bsa high adventure trips

High Adventure at SBR

In order to develop character, citizenship, and personal fitness, young people need the opportunity to push past their comfort zones in real world settings that help them understand who they are and envision who they can become. High adventure programs  provide crucial experiences that help young people clarify their values, goals and vision for the future.

Our High Adventure Experience Options

High adventure at sbr adds a new dimension to the scouting experience. high adventure is not just about adrenaline and the wow factor, it’s about digging deep within yourself, finding out what makes you tick and discovering how to push beyond what you think you can do..

50+ miles of backpacking style travel on inflatable kayaks and rafts.  

Register:  By Crew/Per Boat

Season:   Summer

Age: 14 years of age at the start of the trek or age 13 and graduated the 8th grade

Boat Size: 8 participants per boat, including adult leadership

Leadership:   2 registered adult leaders required.  There must be a registered female adult leader 21 years of age or over in every unit serving females. 

R egistration:  Opens 18 months prior to trek

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Introductory level experiences at each of the n ine Summit high adventure venues!  

Register:  By Crew

Age: 13 years of age at the start of the trek

Crew Size: Minimum of 5 participants. including adult leadership

R egistration:   Opens 18 months prior to trek

Experience 40+ miles of hiking and rafting in the New River Gorge area!

Register:   By Crew

Season:   Summer

Crew Size:  Minimum of 8 participants and a maximum of 12 participants, including adult leadership

Leadership:   2 registered adult leaders required.  There must be a registered female adult leader 21 years of age or over in every unit serving females.

Registration:   Opens 18 months prior to trek

  Experience 60+ miles of rugged exploration  in the New River Gorge area.   

Season:  Summer

Age:  14 years of age at the start of the trek

Crew Size: Minimum of 8 participants and a maximum of 12 participants, including adult leadership

Leadership:  2 registered adult leaders required.  There must be a registered female adult leader 21 years of age or over in every unit serving females. 

Experience four days of shooting sports activities for beginners and seasoned shooters.

Age: 14 years of age at the start of the trek; ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST BE REGISTERED VENTURERS

Crew Size:  Minimum of 5 participants, including adult leadership

2025 Registration Now Open!

Register here for the adventure of a lifetime in 2025, view 2025 registration information here, bsa family adventure camp, individual trek registration, preparedness seminar information, 2024 treks are still available.

Register now for the adventure of a lifetime and experience the rugged wilderness of Philmont’s backcountry!

Philmont Wildfire Recovery

We are asking for your help. To donate to the Fire Recovery and Mitigation Fund click below. 100% of your donation will go to Philmont.

If you are from the following states California, District of Columbia, Illinois, Kansas, Mississippi, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Tennessee, Virgin Islands or Wisconsin, please donate to the Philmont Staff Association: bit.ly/PhilmontStaffAssociation

To read our past fire updates click here.

Training Center Conferences

Learn best practices for Scouting from world-class faculty and share experiences with Scouters from across the country at one of more than 50 conferences. You can bring the whole family, as family programming is available for conference attendees. 

Financial Assistance

Those in need of financial aid to help support their adventure are encouraged to apply. Aid is available for all regular treks, individual programs and training center youth. 

Working at Philmont

Philmont hires more than 1,100 summer staff to support backcountry programs, food service, retail operations, the Philmont Training Center, maintenance, conservation, ranching, medical services and administrative positions.

Philmont Photo Archive

Explore our vast archive of expedition and program photos! Decades of Philmont images all in one place.

Autumn Adventure

Hiking in the Philmont backcountry during the autumn season, crews will enjoy warm, sunny days, and cool, crisp nights.

Winter Adventure

Cold-weather camping is the ultimate test of your ability to camp and travel in the backcountry and learn to live in harmony with the environment.

Gear up for Adventure!

Our Final Prep Seminar with a Recap & Updates for your 2024 Trek!

This informative session will recap and update you and your crew on the highlights of our past 2024 Preparedness Seminars and any updates you need to know before heading out to Philmont.

