2025 High Adventure Trek

Is your Scout ready to take their Scouting journey to the next level?

The application period for 2025 Scoutreach High Adventure Treks will begin in July! 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.

Requirements for applications to be considered

• Scouts who have participated in previous High Adventure Treks through Atlanta Area Council Scoutreach are not eligible for selection and should not apply.
• Scouts must be 14 years of age or 13 years of age and have completed the 8^th grade prior to arrival at High Adventure Base.

  DEADLINE TO REGISTER, HAS CLOSED
  Sea Base June 1 - June 7
  Philmont June 25- July 2

  Atlanta Area Council
  Attn: Donna Horne
  1800 Circle 75 Pkwy SE
  Atlanta, GA 30339
  donna.horne@scouting.org
  770-989-2875

  Scouts who have participated in previous High Adventure Treks through Atlanta Area Council Scoutreach are not eligible for selection and should not apply.

  Youth that meet the following requirements are eligible to apply:
  •    Current member of the BSA and registered with an Atlanta Area Council Troop.
  •    Scouts must be at least 14 years of age or 13 and have completed the 8th grade prior to arrival at High Adventure Base. 
  -    Scouts cannot be older than 17 years of age (18 for Sea Base) prior to arrival at High Adventure Base. If 18, the Scout must be registered as an Adult and have a background check conducted.
  -    Scouts must be available for an in-person interview with the High Adventure Trek Committee (to be scheduled).
  -    Scouts must meet the height and weight guidelines listed in the BSA Medical Form for High Adventure. Verification of height and weight will be checked at the time of interview and again 60 days prior to the trip departure date.
  •    Provide a signed copy of the BSA Medical form, parts A, B1 and B2 with your application.
  •    Submit a creative typed 500-word essay about your Scouting journey
  •    Provide a signed letter of recommendation from your Scoutmaster, emailed to Donna Horne at donna.horne@scouting.org.
  •    Pass the BSA Swim Test (SEA BASE APPLICANTS ONLY) as a swimmer. Tests will be scheduled by the Atlanta Area Council.
  • Submit a $25 application fee. If the Scout is not chosen to attend in 2025, this fee will be refunded.
  •    Selected Scouts will be assessed an additional fee of $275 due by May 15, 2025; all other costs will be covered by the Atlanta Area Council (Transportation, and additional camp fees). Certain Items, such as clothing, is not provided.

  *Note: ALL requirements of this application must be met before an Interview will be granted.

• Be available for an in person interview with the High Adventure Trek Committee (to be scheduled).
• Scout must meet the height and weight guidelines listed in the BSA Medical Form (Philmont | Sea Base). Verification of height and weight will be checked at the time of interview and again 60 days prior to the trip departure date.
• Provide a signed copy of the BSA Medical form, parts A, B1 and B2 with your application.
• Submit a creative typed 500-word essay about your Scouting journey
• Provide a signed letter of recommendation from your Scoutmaster in a sealed envelope.
• Pass the BSA Swim Test (SEA BASE APPLICANTS ONLY) as a swimmer.

• DEADLINE TO REGISTER, HAS CLOSED
  Sea Base June 1 - June 7
  Philmont June 25- July 2

  Atlanta Area Council
  Attn: Donna Horne
  1800 Circle 75 Pkwy SE
  Atlanta, GA 30339
  donna.horne@scouting.org
  770-989-2875

  Scouts who have participated in previous High Adventure Treks through Atlanta Area Council Scoutreach are not eligible for selection and should not apply.

  Youth that meet the following requirements are eligible to apply:
  •    Current member of the BSA and registered with an Atlanta Area Council Troop.
  •    Scouts must be at least 14 years of age or 13 and have completed the 8th grade prior to arrival at High Adventure Base. 
  -    Scouts cannot be older than 17 years of age prior to arrival at High Adventure Base.
  -    Scouts must be available for an in-person interview with the High Adventure Trek Committee (to be scheduled).
  -    Scouts must meet the height and weight guidelines listed in the BSA Medical Form for High Adventure. Verification of height and weight will be checked at the time of interview and again 60 days prior to the trip departure date.
  •    Provide a signed copy of the BSA Medical form, parts A, B1 and B2 with your application.
  •    Submit a creative typed 500-word essay about your Scouting journey
  •    Provide a signed letter of recommendation from your Scoutmaster, emailed to Donna Horne at donna.horne@scouting.org.
  •    Pass the BSA Swim Test (SEA BASE APPLICANTS ONLY) as a swimmer. Tests will be scheduled by the Atlanta Area Council.
  • Submit a $25 application fee. If the Scout is not chosen to attend in 2025, this fee will be refunded.
  • Selected Scouts will be assessed an additional fee of $275 due by May 15, 2025; all other costs will be covered by the Atlanta Area Council (Transportation, and additional camp fees). Certain Items, such as clothing, is not provided.

  *Note: ALL requirements of this application must be met before an Interview will be granted.

• Selected Scouts will be assessed an additional fee of $300, due by May 15th, 2025; other costs associated with Travel (such as Airline and Ground Transportation) will be covered by the Atlanta Area Council. 

 Adult Leader Applications for 2025-Closed.

We are No longer Accepting Youth Applications for 2025

Contact Donna Horne @ 770-989-2875 or donna.horne@scouting.org  if you have additional questions 

Adult leaders will be required to take Wilderness First Aid and CPR/AED Training.

Crew Calendar Prep Activities for 2025

*note: Crew members are required to attend at least 75% of all scheduled activities