What is High Adventure?
"High adventure is the next evolution of Scouting Experiences, drawing on what we have learned in the Scouting program so far and ramping up the adventure and focuses more on individual experiences and group dynamics. Different from a traditional Scout summer camp experience, merit badges aren’t the focus (but that doesn’t mean you can’t earn a few while you’re at it) and instead it’s all about making memories and getting life experiences that will stick with you for life."
-Boy Scouts of America, Website
-Boy Scouts of America, Website
How many High Adventure bases are there?
There are a total of 4 high adventure bases
Sea Base: At Scouting’s Sea Base High Adventure you can sail, fish, kayak, snorkel, SCUBA dive, and explore islands in the Florida Straits, Atlantic Ocean, and the Caribbean Sea. Sea Base’s 20 programs each specialize in a particular area of interest, whether your unit is experiencing these tropical environments or skills for the first time, or are experienced seafarers. Find an adventure that fits your unit’s interests: in camping trips, marine science, sailing, SCUBA diving, or saltwater fishing. Sea Base Adventures provide the opportunity to explore historic seaports and state parks, kayak on the ocean, to observe the rich biodiversity of these saltwater ecosystems. Participants can even complete a service project with the Order of the Arrow at Dry Tortugas National Park.
Philmont: Philmont provides unforgettable backpacking adventures across miles of rugged, rocky trails! And, Philmont Scout Ranch offers programs that feature the best of the Old West—horseback riding, burro packing, gold panning, chuck wagon dinners, and interpretive history—with exciting challenges for today such as rock climbing, mountain biking, and sport shooting. It’s an unbeatable recipe for fast-paced fun in the outdoors.
Northern Tier: Northern Tier is the Boy Scouts of America’s gateway to adventure in the Great Northwoods of Northern Minnesota. Scouts explore millions of acres of pristine lakes, meandering rivers, dense forests and wetlands in Northern Minnesota, Northwest Ontario and Northeast Manitoba all by canoe.
Summit, Bechtel Reserve: SBR Programs Summit Bechtel Reserve (SBR) programs are all about challenging Scouts. Whether earning merit badges, problem-solving on the challenge course, or rafting down some of the best white water in the country, those willing to test their mettle at The Summit will come away changed for the better.
Sea Base: At Scouting’s Sea Base High Adventure you can sail, fish, kayak, snorkel, SCUBA dive, and explore islands in the Florida Straits, Atlantic Ocean, and the Caribbean Sea. Sea Base’s 20 programs each specialize in a particular area of interest, whether your unit is experiencing these tropical environments or skills for the first time, or are experienced seafarers. Find an adventure that fits your unit’s interests: in camping trips, marine science, sailing, SCUBA diving, or saltwater fishing. Sea Base Adventures provide the opportunity to explore historic seaports and state parks, kayak on the ocean, to observe the rich biodiversity of these saltwater ecosystems. Participants can even complete a service project with the Order of the Arrow at Dry Tortugas National Park.
Philmont: Philmont provides unforgettable backpacking adventures across miles of rugged, rocky trails! And, Philmont Scout Ranch offers programs that feature the best of the Old West—horseback riding, burro packing, gold panning, chuck wagon dinners, and interpretive history—with exciting challenges for today such as rock climbing, mountain biking, and sport shooting. It’s an unbeatable recipe for fast-paced fun in the outdoors.
Northern Tier: Northern Tier is the Boy Scouts of America’s gateway to adventure in the Great Northwoods of Northern Minnesota. Scouts explore millions of acres of pristine lakes, meandering rivers, dense forests and wetlands in Northern Minnesota, Northwest Ontario and Northeast Manitoba all by canoe.
Summit, Bechtel Reserve: SBR Programs Summit Bechtel Reserve (SBR) programs are all about challenging Scouts. Whether earning merit badges, problem-solving on the challenge course, or rafting down some of the best white water in the country, those willing to test their mettle at The Summit will come away changed for the better.
2023 Philmont- 9 day trek
In July of 2023, a select amount of high adventure scouts will be able to go on a 9 day hiking trek in New Mexico. Video down below if you are interested!
2022 Summit New River
This upcoming Summer (July 10-16), a select group of high adventure scouts have the opportunity to go to Summit Bechtel Reserve to kayak down the New River. Watch video below to learn more.
Sea Base, St. Croix Adventure, 7/12-7/18 2021
Our scouts attended Sea Base, one of the four national high adventure bases listed above and chose the St. Croix Adventure. They kayaked, snorkeled, sailed, and hiked!