ranger Kids (Kindergarten, first grade, and second grade), includes a challenging and fun advancement system encouraging boys through indoor and outdoor activities and games. The weekly lessons and objectives help to reinforce godly principles in their daily lives, and they will have opportunities to achieve many advancement awards that can be placed on an awards vest and worn each week as part of the official Royal Rangers uniform.
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The Discovery Rangers program (Third, fourth, and fifth grade), features an exciting premier advancement system. In this system boys will learn through camping and non-camping activities. An emphasis is placed on learning at their own pace in a merit-based curriculum.
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Adventure Rangers (Sixth, seventh, and eighth grade), participate in more challenging camping and outdoor activities while emphasizing skill development, advanced camping, Junior Leadership Training, Frontiersmen Camping Fellowship (FCF), and Bronze, Silver, and Gold medals with national recognition.
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Expedition Rangers (Ninth through twelfth grade) is considered a high action-packed adventure trail in which the boy is further challenged by advanced camping, camp craft skills, and ministry opportunities. These activities offer boys in this age group ways to become more self-reliant and develop confidence and a greater appreciation of God. Several advancement programs are available including Air Rangers, Sea Rangers, Trail Rangers, Junior Chaplaincy, High Action Rangers, Junior Leadership Academy opportunities and more. Boys will be challenged to serve through Home Missions, Foreign Missions, Youth Ministry, and Men’s Ministry.
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The weekly planning guides encourage the boys to learn and stay on course for the Gold Medal of Achievement—the highest award a boy can earn, which is the equivalent of the Boy Scouts Eagle Scout Award.
The mission of Royal Rangers is to reach, teach, and keep boys for Christ! The purpose of the Royal Rangers ministry is to evangelize boys for Christ, develop the total boy for Christ (spiritually, physically, mentally and socially), and keep boys in our churches.
Our aim and goals for Royal Rangers are to instruct, challenge and inspire our boys in the areas of Bible doctrine, Christian service, moral conduct, and basic beliefs of our church through interesting activities that boys enjoy.
Select a topic to learn more:
- How Royal Rangers Ministers to Boys
Learn important information about the program's structure; leadership requirements; its mission, code, pledge, motto and emblem; and some of the great activities involved!
- The Royal Rangers National Leadership
Meet the national leadership staff, responsible for the teaching materials and program details of Royal Rangers.
- The Royal Rangers Ministry
Learn about the age groups involved in Royal Rangers and the emphasis and activities of each one.
- The Methods Royal Rangers Uses to Reach its Objectives
Just how does Royal Rangers "Reach, Teach and keep Boys for Christ?"
- The Royal Rangers Mission
Learn about the purpose of the Royal Rangers ministry, as well as the program's aims and goals.
- Royal Ranger Emblem and its meaning
The Royal Ranger Emblem resembles a compass, but in reality it is designed with a special significance.
- Royal Rangers Emblem usage copyright information
The Royal Ranger Emblem is a copyrighted image. To use the emblem (or any portion of it) on your web site, you must obtain permission.
- Royal Ranger Code
The Royal Ranger Code is represented by the blue points of the emblem.
- Royal Ranger Pledge
The pledge is considered the central theme to the Royal Rangers ministry . It will direct the boy to show the love of Jesus Christ in everything he encounters on daily basis.
- Royal Ranger Motto
Are you ready?
- Royal Rangers Songs
Music has a mass appeal to boys of all ages and it encourages an atmosphere of worship. It also enhances a strong bond between the boys and their leaders.
Royal Rangers Events
Royal Rangers offers national events and outpost, section and district events to fulfill the natural yearning of boys for the great outdoors. Camping is an effective way to accomplish the basic love that boys have for physical activity and adventure. Under properly trained leadership, camping can be used to help develop the boys into dedicated Christian men.
National Events
National Camporama is an exciting event held every four years. It offers Rangers and Commanders many opportunities for fun, adventure, and spiritual growth. Each Camporama brings thousands of boys and leaders from throughout the United States and around the world to Camp Eagle Rock, Missouri. They hear great speakers, participate in a variety of activities, and enjoy a fantastic camping event. Get more information about Camporama here.
If a Ranger or leader chooses to follow the Trail of the Grizzly, he will be working to become a member of the Frontiersmen Camping Fellowship (FCF), and will be eligible to attend both Territorial and National Rendezvous. The National Rendezvous is held on the even-numbered years between Camporamas. There, FCF members learn more advanced outdoor skills and participate in frontier excitement. Rendezvous also provides opportunities to compete with others and attain excellence in the areas of service, leadership, camping, and achievement. Get more information about FCF and Rendezvous here.
Because many Rangers enjoy the challenge of competition, Royal Rangers provides National Championships in the areas of:
Get details on National Championships here.
Each year, Rangers have the opportunity to compete with other boys in attaining the highest standards of what it means to be a Royal Ranger. Achieving this goal will depend on the boys' performance in various categories:
- Attendance in Activities
- Advancement along the Gold Medal of Achievement
- Personal Development
- Camping Skills
- Communication
- Knowledge of the Bible
- Knowledge of Royal Rangers Information
Get details on Ranger of the Year here.
At Camp Eagle Rock, Missouri, boys from around the United States learn, grow, experience, and enjoy the excitement and fun of the great outdoors. These camps are held throughout the year and always include challenges to develop boys into skilled and godly men. Get more information on Adventure Camps here.
Each year, during the first full week of October, National Royal Rangers Week provides a wonderful opportunity for the local church to focus on this incredible ministry of Reaching, Teaching, and Keeping Boys for Christ!
Outpost, Section and District Events
Even if some Rangers and Commanders don't have the opportunity to attend a particular national event, they will be able to participate in the many events of their outpost, section, and district. Oupost commanders and district commanders can provide details on these and other great events in your area:
- Junior Training Camps: ATC (Adventure Training Camp), JTC (Junior Training Camp), AJTC (Advanced Junior Training Camp), JTT (Junior Training Trails), JCE (Junior Canoe Expedition), JWC (Junior Winter Camp), JMC (Junior Missions Camp), JCS (Junior Survival Camp), JAC (Junior Aquatics Camp), Elite JLC (Elite Junior Leadership Camp), the Academy (Junior Academy)
- Pinewood Derby: outpost, section, and district
- Ranger of the Year: outpost, section, and district
- District camping events
- Winter camps
- Merit camps
- Western day camp
- Father-and-Son camp-outs
- Olympics day
- Special athletic events—baseball, hockey, football, etc.
- Fishing derbies
- BB gun competition
- Archery competition
- Soapbox derby
- Open houses: military institutions, museums, parks, etc.
- Rodeos: bicycle, horse, etc.
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