The council's ATV program allows participants to explore Camp Strake's trails while learning to drive the crème de la crème of ATV equipment. Participants also receive safety instruction vetted by a company with 60 years of industry expertise.
The BSA has partnered with Polaris to provide top-of-the-line ATVs, safety equipment, and ASI Rider Safety Training to help deliver this exciting safety program to Scouts.
Scouts will receive a patch and certificate and can become certified riders through the Polaris ATV Safety Program at BSA Scout camps allowing them to rent and drive off-road vehicles in states that require the training.
Participants do not need prior ATV experience, just a readiness to get dirty and push their limits. Trail riding an ATV requires moving your body around over the machine and can be significantly more exhausting than new riders expect.
| Event / Registration |
Date |
Description |
Type of Registration |
| Summer Camp |
Weeks 1-5 (June/July) |
Part of the 5-day high adventure program |
Troop Registration |
| Super Troop |
July 7-13, 2024 |
Part of the 5-day high adventure program |
Troop or Individual Scouts |
| Full Throttle |
September 20-22, 2024 |
Half-day of riding ATVs |
Troop or Individual Scouts |
| Full Throttle |
October 18-20, 2024 |
Half-day of riding ATVs |
Troop or Individual Scouts |
| Full Throttle |
February 14-16, 2025 |
Half-day of riding ATVs |
Troop or Individual Scouts |
| Full Throttle |
April 25-27, 2025 |
Half-day of riding ATVs |
Troop or Individual Scouts |
| Trek Experience |
Fall TBD |
Full-day of riding ATVs |
Troop |
Eligibility
Participants must:
- be 14+ years old and registered in a BSA program
- not weigh more than 200 lbs
- wear a long sleeve shirt
- wear long pants (expect mud holes)
- wear ankle-high boots
- consider bringing optional items: ATV face mask, riding gloves, head bandana, bag to carry muddy clothes
- bring an ATV Consent Form (signed by a parent/guardian)
- bring a completed certificate from the free, online, ~1-2.5 hour ATV Safety Institute E-Course before the event (direct link).
Tread Lightly is recognized by the BSA Outdoor Ethics Committee as the leading expert on balancing the need to maintain a healthy ecosystem with the needs of people who enjoy outdoor recreation activities. Scouts and Scouters learn how to ride off-road vehicles in an environmentally friendly manner. Visit the Tread Lightly website for access to these materials and more.
Resources:
BSA Safety Moment on All-Terrain Vehicles
Polaris Safety Resources
Polaris Safety Video