That’s right we are looking for individuals to attend Philmont with of Council at Large Crew. The Council at Large Crew is an opportunity for Scouts from the Cradle of Liberty Council to experience Philmont, who’s Troops do not send Crews with the Council contingent. The Council at Large Crew will camp as an integrated unit, meeting and sharing experiences with other crews from all over America and from other countries. This is an opportunity for adventure, fellowship, and understanding unequaled anywhere in America.
Council at Large Flyer | Crew Roles | Troop 1 Crew Intent Form |
COL Philmont Training Guide | 2020 Contingent Schedule | COL Advisor Agreement |
COL Campership Form (Scholarship) |
We are also taking information from crews interested in attending Philmont in 2020 & 2021. A unit representative should fill out the Reservation Intent form below. They will then get preferred status when reservations are due.
COL Philmont Trek Reservation Intent Form
The Cradle of Liberty Council High Adventure Committee has put together a number of planning resources for use by individuals and crews. If you need additional information, please contact the Committee (email here) or the council office.
Planning a Successful High Adventure Trek | PDF with details on the ‘how’ and ‘why’ of high adventure |
COL Training Guide | Philmont publication to assist units and councils in planning their Philmont trek |
Trek Selection Assistance | Philmont website section devoted to trek selection |
BSA Medical Form | The same medical form is now used for all High Adventure and unit activities (note section D) |
Over the years, the council has worked to fine-tune its annual Philmont training program. We begin training each year in September or October and culminate with a weekend training at Camp Hart in May for all participants. Council contingent crews are required to participate; those traveling on their own are welcome to join us for any and all of the training offered. Although some is focused on the Council Contingent, most information is pertinent to all interested in a Philmont Expedition.
The Firestone Scouting Resource Center will be closed
Thursday and Friday, August 13th & 14th, for Staff In-Service Days.
The Valley Forge Scout Shop will be open;
please visit www.colbsa.org/vfscoutshop for their current hours.