THE ADVENTURERS PROGRAM

Adventurers are 14 to 17 years old.  The First Officer and Second Officer, as high profile youth leaders, oversee the Adventurers program.  Patrol Leaders will be selected to head each patrol. 

Typically, after the common opening with kindergarten through 12th grade boys, the Adventurers meet as a group to focus on their own activities. These activities can include working on Trail Badges, although it is more common at this age level for Trailmen to work on badges outside of meetings with mentors. During meetings, Adventurers Trailmen will often focus on more complicated planning for quarterly high-adventure trips. 

Adventurers Trailmen have six required trail badges targeted at the needs and abilities of older boys. Focus moves more toward servant leadership, teamwork, faith-building activities, and experiences in the community.

Trail Life Uniform

Adventurer Trailmen wear one of the three uniform options shown below. Uniform options are available to order at the Trail Life USA Store.  

Any pants in good condition or hats (Trail Life USA preferred) may be worn with the Adventurer Trail or Travel Shirt at this time.  Non-Trail Life USA hats should be free of logos.  Closed-toed shoes (preferably boots or tennis type shoes) are required for all Trail Life USA activities including normal meetings.  

See the Uniform Insignia Placement Sheet Link

The Trail Life USA Troop Standard is awarded to Trailman who earn the Navigator Able Trailman Rank or the Adventurer Journey Award. It has been designed and manufactured to hold all Trail Life USA advancements for Navigators and Adventurers.  

Other standards may be used for non-advancement type medallions like those purchased from national or state parks.  Trail Life USA advancements should not be placed on other standards.    Find out more about the history of the Troop Standard here. 

Standard Placement Guide Link