The signature program of the Northern NeXus of Adventure is Rare Adventures. This program provides Scouts and leaders a wide
menu of activities to choose from. Rare Adventures transcends typical Scout Camp program areas as well as camps. It is a
multidisciplinary program where classic summer camp boundaries are erased.
The Boy Scouts Of America have several high adventure bases and opportunities that are exceptional. However they are limited in
impact because most Scouts do not have the opportunity to attend them by reasons of interest
or economics. They also involve a significant time commitment of a week or more for that
single program.
The Spirit of Adventure Council believes that every Scout deserves adventure. All Scouts
attending NeXus camps in 2016 will have an opportunity to participate in an adventure of their
own choosing. Dozens of activities will be offered daily. The time commitment ranges from an
hour to an overnight expedition.
The program listing is still being refined. Adventures will vary from a special craft project, to
camp historical tours, to hiking and bike trips to local mountains. This includes special low
impact camping/climbing/horseback/mountain biking trips to Parker Mountain. Special adventures include program were Scouts from Wah-Tut-Ca go to Storer to climb the new Cave Tower
or horseback riding. Scouts from Storer can visit Wah-Tut-Ca to play in the new Waterpark or
sail the Craig Ryder.
All of the programs are offered on a sign up basis. On the Sunday Camp tour, units in both
camps, will stop off at the NeXus Station to learn about the adventures offered and will be
issued their “scorecards”. Every adventure offers points for participation. Scouts and Leaders
who earn 100 points will be recognized with the 2016 Spirit of Adventure Camping Award. On
average Scouts will earn 20 points per hour of activity. Units can also earn the Unit Adventure
Award. Troops are encouraged to participate as a unit on many of the adventures.
Every program area in both camps will have Rare Adventure activities that can be selected. Additionally there are many events
that will be coordinated by the Rare Adventure Staff made up of members from Wah-Tut-Ca and Storer.
Over the next several weeks you will learn more about the program and the opportunities offered. A special “camping fairs” will
be held throughout the Council to give you more specific information regarding this new program. What is clear is that Rare
Adventures will be “Really Awesome and Really Exciting”.
Scout & Leader Spirit of Adventure Camping Award 2016 Requirements
Earn 100 points by participating in Rare Adventure activities
Participate in at least one inter-camp program
Unit Adventure Award
50% of Scouts in their camping contingent earn the Spirit of Adventure Camping Award.
Maintain at least a “B” average in your campsite inspections
Participate as a unit in at least one “Rare Adventure”.