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NeXus 2026 is not a typical Scouting training course. You will spend time learning, by DOING, along with expert consultants in each area being presented. Each participant will have the opportunity to engage in at least 10 challenging activities, network with experts and other youth and adult leaders.
Each of the three course days will be filled to the brim with high-adventure activities, learning and experience that you will enjoy, but will also be attainable. You will work alongside other members of your small team to complete each challenge.
At the end of the course, you will be given a resource guide to help you take the adventure back to your unit, district or council to invigorate your own youth-led Scouting program.
Expert Consultants
Expert Consultants
Each activity area is led by an expert in their field, be it search & rescue, expedition planning or any of the numerous high-adventure possibilities.
As we refine the schedule, expect to see more bio information for each of the consultants who will be leading and guiding the high-adventure activities on this course.
Challenging Adventures
Challenging Adventures
NeXus is designed to challenge you by providing you with three days of high-adventure activities to learn (or re-learn) with skilled experts and exposure to the planning, equipment and practice necessary to deliver a high quality outdoor adventure program in your unit, district or council.
Examples of some of the topics offered at NeXus may include:
Astronomy
Backpacking
Canoeing/Kayaking
Cave Exploration
C.O.P.E. (Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience) / Ropes Course
Climbing/Rappelling
Conservation
Cycling/Mountain Biking
Emergency Preparedness
Equestrian
Expedition Planning
Fishing
Geocaching
Hunting/Trapping
Land Navigation
Orienteering
Outdoor Ethics/Leave No Trace
Plants and Wildlife/Ecology
Range & Target Activities
SCUBA and/or Snorkeling
Small-Boat Sailing/Sailboarding
Wilderness First Aid
Wilderness Survival
Winter Sports
At NeXus 2026, you will have the opportunity to participate in and gain skills to deliver at least 10 challenging activities!!
Affordable Training
Affordable Training
Our aim is to provide a comprehensive set of quality, high-adventure experiences at a reasonable cost to you and your unit. This three-day course is an affordable and attainable way to reinvigorate your Troop, Crew, Ship or Post.
The NeXus 2026 course fee for three action-packed days of high-adventure is expected to be $240 for adults and youth.
Course Capacity
Course Capacity
NeXus 2026 will be limited to a maximum of 48 participants, with at least 16 slots reserved for youth participants.
Who May Attend?
Who May Attend?
NeXus is open to any adult or youth who is (or will be) at least 14 years of age at the start of the course (May 8, 2026) that is registered in Scouting America. Adults must be trained for their position, and youth must have completed their unit's version of leadership training (for example, Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops, Ships or Crews). Previous attendance at National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) is recommended for youth participants but not required.
All participants must complete Safeguarding Youth Training (youth participants must certify that they have watched the six youth protection videos for Venturing) and several course-specific safety training courses, and must meet the physical requirements contained in the Annual Health and Medical Record (parts A, B and C).
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