The Outdoor Adventures Team is here to help you unlock Scouting's adventure.
From the mountains to the ocean, High Adventure to international adventure
and everything in between, nobody does it better.
Meet the Outdoor Adventures Team!
The Outdoor Adventures Team serves as gateway to connect Scout and Leaders with the adventure of Scouting. From leadership development to camp development and high adventure to international adventure, we’re here to help you find your next adventure.
The Outdoor Adventures Team is made up of the 8 departments listed below, hover over the pictures below to get a glimpse, or click on the logo to visit their page!
Sea Base offers a year-round opportunity to explore the great ocean wilderness. This brochure contains information about every adventure that the Sea Base has to offer, including fishing, sailing, scuba, and more! Be sure to check out our new adventures to Key West and in the Virgin Islands.
Get ready for the next century of Scouting. With incredible facilities and amazing outdoor programs, The Summit is a place that takes Scouts and Venturers to the limits of what they think they can do, and then pushes them further. The Summit is more than just a place for Scouts; it’s where future leaders are shaped.
Northern Tier is the Boy Scouts of America’s gateway to adventure in the Great Northwoods. In the summer, Scouts from Northern Tier’s three wilderness canoe bases explore millions of acres of pristine lakes, meandering rivers, dense forests and wetlands in Northern Minnesota, Northwest Ontario and Northeast Manitoba. In the winter, Northern Tier is home to the Okpik Cold Weather Camping program, the BSA’s premier winter high adventure program.
Born in 1938 as Philturn Rockymountain Scoutcamp, today’s Philmont Scout Ranch is a bustling center for high adventure and training. Youth and adults take advantage of the Ranch’s camping, training and work programs. Most activity takes place during the summer, but Philmont also offers Autumn Adventure and Winter Adventure programs.
For over 100 years, the Order of the Arrow (OA) has recognized Scouts and Scouters who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives. This recognition provides encouragement for others to live these ideals as well. Arrowmen are known for maintaining camping traditions and spirit, promoting year-round and long term resident camping, and providing cheerful service to others.
The Outdoor Programs and Properties Department aims to provide expert guidance and support through an analysis of their needs relating to outdoor programs, properties, facilities and strategic planning. Outdoor Programs and Properties offer tools, support and service including: The National Camp Accreditation Program, National Camping Schools, Outdoor Program Consultation and Development for local BSA Councils and more!
Scouting is happening all around the world in virtually every area and region of the globe- The BSA International Department works to help Scouts and Leaders from the BSA to experience the bigger picture of Scouting and connect with it through our involvement in the World Organization of the Scouting Movement.
The 2021 National Scout Jamboree will be held at the Summit Bechtel National Scout Reserve and is shaping up to be one of the best jamborees yet! The 2021 Jamboree is being planned for up to 40,000 Boy Scouts, Venturers, Explorers, and unit leaders, including more than 9,000 staff members. Stay tuned for more info coming soon!
Find the Scouting Adventure that's right for you...
Scouting is full of adventure and the Outdoor Adventures Team is here to help find you the one that’s right for you using our interactive map! Click around the map to explore.
If you’re looking for an adventure, but you’re open to seeing what’s out there – Click the logos on the map to find out what our team has to offer.
Know the type of adventure you’re looking for? Click on the activity buttons on the right hand of the map to find out where those activities are offered.
SBR
BSA
Philmont
NTier
Sea
OA
INTL
OPP
Jam
Lead
Action
Back
Train
Trek
Water
STEM
Summit Bechtel Reserve
Glen Jean, West Virginia
- Action Sports
- Shooting Sports
- Whitewater Rafting
- Customizable Treks
- Camping
- Home of National Jamborees
Visit summitbsa.org for more info!
Outdoor Adventures Team
BSA National Service Center
Irving,Texas
- BSA International
- Outdoor Programs and Properties
- Order of the Arrow
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Philmont Scout Ranch
Cimmarron, New Mexico
- Backpacking and Hiking
- Wilderness Programs
- Customizable Treks
- Fall/Winter Adventures
- Family Adventure Camp
- Training Center
- BSA National Museum
Visit philmontscoutranch.org for more info!
Northern Tier High Adventure
Ely, Minnesota + additional outposts
- Wilderness Canoe Trips
- Back Country Experiences
- STEM options
- Winter Camping
- Training Courses
- Cold weather Camping Development Center for BSA
Visit ntier.org for more info!
