Attendance Requirements & Advisories
More than 950,000 Scouts, Venturers and leaders have experienced the adventure of Philmont since the first camping season in 1939. Today 23,000 participants attend Philmont Scout Ranch every summer. Philmont's individual programs welcome an even wider range of participants. Hundreds of additional scouters attend Philmont's Autumn Adventure and Winter Adventure programs each year.
Many of Philmont's popular programs require that participants form a crew of 7 to 12 people in order to attend. Crew oriented programs include standard 10-day summer treks, cavalcade treks, Autumn Adventure treks and Winter Adventure Treks.
Each participant in a backcountry Philmont trek must not exceed the maximum acceptable limit in the weight-for-height chart.
Philmont requires that this information be shared with the parent(s) or guardian(s) and examining physician of every participant.
Philmont strives to minimize risks to participants and advisers by emphasizing proper safety precautions. Most participants in Philmont programs do not experience injuries because they are prepared.
Two registered adult leaders, or Two registered adult leaders, or one registered leader and a parent of a participating Scout or other adult, one of whom must be 21 years of age or older, are required for all trips and outings
Philmont maintains strict policies on topics such as firearms, tobacco and alcohol.
Each group should develop a procedure regarding unacceptable behavior and/or conduct.
Together, all of our individual programs allow Boy Scouts and Venturers ranging from 14 through 20 years of age to sign up individually without the need to form a crew.
Age and gender requirements are specific to each program so please refer to the individual program pages for specific information.
Individual programs include:
For the safety of staff and participants, Philmont has developed a list of health and safety requirements.