Ready to embark on an unforgettable adventure?

Philmont Scout Ranch

Philmont Scout Ranch offers a variety of treks tailored to Troops and individuals. These treks provide thrilling challenges, stunning landscapes, and experiences that will become the highlight of your summer. Whether you’re exploring the backcountry, learning new skills, or bonding with your Troop, Philmont has something for everyone. To get started, review the crew requirements and trek options, and prepare for a journey of a lifetime!

Opportunities for Individuals

Philmont Scout Ranch and Training Center offers many opportunities for individuals. View the brochure for more detailed information. There are scholarship opportunities available for those interested. Read more about the James W. Schlegel Scholarship at the bottom of the page.

• Ranch Hand Trek: Explore Philmont’s camps, learn ranch operations, and enjoy programs like rock climbing, homesteading, and archaeology.
• STEM Trek: A 12-day hike led by experts in chemistry, geology, astronomy, engineering, and more.
• Rayado Trek: The ultimate wilderness challenge—rock climbing, tough trails, and backcountry leadership training.
• Trail Crew Trek: A 14-day experience focused on conservation and leadership development.
• OA Trail Crew: Build trails and design your own backpacking adventure in this 14-day program for Arrowmen.
• ROCS Trek: Hike Philmont while exploring forestry, fire ecology, wildlife management, geology, and more.
• Seasonal Staff: Join Philmont to create life-changing experiences for over 27,000 participants each summer.

Sending Your Unit 

Want to take your Troop on a Trek? There are many options available for 7,9, or 12 day Treks that are sure to be the highlight of your summer! Participants must be 14 years old or 13 years old and completed 8th grade by the start of the expedition. Read more about Troop Requirements and the different Treks available on the Philmont website.

Looking for another member or advisor for your upcoming Trek? Use the new Trek Match system to find more information about Philmont Crews (other Troops) seeking members.

James W. Schlegel Philmont Scholarship, Hawk Mountain Council

Sea Base Adventures

Working on camp staff opens up a whole new world of adventure and opportunities for each staff member. In addition to spending a summer in the great outdoors, staff members will:

• Learn how to lead others and apply leadership skills.
• Be part of an effective team and cooperate with others to get things done.
• Acquire experiential education (learning by doing) and new skills while working with young people ages 11-17.
• Make lots of friends and memories that will last a lifetime.

Our staff is not just a group of counselors having fun, but rather a family dedicated to providing an outstanding experience to all of our campers. Each of our counselors and support staff members receive extensive training in their roles at camp, as well as specific knowledge in customer service, emergency procedures, and youth protection. We look for only the best staff members who possess the following qualifications:

• Be at least 16 years old.
• A positive attitude and a strong work ethic.
• A desire to make a lasting impact on the life of a Scout.
• A willingness to live by the Scout Oath & Law.

We offer the following job opportunities:

• Counselors for: conservation and nature, outdoor skills, fishing, handicraft, range and target activities, waterfront, pool, and more
• Area Directors
• Business/Trading Post Assistants
• College Internships

Sounds like something for you? Fill out our online application today – Click HERE to apply now!

Counselor In Training or CIT Program – Information coming soon.

For additional information please contact the office at (610) 926-3406 or fill out the contact page below.

Building a Legacy of Service & Stewardship

Join the Elite Ranks of the HMSR Conservation Corps!

Help preserve Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation for future generations. Scouts BSA Troops interested in making a lasting impact on Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation are invited to join The HMSR Conservation Corps.

Why Join?

• Custom Neckerchief: Earn a unique neckerchief*.
• Recognition: Be honored at the summer campfire.
• Free Site Use: Enjoy free campsite use the night before service days.
• Free Food: Hot lunch served on service weekends.
• Complete Conservation Service Hours for Rank Advancement
• Earn credit towards Scouting America Conservation Awards

Service & Maintenance Days:

Every second Saturday of the month, 9 AM – 12 PM, from September through May.

Projects will vary each month and may include:

• • Campsite beautification
  • Invasive species removal
  • Trail maintenance
  • Various other camp needs

Take pride in maintaining and enhancing our cherished campgrounds.

Sign Up Now!

Complete THIS SIMPLE CONTACT FORM or scan the QR code below.  In August, you will receive a link to sign up for the service weekends that best fit your troop calendar.

