Big adventures. Bigger memories.
Whether it's a Merit Badge weekend or a week at a National High Adventure Base, Scouts BSA brings no shortage of intense, character-building fun.
What our Scouts get to do.
Scouts pursue Merit Badges and rank advancement through hands-on activities — most of which look more like fun than work.
Climbing & COPE
Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience — low and high ropes courses that build teamwork, trust, and self-confidence through physical and mental challenges.
Shooting Sports
Shotgun, rifle, muzzle loaders, and archery — taught with safety and discipline at every range.
Fishing
Bud Martin Lake hosts the annual Cub Scout Fishing Derby every May.
Hiking
Day hikes to multi-day backpacking treks across Ohio and beyond.
Aquatics
Swim tests, canoeing, and lifeguard merit badge work at the waterfront.
Mountain Biking
Nearby trails for Scouts working toward Cycling Merit Badge.
Adventure on a national scale.
Older Scouts who are ready for a once-in-a-lifetime trip can attend one of Scouting America's four National High Adventure Bases. Troop 311 plans these treks years in advance.
Philmont Scout Ranch
140,000+ acres of high country in northern New Mexico. The original — and the most iconic — Scouts BSA backpacking trek.
Florida Sea Base
Sailing, scuba, snorkeling, and fishing in the Florida Keys. Saltwater adventure at its finest.
The Summit Bechtel Reserve
Whitewater, BMX, climbing, shooting sports, and zip lines on 14,000 acres in the New River Gorge.
Northern Tier
Canoeing through the Boundary Waters and Quetico — the wildest paddling in North America.
Ready to plan your Scout's first big trip?
Visit a Troop 311 meeting and talk to our Scoutmaster about upcoming campouts and the long-range high-adventure schedule.