Join us for an in-depth seminar on Base Camp Operations. Gain essential knowledge that will set you up for success to start your Philmont adventure! 

Learn all about your first and last day in Base Camp. Engage in a live Q&A session.

Join us for a Special Seminar on Trek Preparedness! Get ready to dive into the expectations, contents, and features of our Individual Trek Programs.

Learn how to register, travel tips, medical forms, food options, fitness prep, packing essentials, and engage in a live Q&A session.

Get Ready for a Summer Blast!

We’re launching our super exciting Summer Philmont Family Adventure Camp! It’s all about Fun, Adventure, and Unforgettable Family Moments.

OA High Adventure

Imagine hiking through some of the same territories as Waite Phillips, Dr. Goodman and other noteworthy Scouting figures. Imagine forming a team, coming into an experience as strangers, but leaving as friends for a lifetime. Few people get to experience the world's natural beauty and understand what true fellowship is all about. This summer, the Order of the Arrow invites you to this rare occasion and to participate in the OA High Adventure program.

Canadian Odyssey

Ocean Adventure

Summit Experience

Wilderness Voyage

High Adventure

Do you need an escape from that 9-5 job, summer classes, or the monotony of staring out of your bedroom window longing for something new? If your answer is yes, the Order of the Arrow has the answer for you!

Each summer, the Order of the Arrow offers a myriad of different High Adventure opportunities to meet your summer needs. Maybe it's wetting your appetite by going for a plunge in the Atlantic Ocean with the Ocean Adventure at the Florida Sea Base. Or maybe hiking is your passion; if so, what better place to go than the Philmont Scout Ranch, where you can hike the same trails as your Scoutmaster or Scouting ancestors as a part of your Trail Crew experience? Have you ever thought about what the Native Americans and early explorers did to be avid traders? Maybe the OA Voyage is your calling. Whatever your summer aspirations may be, these National High Adventure bases have put together a multitude of options for you.

Along with your one-week trek completely designed by you, each Arrowman will be afforded the opportunity to leave their mark in history by helping to sure up portage trails, backpacking trails, or coral reefs. Aside from providing a good deed to each of these high adventure bases, every participant will have the opportunity to work closely with other Arrowmen from across the country, who have a similar interest in the future of both the program and the adventure base.

You may be thinking that this is a daunting task, but it is an experience unlike any other afforded to you in Scouting, in that it takes you out of your world and places you with people who want to do something different. It's not every day that you can tell your friends that you climbed into Cypher's Mine, watched the Northern Lights from a canoe, or went scuba diving in the Florida Keys.

These programs help to ensure that the future of Scouting has a place to live, work, and interact. This summer, try something new or do something you thoroughly enjoy! Your destiny awaits you...

Program Dates

Select each program below to view the session dates:

2024 Program Dates

Oa wilderness voyage (northern tier).

• Session 1: June 5 - June 19, 2024 (Male Crew)
• Session 2: June 12 - June 26, 2024 (Male Crew) - Closed
• Session 3: June 19 - July 3, 2024 (Coed Crew)
• Session 4: June 26 - July 10, 2024 (Male Crew)
• Session 5: July 3 - July 17, 2024 (Male Crew)
• Session 6: July 10 - July 24, 2024 (Coed Crew)

OA Canadian Odyssey (Northern Tier)

Oa summit experience (summit bechtel reserve).

• Session 1: June 9 - June 16, 2024 (Coed Crew)
• Session 2: June 16 - June 23, 2024 (Coed Crew)
• Session 3: June 23 - June 30, 2024 (Coed Crew)
• Session 4: June 30 - July 7, 2024 (Coed Crew)
• Session 5: July 7 - July 14, 2024 (Coed Crew)
• Session 6: July 14 - July 21, 2024 (Coed Crew)

OA Trail Crew (Philmont Scout Ranch)

• Session 1: June 8 - June 22, 2024 (Coed Crew)
• Session 2: June 15 - June 29, 2024 (Male Crew)
• Session 3: June 22 - July 6, 2024 (Male Crew)
• Session 4: June 29 - July 13, 2024 (Coed Crew)
• Session 5: July 6 - July 20, 2024 (Male Crew)
• Session 6: July 13 - July 27, 2024 (Male Crew)

OA Ocean Adventure (Florida Sea Base) - Paused for 2024

OA Ocean Adventure has been paused for 2024.

