To insure all participants achieve maximum benefit offered by Philmont, a 18-month "get ready" program is provided. This is a time of fun teenage scouting and high adventure preparation called the Watchu Experience. Throughout the 18 months crews and their families experience the exciting anticipation, preparation, and training phase of this once-in-a-lifetime adventure. The Watchu Experience includes monthly crew and family gatherings, four Advisor Briefings, and a May weekend of crew self-evaluation called the Watchu Mountain Adventure.
Watchu Fee - everything included in the Watchu Experience fee
Patriots' Path Council - web site with additional handy links
The Watchu Experience is nationally recognized and has been featured in magazine articles:
"It's Not Just A Hike" - article from the Philmont High Country magazine, June 2004
"Getting Ready For High Adventure" - article from Scouting magazine, May 2005