What to Do/Where to Go

This information was prepared for the 2003 Festival of Learning (Show and Do/Pow Wow). This material was presented in a class called "Basic Where to Go/Things to Do: An in-depth look at age appropriate activities for the younger group."

Forms! When To Use What Form!

Class 1

• Includes any event that does not exceed 72 consecutive hours, where the level of activity is similar to that normally expended at home or at school, and where medical care is readily available. Examples: day camp, day hike, swimming party, or an overnight camp

Class 2

• Includes any event that exceeds 72 consecutive hours, where the level of activity is similar to that normally expended at home or at school, and where medical care is readily available. Examples: resident camping, tour camping, and hiking in relatively populated areas.

Class 3

• Includes any event involving strenuous activity such as backpacking, high altitude, extreme weather conditions, cold water, exposure, fatigue, athletic competition, adventure challenge, or remote conditions where readily available medical care cannot be assured. Examples: high-adventure activities, jamborees, Wood Badge, and extended backpacking trips in remote areas.

Where To Get The Forms:

http://www.atlantabsa.org/Forms.htm

The Sweet 16 of BSA Safety

These 16 safety points, which embody good judgment and common sense, are applicable to all activities.

Please review this CHECK LIST prior to every trip, outing or activity.

1. Qualified Supervision.
2. Physical Fitness.
3. Buddy System.
4. Safe Area or Course.
5. Equipment Selection and Maintenance.
6. Personal Safety Equipment.
7. Safety Procedures and Policies.
8. Skill Level Limits.
9. Weather Check.
10. Planning.
11. Communications.
12. Permits and Notices.
13. First-Aid Resources.
14. Applicable Laws.
15. CPR Resource.
16. Discipline.

Leadership Requirements for Trips and Outings

1. Two-deep leadership. When driving, there can be one adult in the car with at least two boys.
2. During transportation to and from planned Scout outings:
   1. Meet for departure at a designated area.
   2. Prearrange a schedule for periodic checkpoint stops as a group.
   3. Plan a daily destination point.
3. Safety rule of four: No fewer than four individuals (always with the minimum of two adults) go on any backcountry expedition or campout.
4. Male and female leaders must have separate sleeping facilities. Married couples may share the same quarters if appropriate facilities are available.
5. Male and female youth participants will not share the same sleeping facility.
6. Single-room or dormitory-type accommodations for Scouting units: Adults and youth of the same gender may occupy dormitory or single-room accommodations, provided there is a minimum of two adults and four youth.
7. When staying in tents, no youth will stay in the tent of an adult other than his or her parent or guardian.
8. If separate shower and latrine facilities are not available, separate times for male and female use should be scheduled and posted for showers. The buddy system should be used for latrines by having one person wait outside the entrance, or provide Occupied and Unoccupied signs and/or inside door latches.
9. Two-deep adult leadership is required for flying activities. For basic orientation flights, the adult licensed pilot in control of the aircraft is sufficient for the flight, while two-deep leadership is maintained on the ground.

Cub Scout Day Outing To Local Fire Station For Fire Safety Month

Cub Outing Key Rules

• Be sure to contact the fire station ahead of time so that they can prepare for you and give you necessary information before you arrive.
• Station closest to Den meetings will not require a Tour Permit (under 50 miles for sure).
• Obtain a signed permission slip from each boy before the trip & invite parents to come along.
  • Don't go without enough adults.
• Scouts and leaders should be in uniform on any tour or trip
• Let parents/guardians know where you are going and when you will return.
  • Have phone numbers for notification of schedule changes
• After the trip is over, write your hosts and thank them for their courtesy, including notes from the Scouts too.

Key Steps
• Attendance – 2 Adults minimum
– Get commitment early to have estimate for reservations
– Invite parents, especially for necessary drivers
• Reservations – Local City or County station
– Call well in advance to get best day & time to come
– Give attendance estimate for possible hand outs
• Establish the Buddy System before starting the trip.
– 2 Scout Buddies must remain together at all times.

Key Steps
• Transportation – Have enough vehicles!
– 2 Adults per vehicle minimum
– Guide to Safe Scouting driver & vehicle compliance
– Exchange mobile phone numbers if needed
– Provide map & written directions for each vehicle
• Preparation
– Tell Scouts the highlights of what they can expect
• Emergency calls to the fire station can end the tour!
– Remind Scouts that they are guests and must follow the rules of the host.
– Point out to Scouts that they are representatives of Scouting and their behavior will determine whether other Cub Scouts will be welcome later.

Activities
• Arrive – all vehicles accounted for
• Initial Buddy Check – all Scouts have a buddy
– 1 Triple for odd number of Scouts
• Identify Restroom Locations
– Always go with a Buddy
• Introduce & allow Fire Station Rep to control visit
• Final Buddy Check
• Return – all vehicles accounted for.

Cub Scout Overnight Camping
To Cloudland Canyon State Park
http://gastateparks.org/info/cloudland/
http://ngeorgia.com/parks/cloudland.html

Cub Camping Key Rules
• Overnight camping by Tiger, Wolf & Bear Cub Scout dens or Cub Scout packs (other than at an approved resident camping facility operated by the local council) is not approved, and certificates of liability will not be provided by the Boy Scouts of America.
• A Webelos Scout may participate in overnight den camping when supervised by his mother or father. If a parent cannot attend, arrangements must be made by the boy's family for another youth's parent (but not the Webelos leader) or another adult relative or friend to be a substitute at the campout.

Cub Camping Key Rules
• Family camping: an outdoor camping experience, other than resident camping, that involves Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, or Exploring program elements in overnight settings with two or more family members, including at least one BSA member of that family. Parents are responsible for the supervision of their children, & Youth Protection guidelines apply.
• Each Cub Scout Pack's Webelos Den may participate in overnight camping trips, provided each scout is accompanied by an adult partner. The Pack must file a Local Tour Permit Application with the Council Office or Senior District Executive at least two weeks in advance.

Key Steps
• Attendance – 1 Adult for each Scout
– Get commitment early to have estimate for reservations
• Reservations - (770) 389-7275
– Call well in advance to secure adequate size site
– Pioneer Campground ($25), may need 2 depend on size
• Tour Permit
– Must be filed at Council 2 weeks in advance of trip
• Camping Gear
– Suitable tent for each family, know who has extras
– Suitable sleeping bag for each camper per time of year
– Lantern, gas stove & First Aid kit for group
– Chairs & stools optional per camper

Key Steps
• Transportation – gas money from non-drivers
– 2 Adults per vehicle minimum
– Guide to Safe Scouting driver & vehicle compliance
– Plan & communicate arrival around lunch time
– Exchange mobile phone numbers if needed
– Provide map & written directions for each vehicle
• Meals – K. I. S. S. = paper plates, plastic utensils
– Sack lunch for each camper
– Provide plenty of beverages
• Milk, fruit juices, bottled water, etc.
– Burger & Dogs with chips & fruit for dinner
– Cereal, pastries, & fruit for breakfast
• Boil water for adults to have coffee or tea

Activities
• Arrive & Check In – all vehicles accounted for
• Have Sack lunch & organize camp layout
• Pitch camp
• Hike to gorge bottom – nice waterfalls
• Return to camp – discuss wildlife & plants
• Dinner – ultimate Frisbee for kids
• Campfire – skits & stories
• Lights out
• Breakfast
• Break camp
• Check out & return
• Cloudland Canyon State Park

THE BIG LIST....COMING SOON!!!!