Tour Plan
Effective March 1, 2011, what was known as the local and national tour permits will be superseded by what will be called the tour plan.
The Tour Plan is an important tool for conducting local, national, or international activities and is a checklist for best practices to be prepared for safe and fun adventure. The Tour Plan can help to ensure that appropriate planning has been conducted, qualified and trained leadership is in place, and that the right equipment is available for the adventure. The plan helps to organize safe and appropriate transportation to and from an event and defines driver qualifications and insurance coverage.
A Tour Plan MUST be submitted for:
- Trips of 500 miles or more
- Trips outside of council borders (Not required when traveling to council owned camps)
- Trips to any national high-adventure base, national Scout jamboree, National Order of the Arrow Conference, or regionally sponsored event.
- When conducting the following activities outside of council or district events
- Aquatics activities (swimming, boating, floating, scuba, etc)
- Climbing and rappelling
- Orientation flights (process flying plan)
- Shooting sports
- Any activities involving motorized vehicles as part of the program (snowmobiles, boating, etc.)
- At a council’s request.
Please complete and submit this plan at least 21 days in advance to ensure enough time to review the plan and assist you in updating the plan if it is found defective. When review is complete, the second half of the plan is returned to you to carry on your travels.
Frequently Asked Questions
Online Tour Plan Form
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 Guide to Safe Scouting includes further information.
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