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HIGH ADVENTURE

The pinnacle of Scouting experiences, high adventure typically involves several days of trekking, paddling, or sailing in remote, wild settings. Older Scouts challenge themselves mentally and physically through elite outdoor activities ranging from whitewater rafting to rock climbing to BMX. In the process, they learn to overcome hardship, work as part of a team, and live in harmony with nature.

GSMC High Adventure

The council offers two high adventure options through camp buck toms, c.o.p.e. challenging outdoor personal experience.

The COPE Program is a weeklong adventure for older Scouts that teaches advanced team-building and problem-solving skills. Scouts learn to function as a team to meet a series of low course and high course COPE elements. Participants should be at least 13 years old and in sound physical condition.

The goal of Project COPE is to build leadership, self esteem, decision making, trust, and teamwork skills by progressing, as a group, through a series of increasingly physically and mentally challenging exercises.

Buck Toms offers one of the finest high ropes courses, a V Swing, zipline, and a multi-level climbing tower. When Scouts complete the course, they receive a special COPE T-shirt to let others know they have “ Met the Challenge !”

CLINCH RIVER CHALLENGE CANOE TRIP

2024 information coming soon.

APPALACHIAN ADVENTURES 

The Appalachian Adventures program is based out of Camp Pellissippi. Embark on the ultimate outdoor adventure with our Create-Your-Own Expedition! Immerse yourself in the thrill of mountain biking, conquer challenging trails while hiking and backpacking, scale natural rock formations, navigate wild waters with exhilarating whitewater rafting, and glide through serene lakes with canoeing and kayaking. Your journey, your choices – craft an unforgettable adventure tailored to your passion for exploration and adrenaline. Unleash the adventurer in you and embrace the freedom to create your own epic outdoor saga!

Expeditions are led by seasoned guides, but Scouts and leaders cooperate to plan their journey for the week. Appalachian Adventures is open to all Scouts BSA, Venturers, and Sea Scouts at least 14 years of age, as well as leaders.

More details on joining the Appalachian Adventures in 2024 are available HERE .

Mountain Man 

The Mountain Man program, part of our summer camp offerings, is a demanding and adrenaline-filled five-day expedition designed around East Tennessee’s mountains, rivers, caves, and trails. Adventures may include backpacking, caving, whitewater rafting, climbing, mountain biking, shooting sports, and more.

Expeditions are led by seasoned guides, but Scouts and leaders cooperate to plan their journey for the week. Mountain Man is open to all Scouts BSA, Venturers, and Sea Scouts at least 14 years of age, as well as leaders.

BSA High Adventure Bases

In addition to the high adventure programs offered at Camp Buck Toms, the Boy Scouts of America offers a variety of expeditions at four high adventure bases around the country.

The Florida Sea Base , located in Islamorada and on Summerland Key in the beautiful Florida Keys, as well as Marsh Harbour, Great Abaco Island, Bahamas, offers 15 different marine adventures, including sailing, scuba diving, inshore and offshore fishing, sea kayaking, tall ship sailing and much more.

FIND OUT MORE AT BSASEABASE.ORG >

Northern tier.

The Northern Tier High Adventure Base is the 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, Scouting’s premier winter high adventure program. Fall programming is also available.

FIND OUT MORE AT NTIER.ORG >

Philmont Scout Ranch is the Boy Scouts of America’s largest national High Adventure Base, covering some 214 square miles of rugged mountain wilderness in the Sangre de Cristo range of the Rocky Mountains in northern New Mexico. With rugged trails, craggy peaks, and pristine meadows, Philmont offers adventures that combine the best of the Old West—horseback riding, burro packing, gold panning, chuckwagon dinners, and interpretive history—with exciting challenges for today—rock climbing, burro racing, mountain biking, and rifle shooting—in an unbeatable recipe for fast-moving outdoor fun.

