2026 High Adventure Trek
The 2026 Scoutreach High Adventure Youth Applications are now OPEN!
Is your Scout ready to take their Scouting journey to the next level?
The application period for 2026 Scoutreach High Adventure Treks is in progress! Adult Applications are closed now but youth applications are open through the end of December! Your Scout could be hiking breathtaking vistas at Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico or living amongst the diverse sea life of the Florida Keys at Sea Base.
High Adventure Treks are unique opportunities for Scouts to test their many skills and explore their limits under the guidance of trained professionals. Learn more about what each trek has to offer below.
SEA BASE- June 1st - June 6th, 2026
At Sea Base, you will camp under a canopy of gumbo limbo trees, mangroves, and lush vegetation. Each day will be action-packed. From Big Munson Island your crew will ocean kayak, snorkel the Florida Barrier Reef, take part in deep sea fishing excursions, night snorkel, and explore the largest wilderness on Earth. If you are seeking a unique primitive camping experience and a tropical adventure then Sea Base is for you.
PHILMONT SCOUT RANCH- June 21st - June 29th
Philmont Scout Ranch is the Scouts’ largest National High Adventure Base with dozens of camps scattered across rugged terrain that ranges in elevation from 6,500 to 12,441 feet. Philmont offers an unforgettable backpacking adventure with programs that feature the best of the Old West—horseback riding, burro packing, gold panning, and chuckwagon dinners. It’s an unbeatable recipe for fast-paced fun in the outdoors.
Applicants will be assessed a $25 application fee; an additional fee of $275, due by May 15th, 2026; other costs associated with Travel (such as Airline and Ground Transportation) will be covered by the Atlanta Area Council. Any applicant not selected will receive a refund of the $25 application fee.
Contact Donna Horne @ 770-989-2875 or donna.horne@scouting.org if you have additional questions
Crew Calendar for 2025 and 2026
*note: Crew members are required to attend at least 75% of all scheduled activities
| Who? | What? | When? | Where/Details | Additional Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALL | 2026 Youth Applications Open | Now Open | On-Line registration, now open! Close date subject to change based up number of applications received. | CLICK HERE TO APPLY |
| ALL | Scoutmaster Referral FormNow Open | Now Open | CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE FORM | |
| ALL | 2026 Youth Applications Close | Dec 31st 2025 | Once registrations have closed, the youth applicants will receive an email to schedule an in-person interview. Interviews will be held at the Atlanta Area Council Volunteer Service Center in January. | All preliminary paperwork due before an interview will be granted |
| ALL | Youth Interviews | Jan 10th & 11th | TBA, More information to come.... | |
| ALL | Crews Selected | January 30th | TBA, More information to come... | |
| ALL | Scout/Parent Orientation | February 8th | Tentative- Save the Date |
Scoutreach Provides the Experience of High Adventure Scouting
Each year Scoutreach sponsors crews to Scouting America National High Adventure Scout Camps. Watch the videos below to see how Scoutreach can help your Scouts experience the adventure of a lifetime!
The Importance of Scoutreach
A Scoutmaster shares the impact Scoutreach has on the Scouting youth, providing opportunities many would not have the means to experience.
Philmont Scout Ranch High Adventure Base
Scouts and leaders discuss the experience of Philmont Scout Ranch’s unforgettable backcountry backpacking experience, the value of working together as a team, and the challenges they overcame as a crew.
Friendships Forged at Philmont Scout Ranch
A Scout describes the unique camaraderie and friendships built from training and backpacking with each other over nine days in New Mexico's backcountry at Philmont Scout Ranch.
Scoutreach | Paying It Forward
A mother shares how Scoutreach supported her Scout’s ambition to experience high adventure at Philmont Scout Camp.
The Impact of Scoutreach
A Scout shares how Scoutreach provided him the BSA National High Adventure Base experience at Philmont Scout Ranch.
Lessons Learned at Philmont
Scout shares experiences of Philmont from interviews on Day 1 and Day 12 of her Philmont adventure.
| File Name | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Philmont Advisor's Guidebook | This guide is for leaders and contains information on crew formation, travel, health concerns, meals, and so much more. | Download |
| Frequently Asked Questions | Download | |
| Philmont Medical Form | Due no later than Crews 1st overnight camping trip. The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) requires an Annual Health and Medical Record (AHMR) for all participants, including Scouts and adults, attending events longer than 72 hours. This record, comprised of Parts A, B, and C, must be updated within 12 months of the event. It includes a medical history, a physical evaluation, immunization record, proof of insurance and consent forms. | Download |
| Sea Base Medical Form | Due no later than Crews 1st overnight camping trip. The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) requires an Annual Health and Medical Record (AHMR) for all participants, including Scouts and adults, attending events longer than 72 hours. This record, comprised of Parts A, B, and C, must be updated within 12 months of the event. It includes a medical history, a physical evaluation, immunization record, proof of insurance and consent forms. | Download |