Philmont Training Center
The Philmont Training Center (PTC) is the only national volunteer training center for the Boy Scouts of America. Since 1950, PTC has provided a unique environment for training volunteer and professional leaders, and a fun family program for every member of the family. Each year, more than 6,000 Scouters and family members attend PTC.
Each conference features the latest tools and techniques, audiovisuals, discussions, idea sharing, and activities led by a faculty of experienced Scouters. All registered Scouters are invited to attend training center courses; council approval is no longer required.
To learn more about the PTC, visit the official website, or Facebook page.
To register, visit www.myscouting.org and click on the Events Registration Tab.
Attending Conferences
Here is everything you need to know to attend a conference at the Philmont Training Center—from check-in through checkout.
Family programs
The Philmont Training Center offers family programs for boys and girls of all ages and spouses, while a Scout leader is in a summer conference
NAYLE (National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience)
The National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience (NAYLE) is the ultimate in training experiences for youth leaders. It is conducted for older young men and women who have the potential for being on the staff of the council junior leader training or youth leader training conference. The camp is held at the Rocky Mountain Scout Camp, approximately two miles from base camp and situated in the beautiful foothills viewing the Tooth of Time.
Training Center Facilities
Read about the accommodations and facilities available to you at PTC and review the important policies pertaining to attendees.
For more information about conferences or the Philmont Training Center, contact:
Philmont Training Center
Philmont Scout Ranch
17 Deer Run Road
Cimarron, NM 87714
Phone: 575-376-2281
Fax: 575-376-2629
E-mail: trainingcenter@philmontscoutranch.org
About Philmont Scout Ranch
Philmont Scout Ranch, the Boy Scouts of America's premier High Adventure™ base, challenges Scouts and Venturers with more than 214 square miles of rugged northern New Mexico wilderness. Backpacking treks, horseback cavalcades, and training and service programs offer young people many ways to experience this legendary country.