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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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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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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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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

Scouts and adults hiking at Philmont Scout Ranch
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Adults must Be Prepared for high adventure, too

June 28, 2023 17

We at the BSA spend a lot of time teaching youth how to Be Prepared for rigorous Scouting activities. Since all Scouting activities are conducted under the engaged supervision of at least two conscientious adults,

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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.


Michael Freeman

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


Sheniece Chappell

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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