Florida Sea Base
Islamorada, Florida + additional outposts
- Scuba diving
- Sailing
- Fishing
- STEM options
Visit bsaseabase.org for more info!
Order of the Arrow
National Service Center and at Local BSA Councils
- OA Hiking Treks
- OA Boat Treks
- Leadership
- Training Courses
Visit oa-bsa.org/high-adventure for more info on opportunities for Arrowmen.
Need to find your lodge? Click HERE
BSA International
BSA National Service Center
Irving,Texas
- International Contingent Trips
- International Camp Staff Program
- Messengers of Peace
Visit scouting.org/international for more info!
Outdoor Programs and Properties
National Service Center and at Local BSA Councils
- National Camp Accreditation Program
- Outdoor Programs Training and Support
- Local Council Support
Visit scouting.org/outdoor-programs for more info!
2021 National Scout Jamboree
Glen Jean, West Virginia
- Action Sports
- Leadership
- Camping
The 2021 National Jamboree will be held at the Summit Bechtel Reserve.
Find out more at jamboree.scouting.org
wild
Wilderness Programs/Experiences
- Philmont
- Summit
- Florida Sea Base
- Northern Tier
- Local Council Camps (OPP)
- Order of the Arrow High Adventure Treks
Click on map to find out more about where to find your next adventure!
Leadership Skills
- Order of the Arrow
- BSA International
- Local Council Camps (Outdoor Programs and Properties)
Click on map to find out more about where to find your next adventure!
Action Sports
COPE, Climbing, Biking, Skateboarding, ATV’s, shooting sports and more!
- Philmont
- The Summit
- Local Council Camps
- 2021 National Jamboree
Click on map to find out more about where to find your next adventure!
Hiking and Camping
- Philmont
–Backpacking - The Summit
–Camping - Northern Tier
–Camping - Order of the Arrow
–OA Treks - BSA International
– on Contingent Trips - Local Council Camps
-Outdoor Programs and Properties
Click on map to find out more about where to find your next adventure!
Training Courses
- Philmont
- Sea Base
- The Summit
- Northern Tier
- BSA International
- Order of the Arrow
- Local Council Camps (OPP)
Click on map to find out more about where to find your next adventure!
Customizable Trek Options
- Philmont
- Sea Base
- The Summit
- Northern Tier
- Local Council Camps (OPP)
Click on map to find out more about where to find your next adventure!
Water Sports
Canoeing, rafting, sailing, Scuba Diving and more!
- Sea Base
- Northern Tier
- The Summit
- Local Council Camps (OPP)
- Order of the Arrow High Adventure Treks
Click on map to find out more about where to find your next adventure!
STEM Opportunities
Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, Biology and more!
- Philmont
- Sea Base
- The Summit
- Northern Tier
- Local Council Camps (OPP)
Click on map to find out more about where to find your next adventure!
Looking for more information?
The Outdoor Adventures team is here to help! From frequently asked questions to important updates, we’ve got you covered.
Creating a Safe, Welcoming
Culture at Our Camps
Many new Scouts are excited about having their first Outdoor Adventure at your camp this summer. Please review these materials and make sure that everyone who comes to camp this summer has a safe, awesome and life-changing experience!
Check out the February 2019 BSA Livestream about Summer Camps!
The safety of youth is always our highest priority. To help make sure that our camp staff understand YPT guidelines this summer, it is recommended that camps offer the Understanding and Preventing Youth on Youth Incidents for Unit Leaders and Staff training before Scouts arrive this summer.
Helpful Resources &
Frequently Asked Questions
Resources & Upcoming Events
2019 National Outdoor Conference
National Camp Accreditation Program Info
Order of the Arrow Membership Info
BSA High Adventure Bases
Sea Base FAQ
Philmont FAQ
Summit Bechtel Reserve (summer camp) FAQ
Northern Tier Resources
Ready for a new kind of adventure?
Introducing BSA Family Adventure Camps! Now at Philmont and coming soon to the Summit Bechtel Reserve and Florida Sea Base.
BSA Family Adventure Camps are outdoor adventures designed for your entire family. It is Scouting’s best family vacation! Open to all registered members of the BSA and their families, you will have a chance to participate in all of the incredible activities offered at one of our BSA Family Adventure Camps and make memories with your family that will last a lifetime. With several housing choices and a multitude of activities to choose from, your family can customize an experience built just for you! For more information on locations available nationwide, contact FamilyAdventureCamp@scouting.org
