Dirt and horsepower — what’s not to love? Scouts and Venturers can learn how to safely drive an all-terrain vehicle at Gorham Scout Ranch in the summer of 2026.

The aim of the ATV activities is safety and teaching Scouts basic operation of the vehicle while respecting the environment. Scouts or Venturers must be age 14 or older to drive an ATV, and the program requires youth to wear long pants, long-sleeve shirts, and over-the-ankle boots. Protective gear, including a helmet, will be provided by the Gorham Scout Ranch program. There is a $50 fee for this program to cover supplies and maintenance.

This program will be led by an ASI (American Safety Institute) certified instructor. Over the course of two days, participants will learn safety procedures, vehicle care/maintenance, how to drive an ATV, and the culminating in trail rides into the seldom-seen areas of Gorham Scout Ranch.

All participants must complete an online E-Course <https://atvsafety.org/atv-ecourse/> before coming to Gorham.  Please print out the certification and bring it with you to camp.

$50.00 covers camping and ATV class. Registration is limited to 6 youth per weekend.