For parents and your child who are new to scouting there are policies and procedures setup by the BSA to help insure safe scouting for all that participate.   It is different from the old days and for a good reason.  The goal is to keep your child safe by educating you and your scout and by following the guidelines and training in the BSA Youth Protection program. This way we are all doing are part to support that cause of safe scouting.  This will also help you as a parent understand some of the pressing concerns in our society that you may not even be exposed to or aware of and help you keep you and your family safe.

For parents, familiarize yourself with the BSA youth protection program.  Educating yourself and your child will help make this experience of scouting safe and rewarding.  It takes everyone, parents, leadership, scouts all understanding these rules and policies to keep us safe.  Please use the link above to find out additional information, videos, training and handouts.  Note: If you would like to camp with the troop, adults will need to take online training and ask the Scout Master if there is anything additional training or steps you will need to do prior to participating on a campout.  If you want to take on an adult leadership role in the troop you will need to submit for a background check and pass additional training.  Again, all of this is to bring awareness to you as an adult and to help foster a fun and safe scouting environment.

For scouts, you will grow through the many different ranks of scouting but upon entering the BSA or moving over from Cub Scouts you to need to understand the BSA rules and regulations to help you safely navigate scouting experience.

Understand:

• Cyber and Social Media Threats
• Bullying and Cyber Bullying
• Buddy System
• The Two on One Rule

One of the first things you will need to accomplish is your Cyberchip training.  Additional information can be found here.