The Philmont Staff Association

The PSA unites the Philmont staff – past, present, and future – for the purpose of serving the adventure, heritage, and experience of Philmont and the Boy Scouts of America.

Who can join?

Seasonal Staff

If you are a current or former seasonal staff member of Philmont you can…

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PTC Instructor

If you are a current or former PTC instructor, host or facilitator you can…

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NAYLE Staff

If you were an instructor at Philmont for NJLIC or NAYLE Staff you can…

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Double H Staff

If you are a former seasonal staff member of the Double H you can…

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Not sure if you fit into any of those categories, contact Denice Toney, VP Membership.

Benefits of Membership

Member Directory

Get in touch with other members of the PSA or locate your former tent mate to send them a holiday card.

High Country

Receive our award-winning High Country magazine in digital or paper format at least six times a year. Special editions too!

Reunions and Treks

Participate in our annual reunion at Philmont. Trek the backcountry in the summer and fall. And attend local reunions.

Voting

Cast your vote for our governing board every three years and even run for a position yourself.

Seasonal

For up to 3 years after working

$15/yearly

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E-Memberships

High Country in your Inbox

$20/yearly

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Annual

With multi-year discounts

$32/yearly

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Family

All staff in your family

$40/yearly

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Statement on Racism and Inequality

The Philmont Staff Association condemns racism in any form. At this time in history when intolerable actions have again brought our collective national attention to tragedies faced by those in the Black, Indigenous and People of Color communities, we affirm our stand for equality and justice for these groups and the individuals…

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Ways The PSA Supports Philmont Staff

The Annual Fund was started in 1999 to give our members an avenue to provide direct financial support to the Philmont Staff Association and its mission. Our support of Philmont, the seasonal staff, and the wilderness adventure depends on the success of the Annual Fund. Give today…

Building HOmE. The Philmont Ranch Committee and Philmont management have invited us to construct our own standalone PSA office building as part of their Philmont Museum Expansion. Learn more…

Another season at Philmont is right around the corner, and again I bring my request for former staffers to volunteer to befriend a staff group at Philmont this summer. Hiring is nearly complete, camps and trails are being prepared, and the winter moisture is being assessed. Learn more…

Our Rayado scholarships have been around since our founding in 1973. But over the years we’ve expanded our giving to include individual ROCS, Trail Crew Trek, OA Trail Crew, and STEM treks as well as college tuition for returning seasonal staff. Learn more…

Building HOmE Pledged 100% 100%
Building HOmE Given 93.22% 93.22%
2020 Annual Fund 131.13% 131.13%

Recent Blog Posts

2021 PSA Reunion: Celebrating 50+ Years of Conservation

We invite all PSA members and their families to join us in 2021 for the Annual PSA Reunion. 2021 is the 50th Anniversary of the Philmont Conservation Department. The schedule will include activities and programs suited for all members of the PSA, even if you didn’t...

2021 PSA PhilBreak

Even before the devastating Ute Park Fire was finally extinguished, PSA members began asking how they could help. Many contributed to the Fire Recovery Fund, but others wanted to provide hands-on assistance. They wanted to be on-site and help heal the land they love.

2021 PSA Summer Trek: Fire – Covid – Treks

First the Ute Park Fire in 2018 and then the Pandemic in 2020. Two Philmont camping seasons canceled. No summer treks for anyone. Let’s all hope that 2021 returns to something somewhat normal for all the Scouts and Leaders yearning to visit Philmont for the first time or again. If the PSA can squeeze in some crews, that will be even better!