 | Introduction Many older Scouts, Varsity Scouts, Explorers, and Venturers consider high adventure the highlight of their outdoor Scouting experiences. The Passport to High Adventure tells how they can—with guidance from their adult leaders—plan and safely carry out council and unit high-adventure treks using Leave No Trace techniques. Older youth seek out these programs; it's what keeps them high on Scouting. High adventure challenges and inspires them—and their leaders—and broadens their appeal for Scouting. This is why Scoutmasters and Advisors must make high-adventure opportunities a priority, promoting participation by unit members who are qualified for these elite outdoor activities.  Your council may already have a canoeing or backpacking high-adventure program, but high adventure often transcends conventional Scouting activities. Collectively, the councils that have high-adventure programs offer these activities and more:
Learning Objectives At the end of this session, each participant should be able to 
Materials Passport to High Adventure, No. 4310 National Tour Permit Application, No. 4419A Tours and Expeditions, No. 33735A Personal Health and Medical Record Form—Class 3, No. 34412 Guide to Safe Scouting, No. 34416 Local Tour Permit Application, No. 34426
Identify the Problems Invite the participants to relate their personal experiences with planning and training for a trek. Ask them about times they have been unprepared. Have participants declare their one most indispensable piece of literature. |