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Registration varies by program. The SBR Registration Team manages registration for all standard SBR programs, including High Adventure, Scout Camp, and most training conferences. If you are attending a special event at SBR, such as the Scouting America National Jamboree, please visit that event’s webpage for specific registration instructions.
For questions, please email: summit.program@scouting.org
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Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis—not a lottery.
Your reservation is immediate and will be confirmed once your deposit payment is received.
For questions, please email: summit.program@scouting.org
June 2026
June 7-June 13
June 14 – June 20
June 21 – June 27
June 28 – July 4
July 2026
July 5 – July 11
June 2027
June 6 – June 12
June 13 – June 19
June 20 – June 26
June 27 – July 3
July 2027
July 4 – July 10
July 11 – July 17
July 18 – July 24
July 25 – July 31
August 2027
August 1 – August 7
Find all the details you need to register for your session, including program selection, fees, and important deadlines.
Participant Base Fee
$460 per person
(applies to both Adult Leaders and Youth Participants)
Disclaimer
National High Adventure Bases set baseline pricing 12–24 months before attendance. Additional fuel, food, utilities, or other surcharges may be applied based on economic conditions, rising costs, or other factors.
Fee Schedule
Deposit: $250 non-refundable deposit due at registration
First Payment: 50% of remaining fees due by February 1, 2026
Final Payment: Balance of remaining fees due 60 days prior to arrival
Important: All fees paid are non-refundable.
Suggested minimum of two adults and five youth
Participants must be registered in Scouts BSA, Venturing, or Exploring
Some activities and classes have height/weight, age, or rank requirements
Refer to the Program Details and Prerequisites page and/or the Leaders’ Guide for complete information
Camping: One week (six nights) in the Justice National Scout Camp
Arrival: Sunday afternoon | Departure: Saturday morning
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner in an SBR dining hall
Coverage: Sunday dinner through Saturday breakfast
Campsite Equipment:
Fold-out cots
Dining fly/shade shelter
Picnic tables
Above-ground fire ring
Facilities:
Ambient-temperature shower facilities near campsite
Flush toilets
Sinks with mirrors
Electrical outlets
Program Equipment: Provided for programs offered in Justice National Scout Camp
Some programs, such as aerial activities and whitewater trips, require additional fees
Includes all program and personal protective equipment (bikes, skateboards, life jackets, helmets, harnesses, etc.)
Additional Amenities:
Wi-Fi in sub-camp and Summit Center venues
Access to designated areas for rest or remote work
Merit badge and program registration for Justice National Scout Camp participants is completed through the Black Pug online registration platform. This system is separate from the platform used for initial camp registration and fee payments.
Unit leaders—and parents/guardians, if enabled by the unit leader—will make merit badge and program selections for Scouts in Black Pug. Step-by-step instructions will be provided to all registered units.
The registration portal typically opens in mid-April, about two months before the first session of camp.
Find all the details you need to register for your session, including program selection, fees, and important deadlines.
Disclaimer:
National High Adventure Bases set baseline pricing 12–24 months prior to attendance. Additional fuel, food, utilities, or other surcharges may apply due to economic conditions, increased costs, or other factors.
Minimum Reservation Size:
All reservations must meet Scouting America Youth Protection Standards. Each unit must provide appropriate adult leadership and age-appropriate buddies for youth participants. Reservations should consist primarily of youth participants.
Experience Program Fees:
New River Experience: $9,600 per boat
(Each boat holds 8 participants. If you have more than 8 participants, an additional boat must be booked.)
Summit Experience: $1,225 per person
Marksman Experience: $1,350 per person
Pack n’ Paddle Experience: $9,600 per trek of up to 8 participants
(Up to 2 additional participants can be added at $1,200 per person, maximum 10 participants.)
ATV Experience: $18,500 per group of 10
(Up to 2 additional participants can be added at $1,850 per person, maximum 12 participants.)
Fee Schedule:
Deposit: $250 due upon registration
1st Payment: 10% of remaining fees due within 30 days of registration
2nd Payment: 50% of remaining fees due by November 1, 2025
(If registration occurs after 11/1/2025, your unit has 30 days to catch up on payments.)
Final Payment: Balance of remaining fees due 90 days prior to arrival
Important: All fees paid are non-refundable.
Reservation Request Instructions
Complete the online reservation request by selecting your appropriate date, program, and projected number of participants.
Once submitted, SBR will send a confirmation email verifying your program date and expedition number.
(Please allow 24–48 hours to receive the confirmation.)
POLARIS ATV EXPERIENCE
Minimum Age: 14 years at the start of the trek
Group Size: 10–12 participants
(Minimum 2 adult leaders; must have a majority of youth participants. Space subject to availability on selected trek date.)
RIVER EXPERIENCE
Minimum Age: 14 years, or 13 years and graduated 8th grade at the start of the trek
Group Size: Each boat holds 8 participants
(To meet two-deep leadership and youth majority requirements, a reservation must have at least 5 participants: 2 adults and 3 youth. See the Cost & Payment Schedule section for details.)
SUMMIT EXPERIENCE
Minimum Age: 13 years at the start of the experience
Group Size: Minimum 5 participants; no maximum
(Minimum 2 adult leaders; must have a majority of youth participants.)
MARKSMAN EXPERIENCE
Minimum Age: 14 years, or 13 years and graduated 8th grade at the start of the trek
Group Size: Minimum 5 participants; no maximum
(Minimum 2 adult leaders; must have a majority of youth participants.)
