Driving Credits

Transportation to and from campouts and other activities will be provided by the parents. With few exceptions, transportation will be on a non-reimbursable basis.
 
The only exceptions are the Canoe Trip and Philmont Treks. If sufficient transportation assistance cannot be arranged, the activity may be canceled. For the monthly campouts, the troop will coordinate transportation using the driving credit system. This system awards credits to each adult who drives to and/or from a campout on the following basis:
 
One credit per way:  If the campsite is less than 25 miles or 30 minutes away from BMMS
Two credits per way:  If the campsite is more than 25 miles (but less than 100 miles) or 30 minutes (but less than 2 hours) away from BMMS.
Three credits per way:  If the campsite is more than 100 miles or 2 hours away from BMMS.
 
Every family is awarded one credit upon joining the troop. One credit will be deducted for each monthly campout whether a boy camps or not. The credit associated with each campout will be noted on the permission slip. Credit will only be given to parents who drive as part of the coordinated transportation effort.
 
All drivers must possess a valid driver’s license. Drivers must be at least 21-years of age in order to transport scouts. Those between the ages of 18 and 20 may transport Troop equipment only. Scouts between the ages of 16 and 17 (with valid driver’s licenses) may drive themselves but will receive no credit. The Troop discourages the practice of scouts driving themselves.