Philmont Training Dates & Info (click here)
June 15 - 24, 2028
June 15 - 24, 2028
Expedition Number 615-902
Philmont website HERE
Philmont promo videos HERE
$1,740/per participant NOT including airfare or BlueSky transport.
The Philmont fee is charged for every participant, including adult advisors. This fee is paid on the following schedule:
Required at booking ---- $250 non-refundable deposit per crew.
Due by December 1, 2026 (two years prior to trek) ---- $150 non-refundable deposit per participant. Mini crew sizes apply.
Due by October 1, 2027 (the year prior to the trek) ---- $795
Due by March 1, 2028 (the year of the trek) ---- $795 (final Philmont payment - doesn't include Blue Sky payment)
ALL fees (Deposit and Balances as indicated in the payment schedule) are NON-REFUNDABLE and NON-TRANSFERABLE to the balance of fees in the event of cancellation. Be cautious of making reservations or paying fees for those who have not made a financial commitment. Philmont must commit financial resources to employ staff, purchase food and supplies, and prepare for summer operations.
Quick Points of Information:
The crew will be made up of 4 adult leaders & 8 scouts. Leaders & scouts need to be in good physical shape. Scouts must be 14 years old at the time of the trip, 6/15/2028.
A minimum of 3 Philmont leaders need to take Wilderness First Aid.
We will not know which trek and activities we will be doing until January 2028.
Participants will be expected to attend 7–8 preparatory weekend backpacking trips or day hikes (dates TBD). These trips are an important part of preparing the crew physically and developing teamwork.
We will likely go 1-2 days early in order to acclimate to the high altitude. This will be discussed as a group.
We will be using Blue Sky Adventures travel agency for flight, transportation, & hotel stay. Those costs are TBD. Philmont cost: $1740. The estimated TOTAL cost for Blue Sky & Philmont will be around $3,552.
11/2/2026 If you are interested, please fill out the INTEREST form by Nov.2, 2026. Interest form HERE
11/8/26 We will have an information session on Sunday, Nov. 8 at 2:00 at the Scout Hut. Please make plans to attend if you are interested.
11/19/26 The $150 non-refundable deposit for Philmont is due Thurs, Nov. 19, 2026. This will secure your scout's place in the crew. We will have an alternate list for scouts & leaders in the event that we have a full roster.