What is Conservation at the Summit?
Conservation at the Summit (CatS) is a weeklong experience designed to help you grow as a leader while making a real impact in conservation. Through high-quality instruction and hands-on application, you’ll build practical skills in trail building, conservation, and outdoor ethics skills that you can take home to strengthen your community! CatS is more than training; it’s an opportunity to create lasting memories through project work, education, and a bonus with Summit activities!
You’ll learn from some of Scouting America’s most experienced conservation leaders, gaining knowledge that supports progress toward Scouting America’s highest conservation and outdoor ethics awards such as the Distinguished Conservation Service Award and the Outdoor Ethics Action Award.
What should I expect from Conservation at the Summit?
- High-value classroom training
- Hands-on application of conservation concepts
- Recreation day at summit
Course Dates
May 31-June 6, 2026
Course Fee
$350 per student
Participation Eligibility
- Registered Scout
- Minimum age = 13 years
- Be in physical condition; a BSA Annual Health and Medical Record is required. Parts A,B, and C
Payment Details Policy
- A non-refundable deposit of $175 per person is due at the time of registration.
- 30 days out from the event 100% of total registration costs are due.
Cancellation Policy
- 60 days out from event = Full Refund, less deposit
- 30 days out from event = No Refund
- Exceptions: Military service, family death, major medical (less deposit), or other extenuating circumstances evaluated on a per-case basis.