2026 High Adventure Trek
The 2026 Scoutreach High Adventure Youth Applications are now Closed! Please watch for our 2027 Dates to be posted in July 2026!
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
Keys Adventure Islamorada! Keys Adventure Islamorada will show you the variety of experiences the Florida Keys has to offer. This adventure combines all the elements of our most popular multi-adventures.Your crew will snorkel, paddle through mangrove forests, fish in the Florida Bay from 28ft. fishing vessels, and spend a day sailing aboard our own catamaran sailboat! Each day is a new day, and each night will be spent in air-conditioned dormitories. If you’re looking for an action-packed variety of aquatic activities, look no further. This adventure is a part of our COASTS program and is special needs accessible.
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 2026
*note: Crew members are required to attend at least 75% of all scheduled activities
| Who? | What? | When? | Where/Details | Additional Notes |
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| Philmont | Prep Activity 4 | April 11th 12PM-5PM |
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park | |
| Sea Base | Prep Activity 3 | April 12th 10AM-3PM |
Allatoona Aquatics Base 200 Lovingood Dr, Woodstock, GA 30189 |
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| Sea Base | Prep Activity 4 (Overnight) |
April 24th-26th 4PM, 2PM |
Allatoona Aquatics Base 200 Lovingood Dr, Woodstock, GA 30189 |
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| Philmont | Prep Activity 5 (Overnight) |
April 24th-26th 4PM, 2PM |
Woodruff Scout Camp 31 Woodruff Dr, Blairsville, GA 30512 |
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| Sea Base | Prep Activity 5 | May 3rd 8AM-5PM | Allatoona Aquatics Base 200 Lovingood Dr, Woodstock, GA 30189 |
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| Philmont | Prep Activity 6 | May 9th 12PM-5PM |
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park | |
| ALL | General | May 15th | All final Medical forms and final payments due to the Council | |
| Philmont | Prep Activity 7 (Overnight) |
May 29th-31st 4PM, 2PM |
Bert Adams Scout Camp 218 Scout Rd, Covington, GA 30016 |
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| Sea Base | Zoom Mtg |
May 28th 7:00pm |
Tentative Date for Final Departure Mtg | |
| Philmont | Zoom Mtg | June 18th 7:00pm | Tentative Date for Final Departure Mtg |
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 | |
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| 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 |