funbeaver Posted October 23, 2000 Share Posted October 23, 2000 The troop I'm in has started a high adventure planning scheme where the boys choose 3-4 possible adventures for 3 years hence and the parents decide which of the 3-4 adventures they will support (Read: pay/fundraise for). In order for the parents to make an informed decision, I need approximate fees for the national high adventure bases. I have a fee schedule for Seabase ($435-$500 for most adventures) but need to know: How much is a typical trek at Philmont (Minus travel)? How much is a typical voyage at Northern Tier (Minus travel)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KL Wisconsin Posted November 21, 2000 Share Posted November 21, 2000 From Wisconsin, our council troop for Philmont in 2001 is estimated at $650. I think that includes roundtrip bus travel. I would recommend including costs of some of the necessary equipment such as a frame backpack, lightweight sleeping bag, and lightweight sleeping pad in your estimates for the scouts and parents, if your scouts do not already have that type of equipment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eisely Posted December 20, 2000 Share Posted December 20, 2000 Our unit is being charged $225.00 per participant for a 10 day trek at Philmont the summer of 2001. This of course excludes the cost of getting there. We are anticipating a total cost per participant of up to $1,000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewalker Posted January 6, 2001 Share Posted January 6, 2001 Philmont fees for 2001 are $395.00. Our council contingent is charging $720 each, which includes the Philmont fee, Amtrak and bus transportation from the Milwaukee area to Philmont, all meals there and back, plus a hat, shirt and patches. The council also makes all the arrangements and handles administrative details. For 2002 the contingent fee is estimated at $800 because we anticipate that both Philmont and Amtrak will raise their fees. In 2000 our fee was $650. Other nearby councils charge more than $1,000, but include an extra day of sight-seeing plus some equipment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eisely Posted January 23, 2001 Share Posted January 23, 2001 I have to correct my previous statement. The total fee for our crew's twelve days at Philmont, including ten days on the trail, will also be $395. The smaller amount I cited earlier is just what we have already paid. The balance will be due in April. We still anticipate a total cost for everything of about $1000 per participant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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