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=== Scouting Service ===
=== Scouting Service ===

Revision as of 13:58, 8 May 2020

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Many are asking when Scouting can Reopen. While most everyone wants to jump right into full scouting the way it used to be, you must also be aware of the many government restrictions and parental concerns requiring a gradual, phased approach incorporating principals of social distancing and personal safety. Below are some examples of what that might look like.

Scout Unit Reopen Plan

"Be Prepared" : Scout Motto - Reopening scouting in your community will mean starting first with a good plan. This is a great moment in time for leaders to model the Scout Motto by preparing a plan for success.

The Scouting can still have a positive daily impact on our youth, families and community.

What is presented here are suggestions only. Situations may vary by community. Actual reopen plans should comply with directions given by local governmental agencies, national and local scout council, and most importantly the unit key 3 leaders with support of the families of the unit.

Phase I - Virtual Scouting

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Units Meetings:

  • Dens/Patrols meet online weekly or maybe biweekly (to avoid "zoom burnout")
  • Monthly Pack/Troop Combined virtual meeting
  • Monthly Parent/Leaders meeting

Scout Activities:

Scout Service

  • Scout Service From Home - 19 Scouting service projects for the pandemic
  • Family Life Service projects
  • Remote contacts (Zoom, Text, artwork, pen-pals) with notes of appreciation to our elderly, veterans and other shut-ins who are cutoff from regular social contact.
  • Sewing Facemaks

Scout Safety:

  • Scouts Shelter at Home
  • Scouts avoid contact with others except when doing "essential errands"
  • Scouts should stay active (mentally, physically, socially and spiritually) to avoid the negative health impacts of at-home quarantines.

Phase II - Scouting with Social Distancing

Phase II can begin under government guidance reopening small business, school or child-care operations


Unit Meetings:

"Reduced capacity" In-person Meetings (ie Patrol or Den) are held regular a large open area, garage, backyard, parking lot, open park, etc.

  • Scoutmaster conferences
  • Board of Reviews
  • Den Meetings
  • Patrol Meetings
  • Patrol Leaders Council
  • Unit Committee Meeting

Scouting Activities:

  • Family outings to parks, zoos, museums and other attractions opened under social distancing guidelines.
  • Uniform inspection
  • Awards ceremony
  • "No-Contact" scouting games
  • Show and Tell presentations
  • Merit Badge clinics and discussions
  • Safety discussions
  • Talent Show
  • Scoutcraft demonstrations - knot tying
  • STEM Projects and Activities

Scouting Service

  • Scouting for Food - does not require face-to-face contact and can be done anytime of the year. Charities are in very dire need of food and other household supplies - especially those hard to find paper good. Scouts deliver flyers announcing their day of curb-side pickup.
  • Eagle Scout Service Projects - may resume - limit crowd size to no more than 15.

Scout Safety / Social Distancing Standards:

  • In-Person meetings/gatherings are limited to 15 people each (Den and Patrol meetings are ideal for this format)
  • Large meetings for the full pack or troop - are still done virtually
  • No Refreshments or "sharing" of products or food
  • Face masks worn at all times
  • All participants should stay six feet apart
  • Any scouts/scouters not feeling well or "displaying symptoms" should stay home.
  • Scouts should stay active (mentally, physically, socially and spiritually) to avoid the negative health impacts of at-home quarantines.

Phase III - Camp Outings with Social Distancing

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Phase III can begin under government guidance reopening small business, school or child-care operations. Many scout camps and public campgrounds are located in remote settings that are ideal for social distancing. Many BSA Council camps may have already canceled their summer programs (to avoid large group gatherings) BUT ARE STILL OPEN for unit based camping and activity.

Unit Meetings:

"Reduced capacity" camp activities (ie Patrol or Den) are held monthly (or even more frequently during summer months).

  • Does your county allow for "Day Camps"?
  • Does your county allow overnight camping?

Scouting Activities:

  • Small scout unit outings to parks, zoos, museums and other attractions opened under social distancing guidelines.
  • Regular outdoor sports and field trip activities - including swimming, camping, cooking, hiking, boating and cycling.
  • Full range of MOST all patrol led Merit badge
  • Cooking, camping and other scouting outdoor recreation
  • "Rugged Overniters"
  • Safety discussions
  • 2020 Summer Camp Options
  • "Star Parties"

Scouting Service

  • Outdoor conservation

Scout Safety / Social Distancing Standards:

  • Camp activities are limited to 15 people each (Den and Patrol meetings are ideal for this format)
  • Face masks worn at all times (most sporting activities are exempt from this)
  • Any scouts/scouters not feeling well or "displaying symptoms" should stay home.
  • Scouts should stay active (mentally, physically, socially and spiritually) to avoid the negative health impacts of at-home quarantines.

Stage IV- Scout Gatherings

Troop meetings, camporees, jamborees and large campfires can be held when government agencies finally lift restrictions on large assemblies.

Note: Many government agencies are restricting large group events to Stage IV.

See Also

References

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