Before the meeting:
- Contact a local Scouts BSA troop to ask about participating in a daytime activity with the troop. The activity can be a hike, picnic, service project, or something similar.
- Find out what equipment other than the Cub Scout Six Essentials that Cub Scouts need to bring.
- Communicate the date, time, and location of the activity and the needed supplies/equipment to the Cub Scouts’ parents or legal guardians.
- Gather copies of the Scouting America Annual Health and Medical Record on each participant (youth and adult)
- Review Annual Health and Medical Records for any restrictions that may impact participation
- Inform the Scouts BSA activity leader of any restrictions or important medical information on any of the Cub Scouts or adults participating.
- Send the Aaron on Scouting blog “What questions should you ask when selecting a Scout troop?” to parents and legal guardians.
During the meeting:
- Bring copies of the Scouting America Annual Health and Medical Record on each participant (youth and adult)
- Immediately before the activity begins, gather Cub Scouts and encourage them to interact with Scouts BSA members while they are participating in the activity. Remind them that this is a good way to get to know the troop which will help them decide which troop to join when they cross over.
- Have Cub Scouts participate in the activity.
After the Scouts BSA meeting:
- Gather Cub Scouts and ask what they observed about the troop outing.
