Every participant must meet bsa height and weight guidelines. The majority of the boy scouts of america resident camps and most local council cub scoutscouts bsa resident camps have drive up campsites and dont require packing in or out. Prospective participants with excessive body weight may participate in a sea base adventure if. Exceptions may be made for individuals who are not more than 20 pounds over the weight limitto receive an exception. In the summer scouts from northern tiers three wilderness canoe bases explore millions of acres of pristine lakes meandering rivers dense forests and wetlands in northern minnesota northwest ontario and northeast manitoba. Its not about being over a certain weight its about being strong enough to take care of yourself and healthy enough to not be at risk of a heart attack.
Due to rescue equipment weight restrictions individuals who are 78 inches 65 feet and taller cannot be offered an exception. Every participant must meet bsa height and weight guidelines. Exceptions may be made for. Every participant must meet bsa height and weight guidelines. Sea base participants should meet bsa height and weight guidelines. To receive an exception the participant must provide a letter from their physician stating that they are in good health and are approved for participation.
Every participant must meet bsa height and weight guidelines. The sea base risk advisory and bsa scuba policyfornore information. 5 points 1 year ago. Exceptions may be made for individuals who do not exceed the bsa height and weight guidelines by more than 20 pounds. Northern tier is the boy scouts of americas gateway to adventure in the great northwoods. Cleared by the sea base medical director to participate.
They have been cleared by their physician. Please refer to the sea base risk advisory and bsa scuba policy for more information or call the sea base program office at 305 664 5627. Please refer to the sea base risk advisory and bsa scuba policy for more information or call the sea base program office at 305 664 5627. Participants must meet bsa height and weight guidelines. Exceptions may be made for individuals who are not more than 20 pounds over the weight limit. Exceptions may be made for individuals who do not exceed the bsa hw guidelines by more than 20lbs.
Sea base is opening on june 15th 2020. We have updated our. Sea bases response sea base has issued an updated statement to address 2020 adventures regarding coronavirus covid 19. The heightweight chart generally would not apply in the following situations unless specific instructions are issued as an exception. Cleared by the sea base medical director to participate. Exceptions may be made for.
For a more rigorous adventure like philmont or northern tier it would be a very real issue.