All registered unit leaders will have access to Tour Permits from MyScouting, accessed on www.scouting.org . Councils will approve or return the permit applications using MyBSA.

The MyScouting account verifies that the owner is a BSA leader associated with a unit. Within Tour Permits, the leader has access only to his unit. This authentication replaces the physical signatures on tour permit applications.  Other unit leaders are notified via e-mail when an application is submitted and approved.

The volunteer can submit both local and national applications, for either traditional units or Learning for Life posts.  Once approved, each tour permit will have a unique tour ID number.

Unit leaders enter all the necessary information for the tour, and rules specific to tour permits are applied. When appropriate, helpful messages will advise the leader about any missing information. Once the tour permit has been submitted, the council will evaluate and approve it or return it for further work. Online features allow easy entry of driver information for transportation and required training supervision.

There will be automatic notification at all appropriate steps in the process to the permit creator, the tour leader, and the assistant tour leader. The unit committee chair and unit leader will also receive e-mail notifications if they have MyScouting accounts.

The online Help document explains how to complete and submit permit applications to the council. Additionally, the Guide to Safe Scouting is available on the site for easy reference; Safety First Learning for Life Guidelines is also available for Learning for Life posts. Other documents, such as the BSA Transportation Guidelines and the Pledge of Performance can also be accessed from Tour Permits.

Authorized council staff members will review and process submitted applications. The tour permit creator receives a PDF version of the approved permit via e-mail. The approved permit PDF can also be obtained from Tour Permits in MyScouting.

As a reminder, local tour permit applications should be submitted two weeks before the tour and national applications at least one month before the tour start date.

We encourage all Scouting units from our council to use this new service to submit their local and national tour permit applications online.
 

Tour Plans are National BSA Forms and may be found by clicking here.
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Tour Plans may be found by clicking here .

Tour Plans are completed by units 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 Tour Plan should be completed and submitted at least 21 days in advance to ensure Quivira Council has enough time to review the plan and assist you in updating the plan if it is found defective. When the review is complete, the second half of the plan is returned to you to carry on your travels.

Q. When do I need to complete a tour plan ?
A. Times when a tour plan must be submitted for council review include:

• Trips of 500 miles or more
• Trips outside of council borders not to a council-owned property
• 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 (contact your local council for additional guidelines or regulations concerning tour plans)

Regardless, the tour plan is an excellent tool that should be included in preparation for all activities, even those not requiring it. It guides a tour leader through itineraries, travel arrangement, two-deep leadership, qualifications of supervision, and transportation.

Q. What is different on the tour plan vs. the tour permit?
A. Several items:

• The council is the reviewer of all tour plans; no regional review is required. 
• The tour plan consists of a tour planning worksheet that is completed by the unit/contingent. After processing, the council retains the tour planning worksheet and returns the tour plan to the unit. 
• The plan can be printed on standard 8 ½-by-11-inch paper! 
• 21- vs. 14-day advance notice requested for units to submit the plan for your review. 
• A single point of contact (not on the tour) for council use included. 
• Defined reasons/times when a tour plan must be submitted for council review. 
• Updated Pledge of Performance.

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