Venturing Week 2027
Shoot. Climb. Explore.
Plan your own adventure.
Older Youth Adventure Week at Camp Hi-Sierra, June 27 to July 3, 2027.
Built for Scouts ages 13 to 21 who want more challenge, more independence, and ownership over their own adventure.
“Come solo or with friends! Join as an individual or a group.”
Older Youth Adventure Week 2027
MORE CHALLENGE. MORE INDEPENDENCE.
3-to-1 Instructor Ratio
With three Scouts per instructor, every participant gets real, focused coaching, not just a demo and a turn in line.
Youth-Led Adventure
Scouts take ownership of their learning, decision-making, and adventure planning, with adults welcome as additional supervisors.
Fully Provisional
Come solo or with friends, and work toward merit badges and rank advancement during the week.
Venturing Week space is limited. Register now for $800 early bird pricing.
2027 Adventure Week: Camp Dates
Sunday, June 27 at 9:00 AM to Saturday, July 3 at 9:00 AM PT.
A full week at Camp Hi-Sierra for Scouts ages 13 to 21.
Open to individuals or groups.
Day 1
Sun, June 27
Arrival and check-in at 1:00-3:00 PM
Day 2
Mon, June 28
Shooting, climbing and more
Day 3
Tue, June 29
Shooting, climbing and more
Day 4
Wed, June 30
Midweek Pinecrest adventure
Day 5
Thu, July 1
Shooting, climbing and more
Day 6
Fri, July 2
Shooting, climbing and more
Day 7
Sat, July 3
Departure at 9:00 AM
7 days, 6 nights. Bus transportation to and from Camp Hi-Sierra is available. See pricing below.
2027 Adventure Week: Pricing
Bus transportation to and from Camp Hi-Sierra is available. Early bird pricing applies when paid in full by April 14.
PER YOUTH
WITH BUS
Early bird
Paid in full by Apr 14
$800
$850
Regular
Through May 13
$850
$900
Late
Starting May 14
$900
$950
Pricing Terms, Conditions & Extras
With bus ride: add $50 per youth at any tier.
Early bird: applied if paid in full by Apr 14.
Adults: $450, or $275 for the supervisory adult role.
Late pricing: applies to registrations starting May 14.
A Youth-Led Week,
Built Around You
Adults are welcome as additional supervisors, but this is a youth-led experience. Scouts are expected to take ownership of their learning, decision-making, and adventure planning throughout the week.
What You Will Do
Shooting Sports
5 activities
Rifle
Shotgun
Archery
Cowboy action
Specialty activities
Rock Climbing
3 activities
Real climbing skills
Lead climbing techniques
Hands-on instruction
Pinecrest Adventure
3 activities
Plan it with your crew
Pitch it to staff
Carry it out yourselves
Evenings at Camp
5 activities
Campfires
Observatory nights
Black powder shooting
Board games
Time with friends
More Adventure
2 activities
Mountain biking
Foxfire skills
Plan your own adventure
A youth-led week for Scouts ages 13 to 21. Space is limited.
Specialty shooting activities are based on range availability. Pinecrest adventures are planned within staff guidelines.
This is not your typical week at camp
Built for Scouts ages 13 to 21 who want more challenge, more independence, and experiences you won’t find during a regular summer camp session.
Advanced shooting sports
Spend the week rotating through advanced shooting sports, including rifle, shotgun, archery, cowboy action, and specialty activities based on range availability. With three Scouts per instructor, every participant gets real, focused coaching, not just a demo and a turn in line.
Real rock climbing
Learn real climbing skills and practice lead climbing techniques at camp. Hands-on instruction and a low 3-to-1 ratio mean you spend your time climbing and building skills, not waiting for a turn on the wall.
Plan your own Pinecrest
adventure
Midweek, you and your crew plan and execute your own Pinecrest adventure within staff guidelines. You build the plan, pitch it, and carry it out. It is a real chance to lead, make decisions, and own the outcome together.
Evenings with the camp classics
Evenings still bring the camp classics: campfires, stargazing at the observatory, black powder shooting, board games, and time with friends. The days are built for teens who want independence, challenge, and ownership over their own adventure.
Now’s the time to act.
Get in touch to talk to a scouting representative about Older Youth Adventure Week.
FAQs: Your Questions Answered
Got questions about Venturing Week? Here are the answers to what parents and scouts ask most, from cost and badges to transportation. Still have questions? Reach out anytime.
When is it?
Sunday, June 27 to Saturday, July 3, 2027, at Camp Hi-Sierra near Pinecrest Lake.
Who can attend?
Registered Scouts and Venturers ages 13 to 21. You don’t need to be in a Venturing crew or come with your unit. Scouts can come on their own or with friends.
What will we do?
Advanced shooting sports (rifle, shotgun, archery, cowboy action and specialty shoots, depending on range availability) and real climbing instruction, including lead climbing technique. Midweek, each crew plans its own Pinecrest adventure within staff guidelines, pitches the plan to staff and carries it out. Evenings are still regular camp: campfires, observatory nights, black powder shooting and board games.
Is this a merit badge week?
No. The week is built around adventure and skills, not a class schedule. It is a provisional program, so Scouts can still work on merit badges and rank during the week.
How big are the groups?
Three participants per instructor. Enrollment is kept small on purpose, so register early.
What does it cost?
Price per youth:
Paid in full by April 14, 2027: $800
Through May 13, 2027: $850
Starting May 14, 2027: $900
The round-trip bus adds $50. Payment schedule: $250 by Feb. 15, $250 by April 14, and the balance by May 14.
Can adults come?
Yes, as extra supervisors: $450, or $275 for the supervisory adult role. This is a youth-led week, and the Scouts plan and lead their own activities.
Is transportation available?
Yes. Add the round-trip bus from the San Jose Scout office (1900 The Alameda) when you register.
Is financial help available?
Yes. The council offers camperships for Scouts with financial need.
What health forms are needed?
The Annual Health and Medical Record, Parts A, B and C, in CampDoc before camp. Paper forms are not accepted.
What should I bring?
Everything on the standard Camp Hi-Sierra packing list, plus hiking clothes, layers for cold mountain mornings, sturdy closed-toe shoes, a water bottle and a daypack.
Questions?