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(this bulletin was first written for the Lake Roosevelt trip in 2004, and has been updated and modified since for the Bowron Lakes and Desolation Sound trips. It is easy to adapt using "Save As" so you at least have the major categories of information covered. I have changed a few things to accommodate some suggestions from the first few (brief) e-mail recommendations. As the lists of recommendations grew I stopped updating. The next sponsor will have the job.)
This years long term canoe trip will be to Desolation Sound Marine Park north & west of Vancouver, B.C. We have filled the Troop Calendar with opportunities for boys to earn the necessary qualifications in rank (1st Class) and skills (Canoeing Merit Badge) so that ANY BOY who wants to go, AND is up to the challenge, should be able to go. It may take some work, but it is a very 'doable' task.
We will close reservations on Monday, February 25, 2008. If you want to go you will need to have submitted a reservation form (attached) and paid the $100 deposit.
Sign up deadlines will be scrupulously observed. All communication about the canoe trip will come via e-mail, and it is the responsibility of parents and scouts to read their e-mails and be on time with registrations, payments, and meeting attendance. "I didn't read my e-mail" is a pathetic excuse, particularly when it comes from an adult so don't bother.
Overview
Desolation Sound Marine Provincial Park was established in 1973 to protect an isolated area of safe boating waters, surrounding inlets and islands and a natural marine environment at the head of Georgia Strait. Encompassing 8,449 hectares and situated 32 kilometers north of Powell River, this jewel of the marine parks system was named by Captain George Vancouver in 1792. High forested hills drop steeply to the sea with upland lakes, saltwater lagoons, sheltered bays and pocket beaches. Protected from the prevailing winds and currents, seas are unusually warm in summer making ideal conditions for swimming and diving to observe an abundance of coastal and marine life. The Troop has been on this outing several times, and it is among the most popular destinations in our canoe trip portfolio.
Details
We will take one or two groups of no more than 14 paddlers per group 2 per canoe.
Well do as much as possible to keep our costs down, like taking canoes from here instead of renting them there (if we can borrow all our canoes, the only thing we need to pay for is transporting them. The Navy canoe trailer and rental canoes will probably be available to us again, so if we take 28 people we'll need to borrow/rent 14 canoes and two canoe trailers plus a few on car tops, and pay for food, camp ground, or access reservations, miscellaneous gear and supplies, and transportation. We need firm reservations ASAP along with commitments for loaned canoes so that we can make the equipment rental reservations NOW and assure that we can get the boats and transport we need.
Itinerary
Well do this trip door-to-door in 8 days, leaving Seattle on Sunday, August 10th and returning on August 17th. The drive up to and back from the Lakes is roughly 10 hours each way (mainly due to the necessity of taking two ferries). It will NOT be a two day trip.
Day 1 (August 10) Travel to Okeover Provincial Park: Leave REALLY early from churchrolling out of the parking lot at 5:00 am due to the 10 hour transit time (that includes two ferry rides). (we really will leave that early so be prepared) Drive up from Seattle, arriving at the camp-site in the late afternoon. Gear is all unloaded and readied for an early start in the morning. The trip starts with the troop leadership giving the obligatory talk on bears and wildlife, Parks rules, etc., and then depending on our exact itinerary we start paddling around the circuit.
Day 2 Galley Bay: Paddle Malaspina Inlet to Galley Bay. Wilderness camping on the shore. The start time for this leg will depend on the tide, so you will need Tide Tables for the bay you are in. Tide Tables from Lund or Powell River will not give you Tides for Okeover or even Desolation Sound. We want to make sure we depart WITH the current! In the past we have been able to sail on this leg. One of the things we'll teach is canoe sailing. Canoes without sails will need to be outfitted with them. Plans and coaching are available.
Day 3 Roscoe Bay: (Alternative A weather depending. If the weather is bad, we will reverse direction and take Alternative B where paddle first to Tenedos Bay). Paddle to Roscoe Bay and portage some canoes to Black Lake for swimming/fishing.
Day 4 Tenedos Bay: Paddle to Tenedos Bay. Portage to Unwin Lake, paddle the lake and jump off the cliffs.
Day 5 Tenedos Bay: Layover at Tenedos Bay. Play all day.
Day 6 Grace Harbour: Paddle to Grace Harbour
Day 7 Okeover Provincial Park: Short paddle to starting point. Get in, clean up, load. Camp overnight.
Day 8 Get up early and drive home.
