Adventure Week 2027
Shoot. Climb. Explore.
Plan your own adventure.
Older Youth Adventure Week at Camp Hi-Sierra, in the Sierra Nevada mountains just north of Yosemite, June 27 to July 3, 2027.
Built for Scouts ages 13* through 20 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.
Small Crews
Crews of fewer than 10, so you’re with Scouts who want to do the same activities.
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 on the trail to Ranger and Summit if you want to.
Adventure Week space is limited. Register now for $800 early bird pricing.
2027 Adventure Week: Camp Dates
Sunday, June 27 (check-in 1:00 to 3:00 PM) to Saturday, July 3 (departure 9:00 AM).
A full week at Camp Hi-Sierra for Scouts ages 13* through 20.
Open to individuals or groups.
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.
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* through 20. 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* through 20 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 means 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 Adventure Week? Here are the answers to what parents and scouts ask most, from cost and advancement to transportation. Still have questions? Reach out anytime.
When and where is it?
Sunday, June 27 to Saturday, July 3, 2027, at Camp Hi-Sierra near Pinecrest Lake, in the Sierra Nevada mountains just north of Yosemite.
Who can attend?
Registered Scouts and Venturers ages 13* through 20. 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.
Can I work on advancement?
Yes. The week is built around adventure and skills, not a class schedule, but Scouts can work on the trail to Ranger and Summit if they want to.
How big are the groups?
Small crews of fewer than 10, organized so you are with people who want to do similar activities together.
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, for $450. 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?
*13-year-olds must have finished the 8th grade.