High Adventure Troop Program Feature

High adventure can mean a lot of different things to Scouts. It might mean backpacking on rugged mountain trails, canoeing in the Boundary Waters of the United States and Canada, sailing a large vessel off the coast of Florida, visiting a major city and seeing the sights, or trekking to a remote outpost at your council summer camp.

Planning a high-adventure activity takes time to make sure all the logistical points are covered. This program feature is designed to give you a sampling of high adventure activities, but your troop will need to spend several months planning a specific high adventure.

Find the complete plans for the High Adventure Troop Program Feature on the BSA website.

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