2025  Sea Base High Adventure Signup Form 
WHAT: July 2025 Troop 1000 Sea Base Trek

WHERE:  Sea Base, 73800 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036

WHAT:  A STEM ECO SAILING ADVENTURE!!!  If you are looking for an up-close, hands-on educational adventure, then the STEM Eco Sailing 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.

*WHO:  
Age: STEM Eco Sailing Trek participants must be at least 12 years of age prior to the start date of their adventure. It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that 12-year-old participants attend with a parent. 

Swimming Ability: All participants must complete a BSA Swim Test in a strong manner prior to their arrival. All participants are required to complete a snorkel review upon arrival at Sea Base. Sea Base will conduct a  snorkel review, but it does not qualify as the BSA Swim Test. 

Maximum Weight: Sea Base participants need to attempt to meet the BSA Height and Weight Guidelines found at the bottom of Part C of the BSA health and medical record form. If you exceed the maximum weight for height on the chart, you MUST be able to pass the BSA Swim Test in a strong manner. Participants should be in good health and physical condition to attend Sea Base programs. Due to rescue equipment restrictions and evacuation efforts from remote sites, under NO circumstances will any individual exceeding 295 pounds be permitted to participate. Anyone arriving at Sea Base exceeding 295 pounds will be sent home at their own expense. No refund will be given

*ADDITIONALLY: Each crew of must have at least 2 adult leaders 21 years of age or older with at least one WARFA and one CPR trained adult leader. The same adult does not have to hold both certifications. Additional adult leaders are welcome, but you must have more youths than adults, or equal numbers of youth and adults. You may not have more adults than youths. Anyone under the age of 21 will be considered a youth. Anyone over the age of 18 must complete BSA Youth Protection Training.

Please review the Leader Guides for physical training recommendations and risk advisories

WHEN: A 7-day adventure spanning from July 23, 2025 - July 29, 2025
Anticipated Schedule (subject to adjustment based on final flight and travel plans): 

Day 1 - July 23, 2025
• Leave Plano early-mid morning (exact time TBD based on future flight booking) 
• Fly to Ft. Lauderdale or Miami and head to a hotel on the world famous Ft. Lauderdale Beach!
• Have fun at the beach! Volleyball, Frisbee, football, whiffle ball, group swim, etc...This is one of the
prettiest beaches in South Florida.
• Dinner at the hotel.
• Spend the evening relaxing at the pool, taking a night walk along the beach or just hanging out
Day 2 - July 24, 2025
• Breakfast buffet at hotel then leave for Sea Base! Along the way you will: 
• Enjoy a self guided visit to the Everglades Alligator Park where you will see over 2,000 alligators and take an exhilarating ride an airboat as it zips over the saw grass and along the edge of Everglades National Park! 
• See a terrific snake and alligator show and get your picture taken holding a baby alligator!
• Picnic lunch at the Alligator Park. Enjoy a boxed lunch under the tiki huts. You may also want to sample a
Florida delicacy…fried alligator meat!
• Next will be an adventure you will never forget! You will see, up close and personal, hundreds of Tarpons
ranging in size from 50 to over 100 pounds. Experience the thrill of a lifetime as you hand feed these massive
game fish.
• Arrive at Sea Base Islamorada at approximately 2 PM.
Day 2-7 SEA BASE ADVENTURE!!!! 
Day 7 - July 29, 2025 - Departure Day
• Depart Sea Base Islamorada at 8:30 am for Ft. Lauderdale or Miami airport
• Fly back to Dallas  
• Return to Plano late afternoon/evening (exact time TBD based on future flight booking) and tell everyone about your amazing adventure!

In preparation for this trek and to build comradery and trust among the trek crew, we will host several team building events over the next year and a half. We anticipate one activity a quarter through 2024 and one every other month through 2025. Details and dates for these will be announced in coming months.  

COSTS: $2,175 per person (subject to minor adjustments once final flight and travel arrangement costs become available in late August 2024)

Deposit: $150 due February 26, 2024 through the troop store. 
*Note that payment of this deposit represents a commitment that you plan to attend Sea Base in July 2025. 
 
