What is Northern Tier? If you don’t know what Northern Tier is, it is 1 of the 4 High Adventure Camps the BSA offers, which includes Philmont Scout Ranch, NM, Northern Tier, MN/Canada, Florida Sea Base, FL, and Summit Bechtel, WV. Although all 4 of these camps are the best of the best the BSA provides, Northern Tier is arguably the most unique and challenging. In itself, Northern Tier is a weeklong canoeing trip, where crews canoe and camp on the beautiful big lakes, while carrying all the gear needed for t
Hi! I’m Neel Manekar, and last summer, I attended Philmont Scout Ranch, and served as the crew leader for my crew consisting of 7 scouts and 4 adults. Philmont is one of the four High Adventure camps that Boy Scouts can attend. It is located in Cimarron, New Mexico. Philmont is said to be the most fun and challenging High Adventure camp of the four. Before arriving at Philmont, your crew has to choose an itinerary, which is a very important decision. Depending on the itinerary your crew chooses, you will hi
Royaneh was a fantastic experience. I earned four Eagle-required merit badges and participated in the ATV program, which was an exciting new opportunity. The staff were incredibly nice, making the camp both educational and enjoyable. The cabins were better than tents, and out of all the camps I’ve attended, the food at Royaneh was the best. The camp offered a variety of programs, including competitions, horseback riding, basketball, campfires, and more. As one of the older scouts, I had the chance to learn