FIND OUT MORE AT PHILMONTSCOUTRANCH.ORG >

The Paul R. Christen High Adventure Base at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in the mountains of West Virginia offers a variety of action sports adventures where participants explore the canopy via a vast array of high ropes courses, mountain bike on more than 30 miles of trails (including 17 miles of downhill), push the envelope in a modern skatepark , ride BMX at the The Trax, climb routes up to 5.11 at The Rocks, and reach speeds of nearly 60 mph on a 3,200 foot zip line. Adventures also include exciting and dynamic archery ranges; trap, five-stand, sporting clays, pistol, and rifle ranges; conservation programs, and multi-day whitewater paddling and mountain bike treks.

FIND OUT MORE AT SUMMITBSA.ORG >

Winter Treks

Explore the Great White North

Paddle North Americas Canoe Country

Become a staff member in the great Northwoods

Choose your program below and register today!

Northern Tier is the premier Scouts BSA experience for canoeing and winter camping. We offer many different trek options for Scout troops and individuals seeking a high adventure opportunity.

3 seasons 2 countries 1 adventure of a lifetime

Canoe Treks

Paddling in North Americas Canoe Country is a time like no other. With lakes stretching as far as the eye can see, all connected through a large web of waterways, Scouts can travel effortlessly across them in specially designed tripping canoes. Completing short portages between waterways brings scouts from lake to lake as they explore the vast biodiversity of the Northern Boreal Forest unique to Northern Minnesota and Canada

Winter Adventures

Winter in Minnesota brings a whole new level of challenge to going outside and Northern Tier helps provide the gear and training for you to step up to the plate. Learn to never fear the cold again while experiencing all the great white north has to offer. Dog Sledding, cross country skiing, ice fishing, and winter camping are just a few of the activities awaiting you at Northern Tier

Staffing Opportunities

We hire hundreds of staff each year to provide wilderness adventures and to work our base camps. Looking for a job with an adventure? Consider applying to work in the great northwoods!

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High Adventure

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The Boy Scouts of America offers many different High Adventure opportunities for older Scouts and Venturers to participate in. Whether its hiking in the Rocky Mountains of New Mexico, Canoeing in the Boundary Waters of Minnesota or learning how to sail in the Florida Keys, Scouts are sure to have an experience they’ll take with them for a lifetime!

Here is information for how you can participate in these High Adventure opportunities!

UNIT-BASED HIGH ADVENTURE PLANNING

Planning a High Adventure trip can seem daunting, but it doesn’t need to be. We want to help every unit be able to participate in the exciting High Adventure opportunities that the BSA has to offer!

To help units plan and execute a High Adventure trip, we have compiled several resources as a starting-point to help show that an AWESOME High Adventure experience is accessible to Scouts or all backgrounds and experience levels. Here are some resources for you to use when planning a unit-based high Adventure trip:

• Consider joining as part of a Council Contingent for your first trip. The council offers annual council contingents to Philmont, and we have begin to offer trips to Northern Tier as well. We take much of the planning and logistics work off of the unit leaders – their main responsibility becomes advising the youth attending to be sure they are physically ready for the experience, ensure their safety, and help develop them as leaders. Learn more about these opportunities further down on this page.
• If you want to plan a trip yourself to give you more flexibility, each of the High Adventure Bases has unit-based experiences to choose from throughout the year based on the base you are attending and when you want to do the trip.  Here is a list of resources  to help units develop and plan a High Adventure Trip.

I’m sure you are asking – “But what about the cost?!” Yes – High Adventure trips are expensive, but they can be accessible and possible for youth of all financial backgrounds. The key is in how much the youth is willing to work to make the experience possible. In addition to the fundraising done at the unit level, the High Adventure bases also have financial aid available for those Scouts who demonstrate a need. In addition, the Cradle of Liberty Council has financial aid specifically designated to help more Scouts participate in High Adventure.

