Cape Cod & Islands Council News
New Tour Plan Process in Place
Here is the definition of the tour plan in the Language of Scouting: "Units complete this form when planning for local, national, or international adventure. The plan helps ensure the unit is properly prepared, that qualified and trained leadership is in place, and that the right equipment is available for the adventure."
The plan is available through the council website under the Resources tab and Council Forms.
What's different?
1) The council is the reviewer of all tour plans; there is no regional review required.
2) The tour plan consists of a tour planning worksheet to be completed by the unit/contingent. It is retained by the council and a tour plan is returned to the unit after processing.
3) It's on standard 8.5 x 11-inch paper!
4) *There is a 21-day advance notice requested for units to submit the plan for review and processing.
5) A single point of contact (not on the tour) for council use is included.
Defined reasons/times when a tour plan must be submitted for council review:
a. Trips of 500 miles or more
b. Trips outside of council borders not to a council-owned property
c. Trips to any national high-adventure base, national Scout jamboree, National Order of the Arrow Conference, or regionally sponsored event
d. 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.)
e. At a council's request
7) There is an updated Pledge of Performance.
What is not changed?
1) Cape Cod & Islands Council requirements for filing a tour permit/plan have not changed.
2) Requirements for qualified supervision, training, insurance, etc., remain unchanged-for example, CPR and Wilderness First Aid requirements for high-adventure camps.
NOTE: The completed and signed tour plan may be hand carried, mailed, faxed or scanned and e-mailed to the Council Service Center for processing.
