Adventure

For older boys looking to step up the challenge level:

COPE

• COPE - The Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience, originally a summer camp program at Treasure Valley, is now available year-round by reservation and fee through the Council office.

White Water Rafting

Most locations are far enough that they are best planned as an overnight. Some of the possibilities:

• Concord River - in Massachusetts, about one hour from Worcester, MA.
• Dead River - in Maine, about five hours from Worcester, MA.
• Deerfield River - in Massachusetts, about one hour from Worcester, MA.
• Kennebec River - in Maine, about five hours from Worcester, MA.
• Millers River - in Massachusetts, about one hour from Worcester, MA.
• West River - in Vermont, about 2.5 hours from Worcester, MA.

Some of the rafting companies:

• Crab Apple - rafting adventures on the Kennebec River and the Dead River in Maine, the Deerfield River and the Millers River in Massachusetts and the West River in Vermont. Other offerings include paintball (not permitted for Scouting events). Special rafting packages for scout groups.
• Magic Falls Rafting Company - rafting adventures on the Kennebec River and the Dead River, both in Maine. Other offerings include rock climbng in West Forks, Maine.
• North Country Rivers - rafting adventures on the Kennebec River, the Dead River and the Penobscot River, all in Maine. Other offerings include snowmobiling, ATV (all terrain vehicle) trails and Moose Safari.
• Northern Outdoors - rafting adventures on the Kennebec River, the Dead River and the Penobscot River, all in Maine. Other offerings include snowmobiling and ATV (all terrain vehicle) trails.
• Zoar Outdoor - rafting adventures on the Deerfield River, the Millers River and the Concord River, all in Massachusetts and the West River in Vermont. Other offerings include rock climbng, zip line canopy tours, kayak and canoe clinics and wilderness first responder training.

Vertical Windtunnel (Indoor Skydiving)

• SkyVenture New Hampshire - Experience the freedom of flight in this indoor vertical wind tunnel. Located in Nashua, NH, about one hour from Worcester, MA.

BSA High Adventure Bases

These bases are not near Worcester, but some Boy Scout troops or Venture crews build excellent trips around visits to these.

• Northern Tier - located in the Great North Woods of northern Minnesota and Canada, this base features wilderness canoeing and camping and cold weather camping.
• Philmont Scout Ranch - comprising more than 214 square miles of rugged northern New Mexico wilderness, this base is focused on 12-day backpackign treks and offers other programs, such as a trek by horseback.
• Florida Sea Base - located in Islamorada and on Summerland Key in the Florida Keys, as well as Marsh Harbour, Great Abaco Island, Bahamas, this base features aquatic programs.

Council High Adventure Bases

• Maine High Adventure - Katahdin Area Council offers this adventure base, located in Katahdin Scout Reservation in northern Maine. This base features wilderness canoeing and backpacking treks.

Caving

• National Caves Association - Find the closest caves closest to your area.
• Natural Stone Bridge & Caves Park - See a marble cavern either self-guided or with a guide. They offer show shoeing in the winter. Located in Pottersville, NY.

Other Outdoor Adventure

• America's Stonehenge - A man-made construction over 4000 years old, located in North Salem, NH. They offer show shoeing in the winter.
• Monkey Trunks - high rope and zipline park with locations in Chocorua, NH, Saco, ME and Weirs Beach, NH.

Page updated 1/22/12.