2025 Boundary Waters Canoeing Area Wilderness

In July of 2025 the boys and girls Troops 427 & 9427 will have another High Adventure exploring the Boundary Waters in northern Minnesota. The troop is planning a high adventure trip to the Boundary Waters Canoeing Area Wilderness.  Accessible primarily by canoe, the Boundary Waters in northern Minnesota is one of America's most beautiful and remote adventures.  This will be a one-week trip that will include canoeing, portaging, fishing, wilderness camping, and comradery.  

• Transportation:  Adult leader vehicles
• Eligibility: Scouts and adult leaders of Troops 427/9427, age 13+ as of trip date.
• Dates: Sunday, July 20th to Saturday, July 26th, 2025
• Deposit - $100 due November 1st, 2024.
• Boundary Water Payment Planner

Tentative itinerary:

• Sunday: travel to Northern Minnesota; overnight cabin camping
• Monday morning through Friday afternoon: canoeing and wilderness camping
• Friday: overnight cabin camping
• Saturday morning: depart for Wausau.

Approximate cost: $650 (this does not include Minnesota fishing license – Minnesota fishing license current costs for reference: adult non-resident MN fishing license is $43 for 7-day, $51 annually, $68 for family.  Those under age 16 don't need a license if they are with a parent that has a license.  Those under 16 without a parent need to buy a $5 license.)

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. 

• 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.
• Health & Medical Records Forms needed for participation at the Summit Bechtel Reserve