2025 High Adventure Trek
2025 Youth & Adult Applications are now open!
Is your Scout ready to take their Scouting journey to the next level?
The application period for 2025 Scoutreach High Adventure Treks will begin in July! Your Scout could be hiking breathtaking vistas at Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico or living amongst the diverse sea life of the Florida Keys at Sea Base.
High Adventure Treks are unique opportunities for Scouts to test their many skills and explore their limits under the guidance of trained professionals. Learn more about what each trek has to offer below.
SEA BASE
At Sea Base, you will camp under a canopy of gumbo limbo trees, mangroves, and lush vegetation. Each day will be action-packed. From Big Munson Island your crew will ocean kayak, snorkel the Florida Barrier Reef, take part in deep sea fishing excursions, night snorkel, and explore the largest wilderness on Earth. If you are seeking a unique primitive camping experience and a tropical adventure then Sea Base is for you.
PHILMONT SCOUT RANCH
Philmont Scout Ranch is the Scouts’ largest National High Adventure Base with dozens of camps scattered across rugged terrain that ranges in elevation from 6,500 to 12,441 feet. Philmont offers an unforgettable backpacking adventure with programs that feature the best of the Old West—horseback riding, burro packing, gold panning, and chuckwagon dinners. It’s an unbeatable recipe for fast-paced fun in the outdoors.
Requirements for applications to be considered
- Scouts who have participated in previous High Adventure Treks through Atlanta Area Council Scoutreach are not eligible for selection and should not apply.
- Scouts must be 14 years of age or 13 years of age and have completed the 8th grade prior to arrival at High Adventure Base. Scouts cannot be older than 17 years of age prior to arrival at High Adventure Base.
- Be available for an in person interview with the High Adventure Trek Committee (to be scheduled).
- Scout must meet the height and weight guidelines listed in the BSA Medical Form (Philmont | Sea Base). Verification of height and weight will be checked at the time of interview and again 60 days prior to the trip departure date.
- Provide a signed copy of the BSA Medical form, parts A, B1 and B2 with your application.
- Submit a creative typed 500-word essay about your Scouting journey
- Provide a signed letter of recommendation from your Scoutmaster in a sealed envelope.
- Pass the BSA Swim Test (SEA BASE APPLICANTS ONLY) as a swimmer.
- Submit a $25 application fee that will be deducted from total fees (refundable if not selected).
- Selected Scouts will be assessed an additional fee of $275; all other costs will be covered by the Atlanta Area Council.
Accepting Adult Leader Applications until August 22nd- Click Here.
Now Accepting Youth Applications for 2025-Click Here.
Please make your $25 application deposit here.
(The payment is applied to your total payment due, refunded if you are unable to attend)
Please contact Donna Horne @ 770-989-2875 or donna.horne@scouting.org if you have questions or require additional information.
Adult leaders will be required to take Wilderness First Aid and CPR/AED Training.