BSA High Adventure trip

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BSA High Adventure trip
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Why high adventure?

• Give younger scouts something to look forward to
  as they get older (14 ish).
• Provide specialized adventures through BSA
  (Mountain Climbing, Sailing, SCUBA)

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There are Three (3) BSA High Adventure Sites
Northern Tier
http//www.ntier.org
1,100 miles
Philmont
1,000 miles
1,100 miles
Seabase
Source http//www.scouting.org/activities/highadv
enture/
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Why SEABASE?

• We are planning a Sea base Trip June 2007
• Sea Adventures
• Deep Sea Fishing
• Sailing
• Snorkeling

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What are the Physical Requirements for Seabase?

• Physically Fit
• Class 3 medical Form
• Can not weigh over 300 lbs.
• Age
• 14 by September 1st
• Complete BSA Swim Test

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Physical Limitations
So if I am 14 yrs old 6 foot 2 inches tall and
165 lbs I meet the Physical Requirements
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If the Scout has a history of Medical Problems
Additional Medical Documentation is Required

• STRICT MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS For (SCUBA)
• Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
• Seizure Disorders or Epilepsy
• Asthma

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The Route to Seabase
1,000 Miles or about 20 Hours
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Primary Question is how to get there from
here? Three Airports near SEABASE
Exist Airfare is between 300 - 600
Round Trip 1 Vehicle 200/person
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What Programs Are Offered?
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Location of Seabase

• 9 Different Adventures
• 3 Locations
• Two in Florida Keys
• Lower Matecumbe Key
• Summerland Key
• Abaco, Bahamas

Scuba
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There are 9 Different Programs

• Out Island
• Coral Reef
• SCUBA (2) Beginner Advanced
• Florida Keys Adventure Program
• Sea Exploring (Large Group)
• Bahamas (2) (International)
• Ocean Adventure (Age requirement 16)

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Cost

• Varies between Adventures, but generally between
  500 700 per person
• Sailing Adventures are less expensive
• All Adventures have Minimum and Maximum number of
  People

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How to Sign up

• Adventures at SEABASE go on year round.
• Slots are competitive
• Slots for the Summer of 2007 will be pulled from
  a lottery in Winter 2006
• Enter Lottery on-line Jan 15th Feb 15th
• Pay 100.00/scout deposit after selected
• Pay Half of total by August 2006
• Deposit is transferable but not refundable

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We are considering a Sailing Adventure in Early
June 2007
Total Cost /person is 700 Includes
Transportation and 8 day Sailing Adventure
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QUESTIONS?
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Travel Cost

• If we Drive
• Time on Road (20 Hours)
• 1 van 1 crew (2 adults 6 scouts)
• Gas 300
• Food (6 people x 12 meals x 10.00) 720
• Total 3007201020 200/person

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Cost

• SCUBA Program is 700.00
• Estimate 150 for spending (i.e. wet suit
  5.00/day, t-shirts, patches)
• Travel to Seabase (minimum (200)/Person)
• Total cost 1000.00