Boy Scouts of America

Troop 29 is committed to offering it's older scouts opportunities beyond traditional camping and guaranteed to offer them the personal challenges they are seeking. Each year we strive to offer one 'Regional' High adventure activity, and one 'National' High adventure trip. Adventure activities vary based on scout interest, but we try to rotate between the BSA National camps taking each in sequence.

Philmont 2010

Hitch 'em up and hike 'em out!

Trekking . . .in the Rockies. . . across the back country . . . in high mountain meadows bustling with wildflowers . . . by sparkling silver streams wandering through cool green glens . . . on red stone ridges cutting cobalt blue skies!

Philmont . . .Scouting's paradise . . . 215 square miles of rugged wilderness in New Mexico's Sangre de Cristo range of the Rocky Mountains.

Each year, tens of thousands of Scouts from all over the nation discover the experience is an opportunity of a lifetime. Many will say years later . . . Philmont changed my life!

There is much to Philmont. But when most people hear the name, one thing comes to mind: backpacking. The backpacking treks are a part of Philmont's High Adventure Programs, and Philmont offers a wide variety of them. Each program brings with it a different set of challenges and requirements.

No two days are alike; no two treks are ever the same; yet the memories of those who have gone are always the same . . .
"I want to go back!"

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"These properties are donated and dedicated to the Boy Scouts of America for the purpose of perpetuating faith -- self reliance -- integrity -- freedom. Principles used to build this great country by the American pioneer so that these future citizens may through thoughtful adult guidance and by the inspiration of nature visualize and form a code of living to diligently maintain these high ideals and our proper destiny."

Waite Phillips, on donating the Philmont land to the BSA, December 31, 1941

Philmont Important Information for Participants

Seabase 2011

Come Sail Away...or are you taking the dive?

Troop 29 is in the early planning stages for Seabase 2011. We're thinking about Sailing in the Bahamas and live aboard Scuba! Watch for the "Interest" forms available soon during our Troop meetings.

Sun, sand, sailing, snorkling, scuba....need we say any more????? Probably not, but we'll offer a few more details anyway! We're looking for a crew to set sail, or explore the deeps this summer. Scouts 14 and older are eligible to spend a week sailing on a 40-50 foot sailing yacht. With a captain to instruct us in navigation, fishing and sailing we'll get to choose our own float plan while we explore the beautiful Florida Keys. We'll experience a one-of-a-kind snorkeling experience around living coral reefs filled with abundant marine wildlife.

Seabase Interest Information for Participants

2009 Seabase Quick Info

"The Scoutmaster teaches boys to play the game by doing so himself."

-- Sir Robert Baden-Powell

Philmont Blessing

For food, for raiment
For life, for opportunity
For friendship and fellowship
We thank thee, O Lord.
Amen

Sea Base Blessing

Bless the creatures of the Sea
Bless this person I call me
Bless the Keys you made so grand
Bless the sun that warms the land
Bless the fellowship we feel
as we gather for this meal
Amen