Scouting America’s SAFE Checklist

1. Download and print a copy of Scouting America’s Safe Checklist for each Cub Scout.  
2. Set up meeting space for Cub Scouts to be able to write down their thoughts on the checklist. 

During the meeting: 

1. Lead a discussion with Cub Scouts and go over the points of Scouting America’s Safe Checklist and each point pertains to the upcoming  campout trip. 
2. Supervision Youth are supervised by qualified and trustworthy adults who set the example for safety. Possible questions: 
   • Who  are the registered adult leaders supervising the camping trip? 
   • Is at least one of the adults BALOO trained? 
3. Assessment Activities are assessed for risks during planning. Leaders have reviewed applicable program guidance or standards and have verified the activity is not prohibited. Risk avoidance or mitigation is incorporated into the activity. 
   • What activities will take place during the camping trip? 
   • What type of safety gear is needed? 
   • Have we reviewed the Guide to Safe Scouting to check on requirements for camping, tenting, and activities? 
4. Fitness and Skill Participants’ Annual Health and Medical Records are reviewed, and leaders have confirmed that prerequisite fitness and skill levels exist for participants to take part safely. 
   • Does everyone have completed a Scouting America Annual Health and Medical Record handed in? 
5. Equipment and Environment Safe and appropriately sized equipment, courses, camps, campsites, trails, or playing fields are used properly. Leaders periodically check gear use and the environment for changing conditions that could affect safety. 
   • Has everyone done a camping gear shakedown? 
   • What will the weather be like and what adjustments need to be made?