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Here’s how you can help send more Scouts to the National Jamboree

July 1, 2025 0

The Platinum Package and Diamond Package programs offer two options for Scouting families to contribute to the 2026 National Jamboree Scholarship Fund.

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Here’s one big reason to make your 2026 high-adventure base reservation now

June 23, 2025 0

The Scouting America National High Adventure Department just announced some exciting incentive pricing for certain 2026 treks.

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Learn all about Scouting America’s national high-adventure program tonight, live on YouTube and Facebook

April 23, 2025 0

There’s adventure, which is woven throughout all of Scouting America’s programs, and there’s high adventure, an opportunity for older Scouts, Venturers and Sea Scouts to embark on a challenging and rewarding outdoor experience that will stick

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High-adventure base registration for summer 2026 opens this week! Here’s what you need to know

January 13, 2025 0

The registration windows for summer 2026 treks at the Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve, Northern Tier National High Adventure Program and Sea Base open this week.

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Be the first to hear this exciting 2026 National Jamboree announcement!

May 20, 2024 4

If you’re reading this, you’re either a National Jamboree super fan or you just haven’t been to Jambo yet. How are we so confident the Jamboree turns out stellar Scouting experiences across the board? If

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The coolest music festival this summer is at The Summit Bechtel Reserve

March 3, 2024 1

Scheduled for June 14-15, Whizzbangers Ball is designed to give families the opportunity to not only see some great musical artists but also to participate in some of the great activities the Summit has to offer.

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High-adventure base registration is almost open and #TrekOnTuesday is celebrating with major giveaways

January 15, 2024 0

Starting Jan. 18, 2024, you and your Scouts can work toward landing a coveted trek at Philmont Scout Ranch, Summit Bechtel Reserve, Sea Base or Northern Tier, as national high-adventure base registration opens for 2025.

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High-Adventure Week: Go whitewater rafting at the Summit Bechtel Reserve

October 25, 2023 0

Welcome to High-Adventure Week on Aaron on Scouting! Our annual celebration of the BSA’s four national high-adventure bases gives a look at how and when to secure a spot for your Scouts. Today, we’re looking at the Summit.

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Next #TrekOnTuesday, share your fundraising ideas to win high-adventure base gear

October 20, 2023 1

Each year, the Scout Life team looks forward to our special #TrekOnTuesday shows dedicated to the high-adventure bases. We’re preparing for our Oct. 24 show right now, and we’ve lined up some gear to give away

The Polaris OGIO Explorer backpack
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It’s National Forest Week! Tune into today’s #TrekOnTuesday to enter for a chance to win a free backpack!

July 11, 2023 1

You can win a free OGIO Explorer pack by simply sharing a comment during today’s #TrekOnTuesday Facebook Live event at 3 p.m. Central.

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Aaron Derr

Aaron Derr is the senior editor of Aaron on Scouting and Scout Life magazine, and also a former Cubmaster and Scouts BSA volunteer.


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Michael Freeman, an Eagle Scout, is an associate editor of Scout Life and Scouting magazines.


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Sheniece Chappell is an associate editor of Scout Life and Scouting magazines.


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Bryan Wendell, an Eagle Scout, is the founder of Bryan on Scouting (now Aaron on Scouting).

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