Why Tour Permits?

• A properly submitted tour permit, that’s been filed with the Circle Ten Council, registers that activity as an official Scouting event. Since the BSA’s insurance coverage only applies to official Scouting activities, liability and accident insurance coverage may be in jeopardy if a tour permit is not on file at the council office.
• Tour permits provide the Council with information regarding unit outings and trips that helps everyone know "what is going on". They help provide information necessary to locate a Unit if an emergency arises, and also lets the council know a point of contact, when an emergency situation develops.
• Since the single highest number of injuries and fatalities in the United States and Scouting are caused by motor vehicle accidents, tour permits help protect everyone by reinforcing driver requirements, ensuring proper motor vehicle insurance requirements, and encouraging routine maintenance checks on vehicles prior to a Units planned outing.
• Tour permits reinforce leader requirements, especially in regards to Youth Protection, transportation, and higher risk activities such as climbing and aquatics.
• Tour permits reinforce planning, safety, and two-deep leadership.

Where do I get one of the forms?

Forms are available here or you can pick them up at either of the Council offices.

How do I submit the form?

Take the completed signed form to either of the Council offices. Please allow two weeks before the event so the form can be approved.