ATV Experience

ATVThe 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

ATVParticipants 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