BSA HIGH ADVENTURE BASES

Thirty-four staffed camps and 55 trail camps are operated by the ranch. Philmont has high mountains dominating rough terrain with elevations ranging from 6,500 to 12,441 feet.

Philmont Scout Ranch provides an unforgettable adventure in sky-high backpacking country along hundreds of miles of rugged, rocky trails. Program features combine the best of the Old West – horseback riding, burro packing, gold panning, chuck wagon dinners, and interpretive history – with exciting challenges for today, such as rock climbing, burro racing, mountain biking, and .30-06 rifle shooting. It’s an unbeatable recipe for fast-moving fun and the outdoors.

Philmont means camping with your own unit as well as meeting and sharing experiences with other crews from all over America and from other countries. This is an opportunity for fellowship and understanding unequalled anywhere in America.

Participants must be at least 14 by September 1st of the year attending Philmont.

The New River Gorge region of West Virginia will become home to a premier Scouting destination – offering a new high-adventure base and national leadership programs, and a permanent home to the National Scout Jamboree.

The 10,600-acre site near Beckley, to be named “The Summit: Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve,” will realize the vision of a national center of Scouting excellence. The development of the site is made possible by a $50 million gift, the largest in BSA history, from the S. D. Bechtel, Jr. Foundation.

The Firestone Scouting Resource Center and Valley Forge Scout Shop will be closed on Monday, May 27th, for Memorial Day.

• St Pete Troop 285
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Build an Adventure

Our inclusive, conservation minded Troop welcomes youth ages 11-17. 

Explore. Lead. Serve.

Our inclusive Troop welcomes all youth ages 11-17. You will learn how to create, organize, and execute adventures as a team, handle knives and axes, build fires, serve the community, learn new skills, and push your limits.

Scouting is a journey. With each experience, you grow in confidence and mindfulness. You’ll make friends, embrace the outdoors, learn new skills, and be your best self.

Try it all: high ropes courses, backpacking treks, cooking in the wild, orienteering challenges, and so much more!

This is a youth lead organization. You and your Troop choose together where the next adventure lies. The adults guide, help, and support. Bring your ideas to the next meeting and build your Troop’s next adventure.

From age 11 to 17, grades 5.5-12, youth lead, explore, and serve. Adults support their Scout-designed adventures and ensure safety. Our Troop has ~21 active Scouts. 

At Troop 285, the youth grow into mindful, capable adventurers, leaders, and advocates.  

From age 5 to 10, grades K-5, Cubs explore the outdoors in a family style adventure program.

At Pack 285 , they’re ‘Born to be Wild!’

Chartered Org

Palm Lake Christian Church, our Chartered Organization, supports many diverse groups in the community, including our Pack and Troop. We’re so grateful for the space and beautiful grounds they provide our Unit.

PalmLakeCC.org

Adult Leadership

Scoutmasters

Instructors

727-209-7769

[email protected]

Palm Lake Christian Church

5401 22nd Ave N, St Pete, FL 33710

• Miccosukee District

The Miccosukee District covers all areas north of 54th avenue in St. Petersburg to the Pasco County Line.

District Roundtable Meetings

Monthly meetings.

District Roundtable Meetings – Open to all leaders and interested adults. Roundtable is each month on the 2nd Thursday of the month at Camp Soule.  Additional info (if any) will be posted on the District Facebook Page @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/201331701481 . For other questions about roundtable, please contact the District Commissioner, Charles Love.

District Committee Meeting

District Committee Meetings –  This meeting is normally held on the 1st Wednesday at 7:00PM of the month Online via Zoom unless otherwise scheduled by the District Key 3.  All Miccosukee District Chairs, committee members, nominating committee and interested Adult Leaders are invited to attend.  We encourage (1) representative from each Unit visit our District Committee meeting! For questions about Miccosukee District Committee, please contact Travis Norton at [email protected]

Order of the Arrow Meeting

Order of the Arrow, Osceola Chapter Meetings  – See  Uh-To-Yeh-Hut-Tee Lodge for information on the lodge schedule and events. Once each calendar year a troop or team may conduct an election within their unit to select scouts (up to age 21) and nominate adults for membership in the Order of the Arrow. In order to be eligible for election, a Scout must have: Click here to request an election for your unit!

