Transcript High Adventure trip

BSA High Adventure trip
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)
There are Three (3) BSA High Adventure Sites:
http://www.ntier.org
~1,100 miles
~1,000 miles
~1,100 miles
Source: http://www.scouting.org/activities/highadventure/
Why SEABASE?
• We are planning a Sea base Trip June
2007
– Sea Adventures
– Deep Sea Fishing
– Sailing
– Snorkeling
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
Physical Limitations
So if I am 14 yrs old 6 foot 2 inches tall and 165
lbs I meet the Physical Requirements
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
The Route to Seabase
1,000 Miles or about 20 Hours
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
What Programs Are Offered?
Location of Seabase
• 9 Different Adventures
• 3 Locations
– Two in Florida Keys
• Lower Matecumbe Key
• Summerland Key
– Abaco, Bahamas
Scuba
There are 9 Different Programs
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Out Island
Coral Reef
SCUBA (2) Beginner & Advanced
Florida Keys Adventure Program
Sea Exploring (Large Group)
Bahamas (2) (International)
Ocean Adventure (Age requirement 16)
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
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
We are considering a Sailing
Adventure in Early June 2007
Total Cost /person is ~$700
Includes Transportation and 8 day Sailing Adventure
QUESTIONS?
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 = $300+$720=$1020 ~$200/person
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