Dates
We are leaving on August 10th and returning on August 17th.
Numbers
The trip will be limited to the first 20 boys who sign up, with current Scouts receiving priority. Assuming an average vehicle capacity of at least 7 seat belts, if we fill all 20 slots, plus two (adult) drivers per vehicle, we'll have a total of 4 vehicles and a maximum of 28 participants. This translates into two paddling groups of 14 each.
Transportation
With 28 bodies to transport, and an average of 7 seat belts per vehicle, well need eight adults to drive the 4 vehicles necessary to get boys, gear, and canoes up there. Well take a gear trailer and one or two canoe trailers. Well take the minimum number of vehicles we can get by with to keep costs down. Vans and Suburban type vehicles capable of pulling trailers and carrying canoes or gear on the roof are best. Actual plans will be TBD until we get firm numbers. Mileage will be based on current troop reimbursement rates and mileage as calculated by Google Maps.
Sign-Up Priorities Qualifications
Canoe trips are popular trips, so we believe it makes sense to set priorities on who gets to go. This is also a wilderness trip, and as such will require the skills and experience needed to navigate and live in the wilderness and paddle/carry a canoe in a wilderness setting. Scouting is safe because we insist on trained and skilled leadership, and prepare the boys before we go on a trip like this. We hope we never need these priorities, and that people in the right mix of boys and adults sign up, but just in case, heres how well do this.
On-time registration & payment: Anyone who is registered, has TURNED IN the notarized form from both parents, and presented a photocopy of a passport that will be current for the trip, and has the deposit paid in full by December 15th, or the last Troop meeting in December of the year immediately preceding the trip, has priority over anyone who does not. People who register late or incompletely will go on a waiting list. Well do our best to accommodate them, but no promises. No one who is completely registered, paid, and accepted on February 25th will be bumped for someone who is late (unless they fail to pass required certifications). So assuming on-time and paid reservations:
Group 1: First priority will go to boys who are 1) members of the troop, 2) are 1st class and 3) have passed canoeing merit badge OR are members of the troop and have been on a previous Troop 166 50-mile Canoe trip. Included in Group 1 will be the adults needed to drive and staff the trip to BSA regulations. Adults who are required to drive AND who have been on Troop 166 canoe outings in the past, AND have the required certifications (below) will get priority over adults who have not yet been on a Troop 166 canoe trip.
Group 2: Next priority will go to Troop alumni who have participated in previous Troop 166 50-mile Canoe trips.
Group 3: Next priority will go to parents/guardians/assigned adults of boys in Group 1 who do not otherwise qualify for Group 1, but can demonstrate the required skills and participate in the Canoe MB classes (required for adults who have not been on a Troop 166 canoe outing), AND the June Lake Kapowsin outing, (or another mechanism approved by the sponsor and Scoutmaster). We will reserve the right to verify fitness through in-water testing of swimming and canoeing skills of any participant. This is a NON-WAIVABLE requirement. Parents/Adults need to prove that they are competent for the same reasons the boys need to prove their competence.
Sign up deadlines will be scrupulously observed. All communication about the canoe trip will come via e-mail, and it is the responsibility of parents and scouts to read their e-mails and be on time with registrations, payments, and meeting attendance. "I didn't read my e-mail" is a pathetic excuse, particularly when it comes from an adult so don't bother.
Appeals: Decisions will be made by the Trip Sponsor and vetted by the Scoutmaster. Appeals of these decisions can be made to the Scoutmaster. Once all appeals are heard, the Scoutmasters decisions are final.
What if a Scout or Adult is not 'qualified' yet?
1st Class (or demonstrated equivalent experience for adults) and Canoeing Merit badge are the required qualifications for ALL participants including adults. The Troop Calendar is full of rank advancement and canoe training opportunities so that any boy who wants to do the work to get ready to go should be able to get the required certifications over the next six (6) months. New boys who are physically, socially, and emotionally capable of handling a trip like this (Tyler Thompson, Will Li, and Nick Pickard all went on Canoe Trips when they were new boys so it can be done) will be accommodated but they'll need to pass the requirements and there will need to be a slot available for them to go. We need to collect the deposits by December 15th or the last troop meeting of the year, and full payment by June 1, so that we can make the reservations and plan the trip. We'll work with families if circumstances change, etc. The point of all this is to 1) be safe, 2) have fun 3) be fiscally responsible so we need to set up some rules and follow them but this isn't about bureaucracy for bureaucracy's sake.