For more information, contact [email protected]

*HMSR Conservation Corps Neckerchiefs will be presented at the opening campfire each week at camp. They will be provided to Scouts who participated in at least two Conservation Corps Service Days in the preceding year.

Adopt A Campsite Program

Thank you for your support of the Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation (HMSR). We are looking for ways to make our camp more welcoming for the people who use our facility. We need volunteers who want to help our camp grow into the kind of camp that we all want it to be. We are asking for units who want to make our camp a place of fellowship and respite, a place that can help grow and nurture your unit to be the best it can be as well as a place you can enjoy.

What can you do to help create that place here at HMSR? To allow your own personal touch and still maintain a standard level of quality, we are asking that you work with the Camp Ranger before beginning a project to make sure this aligns with the vision of HMSR.

As part of our Boy Scouts of America National Camp Accreditation Program (NCAP) inspections, we look at our sites and list items that need to be fixed, improved, or replaced. Below are some of the things we look for:

• Grounds free of trash.
• Conservation projects in or around the campsite.
• Prepare a campfire circle.
• Trail maintenance and brush control.
• Level tent platforms to make sure they are safe and comfortable.
• A flagpole and bulletin board.
• A pavilion free of leaves and debris.
• A latrine that is clean and swept.
• Paint the pavilion and latrine as needed.
• Build and repair picnic tables and log seating by the campfire.
• Report to the Ranger or Campmaster any aspects of the site that need additional attention and care.

This is just the beginning of a list that ends only with your creativity. To allow your own personal touches and still maintain a standard level of quality, we ask that you please work with the Camp Ranger who will seek approval from the Camp Committee as well as Property and Maintenance Committee before a project may begin.

Thank you for considering this adoption!

Please review the information in this guidebook and when you are ready to adopt, simply follow the directions in the section labeled…How does it work?

2023 Adopt A Site Guide Book Final

Resources Page

On this page, you will find the resources and information you will need for preparing your trip to camp this summer and for year round camping.

Please check back often as we will continue to update the page throughout the year/

Summer Camp Resources:

Appendix I Camp Leadership – Youth Protection Begins with You

2022 Swim Classification Form

HMSR General Resources:

It is the position of the Hawk Mountain Council that every Scout deserves a chance to experience what the program has to offer – scholarships are available to attend camp and other events. Click HERE to access the form. This is the form to use for camperships as well.

Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation Map – pay close attention to the location numbers as they may have changed from previous versions.

Year-Round Camp Reservations Open!

A full list of available facilities, the capacities, and the cost are outlined in our Year-Round Camping Guidebook.

Also included in the Guidebook are the other program choices available, i.e. boating and shooting sports (rifle and archery).

All registrations are made through the HMSR Facilities Reservation system. When making your reservations you need to book your site or cabin and you will need to contact Council Program Director to set up the use of various program facilities.

Who may use these facilities?

• Scouts BSA Troops
• Webelos Dens
• Cub Scout Packs
• Non-Scout Groups*

Hawk Mountain Reservation has Camp Masters on duty weekends throughout the year and they are able to assist with check-in and check-out procedures.

The Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation offers fall, winter, and spring outdoor facilities to Scouting and Non-Scout Groups.

You can tent camp year-round or you may want to use one of our many lodges.  A full list of our facilities, capacities, and the cost is outlined in our Year-Round Camping Guidebook

Year Round Camping Guidebook – Information on facilities and HMSR Schedules.

For a current HMSR Map click here – Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation Map

*Non-Scouting use of the facility requires a certificate of insurance and a hold harmless agreement.

Year-Round Camp Reservations Open!

The Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation offers fall, winter, and spring outdoor facilities to Scouting and Non-Scout Groups.

You can tent camp year-round or you may want to use one of our many lodges.  A full list of our facilities, the capacities, and the cost is outlined in our Year-Round Camping Guidebook

Who may use these facilities?

• Scouts BSA Troops
• Webelos Dens
• Cub Scout Packs
• Non-Scout Groups
• Schools
• Businesses

Year Round Camping Guidebook – Information on facilities and HMSR Schedules.

Year-Round Camp Reservations* – Make your reservations today!

*Non-Scouting use of the facility requires a certificate of insurance and a hold harmless agreement.

The Reservation Camp Master Corps is on duty weekends throughout the year and are able to assist with check-in and check-out procedures and may offer special program opportunities.