Council HIGH ADVENTURE

The BSA High Adventure Directory lists council-operated high-adventure trekking programs to help units locate high-adventure programs across the nation.

High Adventure programs have specific age and physical endurance requirements. Check for these requirements at the individual sites. 

Florida Sea BaseScuba at Sea Base

Make a splash! Head to the Florida Keys and dive into an amazing Florida Sea Base adventure and wade into more excitement than you ever though possible. Snorkeling, SCUBA, boating, and beach camping are among the many possibilities.

Scouting's most complete aquatic facility offers a complete variety of water activities from SCUBA diving to sailing "Tall Ships". All of our participants have the opportunity to swim, snorkel, and fish among the most beautiful coral reefs in the northern hemisphere.

Visit the 2008 Sea Base Trip at YouTube

Download the 2009 Tall Ships Flyer

Go to the Florida Sea Base Programs home page


Philmont Scout Ranch

The Boy Scouts of America's premier high-adventure base—challenges Scouts and Venturers with more than 200 square miles of rugged New Mexico wilderness. Backpacking treks, horseback cavalcades, and training and service programs offer young people many ways to experience this legendary country.  

Philmont's camping season is from mid-June to late August.  Organized into crews of 7-12, including at least two adult leaders, participants hike Philmont's mountains for ten full days, spending nights at various backcountry camps.

Download the 2009 Philmont Flyer

Go to the Philmont page at www.scouting.org


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From June to September, Northern Tier offers Scouts and Venturers the world's best wilderness canoeing.  

Beginning in December, you may participate in the challenging cold-weather camping program called Okpik.

The Northern Tier offers many adventures, each geared to the goals and desires of your group. Come to the Northern Tier for an unforgettable journey through the heart and soul of Canoe Country. 

Click HERE for Northern Tier programs


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