Tour Permits
Local Council Tour Permit (form #34426)
Available for travel outside the home community and less than
500 miles one way requires 14 days for handling and approval. (Print on legal (8.5 x 14) size paper)
National Council Tour Permit (form #34419)
Available for travel 500 or more miles one way is granted by
the BSA regional office and requires at least 30 days for approval. (Print on legal (8.5 x 14) size paper)
The protections afforded an official activity of the Boy Scouts of America are not extended to a unit without a valid tour permit.
Here is how to apply:
- The Local Council Tour Permit must be submitted at least 14 days prior to
the tour; the National Council Tour Permit must be submitted at least one
month prior to the tour since it requires handling by the Regional Office of
the BSA.
Sorry, but we are not able to process tour permits "while you wait". Tour permits will be processed and returned to you by mail before your trip takes place. - The completed form must provide all pertinent information requested in full and accurate detail.
- The form must be signed by the tour leader attesting to the completeness and accuracy of the information provided and agreeing to follow all applicable standards and policies of the Boy Scouts of America.
- NOTE : The endorsement of the tour permits by the tour leader and the unit committee chairman can have far reaching effects and should not be done casually.
Reference Material
- Tours and Expeditions (#33734), available from the Des Plaines Valley Scout Shop,
- Reminders for Outings in the Scoutmasters Handbook,
- Safe Swim Defense Plan (included in Tours and Expeditions) and
- Safety Afloat (#34159) are essential for applicable activities.
- The Tour Permit section of the Guide to Safe Scouting includes further information.
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