• achieved the rank of First Class
• participated in 15 days/nights of camping in the past 2 years  (must include but may only count one long term resident camp under the auspices of the BSA)
• the recommendation of their Scoutmaster

District Key 3

District volunteers.

Upcoming District Events

District Commissioner Frequently Asked Questions…

How do we merge our Boy and Girl Troop? 

• A: Thats not possible at this time. As you may know, BSA is going to be testing Co-Ed Troops in various types of Cohorts. As we understand it, each council will be assigned one or more type of Pilot. Nothing is official as of yet. At this time, GTBAC is not on the list of approved pilot councils. As we understand it, some of the test units will be Co-Ed, some will be Linked, and there are a few other variations. Basically, for the units that National chooses will be a focus test group with possibly monthly update calls, This is going to most likely be a limited run. You will need to apply and be chosen. National is looking for existing G Troops and B Troops to try to connect together for this test. It sounds like after the initial test, they will again re-split the units up pending the feedback. Again, this is a short run (as its being said now) Think of this as a proof of concept.
• If you have a strong G and B troop that would like to test out the new pilot the District Commissioner Charles Love know. No matter what happens, keep in mind when these units camp, they will still need to camp separately.
• Also, This MUST start with your Charter Org. Check with your COR first, prior to going to Charles.

What are the Fees for Scouting as of 2/1/2024 (Fees changed on 4/1/2024)

• A: Effective April 1, 2024, BSA will no longer charge a one-time joining fee of $25 for new program participants. However, the yearly membership fee will increase. Remember, when a youth or adult registers for the first time, their membership will be valid for twelve months from the registration date, providing a full year of Scouting.
• Youth: $118 for Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing and Sea Scouting participants
• Adults: $86.00 for all adult volunteers
• Non-Unit Merit Badge Counselors: $25 (If tied to a unit with active BSA Subscription $0.00)
• $100 charter/affiliation fee (Per Unit – IE Pack and Troop will be $200)
• $15  for  Scout Life  magazine

How do I handle a crew youth who just turned 18. 

• A: Anyone over 18 will need to do the adult app, and have YPT. The fee will be the youth fee.
• A: There is not a Crew/Venture App – Use the standard BSA one – https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/524-501.pdf

What’s the difference between a Scouter Reserve (91) and a College Scouter Reserve (92)?

• A: Scouter Reserve positions are for supportive adults who have no immediate, specific leadership role or direct contact with youth. The Scouter Reserve (non-unit registrant position code 91) is designed for any adult who would like to be “on reserve” should a Scouting unit need some extra help. The  College Scouter Reserve (code 92) is designed specifically for college students who are interested in filling that same role. Both require criminal background checks and Youth Protection Training. Those who would like to volunteer as a reserve for specific units can use codes 91U and 92U, respectively.  “This is from Aaron on Scouting. “The fee is the adult fee, because they are both over 18yrs.

Where are the most up-to-date Adult Applications? 

• Adult: https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/524-501.pdf
• Youth: https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/524-406.pdf
• Please note, try not to use paper apps – use the new BeAScout.Org system to move, Dual Enroll, and Join a unit.

Can I transfer adults from unit to unit?

• A: YES! – You can now go to beascout.org and fun the unit you want to dual-enroll with and the system will let you. In the event you run into an error, do a paper app.

How do I change an adult position in our unit?

• A: The COR or COR Delegate can log in to my.scouting.org and move existing adults around in their positions. IE you can make a Committee Leader an Assistant Scoutmaster.
• Detailed info at https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/se-packet/2021-04-19/Position-Manager-Job-Aid-4-12-2021.pdf

I heard there were some new recruitment materials, can you show them to me?

