2026 Philmont

We are officially headed to Philmont!  The trip lottery results are in and our trip, including travel dates, will be July 2nd to July 16th, 2026. 

• Samoset is offering a Wilderness & Remote First Aid 2025 - Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 8:00am to Sunday, November 16, 2025 at 4:00pm This course teaches advanced skills to be used in emergencies when help from professional first responders may be far away. Based on the Scouting America Wilderness First Aid Curriculum. You must hold a current CPR certification to obtain a WFA certification. CPR is available upon request. Must be at least 14 years old to participate.

• Philmont Preparedness Seminar for the 2026 summer season The first session is Preparing for a Philmont Trek and will include:

  • Season overview
  • Introduction to Philmont Preparedness strategies
  • Advice on key steps in preparing for Philmont, including recruitment & fundraising, physical preparation, teambuilding, and gear shakedowns.
  • Click here on October 15th (7:30pm Central Time )for the Zoom Link 

  2025-26 Schedule: All seminars begin at 7:30pm CT. Add these to your calendar today:

  • October 15th: Preparing for a Philmont Trek
  • November 19th: Trek Equipment & Gear
  • December 17th: Itineraries & Crew Leadership
  • January 21st: Health & Safety
  • February 18th: Food & Cooking
  • March 18th, Base Camp Procedures
  • April 15th: Review & Updates
• Philmont 2026 Payment Planner
• Height/Weight Requirements at Philmont
• Health & Medical Records Forms needed for participation of High Adventure at Philmont

2026 National Jamboree

Jamboree dates are July 22-31, 2026, with touring added either before or after those dates. Over the course of 10 summer days, once every four years, the Scouting community gathers together. Those who attend will explore all kinds of adventures in the heart of one of nature’s greatest playgrounds. You won’t want to miss out, get ready to Face the Challenge and sign up to attend the Jamboree!

• Link for more information from Samoset Council
• Sign Up Link for the National Jamboree 2026 $100 Deposit Scouts may use their Scout Accounts for the $100 deposit needed to sign up.
• Payment Schedule:
  • $550 on November 1st, 2025
  • $550 on January 1st, 2026
  • $550 on February 1st, 2026
  • $550 on March 1st, 2026
  • $550 on April 1st, 2026
• Health & Medical Records Forms needed for participation at the Summit Bechtel Reserve