Required Qualifications and Certifications
Adult Leadership: Trip Leadership adults will need to be experienced canoeists and outdoorsmen. They will need to have participated in Troop 166 Canoe outings in the past. All the adult leaders will need to have passed BOTH the on-line Safety Afloat and Safe Swim Defense to qualify as leadership for the trip. This last requirement is not hard. Just go to HYPERLINK "http://olc.scouting.org/" http://olc.scouting.org/ and take the self-paced tests. When you have completed the tests print the completion certificate and e-mail the trip sponsor at HYPERLINK "mailto:bpickard@pickard-murphy.com" bpickard@pickard-murphy.com the certification numbers you received.
Other Adults: Other adults will also need to be experienced canoeists and outdoorsmen. They will need to have participated in our June Lake Kapowsin outing and Canoe MB classes if they have not been on Troop 166 Canoe outings in the past. It is recommended, but not required, that non-leadership adults also take and pass the on-line Safety Afloat and Safe Swim Defense courses. This last requirement is not hard. Just go to HYPERLINK "http://olc.scouting.org/" http://olc.scouting.org/ and take the self-paced tests. When you have completed the tests print the completion certificate and e-mail the trip sponsor at HYPERLINK "mailto:bpickard@pickard-murphy.com" bpickard@pickard-murphy.com the certification numbers you received. As noted above, non-leadership adults will be included on the trip based on the priorities outlined above.
Boy Leadership: Scouts will be appointed in December by the SPL, and (provided they do the work for the Sponsor) will be the Scouts in charge of organizing the trip. The Sponsor reserves the right to 'fire' a scout who does not get tasks done on time, and replace him with one who will. The SPL for the trip will be the ranking Scout in the PLC on the trip. Scout Leadership will need to be experienced canoeists and outdoorsmen and have ideally participated on previous Troop 166 50-Mile Canoe outings. They will need to have participated in our June Lake Kapowsin outing. All the boy leaders will need to have passed BOTH Safety Afloat and Safe Swim Defense to qualify as leadership for the trip. This last requirement is not hard. Just go to HYPERLINK "http://olc.scouting.org/" http://olc.scouting.org/ and take the self-paced tests. When you have completed the tests print the completion certificate and e-mail the trip sponsor at HYPERLINK "mailto:bpickard@pickard-murphy.com" bpickard@pickard-murphy.com the certification numbers you received.
Other Boys: Scouts will need to be at least 1st Class and have passed Canoeing Merit badge. Parents should not worry about losing a deposit because of a failure of a boy to meet the rank and skill requirements. The program for the coming six (6) months is designed to provide any boy/family with the desire to go multiple opportunities to gain the necessary skills. HOWEVER, if a boy signs up and has not completed the requirements by the June canoe outing, they will be dropped from the list unless alternative arrangements can be made to pass the necessary requirements. This is a safety issue, and a fairness issue.
Patrols will identify the advancement needs of boys in their patrols who express an interest in going so that they can earn their 1st Class rank by Camp Parsons if possible. It is the Patrol Leader's responsibility to ensure that his patrol are all qualified on time.
Canoeing skills are also important, and boys without the Merit Badge will have the opportunity to participate in our June Lake Kapowsin outing, Green Lake and additional Merit badge sessions, and finish things off at Lake Kapowsin. Finishing at Camp Parsons is NOT a suitable alternative.
It is recommended, but not required, that they have passed BOTH Safety Afloat and Safe Swim Defense. This last requirement is not hard. Just go to HYPERLINK "http://olc.scouting.org/" http://olc.scouting.org/ and take the self-paced tests. When you have completed the tests print the completion certificate and e-mail the trip sponsor at HYPERLINK "mailto:bpickard@pickard-murphy.com" bpickard@pickard-murphy.com the certification numbers you received.
Weather
The summer weather in British Columbias coastline is very pleasant. Expeditions are planned to coincide with the best possible weather conditions in the area. Be prepared for cool evening temperatures and the possibility of rain. There are also bugs.
Patrols
Well plan one menu and itinerary but eat by patrol.
Patrols will bring their patrol gear, set up duty rosters before hand, and older scouts will ensure that younger scouts have complete check lists, and (while on the trip) are cooking well and CLEANING DISHES, UTENSILS, HANDS AND FEET TO AVOID PUBLIC HEALTH PROBLEMS.
