Born in 1938 as Philturn Rockymountain Scoutcamp, today's Philmont Scout Ranch is a bustling center for high adventure and training. Youth and adults take advantage of the ranch's camping, training, and work programs. Most activity takes place during the summer, but Philmont also offers its Fall Adventure and Kanik winter program.

More than 820,000 Scouts, Venturers, and leaders have experienced the adventure of Philmont since the first camping season in 1939. Throughout its existence, conscientious attention to low-impact camping techniques have helped maintain the ranch's wilderness flavor.

The area surrounding the ranch is rich with history, from the Native Americans who made this arid land their home to the land barons of the 19th century. The town of Cimarron boasts a number of historical buildings, including the St. James Hotel—site of at least 26 killings during Cimarron's wilder days.

 

2012 First on the Summit Application              Update on 2012 Shakedown - We're In!

Jamboree 2013 Payment Schedule

 Jamboree Contacts

Adult Leader Application Instructions

Staff Application Instructions

Youth Participant Application Instructions

Request to Attend Form - This form should be completed and sent to the Council office AFTER the online application has been completed.

Be Prepared

In July of 2013 the National Jamboree will move to the Summit, Scouting's newest high adventure base and new home of the National Scout Jamboree. The Summit sits atop some of the best, most beautiful outdoor terrain in the world.

The Palmetto Council has been granted spots for 3 Jamboree troops and 2 Venture patrols for the 2013 Jamboree. Each Jamboree troop will consist of 36 Scouts and 3 adult leaders over 25 years old and 1 adult leader 18-20. Each Venture patrol will be comprised of 9 youth and 1 adult or 8 youth and 2 adults depending on the male/female crew make up.

We are now accepting applications for 124 youth positions for the 2013 Jamboree. The only place where you can apply to attend is at the Summit webpage: https://summit.scouting.org. You must have a MyScouting account before you begin the registration process. MyScouting accounts for youth applicants must be set up by the youth's parent or adult guardian. Before you apply, you must read the following documents located at the top of this page:

• Be Prepared
• Application Instructions

The Palmetto Council has set the 2013 Jamboree cost at $1,250 for youth and $850 for adult leaders 26+ and $425 for adult leaders 18-20. This cost is based on the National Jamboree fee and additional council cost to mobilize the Council contingent to the Summit Jamboree site. Once you have completed your online application, you will be directed to print off a registration form and record your registration ID number. This form must be signed by your scoutmaster or venture crew leader and submitted to the Council office with a $150 deposit. Jamboree contingent leaders will be selected in the fall of 2011 followed by the selection of youth applicants. The complete Council Jamboree payment schedule is located at the top of this page.

Scouter's interested in serving on staff for the 2013 Jamboree should also apply directly from the Summit website: https://summit.scouting.org. Once your applicatin is submitted, the Council will review staff applications for Council approval. Staff will be directed to submit a $150 deposit online at the time of the application. Staff payments do not go through the local council office.

Don't miss this opportunity to be part of Scouting's next High Adventure Century. Join us on the Summit.

For more information about the 2013 Jamboree, contact John Nettles at jambo2013@bellsouth.net.

 

 

2012 Information

2012 Registration Form

 

The Philmont Training Center is nestled in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains of northeastern New Mexico near Cimarron on the grounds of Philmont Scout Ranch. It has served as the National Training Center for the Boy Scouts of America since 1950.

More than 70 week-long congerences are conducted each summer for unit, district and council volunteers and professionals. These conferences are coordinated by the Volunteer Development Team and feature a facutly of experienced Scouters from across the country.

A special feature of the Training Center is that families are invited and encouraged to share in the experience. A staff is available to lead family members of all ages though a variety of activiites taht include horse rides, hikes, crafts, games, nature walks, archery, and much more. In addition to scheduled activiites, there is plenty of time for families to spend time together.

The Philmont Trainnig Center has a course for every Scouter who is interested in learning how to provide a better, stronger Scouting program. There is still space available in most conferences.

To register: go to www.myscouting.org and register under the Events Reservation Tab. For more information check out their website at www.PhilmontTrainingCenter.org or call them at 575-376-2281.

 

Northern Tier Information

Registration Form