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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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Announcing Scouting for Clean Waterways, a new conservation program for all Scouts

June 6, 2024 8

Scouting for Clean Waterways is a nationwide Scouting effort designed to inspire Scouts to reduce personal consumption of disposable plastics and actively participate in cleaning waterways in their local communities.

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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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Holiday break is a great time to start thinking about this one big thing

December 19, 2023 0

You’re sitting near the fireplace, enjoying a nice, warm cup of hot coco, when suddenly it hits you: “What am I going to do for a job next summer?!?” For everyone out there ages 15—115, it’s not too early to start looking for a job at a BSA camp.

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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

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Everything you need to know about working at a high-adventure base or BSA camp

February 21, 2023 3

Each summer, thousands of seasonal staff bring outdoor adventure to life for Scouts from across the world. Ever wondered who makes up this staff?

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