Meals
During the July or early August, the boy-leadership will assemble a menu, buy, and pack all but the perishable goods. We will have menus for each day and meal, lists of ingredients, cooking instructions, and notes on equipment required. Food will be 'bucketed' by day and meal, and assigned to people to carry.
Canoes and Other Equipment
We will bring as many of our own canoes as possible, as well as all paddles, and PFDs. We will bring our own tents, tarps, cooking gear, etc. You will need dry bags and get-wet clothes. We will not use kayaks. Please don't ask. Kayaks cannot carry enough gear. If we have an odd number of paddlers, one canoe will carry 3.
Canoe Inventory
We are requesting permission to use individually owned canoes. If you own or know someone who owns a canoe and would like to loan it to the troop, email the sponsor. If you know of anyone with a canoe they would give away, or would entertain selling for a great deal please contact Bill Pickard bpickard@pickard-murphy.com. Older style Grumman canoes are the canoe of choice if we can get our hands on them. Even if we get all of the canoes that we believe are currently owned by members/friends of the troop, we may still need to rent canoes. We can rent Canoes from the Navy or up there from outfitters but it is far less expensive to borrow them from people here.
Canoe Transport
We will rent or borrow 1-2 canoe trailers, and the rest of the canoes will be carried on the tops of the cars. 40 paddlers will require 20 canoes. The Navy has a 6 and an 8-position trailer (but they will only rent us one), and we can borrow another 6 position trailer. That takes care of 12-14 boats. The remainder of the boats will be carried on 6'6" horizontal racks on the car tops. If you have any kind of car-top rack on your car, you can lash or otherwise fasten 2 - 6'6" - 2x4's on it and carry 2 canoes. Please not on your reservation form if your car has a rack, and how tall it is from the ground to the top of the rack.
Equipment Recommendations
Start acquiring this gear now. This is a tried and true list. Also, in May, please don't ask for the equipment list and expect any sympathy. Your SON should be the primary person packing for this trip. The boys are after all 1st Class Scouts and are supposed to know how to pack for an outing. If they don't contact the Patrol Leader or Senior Patrol Leader. Your job as a parent is to prod them and check things to be sure they've done what is required. You handle paperwork let the boys do most of the real work and their own packing. Mom's who pack their son's bags are NOT doing them a favor. They need to learn to do this stuff on their own.
Footwear
Really tough sandals or sneakers are essential.
The bottom of the launching and landing areas are rock, barnacles, and SHARP oyster shells. We cannot drag canoes over it or we'll wreck the bottoms. If your unprotected feet come in contact with this bottom you run the very real risk of serious injury.
NO FLIP FLOPS the best type of shoe is a full lace up shoe that is designed to get wet and drain. The next best is a fully enclosing sandal. Tevas have a strong bottom, but do not protect the sides of the feet well enough.
Essentials/Personal Survival
In a fanny pack or small dry bag (one per paddler)
Emergency blanket (warmth)
Emergency shelter (plastic tube tent or visqueen tarp)
Candle or fire starter (cotton balls & Vaseline)
Matches in waterproof container or butane lighters
Map of lakes (at least the brochure)
Compass
Knife/Swiss Army/Leatherman
Personal First Aid Kit
Extra clothing (emergency reserve)
Extra food/high energy snack food (emergency rations)
Sunglasses ,sun screen, sun hat
Insect repellant
Flashlight, extra batteries & bulb
Paddling:
Canoe (2 paddlers each) (no singles, no triples unless we have an odd number) (Troop provides canoe, paddlers provide the rest)
Paddles, plus one spare paddle per boat
Life jacket/PFD - one per person + 1 spare/canoe
Two 50' М" TO 3/8" diameter ropes for tying canoes, lashing, etc.
2 (ea) per canoe bailer and sponge
Waterproof containers (dry bags) and rope to tie them into the boat.
Each canoe will need a sailing rig, mast, thwart, and step (if you don't own one, this can be a lot of work and the boys MAY never use them but on the days they DO use them they are a lot of fun)
Portaging to freshwater lakes:
We will be portaging from salt water a short distance to freshwater lakes. We will not be portaging gear only the canoes.
