Arrow of Light Cub Scouts may go camping as a den. They must abide by the Guide to Safe Scouting for Cub Scout overnight camping and have a BALOO trained leader.
Before the meeting:
- Contact a local Scouts BSA troop to ask about participating in an overnight activity with the troop. The activity can be a campout, lock in, 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)
- Participate in the overnight activity with the troop.
After the Scouts BSA meeting:
- Gather Cub Scouts and ask what they observed about the troop outing.
