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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:
~1,100 miles
~1,100 miles~1,000 miles
Source: http://www.scouting.org/activities/highadventure/
http://www.ntier.org
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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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• STRICT MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS For (SCUBA)
• Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus• Seizure Disorders or Epilepsy• Asthma
If the Scout has a history of Medical Problems Additional Medical Documentation is Required
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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 ExistAirfare 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 ~$700Includes 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 = $300+$720=$1020 ~$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