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Unit Adventure Camp

7 Days

Minimum group size is 6

Summer

Age: 11 and older

2 adult leaders

Fee: $575 per person (2026) Includes tent housing, meals, & program

Unit Adventure Camp is a program that provides an opportunity for scouting units to come to Philmont and experience Philmont Training Center programs, preview Philmont’s trek program, and learn about our leadership development programs. This is an excellent experience for any scouting unit wanting to have an experience at Philmont that is not as big a commitment as a trek. This is a fantastic introduction to high adventure for scouters.

Living the Adventure

What Will You Do?

This program is an opportunity to experience Philmont as a full scouting unit. Family members are welcome to join the unit but not required. Activities include hikes in the backcountry, high ropes and climbing tower, range and target activities, fly fishing, craft center, museum tours, and so much more. Each day includes team building activities. This program includes an overnight experience in the backcountry with and evening backcountry campfire show.

Participants will stay in tent housing at the Philmont Training Center and enjoy meals in the Dining Hall. Each night, scouts will be able to participate in evening programs at PTC including the world-famous Cobbler Night.

Unit Requirements

This program is designed for 11-13 year old youth, those new to high adventure, and those who have never been to Philmont. Though, the program is designed for younger scouts and those new to high adventure; everyone is welcome to attend and experience what the ranch has to offer.
Each unit must have a minimum of two 21+ adults. We would prefer a ratio of 1:5 adults to youth. All adults must meet Philmont Scout Ranch physical requirements.
Minimum group size is 6.
Participants will sleep in 2-person canvas tents with electricity at the Training Center for the majority of the stay. There is a backcountry overnight where participants will be sleeping in a Philmont backpacking tent without electricity for one night.

Unit Requirements

This program is designed for 11-13 year old youth, those new to high adventure, and those who have never been to Philmont. Though, the program is designed for younger scouts and those new to high adventure; everyone is welcome to attend and experience what the ranch has to offer.
Each unit must have a minimum of two 21+ adults. We would prefer a ratio of 1:5 adults to youth. All adults must meet Philmont Scout Ranch physical requirements.
Minimum group size is 6.
Maximum group size is 24.
Participants will sleep in 2-person canvas tents with electricity at the Training Center for the majority of the stay. There is a backcountry overnight where participants will be sleeping in a Philmont backpacking tent.

2026 Session Dates

Session 1

June 14 – 20

Session 2

June 21 – 27

Session 3

June 28 – July 4

Session 4

July 5 – 11

Session 5

July 12 – 18

Session 6

July 19 – 25

Session 7

July 26 – August 1

Deposit

$100 ACH deposit per person upon registration.

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