We will not be using portage wheels like the Bowron Lakes
Personal Camping: (We will be in TIGHT quarters, so tarps and tents will need to be packed in tight in designated camping areas)
Rope or parachute cord (100 each)
Sleeping bag good to 0АC (32АF), or warmer in shoulder seasons
Sleeping pad - closed cell foam or "Therm-a-Rest" type
Toilet paper
Insect repellent
Group/Patrol Camping:
BIG First aid kit one per party (beyond the personal kit)
Shelter: 1st Choice: Tarp/heavy duty plastic sheet - for keeping rain off your gear
Shelter: 2nd Choice: Tent - good quality with waterproof fly and mosquito netting
Hand washing station
Personal Hygiene (NOT optional)
Wash kit bar of soap, small towel, toothbrush, toothpaste
Contact lens solution, personal medications, etc.
Hand sanitizer is ok, but there is nothing like washing hands frequently with soap and warm water
This is a long trip, patrols will set up hand washing stations, and will heat water to wash pots and utensils with after each meal. Failure to observe these basic cleanliness 'rituals' will result in diarrhea and stomach discomfort.
Cooking & Eating
Ample food will be provided in the menu so personal food is discouraged. A minimal amount of 'emergency' food should be include in the Essentials.
Personal water bottles or Camelbacks
Waterproof food containers animal resistant we use buckets we have collected over the years. Each Canoe will carry an allocation of buckets (which is one of the reasons we don't allow kayaks)
Menu and Food for Planed mealsWe will plan & pre-pack each meal ahead of time.
Garbage bags
Spoon, fork, bowl, cup
Patrol Gear
Pots - lightweight nesting style (per patrol) large enough to boil water and prepare the largest meals may need two large and two smaller check the menu
Portable stoves and fuel (per patrol) A canoe trip is like a car camp so more burners are better
Water treatment system, e.g. filters, iodine, etc.
Each patrol will carry at least onel 5-6 gal gericans, plus 3-4 1 gallon apple juice containers for fresh water. There are days when we must carry fresh water because the camp sites we are going to do not have water at all.
Scrubby for cleanup & soap (per patrol) (Patrols will be required to heat water for HOT water dish washing at the end of all cooked meals)
Sufficient cut-off milk jugs to set up a 3-jug hand washing station at each camp site, plus a bar of soap
Patrols will plan for the patrols' sleeping arrangements and ensure that sufficient tarps/tents are provided
Clothing:
Use polyester or wool layers
Long pants, Shorts and Swimsuit (most time is spend in shorts or a swim suit)
Windbreaker/Raingear: pants, jacket or poncho and hat
Old sneakers that can get wet, or "all terrain" sandals with sides (see above)
A fleece or 'fuzzy'
A wool hat can be a lifesaver
A broad brimmed sun hat (cheap straw hats work well) are a great idea
T-shirts and underwear for about every other day
2-3 pr sox that may never be worn
camp shoes or slippers so you can get out of your sandals
Jeans and other cotton items are not suitable.
Not essential but recommended:
Camera and film
Binoculars
Field guides to birds, plants, etc.
Provided by the Troop in the buckets:
Menu of food and instructions for preparation
Food divided by meals into labeled buckets by eating group each meal with sufficient instructions to hydrate & prepare bulk items properly.
Kitchen or 'Condiment' bucket(s) with printed menus, condiments, foil,
Hygiene buckets with paper towels, TP, scrubbies, biodegradable dish soap, bar soap (for hand washing stations), other items determined by the Scout trip planning & leadership and Sponsor
Group Size
We once took 44 people on one of these trips, and decided after that to limit the group size to no more than 28, with separate paddling groups of 14 similar to Wilderness hiking requirements that limit group sizes to 12.
Personal Preparation
The Troop requires that boys be 1st Class, have Canoeing merit badge, and be strong enough and in shape to do a long-term hike. We generally do not take the youngest boys because the physical (and social) maturity challenge is usually more than they sustain but we have taken new boys on canoe trips who finished the merit badge and rank requirements between April and August. Bring cameras, books, and a good attitude. Reserve early. There should be no question about the importance of reserving early and paying the deposit by February 25, 2008.
Getting to Desolation Sound
Desolation Sound is located near Lund, British Columbia, near the town of Lund and is at the northern terminus of Highway #101. The estimated travel time is 10 hours depending on ferries and the border crossing (you have to take 2 ferries to get there). The total driving distance one way is 270 miles. Use Google Maps to find the driving directions and distance to the ultimate destination.
Travel Documents
We are going into Canada a foreign country. We will be required to have notarized permission slips from parents to transport their boys up and back across the border. In addition, we are requiring that all participants have a passport! Passports greatly decrease the time spent at the border crossing. They take time to get, so now would be a good time to start the process of getting them.
