GUIDE TO SCOUTING
All participants in official Scouting activities should become familiar with the Guide to Safe Scouting, applicable program literature or manuals, and be aware of state or local government regulations that supersede Boy Scouts of America practices, policies, and guidelines. The Guide to Safe Scouting is an overview of Scouting policies and procedures gleaned from a variety of sources. For some items, the policy statements are complete. Unit leaders are expected to review the additional reference material cited prior to conducting such activities.
In situations not specifically covered in this guide, activity planners should evaluate the risk or potential risk of harm, and respond with action plans based on common sense, community standards, the Boy Scout motto, and safety policies and practices commonly prescribed for the activity by experienced providers and practitioners.
Perhaps this quote by Sir Robert Baden-Powell from his 1914 book Quick Training for War is appropriate to include here: “… The books lay down definite principles and examples which serve to guide the leaders when applying their common sense to the situation before them. No two situations are ever precisely the same, and it is therefore impossible to lay down exact rules that should guide in every case, but a man who carries precedents and principles in his head has no difficulty in applying their teaching in supreme moments of sudden emergency …”
Download the print-friendly version here. This is the full PDF version that contains updates as of August 2019. Please refer to the online version for the most updated information.
Viewing the online Guide: The online version of Guide to Safe Scouting is available here.
In situations not specifically covered in this guide, activity planners should evaluate the risk or potential risk of harm, and respond with action plans based on common sense, community standards, the Boy Scout motto, and safety policies and practices commonly prescribed for the activity by experienced providers and practitioners.
Perhaps this quote by Sir Robert Baden-Powell from his 1914 book Quick Training for War is appropriate to include here: “… The books lay down definite principles and examples which serve to guide the leaders when applying their common sense to the situation before them. No two situations are ever precisely the same, and it is therefore impossible to lay down exact rules that should guide in every case, but a man who carries precedents and principles in his head has no difficulty in applying their teaching in supreme moments of sudden emergency …”
Download the print-friendly version here. This is the full PDF version that contains updates as of August 2019. Please refer to the online version for the most updated information.
Viewing the online Guide: The online version of Guide to Safe Scouting is available here.
Troop 319 Electronic Policy
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FORMS
Health forms for all events under 72 hours in duration
Health forms for summer camp and other events 72 hours or more
HELPFUL LINKS
Visit here to find out more about Order of the Arrow as a part of BSA
Visit the National Register of Historic Places
Guide to Advancement
Visit here to find out more about Order of the Arrow as a part of BSA
Visit the National Register of Historic Places
Guide to Advancement
SCOUT SERVICE HOURS IDEAS
Soldier's Angels
Help keep the spirits up of soldiers up by letting them know you support them. Write letters or cards and send to our Scoutmaster. The perfect way to put in volunteer hours from home and still make a difference. To find out more visit: https://soldiersangels.org/
Camp Durant and Other BSA Scout Camps
You can ask a ranger or head of service at a camp and they will give you a list of things needed to be done around camp. You can do this with fellow scouts or on your own. Be prepared for anything!
Mountain to Sea Trail Work Days
This is an opportunity led by Mr. Jeff and you will participate for several hours along the trail so be prepared for a long, hard-working day. Ask Mr. Brantley during a meeting for more info.
Help keep the spirits up of soldiers up by letting them know you support them. Write letters or cards and send to our Scoutmaster. The perfect way to put in volunteer hours from home and still make a difference. To find out more visit: https://soldiersangels.org/
Camp Durant and Other BSA Scout Camps
You can ask a ranger or head of service at a camp and they will give you a list of things needed to be done around camp. You can do this with fellow scouts or on your own. Be prepared for anything!
Mountain to Sea Trail Work Days
This is an opportunity led by Mr. Jeff and you will participate for several hours along the trail so be prepared for a long, hard-working day. Ask Mr. Brantley during a meeting for more info.