Safe Scouting
To assure safer outings, the BSA has developed four leader training opportunities. The foundation for safety in any Scouting outdoor program is qualified supervision and discipline, and these two elements are the first and last points for each safety training opportunity. Because fitness is critical to all outdoor activities, it is also included in each safety emphasis.
Qualified Leadership
Two-Deep Leadership Required
It is the policy of the Boy Scouts of America that trips and outings may never be led by only one adult. At a minimum, two registered adult leaders or one registered adult leader and a parent of a participant, one of whom must be at least 21 years of age, are required for all trips and outings. Sufficient adult leadership must be provided on all trips and outings based on the total number of youth attending.
Safe Swim Defense
- Qualified supervision
- Physical fitness
- Safe area
- Lifeguards on duty
- Lookout
- Ability groups
- Buddy system
- Discipline
Safety Afloat
- Qualified supervision
- Physical fitness
- Swimming ability
- Personal flotation equipment
- Buddy system
- Skill proficiency
- Planning
- Equipment
- Discipline
Trek Safely
- Qualified supervision
- Physical fitness
- Plan ahead
- Gear up
- Communicate clearly and completely
- Monitor conditions
- Discipline
Climb on Safely
- Qualified supervision
- Qualified instructors
- Physical fitness
- Safe area
- Equipment
- Planning
- Environmental conditions
- Discipline
To lean more about Safe Scouting please see the "Guide to Safe Scouting" on the BSA's Webpage. |
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