The Mid-America Council is dedicated to ensuring every youth has an opportunity to attend a BSA High Adventure Base.  Some are provided through a contingent experience, which means the trip is organized through a committee of volunteers in the Mid-America Council, and may contain Scouts and adults from all over the council.  See the opportunities below!

 

Council contingent fees are all inclusive.  The fee includes the program fee, all travel costs, meals, and special mementos for the Mid-America Council contingent.

 

Individual or group registrations accepted.  Philmont, Florida Sea Base, and Northern Tier require all youth must be 14-years of age, or 13-years of age and have completed the 8th grade. Summit requires all youth must be 13-years of age by September 1 of the year attending.  No exceptions. 

 

Questions?  Please contact the Council High Adventure Chair, Hunter Horste.

Florida Sea Base 2016  

Commitment deadline Dec. 31, 2014.

We're planning to send three crews of up to 24 total participants.  Participants will enjoy the Florida Keys Adventure Program at Sea Base, which includes a variety of activities over a seven-day period. The Mid-America Council is currently awaiting approval on our contingent dates for 2016.  We have applied for the following options:

   June 4, 2016 - June 11, 2016             Check out Florida Sea Base Website.

   May 29, 2016 - June 5, 2016

   June 2, 2016 - June 9, 2016

The total fee for contingent participants will be approximately $2,000.  A $200 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve a spot.  Register online.

Philmont Scout Ranch 

2015 - Reservations are still available!
 June 14 - 27, 2015.  Six crews are headed to Philmont this summer!  Experience a two-week backpacking trek, and participate in activities throughout the hike.  The total fee for contingent participants will be no more than $1,400.  A $125 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve a spot.  Register online.  

 

2016 - Make your reservation by May 1, 2015

June 12 - 25, 2016.  Six crews of up to 72 participants will be going to Philmont.   Participants will enjoy exploring more than 200-square miles of rugged New Mexico wilderness, which includes a variety of activities over a twelve-day trek at Philmont.  The total fee for contingent participants will be approximately $1,400.  A $200 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve a spot. Register online.    Check out Philmont Scout Ranch Website.


Summit Bechtel Reserve 

2015 and 2016 - Make your reservation today!

Participants will enjoy the Summit Experience, which includes a half-day program at each of the Summit adventure sports venues - The Canopy, The Rocks, Low and High Gear, The Park, The Trax, The Bows, The Barrels, Bravo Lake, and The Ropes.  Participants will also get a thrilling ride down that 3,100 foot Big Zip!

 

July 18, 2015 - July 26, 2015.  Make your reservation by January 15, 2015!  The total fee for contingent participants will be approximately $1,750.  A $200 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve a spot.  Register online
 
July 23, 2016 - July 31, 2016.  The total fee for contingent participants will be approximately $1,850.  A $200 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve a spot. Register online.       Check out the Summit Website.

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