High Adventure

 
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Northern Tier BSA Canoe Base 2009
Ely, Minnesota
 
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 Boundary Waters "Crew D" with their oustanding interpreter, Evan
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Boundary Waters 08/2009
 
 Our crew on top of Baldy at Philmont, 12,441 ft, 08/2008
The crew had a great time and they didn't get lost once!
 
BSA High Adventure News Resources
Get out of the house and into the excitement offered at one of the BSA's High Adventure Bases!  You have three choices:  A unique Aquatic quest at the Florida Sea Base; a canoing or winter camping challenge at the Northern Tier; or a wild west backpacking expedition at the Philmont Scout Ranch
 
All three bases have year-round opportunities.  Click on the links for more information.
 
The Florida National High Adventure Sea Base is owned and operated by the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America to offer unique educational aquatic programs to our members.  Located in Islamorada, the heart of the Florida Keys.  The near shore reefs offer unparalled opportunities for long term programs year round.  Our new conference facilities are utilized for youth and adult Scouting Conferences and non-Scouting groups when available.
 
When you travel to Boundary Waters , you are stepping into the a country explored by few people.  From June through August, Northern tier takes pride in offering Scouts the world's best canoing.  The Northern Tier has several adventures, each with a different character.  Come with the Northern Tier on an unforgettable journey through the heart and should of canoe country.
 
The Boy Scouts of America's premier high-adventure base.  It challenges Scouts and Venturers with more than 200 square miles of rugged New Mexico wilderness.  Backpacking treks, horseback cavalcades and training and service programs offer young people many ways to experience this legendary country.
 
 
Local Tour Permit Application
Good for domestic trips only under 500 miles away.
Required for any trip (domestic or International)  over 500 miles away.
 
 
Troop 657 High Adventure Activities since 2003
 
2009 Northern Tier 4 treks
2008 Philmont 1 trek
2007 Bike Trip Great Allegheny Passage 1 trek
2007 Sea Base Out Island Adventure 1 trek
2007 Sea Base Scuba Diving 1 trek
2006 Boundary Waters 5 treks
2005 BSA Jamboree
2005 Philmont 1 trek
2005 Sea Base Scuba Diving 2 treks
2004 Boundary Waters 5 treks
2004 Sea Base Sailing 1 trek
2003 Philmont 2 treks
 
 Jamboree 07/26-08/04 2010
 It is the opportunity of a lifetime...one you will never forget!
 100 years of Boy Scouting!
Applications no longer being accepted...

The next Jamboree in 2010  will be the Centennial of Boy Scouting. 
 
Fort A.P. Hill, located in the rolling hills of Caroline County, Virginia, near the towns of Fredericksburg and Bowling Green is an ideal facility to hold this major Scout Jamboree.
 
The 76,000 acre U.S. Army facility has served as the permanent site for the National Scout Jamboree since 1981.  The Boy Scouts of America uses approximately 3,000 acres of land to support a city of more than 40,000 Scouts and leaders.
 
Program features reflect the skills of scouting, our national heritage, physical fitness, environmental conservation and the true spirit of Scouting.
 
Daily activities include archery, bikathon, buckskin games, confidence course, conservation programs, scuba, kayak fun, racing shell run and raft encounters. 
 
Regional action centers with repelling towers are truly popular, as are trap shooting, an American Indian Village and the opening and closing arena shows, not to mention daily shows and many other activities.  It is Scouting and American History at their very best! 
 
The mission of the Jamboree is to provide a diverse group of Scouts and Scouters a meaningful and memorable experience that will instill the lasting values and traditions of Scouting in America and our highest priority will be to conduct the Jamboree in a safe and secure environment.