Thank you for your interest in the Camp Sheppard High
Adventure Base, Chief Seattle Council, BSA.
As most of you know, because of the popularity of our programs and
to be as fair as possible we take applications on a “ first
come, first served” basis. Applicants may request par
ticipation
on any of the trek dates in which they are interested and should
indicate
in their order of preference if requesting multiple trek dates.
We will admit the applicant to the highest indicated preference
for
which space is available. Requesting multiple treks may increase
our ability
to admit the applicant to the program. However, applicants should
only request participation on program dates for which the applicant
is willing
to participate and for which the applicant authorizes the Camp
Sheppard High Adventure Base, Chief Seattle Council, BSA to process
their
payment in order to secure their reservation for that trek. We
will also create
a waiting list for each trek based on expressed program date preferences.
Read and understand all program materials.
Complete the following forms. They may be downloaded from this site
for your convenience. Only complete applications that include the following
items (available to down load on this site or on request to our office)
will be processed.
- CSHAB Trek Registration
Form for summer 2009 or summer
2010 for each unit or individual
participant.
- Trekkers may participate on an individual basis.
(* R).
- Deposit of $75 per participant (check or money order payable to:
Camp Sheppard, BSA. (*R)
- CSHAB Unit Roster including names, addresses and phone numbers of
each participant. (*P)
- Class III (BSA) Health History/Physical. This must be completed and
signed by a parent (if the participate is under age 19) and health
care professional. (Note: Parental statement must be current within
six months and physical must be current within one year of actual trek.
Bring this completed form to Camp Sheppard.
* R= Due at reservation
*P= Due
30 days prior to trek departure
Mail Registration and Roster to:
Chief Seattle Council
Camping Department
3120 Rainier Ave. S.
PO Box 440408
Seattle, WA 98114
POLICIES and PROCEDURES
Things to remember when signing up for a trek. Please read
carefully and sign the space provided on the Registration Form.
1. Deposits and Fees
A $75 deposit for each participant will be required at the
time of registration. Your cancelled check will serve as your
receipt. The due date for the balance
of the payment is 30 days prior to the trek by check or money order to:
Chief Seattle Council
Camping Department
3120 Rainier Ave. S.
PO Box 440408
Seattle, WA 98114
2. Medical Information
The Class III Medical Form is required for all Camp Sheppard High Adventure
trek participants. This requires an annual physical exam within 12 months
of the trek
departure from Camp Sheppard Base. Bring this form with you to Sheppard
Base.
3. Insurance
Each unit is required to have its own health and accident insurance.
Carrier, policy number and expiration date must be submitted at time
of reservation
to confirm your spot on the trek.
4. Travel Arrangements
Participants are responsible for their own transportation to/from SeaTac
airport or Sheppard Base. They must indicate on their registration form
where they will
be arriving and departing from. SeaTac pick up information will be made
available upon reservation. We will be using a 12-passenger bus or 15
passenger van with
seat belts to transport our trekkers and staff to all program areas.
5. Refunds
All payments from program participants are non-refundable but are transferable
to another trek in the same year. You are advised to buy your own trip
cancellation insurance for this trek. Understand that Camp Sheppard and
the Chief Seattle
Council offer no such travel cancellation coverage.
The Camp Sheppard High Adventure Base, Chief Seattle Council, BSA reserves
the right to cancel a trek for any reason prior to departure. In that
event, the
Chief Seattle Council will refund the cost of the trek to the participants.
In the event of a cancellation, the Camp Sheppard High Adventure Base,
Chief Seattle
Council, BSA is not responsible to any expenses incurred by a participant
in preparation for the trek, including and not limited to airline tickets
and equipment
purchases.
The Camp Sheppard High Adventure Base, Chief Seattle Council, BSA and
their employees and agents and/or associates reserve the right to change,
alter
or cancel the
itinerary as, in their sole discretion, they find necessary for the proper
and safe handling of the trek.
Camp Sheppard High Adventure Base, Chief Seattle Council, BSA reserves
the right to deny trek admission to any individual whom CSHAB believes
is not prepared,
physically, technically or psychologically for this program or to
disqualify them from any portion of the trek. No refunds are given
under these circumstances.
6. Leadership Requirements
The Camp Sheppard High Adventure Base will provide adult leadership to
meet BSA standards on all treks. Adults from units are not required to
attend treks but
may be required to accompany their unit to meet BSA travel regulations
before they arrive at Camp Sheppard or meet our staff at Sea-Tac airport.
If adults
age 21 and above elect to attend a trek they will be considered as a
participant.
7. Age Restrictions
Every participant must be a registered Boy Scout, Varsity Scout or Venturer
who has attained the age of 13 or have completed the seventh grade by
January 1 of
the year he or she will participate. Treks requiring greater physical
strain, mental stress or higher level of skills are limited to older
Boy Scouts,
Varsity Scouts and Venturers. There is a maximum of 3 adult trekkers
age 21 or older
on any trek, staff not included.
8. Personal equipment and clothing
Each participant is responsible for their own clothing, equipment as
well as group gear and food assigned to them. Their name should be clearly
marked
on
all items they wish to have returned to them if lost. The Camp Sheppard
High Adventure Base will not be held responsible for loss or theft of
any personal
items. Our Personal Equipment List is also included. Please read it carefully.
Participants may be held back from the trek if items are missing from
the list.
9. Responsibility of Participants
We expect trekkers to be in good health and possess the physical
fitness required for the trek.
Participants are responsible for preparing and bringing proper
clothing and equipment for their trek. Failure to comply with the
requirements
of the equipment list
can result in dismissal from the trek without refund.
Participants need to fully read and understand the program materials
they have received and to contact us whenever questions arise.
Participants are expected
to work together as a team or patrol and to be considerate of every
member.