Sea Base 2013 – High Adventure Outing Promotion

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This is the center for Troop 103’s Sea Base 2013 Adventure.

Eco-Adventure

If you are looking for an up-close, hands-on educational adventure, then the Eco Adventure is for you. Your crew’s home and base of operation for the week will be two 40’ – 45’ sailboats. From there you will launch into your undersea world of exploration by means of snorkel, mask and fins; kayak; fishing pole and glass-bottom viewer. It is here that you will discover and explore the wildlife and ecosystems of the four major marine habitats of the Florida Keys, study the plant and wildlife, and understand their delicate balance. Scouts will return to civilization with a greater appreciation of the undersea world and their roles as stewards of this amazing environment. Crew size 10-12.

  • Eco Adventure Guide

What to Bring

Packing your Gear: All your gear (except sleeping pad) must fit in a 24” duffel bag (issued at check-in). No suitcases or frame backpacks can be used. You will be living on a sailing vessel during the entire adventure. Space is limited so you must only bring what you need.

  • 1 Pad lock per crew for storage
  • 1 Set Field or Activity uniforms
  • 2 T-shirts
  • Lightweight rain gear (optional)
  • Sunglasses with strap (Polarized are best)
  • 1 pair walking shoes for Key West (Sea Exploring Only)
  • 1 pair of inexpensive water shoes (Coral Reef and Eco Adventures)
  • 16 oz of non-oily, non-aerosol, waterproof, SPF 50+ sunscreen lotion
  • 1 pair of shorts
  • Pants, long-sleeve shirt & light jacket (December & Spring)• Toiletry kit
  • Wide brimmed hat
  • 1-2 pair of Socks
  • Large-mouth water bottle with plastic clip, (If you like coffee, a mug in addition is good)
  • One sheet or light blanket (summer) or warm blanket or a sleeping bag (winter and spring)
  • Sleeping pad – Backpacking type
  • 1 Swimsuit (modest style)
  • 1 towel and a small pillow
  • Insect repellant
  • Prescription Medication
  • Proof of age/photo ID
  • Copy of Medical Insurance information

DO NOT BRING

  • MP3/iPod/video game player
  • Fireworks
  • Skateboards

OPTIONAL ITEMS

  • Hawaiian style shirt (Luau)
  • Camera (waterproof if possible)
  • Personal snorkel gear
  • Extra money ($100-$125)
  • Bonine® (for seasickness)
  • (crew photo – $6 per copy)

NOTE

  • Make sure you can successfully pass the BSA swim test.
  • Make sure your name is on the crew roster your leader is going to send us.
  • Don’t forget to bring a photocopy of the front and back of your insurance card.

SHIP’S STORE

Most of the items on the “what to bring list” are carried in our Ship’s Store with the exception of shoes, socks, and sleeping gear. About $100 to $125 is adequate spending money unless you want to buy a lot of souvenirs.

BEING PHYSICALLY FIT

Every participant in the Florida Sea Base High Adventure program needs to be physically fit for the strenuous demands that will be placed on their body. The Sea Base programs are PHYSICALLY CHALLENGING. Get in shape! Stay in shape! You will be in the water a great deal, so go swimming with your crew at your local pool often. Do some light exercises to increase your stamina. You will be frequently lifting your body in and out of the water to boats and docks. You have dedicated a lot of your personal time and resources to come to Sea Base. Get the most out of your experience by being ready – physically and mentally. All participants must be in good health evidenced by a BSA Health and Medical Record filled out and signed by you doctor within the past 12 months. A regular medical is not acceptable, nor is another “sports” medical or anything other than a BSA Health and Medical Record. The unique tropical environment has very different requirements from most Scouting and outdoor activities. All participants should note the suggested weight to height guidelines, which are listed in the BSA Health and Medical Record. All programs involve snorkeling and entering and exiting a vessel via ladders rated to only 295 pounds. People weighing 295 pounds or over are not allowed to participate in Sea Base High Adventures. Participants not meeting this requirement will be sent home at their own expense.

MAIL

Parents: Do not send mail. Sea Base offers programs to hundreds of Scouts on the sea, on the land, and on the island. We will not deliver mail from home to Scouts unless it is mail of urgency, i.e. glasses, medicine, etc., left at home.

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