August 21, 2021 – Philmont is a land that has been logged, mined, grazed and worked time and again. While often viewed as a pristine wilderness, this Ranch has had […]
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Conservation Dept. begins work on stream restoration
August 21, 2021 – For most of its 50-year history, the Philmont Conservation Department has focused primarily on trail building and forest management. However, in recent years the department has […]
Philmont is working to support the LGBTQ+ community
August 21, 2021 – For much of Philmont’s history, the culture of the Boy Scouts America did not allow for the full expression of all individual identities. The focus on […]
Philmont Scout Ranch prepares to close out the summer of 2021
August 3, 2021 – Waite Phillips once exclaimed, “Nothing worthwhile was ever accomplished without the will to start, the enthusiasm to continue, and, regardless of temporary obstacles, the persistence to […]
Philmont traditions return as COVID-19 restrictions ease
July 10, 2021 – It’s no secret that Philmont is a tradition rich place backed by the legacy of thousands of staff members and over 1 million participants. These Scouting […]
Conservation Department founder returns on trek
July 7, 2021 – Over the lands of Philmont lies a reverence for nature most everyone who visits here feels on a near-daily basis. That reverence may first be ignited […]
Philmont Scout Ranch prepares to open for the summer of 2021
May 14, 2021 – Despite challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, Philmont Scout Ranch is busy preparing to welcome back more than 25,500 participants to its backcountry trek programs this […]
BSA Family Adventure Camp
Register Today For: Short-Term Overnight Accommodations Register Now Summer Adventure Camp (June – August 2024) Registration Register Now Autumn Adventure Camp (September-October 2024) Coming Soon Winter Adventure Camp (February 2025) […]
Backcountry Staff Training
Interpretive Staff Training The videos and documents below are provided as additional resources for interpretive backcountry staff at Philmont Scout Ranch. Video 1: Character Analysis Please watch the video below […]
Volunteer Opportunities
Have you dreamed of working at Philmont but can’t commit to the whole summer? Check out these short-term volunteer opportunities! Volunteers will need to submit an online Seasonal Staff Application […]