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[ September 25, 2017 ] Sea Scouts director receives major award for efforts to promote safer boating in BSA Awards
[ September 22, 2017 ] Why you should thank this Eagle Scout every time you take a selfie Eagle Scout
[ September 21, 2017 ] Found! Cub Scout uniform that washed ashore after Hurricane Irma belongs to this officer in U.S. Navy Cub Scouting
[ September 21, 2017 ] Is this your Cub Scout uniform that washed ashore after Hurricane Irma? [Update: Found him!] Eagle Scout
[ September 20, 2017 ] Pledge to never, ever use your phone while driving, because #ItCanWait Health and Safety

Master smartphone photography at the BSA’s Visual Storytelling Workshop

February 17, 2015 8

Learn to take better smartphone photos and share them effectively at the BSA’s Visual Storytelling Workshop, set for June 7 to 13 at Philmont.

No crew? No problem with Philmont’s individual programs

February 12, 2015 6

Philmont individual programs are perfect for a young man or young woman who wants to experience Philmont as an individual or with a smaller group.

STEM Trek turns Philmont into the coolest science lab ever

February 2, 2015 3

The STEM Trek blends Philmont’s famous backcountry programs with STEM-focused activities sure to inspire, educate and entertain Scouts and Venturers.

Why 2015 is the year to take your family to Philmont Training Center

December 10, 2014 9

Consider this your formal invitation to spend a week next summer at Philmont Training Center, the national training center of the Boy Scouts of America.

How to sign up for Northern Tier, Philmont, Sea Base and the Summit

November 10, 2014 2

If you’re looking to attend Northern Tier, Philmont, Sea Base or the Summit Bechtel Reserve in 2015 or 2016, I’ve got the details you need.

Watch this now: ‘Philmont: A Love Letter’

October 23, 2014 5

In his four-minute film, “Philmont: A Love Letter,” Tucker Prescott offers a stunning glimpse into why many call Philmont “God’s country.”

High-Adventure Week: A look back at Philmont Scout Ranch

October 14, 2014 1

Take a peek at Philmont as it appeared in the Scouting magazine archives, starting when the camp was still called Philturn.

High-Adventure Week: Lose yourself (and find yourself) in the Philmont photo archive

October 14, 2014 9

The Philmont photo archive is now open. That means if you’ve participated in a Philmont program in the past quarter-century, your photo’s on there.

High-Adventure Week: Enter Philmont’s 2016 lottery and then cross your fingers

October 14, 2014 4

Philmont Scout Ranch’s lottery for seven- and 12-day treks in summer 2016 will be open from Oct. 29 to Nov. 19, 2014.

All 4 high-adventure bases now qualify for Triple Crown

August 21, 2014 32

All four national BSA high-adventure bases now qualify for the Triple Crown award. And there’s a new honor: the Grand Slam of National High Adventure.