• A: Take a look @ http://www.wnyscouting.org/resources/membership-recruitment-materials/73335

Where do I get the Fundraising Money Earning Application for 2023?

• A: https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/34427.pdf Please provide this form to your Unit Commissioner. Insurance does NOT cover any Fundraisers unless you have a form on file with Council.

We have a new COR, what paperwork do I need?

• A: For the COR you need the Adult App + CBC along with prorated payment for the adult.

We have a new Executive Officer at our Charter, what paperwork do you need?

• A: For the new EO, You will need to fill out a new unit form https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/524-402_wb.pdf – Fill out as much as you can and give to your Commissioner. This says new unit form, but its also used to add a new Executive Officer. Also, please include a letter from the charter explaining the change. Do not worry about the Fees the New Unit Application is also used to change the Exec Officer.

How do I promote someone from a Committee Role to a different role?

• A: Use the Position Manager in My.Scouting.Org – Only the COR (or COR Delegate) can change key positions while Committee Chair can change other roles.

We are thinking of starting a new unit, what is required? 

• 1- Fill out the New Unit App – https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/524-402_wb.pdf
• Cubmaster, Skipper, Scoutmaster, Crew Advisor, etc.
• Committee Chair
• Committee Member
• Fill out a minimum of 5 Youth Apps – https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/524-406.pdf
• Paid Youths
• Paid Adults
• $100 Charter Fee
• All Paperwork should be provided to the District Commissioner for review prior to it going to the Council.

Unit Commissioners

Below is the current list of assigned Unit Commissioners.

• Charles Love (DC) – Troop 2022B,  Pack 313 , Troop 313B , Troop 468B, Crew 468,  Pack 422 , Troop 422B , Troop 484B
• John Black (ADC) – Pack 26 , Pack 404 , Pack 487 , Troop 26B
• Bruce Hoover – Pack9 , Troop 9B
• Delphine Nasr – Pack 135 , Troop 135B , Troop 135G
• Geary Titus – Pack 10 , Pack 43 , Pack 600 , Troop 10G , Troop 10B , Troop 600B
• Jeffrey Fabiszewski – Troop 340B ,  Crew 340
• Jim Ronayne –  Troop 106B
• Ken Mason – Pack 431 ,  Troop 431B , Troop 431G
• Norman Peterson – Pack 371 , Pack 413 , Troop 371B , Troop 371G, Troop 407B , Troop 413B, Troop 413G
• Robert McNerw – Troop 417B
• Theresa Ronayne – Pack 475 , Troop 475B , Crew 475

Incident Reports & Insurance Forms 

In the event you need to file an incident report or need to review the insurance policy, The most up-to-date forms are located here -> https://tampabayscouting.org/resources/forms

Update your BeAScout PIN Info

Updating your  BeAScout.org pin is simple, and it’s a good way to make sure your information is current — that it doesn’t list last year’s Cubmaster or meeting time, for example. Access to update your pin is available to all unit leaders, including committee members in a unit. If you need help with your pin, please contact Charles Love .

To update your pin have any KEY 3 Go to My.Scouting.org and In the drop-down menu, go to your Unit. Click on “Organization Manager” and from here you can update your info and make corrections.

Annual Money Earning App

A unit must submit a Unit Money-Earning Application to the council at least two weeks prior to committing to your money-earning project. Whenever a unit is planning a money-earning project, refer to the BSA’s “ Guides to Unit Money Earning Projects .” Please read this document before submitting the online application as there is a question in the application about this document.  Understanding money earning guidelines will help in the selection of projects.  Money earning projects help Scouts learn to pay their way.

Print out the form here -> https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/34427.pdf

All unit fundraisers or money-earning projects except Popcorn Sales must be approved by the council. Insurance will not cover any fundraiser where there has been no application processed and approved.

