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Click here for the Contingent Training page!
CREW TEES
Crew tees can be a great way to build team spirit in your crew. You can make them up yourself, or take advantage
of Philmont's ready-made designs. Philmont provides order forms for cotton and moisture wicking tees in with
your crew information packets.
CREW FINANCES
Crew advisors are responsible for acting as liaisons between their crews and the Contingent. One of the most important
responsibilities is to keep crew families apprised and current on all financial info. In addition to the initial deposit paid
within two weeks of the lottery, each crew member submits regular payments according to a published payment schedule.
These payments are collected by the unit/crew and one check is submitted to the Contingent according to the payment schedule.
Each year, the Council typically receives a Campership allocation from the BSA regional office. The Waite Phillips
Campership gift is designed to assist youth who might not otherwise be able to attend Philmont due to financial hardship.
Any youth in the Contingent can apply for a campership, provided they have not been to Philmont in the past, with applications
due in August. Information and applications are provided on this website when available. Camperships
typically range from $300-$500.
PHILMONT ADVISOR GUIDE
In the Fall, each Baltimore contingent crew receives a copy of this valuable resource. Each advisor is strongly
encouraged to read the Guide! In it, you'll find the answers to most all of your questions about preparing for
Philmont and what to expect upon arrival and on the trail.
The Guide was put together by NCAC scouters Cooper Wright and Wally Feurtado, and is updated annually to include the
latest info about Philmont, using tips and data from current advisors, Philmont rangers, and staff. For additional copies,
or for non-contingent crews, the Philmont Advisors Guide via this website.
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CREW LEADERS
The most successful crew leaders are elected/selected by their peers, and not appointed by the adult leadership. Depending
on the experience of your crew, and their familiarity with each other, the crew leader can be chosen any time up until the Spring
Outdoor Training. We ask that all crews select their crew leader prior to this date so that this person may participate
in the training. The crew leader receives counsel from the lead advisor in the crew, and ideally this individual
is not the parent of the crew leader.
CONTACTING PHILMONT
For general questions about Philmont, or questions specific to the Contingent, please contact the Contingent leader.
If you have questions specific to individuals in your crew, you may contact Philmont. Issues which are appropriate for
direct questions to Philmont include discussions with the Health Lodge about a crew member's medical condition, or questions
about dietary requirements. Note to members of the Jewish faith: If members of your crew have requirements for kosher
meals, please contact the Contingent leader for meals during travel, and the Philmont Chaplain Services for meals on the trail.
The rabbi on staff will make arrangements for your trail meals.
The phone number for all Philmont calls is (575) 376-2281. You will be transferred to the appropriate department.
SHIPPING STOVES
All stoves must be shipped to Philmont prior to your arrival, and then shipped back home upon completion of your trek. The
shipping box is stored in your Philmont locker during your trek. White gas fuel bottles must be free of fuel,
washed, and left open during shipping. All fuel must be purchased at Philmont. Philmont sells white gas, PowerMax cartridges,
and canister fuel. The address for shipping your stoves is as follows:
Your Name
Your Expedition Number (example: 630-L1)
Philmont Scout Ranch
47 Caballo Rd.
Cimarron, NM 87714
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