Summer Camp 2021
General Information
Participants must be at least 13 years of age by June 1st, 2021.
A completed official BSA Medical Form is required for all High Adventure Programs.
Upon arrival at Camp on Sunday, after their unit photo, all high adventure participants will go through the medical check and take their swim test. They will then meet with their trek guide and proceed to the Harrison Outpost. It is required for each participant to take the swim test upon their arrival at Camp. The outcome of the swim test will not impact their ability to participate on the trek, but they will not be allowed to swim during other times outside of NOC guided trips.
It is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED that participants take part in some form of conditioning prior to arrival to camp, as trails in Western North Carolina are rugged. It is recommended long day hikes with a weighted pack and/or weekend backpacking trips for your unit's springtime activities. Individual exercise also helps tremendously.
All backpacking treks offer Friday for rafting on the Nantahala River as an optional activity.
Emergency Rescue Policy
All non-emergency extractions will be charged $250. Since non-emergency extractions tax their resources, this fee is final and non-negotiable.
For information on the Backpacking and the Rope Trek click the tabs in the dropdown.