Re: [Philmont]: over the height & weight limit for a scout

From: <j.tavares@comcast.net>
Date: Wed Jul 13 2005 - 08:20:55 CDT

There is some flexibility with the under-21 scout. And you are exactly correct that calling ahead of time will eliminate most problems. But there is a finite limit for the youth and an even more finite limit for adults (for whom they are about as flexible as a steel pipe). We had 1 youth and 1 adult that had to stay home last year. It wasn't pleasant but it certainly beat having to make arrangements to send them home. BTW, they both formally requested, and received, a refund for medical reasons.

Joe
Wood Badge - Philmont 2000
Lead Advisor '04
Training/Lead Advisor '06

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> I have learned this trip that if you have a Scout that is over the height &
> weight limit, the thing to do is to have your Doctor call the Philmont
> medical staff and go over this with them.  It's on the medical form
> somewhere that a Scout under 21 can be 20 lbs over his height & weight limit
> if they are not over the 295 lb limit and it's discussed with them to get
> pre approved.  Your local Dr will fax them a copy and when you check in its
> not a problem.  I just don't remember a thread on this in the past.
> Steve MacIntyre
> Philmont Advisor, 02, 03, 05, 07
> Troop 777, Hermitage, TN
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