STEM Treks

2013 STEM Trek Fees

7-day $400
12-day $770

New in 2013! Take part in a 7-day STEM Trek! STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Explore the Philmont backcountry in a whole new way! Spaces are limited! Contact camping@philmontscoutranch.org for more information.

Stem 2013 Treks

7-day Trek – Mountain Trek

Sunday – 609

Camping Headquarters – Opening Program

Monday – 610

Turkey Creek Turnaround – Vaca

  • Ranger Training

Tuesday – 611

Deer Lake

  • 12-Guage Shotgun Shooting and Reloading @ Harlan
  • Astronomy
  • Navigation

Wednesday – 612

Cimarroncito

  • Hidden Valley & Window Rock

Thursday – 613

Cimarroncito

  • Rock Climbing & Rappelling

Friday – 614

Cathedral Rock

  • Hunting Lodge (Brief stop and tour)
  • Demonstration Forest – Visiting Forester – Forestry Activities
  • Conservation – Demonstration Forest

Saturday – 615

Beaubien

  • Return to Basecamp by 9:00AM

12-day Trek – Regular Trek

Sunday – 609

Camping Headquarters – Opening Program

Monday – 610

Turkey Creek Turnaround – Vaca

  • Ranger Training

Tuesday – 611

Deer Lake

  • Astronomy
  • Navigation

Wednesday – 612

Cimarroncito

  • Hidden Valley & Window Rock

Thursday – 613

Cimarroncito

  • Rock Climbing & Rappelling

Friday – 614

Lambert’s Mine

  • Hunting Lodge (Brief stop and tour)
  • Demonstration Forest – Visiting Forester
  • Mining Experiences  - Mine Tour
  • Volunteer Geologist - Geology

Saturday – 615

Black Mountain

  • Black Smith – Metallurgy
  • Muzzle Loading

Sunday – 616

Beaubien

  • Western Lore – Horse Rides
  • Chuck Wagon Dinner

Monday – 617

Beaubien

  • Conservation – Stream Restoration

Tuesday – 618

Aguila

  • Trail Peak – B-24 Crash Site

Wednesday – 619

Zastrow

  • Mexican Homesteading  @ Abreu
  • Land Navigation – Geocashing
  • BSA Rededication Ceremony
  • Cobbler Cooking

Thursday – 620

Zastrow Turnaround – Camping Headquarters

  • Closing Awards Campfire

 

About Philmont Scout Ranch

Philmont Scout Ranch, the Boy Scouts of America's premier High Adventure™ base, challenges Scouts and Venturers with more than 214 square miles of rugged northern New Mexico wilderness. Backpacking treks, horseback cavalcades, and training and service programs offer young people many ways to experience this legendary country.