High-adventure bases across the United States offer Scouts the opportunity for the outdoor adventure of a lifetime. Through a multitude of specialized seasonal programs, from backpacking treks, to winter expeditions, to ocean adventures, these Treks will be sure to bring exploration to new heights.
We believe strongly that participating in at least one High Adventure program is an important part of everyone’s Scouting career. Many Scouts will attend two or more treks. To make this possible, Troop 1 aims to offer several opportunities for High Adventure from which a scout can choose. These trips require significant planning that starts more than a year before the trip. This guide is provided so families can discuss and plan for their scout’s participation.
Planned Schedule
| Date | Camp | Reservation Timeline | Age Requirement | Approximate Cost |
| July 18-26, 2026 | Maine High Adventure | November, 2025 | 13+ as of 9/1/2025 | $1,200-$1,500 |
| July 17-24, 2027 | Summit Bechtel Reserve | December, 2025 | 13+ as of start of trip | $2,500 – $3,000 |
| April vacation week 2028 | Sea Base | December, 2026 | 12+ as of start of trip | $2,500 – $3,000 |
| Summer 2029 | Philmont Scout Ranch | December, 2027 | 13+ & completed 8th grade. 15+ recommended | $3,250-$4,000 |
All dates beyond 2026 are subject to change
Who May Attend
Participants must possess basic camping skills and have attended Camp Wanocksett at least one year. Treks require varying levels off physical fitness and the ability to pass the Scouting America swimmers test. Scouts must display maturity and self-responsibility, and Scoutmaster approval is required prior to registering for any high adventure trip.
Most trips will have limited availability. In cases where interest exceeds availability, priority will be given to Scouts with the highest rank. For Scouts of the same rank, it will be the one who earned it first. Some trips may be targeted to specific patrols or age ranges.
Maine High Adventure
https://www.mainehighadventure.org
Location: Northern Maine
Travel to Camp: Drive
Maine High Adventure offers exciting, fully-outfitted canoe treks within 4+ million acres of northern Maine woods and waterways. Scouts will spend 7 days/6 nights on the water adventuring through the remote landscape of norther Maine. The trek will be custom design to meet the priorities of the crew and may include lake or river canoeing, portages, white water canoeing, fishing, and more.
Summit Bechtel Reserve
Location: West Virginia
Travel to Camp: Fly or drive
The Summit is an adventure center for the millions of youth and adults who love the outdoors. With incredible facilities and amazing outdoor programs, The Summit is a place that takes your high adventure to the limits! The Summit Experience offers a week filled with adventure, challenge, and growth in the wild and wonderful mountains of southern West Virginia. Each day brings something new: climb, rappel, and soar on Alexander’s Eagle Flight or through the canopy course; ride world-class trails on mountain bikes, skateboards, and BMX bikes; sharpen your skills with archery, rifle, and shotgun ranges—or even complete a hunter education course; and take on the rapids of the legendary New River with a thrilling whitewater rafting trip.
Sea Base
Location: Florida Keys
Travel to Camp: Fly
Sea Base is a unique destination offering aquatic programs found nowhere else. Whether your interests lie in sailing, rustic camping on an undeveloped barrier island, fishing, snorkeling, ocean kayaking or paddle boarding, Sea Base can offer a combination of all. You can even travel to rustic Big Munson island for an overnight adventure and visit historic Key West. It’s the ultimate maritime adventure!
Philmont
https://www.philmontscoutranch.org
Location: Cimarron NM
Travel to Camp: Fly
Note on age range: Philmont is recommended for scouts aged 15+. Scouts aged 14 may be able to attend with Scoutmaster approval.
Philmont Scout Ranch offers 214 square miles of rugged northern New Mexico wilderness. Experience backpacking treks, horseback cavalcades, and challenges such as rock climbing, mountain biking, and sport shooting. Philmont Scout Ranch even offers training, service programs, and best of the old west programs – burro packing, gold panning, chuckwagon dinners, and interpretive history. It’s an unbeatable recipe for fast-paced fun in the outdoors!
Tentative Payment Schedule for 2026/27 High Adventure
| Maine High Adventure 2026 | Summit Bechtel Reserve 2027 |
| Fall 2025/Winter 2026 | |
| November 6, 2025: $200 | |
| December 11, 2025: $200 | |
| January 8, 2026: $200 | |
| Spring 2026 | |
| April 16, 2026: $700 | |
| April 2026: Camp Wanocksett payment (~$600) | |
| June 4, 2026: Final Balance ($100-$400) | |
| Fall 2026 | |
| October 8, 2026: $1000 | |
| Winter 2027 | |
| January 21, 2027: $1000 | |
| Spring 2027 | |
| April 15, 2027: Final Balance ($300-$800) | |
| April 2027: Camp Wanocksett payment (~$600) | |
Payment dates & amounts in 2026 & 2027 are subject to change.