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Northern Tier

These five friends have been to every high-adventure base

December 9, 2015 20

“It’s a story of five boys adventuring together.” Friends from Troop 820 of Chapel Hill, N.C., have seen Scouting take them to every high-adventure base.

High-Adventure Week

Set sail at Florida Sea Base (no sailing experience required)

October 27, 2015 4

Sea Base, the BSA’s sailing oasis in the Florida Keys, the Bahamas and the U.S. Virgin Islands, offers something for anyone who loves the water.

Awards

Meet the first recipient of the Grand Slam of High Adventure Award

October 23, 2015 32

For attending all four bases, Owen Buzan of the National Capital Area Council became the first recipient of the Grand Slam of High Adventure Award.

Awards

Guide to the Grand Slam and Triple Crown of National High Adventure

September 25, 2015 29

Scouts and adults who visit three or four BSA national high-adventure bases can earn the Grand Slam or Triple Crown of National High Adventure awards.

Northern Tier

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.

High-Adventure Week

High-Adventure Week: A look back at Florida Sea Base

October 15, 2014 7

Take a peek at the Florida Sea Base as it appears in the Scouting magazine archives, starting when the base first opened in the early 70s.

High-Adventure Week

High-Adventure Week: Florida Sea Base takes the adventure underwater

October 15, 2014 0

The Florida Sea Base is currently accepting reservations for 2015 adventures. The lottery for 2016 trips is open Jan. 15 to Feb. 16, 2015.

Sea Base

You can teach a Scout to fish — with proper training

September 15, 2014 13

At Certified Angling Instructor Training, attendees learn to run fishing programs at summer camp and instruct the Fishing and Fly-Fishing merit badges.

Awards

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.

Awards

Triple Crown award may soon add the Summit as fourth option (UPDATED)

August 15, 2014 13

The Triple Crown award honors those who have participated in a high-adventure program at three national high-adventure bases, but what about the Summit?

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