The parental permission for us to take boys across the border will need to be notarized. This is a recommendation of the US State Department not the troop. HYPERLINK "http://www.amcits.com/enter_canada.asp" http://www.amcits.com/enter_canada.asp Don't whine, just get it. A Parental Permission form is attached to this packet, and it will be required before final acceptance of the registration. We used to wait on this, but it makes life MUCH easier if it is attended to immediately. Please have it completed by January 1. This is of particular importance in families where the boys parents may no longer be married, or have joint custody, or some other arrangement. There will be no exceptions to these requirements, so please don't ask.
Calendar
December 15 or last troop meeting: Reservations close
January June: Rank Advancements in Patrols to ensure 1st class for anyone who wants to go and is otherwise qualified
Spring 2008: Canoeing Merit Badge Classes
June 1, 2008: Final Payment Due to confirm reservation.
June Outing: Lake Kapowsin outing (or other location) to practice canoeing, portaging, and camping skills
Camp Parsons LAST chance to complete final pieces of Canoeing Merit Badge and 1st Class rank advancement. Waiting this long means that you are on a waiting list. Camp Parsons is NOT recommended as a primary plan for getting these requirements. It should be the back-up to getting them done by Lake Kapowsin.
July 1st: Final Travel Documentation verification we'll want copies in every participant's file so we don't have any surprises in the parking lot in August
August 1 last chance to cancel without incurring full fee.
July 21st August 9th final planning, menu planning, food procurement, packing, equipment procurement, etc. by Canoe trip committee.
August x to y (dates) Go on Trip
After August y to future, glowing descriptions about how great it was. Also clean up, return gear, etc.
Ballpark Estimated Budget based on:
28 participants, 4 (or 5) vehicles, N miles round trip, 1 vehicle pulling gear trailer and two pulling canoe trailers; zero cost for canoes, etc. Budget is roughly $210 ea, but plan on a range of between $200 & $250. This is rough. Number of people, food budget, exchange rates, canoe and trailer rentals, high-season ferry fares, etc. will impact the budget.
Estimating budget:
Exchange rate100%Paddlers28$CAN$USDRTFerries-Veh <7<201$39 $38.50 2 $78 Ferries-Veh >7>203$99 $99.22 2 $595 Ferries-Pax28$12 $12 2 $628 Parking7 days4 vehs$4 $112 Mileage - Cars5401$0.35 $189 Mileage - Trailers5403$0.40 $648 Campsite Fees4$14 $14 2 $112 Food28$92 $2,576 Navy Canoes1$150 $150 Trailer Rent1$150 $100 Misc other1 $500 $500 Estimated Total$5,688 Estimate Per person$203
See Budget worksheets
MenusBLDTotal Meals$/ dayDay 1--11$5 Day 21113$10 Day 31113$10 Day 41113$10 Day 51113$10 Day 61113$10 Day 71113$10 Day 81--1$3 Total76720Budget/meal$3.50 $3 $7 Total Food Budget Per participant$25 $18 $49 $92
Cash in pocket for Day 1 lunch & Day 8 lunch & dinner. We'll eat at on ferries, A&W, McD's, or another similar 'institution'. Send along sufficient cash for lunches, one dinner, and any miscellaneous snacks your son will want to purchase.
