The Ultimate Life-Changing High-Adventure Trek for Deserving Scouts
Long considered the ultimate in high-adventure for Scouting, now available to Scouts who are nominated, qualify and make the commitment.
A program for those willing to be challenged
Houston Philmont Crews is a program established for Scouts in the Sam Houston Area Council that would like the unique opportunity to experience the most celebrated of high-adventure and backpacking in a Boy Scout environment. The Philmont experience can be a life-changing event and this program is being offered to Boy Scouts that meet certain requirements and would not otherwise have the opportunity to attend because of financial challenges. For eligible Scout youth all fees, use of ultra-light equipment, backpacking clothes, food and transportation will be provided. A Philmont trek is nothing to be taken lightly and a strict discipline focused on proper training and boy leadership balanced with teaching and mentorship from adult advisors with exceptional backpacking and Philmont experience is the foundation of the program. A personal commitment to participate in all meetings and training activities is mandatory.
A small financial commitment by each Scout is required to participate, but other than that our program is 100% self-funded and relies on donations to cover all expenses and gear. 100% of all donations goes into replenishing gear, training costs and travel expenses.
You Have the Power to have a positive Impact on Our Future leaders
Philmont is a challenging experience and it's our goal to offer Scouts a rare opportunity not usually available to youth without financial means. As trek advisors, and very experienced Philmonters we know the monumental impact a Philmont Trek can have on the life of a young person who struggles every day to find hope and meaning in their life. All youth should have an opportunity to develop the confidence and build the character necessary to lead a successful life. The Philmont crews are youth led and the Scouts are assigned crew responsibilities. They are held accountable for all aspects of the crew's activities, schedules, navigation, cooking, cleaning, and safety.
Your donation will help us continue to provide deserving youth this once in a lifetime experience.
Our Top Priorities
As experienced adult advisors, our role is to leverage the time proven Scouting program to foster a safe learning environment. The Philmont experience accelerates the exposure that Scouts have to work together as a team and solve problems in real time. Scouts are confronted daily with challenges that require creative problem solving and they see immediate results.
leadership
Houston Philmont Crews are boy led and all crew responsibilities are assigned to crew members.
empowerment
Crew members are empowered to plan their daily schedule and routines. Crew duties are assigned and Scouts are held accountable.
character
There's no better place than Philmont to be challenged and build character.
teamwork
100% of the Scouts coming off trail say that teamwork was critical to their success.
outdoor skills
Scouts are on the trail for 11 days with minimal gear. They to do more with less.
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