PACK & PADDLE EXPERIENCE
Minimum Age: 14 years, or 13 years and graduated 8th grade at the start of the trek
Group Size: 8–12 participants
(Minimum 2 adult leaders; must have a majority of youth participants.)
Important: Exceptions to the age requirements are not made for any reason.
Click HERE for instructions on how to register.
Click HERE to see 2026 availability.
If you have an existing reservation for 2026 and want to make a payment or view your reservation click HERE.
For questions, please email: summit.program@scouting.org
Disclaimer: National High Adventure Bases set baseline pricing 12-24 months prior to attendance. Additional fuel, food, utilities or other surcharges may be required based on economic conditions, increased costs, and other factors.
Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis—not a lottery.
Your reservation is immediate and will be confirmed once your deposit payment is received.
June 5 – June 11
June 6 – June 12
June 7 – June 13
June 12 – June 18
June 13 – June 19
June 14 – June 20
June 20 – June 26
June 21 – June 27
June 26 – July 2
June 27- July 3
June 28 – July 4
July 3 – July 9
July 4 – July 10
July 5 – July 11
June 7 – June 13
June 14 – June 20
June 21 – June 27
June 28 – July 4
July 5 – July 11
June 3 – June 9
June 4 – June 10
June 5 – June 11
June 6 – June 12
June 7 – June 13
June 10 – June 16
June 11 – June 17
June 12 – June 18
June 13 – June 19
June 14 – June 20
June 17 – June 23
June 18 – June 24
June 19 – June 25
June 20 – June 26
June 21 – June 27
June 24 – June 30
June 25 – July 1
June 26 – July 2
June 27 – July 3
June 28 – July 4
July 1 – July 7
July 2 – July 8
July 3 – July 9
July 4 – July 10
July 5 – July 11
June 7 – June 13
June 14 – June 20
June 21 – June 27
June 28 – July 4
July 5 – July 11
June 5 – June 11
June 6 – June 12
June 7 – June 13
June 12 – June 18
June 13 – June 19
June 14 – June 20
June 19 – June 25
June 20 – June 26
June 21 – June 27
June 26 – July 2
June 27 – July 3
June 28 – July 4
July 3 – July 9
July 4 – July 10
July 5 – July 11
Click HERE to see 2027 availability.
For questions, please email: summit.program@scouting.org
Disclaimer: National High Adventure Bases set baseline pricing 12-24 months prior to attendance. Additional fuel, food, utilities or other surcharges may be required based on economic conditions, increased costs, and other factors.
Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis—not a lottery.
Your reservation is immediate and will be confirmed once your deposit payment is received.
June 5 – June 11
June 6 – June 12
June 12 – June 18
June 13 – June 19
June 19 – June 25
June 20 – June 26
June 26 – July 2
June 27- July 3
July 3 – July 9
July 4 – July 10
July 10 – July 16
July 11 – July 17
July 17 – July 23
July 18 – July 24
July 24 – July 30
July 25 – July 31
July 31 – August 6
August 1 – August 7
June 6 – June 12
June 13 – June 19
June 20 – June 26
June 27 – July 3
July 4 – July 10
July 11 – July 17
July 18 – July 24
July 25 – July 31
August 1 – August 7
June 2 – June 8
June 3 – June 9
June 4 – June 10
June 5 – June 11
June 6 – June 12
June 9 – June 15
June 10 – June 16
June 11 – June 17
June 12 – June 18
June 13 – June 19
June 16 – June 22
June 17 – June 23
June 18 – June 24
June 19 – June 25
June 20 – June 26
June 23 – June 29
June 24 – June 30
June 25 – July 1
June 26 – July 2
June 27 – July 3
June 30 – July 6
July 1 – July 7
July 2 – July 8
July 3 – July 9
July 4 – July 10
July 7 – July 13
July 8 – July 14
July 9 – July 15
July 10 – July 16
July 11 – July 17
July 14 – July 20
July 15 – July 21
July 16 – July 22
July 17 – July 23
July 18 – July 24
July 21 – July 27
July 22 – July 28
July 23 – July 29
July 24 – July 30
July 25 – July 31
July 28 – August 3
July 29 – August 4
July 30 – August 5
July 31 – August 6
August 1 – August 7
June 6 – June 12
June 13 – June 19
June 20 – June 26
June 27 – July 3
July 4 – July 10
July 11 – July 17
July 18 – July 24
July 25 – July 31
August 1 – August 7
June 4 – June 10
June 5 – June 11
June 6 – June 12
June 11 – June 17
June 12 – June 18
June 13 – June 19
June 18 – June 24
June 19 – June 25
June 20 – June 26
June 25 – July 1
June 26 – July 2
June 27 – July 3
July 2 – July 8
July 3 – July 9
July 4 – July 10
July 9 – July 15
July 10 – July 16
July 11 – July 17
July 16 – July 22
July 17 – July 23
July 18 – July 24
July 23 – July 29
July 24 – July 30
July 25 – July 31
July 30 – August 5
July 31 – August 6
August 1 – August 7
Situated in the wilds of West Virginia, The Summit Bechtel Reserve is a training, Scouting, and adventure center for the millions of youth and adults involved in Scouting America and anyone who loves the outdoors. The Summit Bechtel Reserve is also home to the National Scout Jamboree and the Paul R. Christen National High Adventure Base.
The mission of Scouting America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.
