Scouting America’s
SAFE Scouting Summit
About the Summit
The Safe Scouting Summit brings together national safety leaders, camp professionals, and risk management experts for three days of focused learning and collaboration. As the official SAFEty/Safeguarding pre-conference to the National Outdoor Conference, this event offers a unique opportunity to:
- Deepen your understanding of program safety frameworks
- Explore proven best practices in youth and adult risk management
- Engage directly with Scouting’s top health & safety officers
- Collaborate with peers to design safer Scouting experiences
Whether you oversee Council Service Territory (CST) or council-wide safety initiatives or manage health protocols at a local camp, you will leave prepared with new strategies, tools, and professional connections.
Why Attend?
Insights from National Leaders
Gain firsthand perspectives on emerging safety trends, insurance best practices, and incident-prevention strategies.
Hands-On Workshops
Participate in interactive Safety Moment labs, PHA exercises, and Injury and Illness Prevention Program (I2P2) development sessions.
Collaborative Networking
Engage in roundtable discussions with SAFE/Safeguarding CSTs, council ERM leads, camp directors, and health supervisors.
Real-World Case Studies
Analyze past incidents, identify root causes, and develop prevention plans you can apply immediately.
Ready-to-Use Tools
Leave with customizable checklists, hazard-analysis templates, and policy outlines aligned with BSA standards.
Who Should Attend?
- Ideal for those responsible for safety and risk in Scouting:
- Council Service Territory, Council Risk Management, ERM & Health & Safety Officers
- Camp Health Officers & High Adventure Leaders
- Council Key 3, Vice Presidents & Professional Staff
- Anyone committed to enhancing Scout safety
- If safeguarding youth and adults in Scouting is your mission, the Safe Scouting Summit is for you.
Event Schedule
Details coming soon
Day 1
Sunday, September 14th
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Welcome – Introduction of Faculty Course objectives and what to expect Participants Introduction-Name, Council, City, Role in council/Your Goal(s) “Burning Issues” |
7:00 PM |
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Safety Culture/Role of the National Safe Scouting Committee; CSTs
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7:30 PM |
Day 2
Monday, September 15th
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Governance-based approach to safety with Frank Tsuru and SAFEguarding Discussion with Roger Krone, CSE |
8:30 AM |
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PD-111 & 112 Program Hazard Analysis Workshop Hazard Analysis Workshop-Suggested Topics: |
9:30 AM |
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Break |
10:00 AM |
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Culture of Safety in a Successful Council – A Council Professional’s Perspective |
10:30 AM |
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Lunch |
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM |
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Role of the Council Health Supervisor MESH |
1:30 PM |
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Current Injury & Illness Reports Understanding our Incidents and Accidents (How to use your Key 3/Council Report) |
3:00 PM |
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Break |
3:30 PM |
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Guide to Safe Scouting- What’s Next? Using the SAFE Checklist to evaluate Activities |
3:30 PM |
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“Burning Issues” |
5:00 PM |
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Creating SAFE co-ed camp staff and camper experiences/How to solve volunteer training challenges throughout Scouting America and how that’s getting in the way of creating SAFE and successful programs |
7:00 PM |
Day 3
Tuesday, September 16th
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Burning Issues Recap |
8:30 AM |
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SAFEty in Camp |
8:45 AM |
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General Liability Claims and Trends (Top 10) |
9:30 AM |
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Break |
10:15 AM |
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Accident & Sickness & other insurance; Camp Use for Non-Scouting Events |
10:30 AM |
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Lunch |
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM |
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Annual SAFE Scouting Action Plan in CST 8 |
1:30 PM |
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SAFE Scouting in CST1 – Lessons learned |
2:30 PM |
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Break |
3:30 PM |
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SAFEguarding Scouts in CST 13 |
3:45 PM |
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Burning Issues Recap |
4:45 PM |
Day 4
Wednesday, September 17th
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Safety Moment Workshop |
8:30 AM |
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Break |
9:30 AM |
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2025 Summer Camp Incidents review |
9:45 AM |
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Safeguarding Youth Training (SYT) Update |
10:45 AM |
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Burning Issues” Wrap Up/Closing/Thank you |
11:45 AM |
Need Assistance?
Registration inquiries: ollie.burks@scouting.org
Program or logistics questions: healthandsafety@scouting.org
