| MEDICAL INFORMATION A Scout must have a current Personal Health & Medical Record, form #4414A filled out by a licensed physician, on record with the troop. This physical is good for three years, but must be updated and signed every year by a parent or guardian. Each Scout must have: (1) medical information and (2) troop emergency consent forms, completed and turned into the troop before he will be allowed to go to any Scout function. The completed forms are taken to every Scout function for use in case of emergency. Adults need a physical for summer camp. PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION GUIDELINES The BSA guidelines for prescription medication on Boy Scout outings and camp outs is as follows: The taking of prescription medication is the responsibility of the individual taking the medication and/or that individual’s parent or guardian. A Scout leader, after obtaining all necessary information, may agree to accept responsibility of making sure a Scout takes the necessary medication at the appropriate time, but BSA policy does not mandate nor necessarily encourage the Scout leader to do so. In keeping with these guidelines, our Scout leaders will not hold on to and/or dispense medications to Scouts. It is the parents’ responsibility to inform the Scout leaders that such medications need to be taken and at what times. The Scout leaders will then in turn remind the Scout. If you have any questions regarding these guidelines, please feel free to contact the Troop Committee Chairperson. FIRST AID PLAN The troop first aid plan is as follows: administer first aid, (then) call parents if more serious. If necessary take to Emergency Room and contact parents as soon as possible. In the event of accident on troop outings, the leader in charge will use his/her discretion in the selection of medical help, if unable to contact parents. |
| TROOP SUMMER ADVENTURE Each summer, generally June, the troop goes on a four-day Summer Adventure. We have been to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Starved Rock State Park, IL, Ludington State Park, and Mammoth Caves to mention a few. The purpose of the outing is a great opportunity to go someplace a little farther away then is possible during the school year and to prepare the troop for Summer Camp. SUMMER CAMP A great opportunity for fun and advancement. This is an excellent opportunity for Scouts in the first few years of the program to advance. Many of the Scout Reservations we attend offer programs specifically directed at Scouts under the rank of First Class. For those Scouts above the rank of First Class – there are many opportunities to earn merit badges not so easily obtained at the troop level, such as Swimming, Life Saving, Archery and Environmental Science, many of which are Eagle-required. In addition to Advancement opportunities, Scouts have the opportunity to swim, fish, hike, canoe, rock climb and enjoy entertaining campfires as well as the Order of the Arrow Tap-Out ceremony. (info on Camp Pioneer) BUCKSKIN CAMPER A local award. The requirements are that a Scout attain the Rank of First Class, complete 15 days and nights of camping including one-long term camp of of at least 6 nights. Upon completion of the requirements the Scout can obtain the Buckskin Camper Application from the Advancement Chairperson, fill it out and submit it the the Scoutmaster for approval. The Buckskin Camper Award is worn on the right side of the Scout shirt on the pocket flap. Buckskin Campers earn the right to use their own tent on campouts – with the Scoutmaster’s prior approval. VENTURE CREW The Venture Crew is open to Scouts 13 years of age, First Class and above, Buckskin Camper qualified and Scoutmaster recommended. The crew is a group of older Scouts within the troop patrols who go on several additional outings during the year. Trips in the past have included: Backpacking on the Appalachian Trail, Backpacking on North Manitou Island and Caving in Bloomington, IN. Since these events are more strenuous Scouts and Adults alike must qualify to be a member of the “crew.” Qualifiers generally take place in the Spring and Fall. The crew chief and the Assistant Scoutmaster for Ventures evaluate the candidates. Those that qualify receive a red bandana signifying their achievement. POLAR BEAR The troop schedules a January Campout to accommodate this locally generated award. The requirements for this award are: Scout must be a Buckskin Camper and recommended by the Scoutmaster, the Scout must pack all equipment and food to the campsite ½ mile in and ½ mile out, all food must be prepared on an open fire, there must be snow on the ground and the temperature must reach 20 degrees Fahrenheit sometime during the 24 hours that the Scout remains outdoors. Upon successful completion of this outing the Scout must obtain a Polar Bear Application from the Advancement Chair, fill it out and submit it to the Scoutmaster for approval. |