About Royal Rangers

Royal Rangers is a ministry whose mission is to reach, teach, and keep boys for Jesus Christ. Founded in 1962 in Hot Springs, Arkansas, the Royal Rangers program now reaches across the United States and in over 80 nations around the world. Royal Rangers provides an exciting opportunity for outdoor adventure and Christian growth through weekly outpost meetings, devotionals, campouts, recreation, and other outdoor activities. For more information visit the Official Royal Rangers Webquarters.

Ranger Kids

This impressionable age group is foundational in providing the background and training for additional participation in the Royal Rangers program. Its challenging and fun advancement system encourages boys to learn utilizing indoor and outdoor activities and games. The weekly lessons and objectives help to reinforce godly principles in their daily lives. In this age group the boys have an opportunity to achieve many advancement pins that can be placed on an awards vest and worn each week as part of the official Royal Rangers uniform.

Discovery Rangers: 3rd - 5th Grade

The Discovery Rangers program 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.

Adventure Rangers: 6th - 8th Grade

Adventure Rangers participate in more challenging camping and outdoor activities while emphasizing skill development, advanced camping, Junior Leadership Training, Frontiersmen Camping Fellowship (FCF), Bronze, Silver, and Gold medals with national recognition. The weekly planning guides will encourage the boys to learn and stay on course for the Gold Medal of Achievement—the highest award a boy can earn.

Expedition Rangers: 9th - 12th Grade

This is considered a high action-packed adventure trail in which the Expedition Ranger is further challenged by advanced camping and camp craft skill opportunities. These extreme activities offer boys in this age group opportunities 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, Chaplain Rangers, High Action Rangers, and more. Boys will be challenged to service through Home Missions, Foreign Missions, Youth Ministry and Men’s Ministry. In addition, boys can choose to reach for the ultimate achievement award in the Royal Rangers—the Gold Medal of Achievement.