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Guide to Safe Scouting

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.

Click here to learn more or to download a PDF of the Guide to Safe Scouting.

Click here to learn more or to download a PDF of the Risk Management Guide for Units.

Click here to learn more or to download a PDF of the Four Points of Safe