Outdoor Adventures
Campouts - High Adventure
Three quarters of Scouting is Outing, and this is something that Troop 409 takes very seriously. Camping is an important part of our program in Troop 409. Through campouts, scouts build self-esteem and learn valuable skills, such as teamwork, cooking, and first aid that they can use throughout their lives. For younger scouts, campouts provide a valuable opportunity to complete advancement requirements and older scouts can use camping experiences to build and prove their leadership skills.
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Troop 409 scouts participate in at least five campouts per year, spend a week at Many Point Scout Camp in northern Minnesota each summer, and may participate in high adventure activities such as Boundary Water Canoe Area excursions in northern Minnesota and Canada, Sailing and Scuba Diving at Florida National High Adventure Sea Base in the Florida Keys, and backpacking treks at Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico.
Many Point
Many Point Scout Camp, nestled in the northern woods of Minnesota, is a premier destination for scouts seeking adventure, camaraderie, and personal growth in the great outdoors. Operated by the Northern Star Scouting council of the Boy Scouts of America, Many Point offers a vast expanse of pristine wilderness, dotted with clear lakes and towering pine trees, providing the perfect backdrop for a wide range of scouting activities and programs.
Location: Located near Ponsford, Minnesota, Many Point Scout Camp is approximately 20 miles north of Park Rapids. Its scenic location amidst the North Woods of Minnesota offers scouts an immersive experience in nature, with opportunities for exploration, recreation, and learning.
Sea Base
Sea Base is one of the four national high-adventure bases of the Boy Scouts of America, offering unique aquatic adventures in the Florida Keys, the Bahamas, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Operated by the Boy Scouts of America, Sea Base provides scouts with opportunities for sailing, snorkeling, scuba diving, fishing, and marine science exploration in some of the most beautiful and ecologically diverse marine environments in the world.
Sea Base offers scouts the opportunity to embark on unforgettable aquatic adventures, develop valuable skills, and create lifelong memories in the pristine waters of the Florida Keys, the Bahamas, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Whether sailing the open seas, exploring coral reefs, or learning about marine science, scouts are sure to find adventure and inspiration at Sea Base.
Philmont
Philmont Scout Ranch, located in the rugged mountains of northern New Mexico, is the largest outdoor youth camp in the world and one of the premier high-adventure destinations for Boy Scouts of America. Operated by the Boy Scouts of America, Philmont offers scouts a wide range of wilderness experiences, including backpacking, hiking, camping, rock climbing, horseback riding, and conservation projects, in the breathtaking landscape of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
Philmont Scout Ranch offers scouts the adventure of a lifetime, providing opportunities for personal growth, skill development, and wilderness exploration in the majestic mountains of northern New Mexico. Whether backpacking through rugged terrain, climbing rocky peaks, or riding horseback across open meadows, scouts are sure to create lasting memories and build valuable life skills at Philmont.