The Northeast Iowa Council has an active High Adventure Committee that helps Scouts and troops participate in trips of a lifetime through Scouting High Adventure opportunities.
The NEIC High Adventure Committee is available to make presentations to your unit. We need to know your preferred meeting date and time, the length of time you have for us at the meeting and the subject(s) you would like us to cover. To schedule a presentation with the NEIC High Adventure Committee email NEICHighAdventure@Scouting.org or Tim Park at timpark@timpark.us
The High Adventure Committee is dedicated to promoting high-adventure programs in all NEIC units. The High Adventure Committee is responsible for:
- Providing information and assistance to NEIC youth and adults on High Adventure program opportunities with vacancies and recent news, including training opportunities
- Conducting planning, logistics and training for expeditions to National High Adventure bases and the National Jamboree with contingent crews from our Council. (A contingent crew is made up of Scouts from various units.)
The Northeast Iowa Council has had Scouts and adults attend each of the National High Adventure bases and we can share information, tips, tricks and always good stories about them.
If you have a group of between 7 and 12 Scouts and adults interested in attending one or more of the bases, let us know and we will work with you to coordinate a trip. Please note that standard reservations are made two years prior to desired attendance.
Upcoming Trips
National Jamboree 2026
The Jamboree is more than just a destination—it’s the adventure of a lifetime, unlike anything else in the world.
So, what exactly is a Jamboree? It’s not just a camp. The National Jamboree offers 360 degrees of excitement, friendship, and hands-on adventure, taking you to new places and pushing you to try things you never imagined possible.
It marks the start of your own heroic journey, challenging you to go further than you ever thought you could. You’ll dig deeper, aim higher, and become the best version of yourself.
Join the next National Jamboree at Summit Bechtel Reserve, taking place from July 22-31, 2026.
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What is the National Jamboree?
The Boy Scouts of America National Jamboree is a big gathering of thousands of Boy Scouts of America members. The National Council of the Boy Scouts of America organizes it. Scouts from all over the world and U.S. have the opportunity to attend. This is one of the several unique experiences that only the Boy Scouts of America offers.
Where is the National Jamboree held?
The National Jamboree is held in the wilds of West Virginia at the Summit. The Summit is a training, Scouting, and adventure center for all the youth and adults involved with the Boy Scouts of America and anyone who loves the outdoors. It is also
The Summit Bechtel Reserve is also home to the National Scout Jamboree and the Paul R. Christen National High Adventure Base which complements the three existing bases: Philmont Scout Ranch, Northern Tier and Florida Sea Base. For more info about the Summit, visit summitbsa.org
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Download the slides below for more information about the Jamboree!
https://scoutsiowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Jamboree-presentation-slides-without-notes.pdf
Philmont Scout Ranch
Backpacking or horseback adventures for 7, 9 , or 12 days in the Sangre de Cristo mountains of New Mexico.
Northern Tier
A boundary waters adventure in Minnesota, either canoeing in the summer or the OKPIK winter adventure.
Summit Bechtel Reserve
Mountain biking, rafting, ATV, ziplines and more in West Virginia.
Sea Base
Sailing, snorkeling, fishing and/or scuba diving adventure in the Florida Keys, Bahamas or Virgin Islands.