Reservation/Registration and Permission & Medical Release Form
Scout ____________________________ has my permission to participate in the Desolation Sount Canoe Outing on August 10-17, 2008 sponsored by Seattle Boy Scout Troop 166. Above Scout is qualified to participate safely in this outing (Sponsor Initial) __________
BOTH / ALL Parents or Guardians Names: _ ________________________________
BOTH / ALL Parents or Guardians Names: _ ________________________________
(Boy's) Home Address: __________________________________
Home Phone: _________________________Work Phone: __________________________
Home Phone: _________________________Work Phone: __________________________
Health Insurance: ______________________Policy Number: __________________________
Signature(S) of BOTH/
ALL Parents or Legal Guardians: ______________________________ Date: ____________
Signature(S) of BOTH/
ALL Parents or Legal Guardians: ______________________________ Date: ____________
Financial Commitment
A check for a $100 deposit is attached to this reservation form. I understand that the total budget for this trip may be between $200 & $250 $USD (see budget above). I further understand that full payment will be required by June 2, 2008. I also understand that as the date for the trip approaches, a portion of any deposits/payments may be forfeit to cover costs incurred or committed. I understand that Properly Qualified (defined above) substitutes are acceptable, and will make their own financial arrangements with me. No refunds are possible 14 days or less from the date of the trip. Initial here ____ Date ____
Border Crossing
Initial ________ I understand that this trip will involve boys crossing the border into Canada, and that I will be required to provide proper documentation to enable them to a) be taken in and out of the US by the Adult leaders of the troop and b) properly document their own identities. a) Anyone paying a deposit will receive a Parental Permission form that requires BOTH parents' NOTARIZED signatures. The form gives the troop permission to take your son across the border and bring him back. It does not matter if the parent is driving we need the form. b) Passports will be required! If you do not have a passport for your soon, get one NOW. It can take months. A photocopy of the boys passport will be a great idea to include along with this reservation form, but we absolutely need it by 7/21/08. Release Letter _______ Travel Documents _____
Medical Release (Both Scout and Parents please provide two forms)
I hereby give permission for any and all medical attention necessary to be administered to my child or myself (circle one) in the event of an accident, injury, sickness, etc., under the direction of the people listed on this form or the adult leaders listed on the trip bulletin until such time as I may be contacted. This release is effective for the time during which my child is participating in a Troop 166 Boy Scout outing, including traveling to or from overnight activities. I also hereby assume full responsibility for payment of any such treatment.
Accepted by Date Full Payment Received Notes .
Parent/Adult Participation
Driver Name: ____________________________________________________________________
YES I will NO I Will Not provide transportation for this trip.
My vehicle can carry canoes on its roof. YES My vehicle can / No My vehicle cannot tow a trailer (legally and safely)?
The height of my vehicle from the ground to the top of the rack (without a 2x4 or canoe) is ______
Auto Insurance Company: ____________________ Policy Number: ______________________
Driver's License Number _____________________Kind, Year, Make of Vehicle __________________________
No of Seat Belts __________Vehicle Owner's Name (s) ___________________________________
YES NO Im available to accompany the scouts on the outing. (If YES, please fill out another copy of the from above with name and address and acceptance of terms form (above) for yourself so we have one set of documents per person)
Scoutmaster: Bill Montgomery Phone number: (206) 523-0072
Assistant Scoutmaster: Ron Maxum Phone number: (206) 523-6587
Sponsor fname lname Phone number (206) xxx-xxxx
Troop 166 PARENTAL PERMISSION SLIP FOR TRAVEL TO CANADA
PARENTAL INFORMATION CONSENT AND SIGNATURE
My child, ______________________, has permission to travel across the U.S./Canada Border with BSA Troop 166 on a Canoe Trip to Desolation Sound in August, 2008
First Parent/Legal Guardian:
Name: __________________
Relationship: __________________
Signature _________________________________________
Date ________________
Second Parent/Legal Guardian:
Name: __________________
Relationship: __________________
Signature _________________________________________
Date ________________
Parent 1
I, ___________________________, Notary Public in and for the State of Washington, do hereby certify that on this ______ day of ________ , 200___, personally appeared before me, _____________________________, to me known to be the individual described in and who executed the within instrument and acknowledged that he/she signed the same as his/her free and voluntary act and deed for the uses and purposes herein mentioned.
GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND OFFICIAL SEAL this _____ day of ____, 2008.
_____________________________________________
Print Name: ___________________________________
Seal Notary Public in and for the State of Washington,
Residing at ____________________, Washington.
My commission expires: _____________________
Parent 2
I, ___________________________, Notary Public in and for the State of Washington, do hereby certify that on this ______ day of ________ , 200___, personally appeared before me, _____________________________, to me known to be the individual described in and who executed the within instrument and acknowledged that he/she signed the same as his/her free and voluntary act and deed for the uses and purposes herein mentioned.
GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND OFFICIAL SEAL this _____ day of ____, 2008.
_____________________________________________
Print Name: ___________________________________
Seal Notary Public in and for the State of Washington,
Residing at ____________________, Washington.
My commission expires: _____________________
Name of Canoe Trip Bulletin Trip: < mm dd to dd yyyy
Revised DATE \@ "M/d/yyyy" 10/15/2008 Page PAGE 1 of NUMPAGES 12
Troop 166 Lake Kapowsin Bulletin Trip: August 10-17, 2008
Revised 8/21/08 Page PAGE 10 of NUMPAGES 12
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