Scouting Safely

Guidelines / Policies >>

The Sweet 16 of BSA Safety

In the continuing effort to protect participants in Scout activity, the BSA National Health and Safety Committee has developed 16 points that embody good judgment and common sense for all activities. READ MORE

Youth Protection >>

Protecting Our Youth

The Boy Scouts of America places the greatest importance on creating the most secure environment possible for our youth members. To maintain such an environment, the BSA developed numerous procedural and leadership selection policies and provides parents and leaders with resources for all our programs.
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Training >>

Wilderness First Aid Training

Learn about the new practices that go way beyond what Scouting leaders may already know as "first aid." Wilderness First Aid training is here, helping you cope with medical emergencies in the wild and, perhaps more importantly, to be a more effective manager in any crisis. Learn More

Awards >>

2010 National Scout Jamboree Emergency Preparedness Award

From its beginning, the Scouting movement has taught young people to do their best, to do their duty to God and country, to help others, and to prepare themselves physically, mentally, and morally to meet these goals. The basic aims of Scouting include teaching young people to take care of themselves, to be helpful to others, and to develop courage, self-reliance, and the will to be ready to serve in an emergency. Read More

Forms >>

Annual Health and Medical Record

Replaces former Class 1, 2, and 3 forms, which are obsolete. All participants in Scouting events should complete the Annual Health and Medical Record, which is required as of January 1, 2010.
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Risk Management >>

Managing Risk

The best way to stay safe in the outdoors is to avoid getting into trouble in the first place. That requires planning, training, leadership, good judgment, and accepting responsibility—in short, risk management. READ MORE