Annual Medical AB & ABC Forms

More info can be found at https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/ahmr /

• AB Form Only  – Applies to ALL participants — such as local tours and weekend camping trips  UNDER 72 hours  in duration.
• AB&C Form – Applies to ALL participants where the event is  OVER   72 hours in duration. (Such as resident campers (summer or winter camps) or any event that lasts over 72 hours or more

Merit Badge Counselor Application

Recently National has made a change to merit badge counselors (MBC) and how they work in Scoutbook. You can no longer just say someone is a Merit Badge Counselor in Scoutbook, it MUST come from national and flow into Scoutbook, not the other way around (like it used to be). MBC’s need to be registered with a separate set of paperwork outside of your unit’s charter. This is a yearly process (yes really). This notice was posted in September of 2020 @ https://discussions.scouting.org/t/upcoming-scoutbook-mbc-actions/185362  it discusses the change.

Update 11/2023 – How do I renew my Merit Badge Counselor for the 2024 Year.

A: National will send you an email to renew. If you want to change any of your assigned classes, or are a new Merit Badge Councilor,  please do the below.

GTBAC NEW Merit Badge Counselor Application Packet

• (One Time) Take the Merit Badge Counselor Training In Person at a District or Council Event. If you wish to do it online, go into My.Scouting.Org and search for “Scouts BSA – Merit Badge Counselor Training” (it’s 2 separate courses).  Print BOTH certificates .
• Login to My.Scouting.Org and Print your YPT Certificate.
• Print and Fill out the Merit Badge Counselor Application – https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/34405.pdf  (need wet ink signature!)
• Print and Fill out the Adult Application https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/524-501.pdf  (need wet ink signature!) Dont Forget the CBC

The Packet to hand in should contain…

• A printed copy of your Current YPT
• A Printed copy of the Merit Badge Counselor Traning Completion Certificate
• A Printed copy of the Merit Badge Counselor Application
• A Printed copy of the Adult Application & CBC Form – Needs to be Fully Filled Out , code 42, even the stuff on the right of the app. be sure you use the current app that’s linked above

Hand your packet to your Unit Commissioner to have processed.

Printable Council Calendar 

Some people have asked me to link the Council Calendar. Use the 3 links below.

• List View – Here
• Monthly View – Here
• Grid View – Here

Adding the Council Calendar to your Outlook or other calendar program (such as your phone)

• Open Outlook Calendar.
• Go to “My Calendars” and right click, then choose “Add Calendar”, then “From Internet…”.
• Paste https://scoutcal.blackpug.net/8845  into the textbox, then hit OK.

You can also add the calendar to your iPhone.

• Go into Settings/Account and click Add Account
• Pick “Other” at the bottom
• Pick “Add Subscribed Calendar”
• Type in https://scoutcal.blackpug.net/8845
• On the next screen enable remove alerts and click Save.

BSA Saftey Moments

Everyone can deliver Safety Moments in Scouting. Any adult leader, Scout, or employee can step up with little preparation to make a SAFE difference to everyone participating. See more at https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/safety-moments/

BSA Applications – Please Read!

Tips for Success!

Update: As of 4/2023 you can use beascout.org to join a unit or dual enroll into a unit.

• Youth who is new to Scouting = Use Online via unit’s QR Code or Paper App
• Youth who has been in Scouts Before = Paper App Only
• Youth who is transferring = Scout Transfer via My.Scouting.org
• Adult who is new to Scouting = Use Online via unit’s QR Code or Paper App
• Adult who has been in Scouts Before = Paper App Only
• Adult who is transferring (or dual enrolling into your unit) = Paper App Only

All Paper Apps must be filled out completely, any application missing data will not be processed. Please be sure you put in the proper code. If you are filling out a Merit Badge Counselor App, it’s not MB, it’s Code 42.

For each paper app, you will need to provide your unit commissioner with the below 4 things.

• Paper App filled out and SIGNED by the COR of the unit with Wet Ink and not e-signed
• Background CBC Form (even if it’s a dual enrollment)
• Payment for the application – Prorated for the balance of the year (See above for prorated amounts)
• Printout of YPT Completion

If you do not do all 4, your application will not be processed.

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