After the deposit - there are two possible payment options: 
Option 1: Monthly payments of $150 from March 2024 through March 2025, with a final $75 payment due in April 2025

Option 2: Lump sum payments as follows:
Payment 1: $ 600 due June 24, 2024
Payment 2: $ 600 due October 28, 2024
Payment 3: $ 600 due February 24, 2025
Payment 4: $ 225 due April 21, 2025

To minimize the impact of processing fees, we anticipate future payments will be made through Venmo, Zelle, cash or check. Credit card payments made through the troop store may incur additional processing fees.  

Please keep an eye out for the many fundraising opportunities are available each year that can help drastically offset the cost of your trip!  Feel free to reach out to Amy Porter if you have questions or need any assistance with payments. We will work to find a solution - don't let cost be the reason for not attending.

*WHAT TO BRING: 
For reference, the following is a packing list provided by Sea Base: 
(Required) 
• 2 UPF +30 Long Sleeved Shirts 
• Wide Brimmed Hat 
• Buff 
• Biodegradable Sunscreen, No Sprays 
• 1 Pair Regular Shorts 
• 1 Pair Swimming Shorts 
• 2 Pairs Regular Socks 
• 1 Carabiner - For Water Bottle 
• 1 Pair Sandals and/or 1 Pair Jogging Shoes 
• Raingear 
• Mask and Snorkel  
• Prescription Medication 
• Polarized Sunglasses 
• Water Bottle 
• Toiletry Kit 
• Headlamp 
• 2 Towels 
• Light Weight Sleeping Pad 
• Light Weight Sleeping Cover 
• Small Pillow 
• Spending Money ($150- $200) 
(Suggested)
• 1 Pair Neoprene Socks for Fins 
• Waterproof Camera
• 1 Hawaiian Shirt for Final 
• Dinner Mug for coffee or tea (not provided at base)

Additional Troop packing requirements: 
▪ Day pack with Ten Essentials
▪ Travel Uniform – Field Uniform (with neckerchief & troop hat)
▪ In camp Uniform – Activity Uniform (BSA T-shirts)
▪ Personal First Aid Kit
▪ BSA Handbook

Troop Emergency Contacts:
Primary Contact: Amy Porter     Phone: 972-400-1601
Secondary Contact: Holle Carey     Phone: 918-607-1226
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Youth Leadership Opportunity
Each Crew must have a Youth Crew Leader. The Youth Crew Leader must be a seasoned and responsible youth elected by the entire crew. We will host several team building events in preparation for the trek, and the crew will elect a Youth Crew Leader sometime later this year. 

Youth Crew Leaders will fulfill leadership roles both before the trek (helping with trip preparations and team building event plans) as well as during the trip. 

Here are a couple links potential Youth Crew Leaders can begin familiarizing themselves with. Your captain will help you fill out both the Anchor Watch (https://www.bsaseabase.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Anchor-Watch-Duty-FrontBack-COLOR.pdf) schedule and Galley Duty Roster (https://www.bsaseabase.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Galley-Patrol-FRONTBACK-COLOR.pdf), but being familiar with what is expected will assist the crew when your captain begins this process.
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What's Next? 
Additional details related to the trek, trek preparations, travel plans, and forms (yep - there are always more forms) will be sent out as they become available in the coming months. Once the crew is formed, we will also host a parent meeting to provide an opportunity for any questions to be answered. 

Provided the scout/scouter ratio is acceptable - the first 12 participants to sign up will form our primary crew. Signups after the first 12 will be notified that they are on the waitlist. Waitlisted participants will be added to all trek communications and are invited to teambuilding activities but will only be able to attend the trek should a confirmed attendee not be able to participate. 
Committment Statement
By clicking "Yes" below and paying the deposit for the 2025 Troop 1000 Sea Base trek, you are confirming your commitment to participate. Your spot is reserved, potentially limiting availability for others. If you choose to withdraw, you are responsible for the full trip cost, either through direct payment or by finding a replacement to attend an pay for the trek your place.
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