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 Information Meeting for all Participants & Parents - Tuesday April 7th at 7pm in the Lower Meeting Rooms of St. Anne Parish.
  
• Philmont 2-26 Itinerary Guidebook - Recommended reading for all Phiolmont participants.
• Samoset is offering a Wilderness & Remote First Aid 2026 - Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 8:00am to Sunday, March 22, 2026 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 a departure date of July 17. 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.
• JAMBOREE CONTINGENT MEETING
  Thursday, Dec. 18th, 7pm
  Registered youth and adults
  Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81583061452?pwd=uoZHvflo1bzbH8pqSrik9VWVUjC9i8.1 
   

• Pre-Jamboree Weekend

  • Oct/November 2025 – Troop leader selection with Bay-Lakes and Three Harbors councils.
  • Jan/February 2026 – expect contingent troop meetings via zoom
  • May 15-17, 2026 – Jamboree weekend at Gardner Dam Adventure Base (White Lake, WI) to prepare final details and get to know each other.
• Basic Trip Schedule:
• July 17, Friday – Departure late afternoon/early evening
• July 18 – July 21 – Touring in Washington DC
• July 22, Wednesday – Arrive Jamboree
• July 22-31 – JAMBOREE
• July 31, Friday – Depart Jamboree early morning, Dayton Air Force Museum lunch & tour, Arrive Wisconsin evening.
• 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