7 – Discuss the Options
For each Adventure option under consideration, review:
- applicable websites
- reservation details
- age limitations
- fees
- travel requirement
- time-of-year options
- required levels of skill for youth and adults
- requirements and restrictions according to local Council, State, and Federal policies relating to group size
- youth to adult responsibility ratios
Download, complete and save a separate TAP Itinerary Details for each Adventure option under consideration. Include rough estimates for the following:
- estimated departure and return dates from point of origin
- arrival and departure dates at final destination
- travel and transportation details
- costs
- opportunities for side trips, stops, and tours along the way, including dates, where, how long and available activities
- hunting season dates, for all areas through which the Adventure participants will hike.
8 – Physical limitations
Review documentation for each Adventure option to determine if physical limitations of participants need to be taken into account, and adjust Adventure plans accordingly. BSA Health Form
9 – Coed considerations
Leaders review Coed Overnight Outing and Privacy on Outings sections in Youth Protection and Youth Protection and Adult Leadership and adjust Adventure plans accordingly.