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* '''[https://www.scouting.org/coronavirus/ BSA National - May 7th Statement on Reopening Scouting]''' | * '''[https://www.scouting.org/coronavirus/ BSA National - May 7th Statement on Reopening Scouting]''' | ||
= Official Statement from BSA : Updated 14-May-2020 = | |||
Read this statement first: | |||
To our Scouting community, In Scouting, we vow to help other people at all times. Now, in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, our Scouting community must do its part to slow the spread of the virus, which will save lives and avoid overwhelming our local healthcare infrastructure. The safety of Scouts, volunteers, employees and our communities is our top priority. | |||
With safety in mind and based on guidance from national health officials, the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) is strongly advising that in-person meetings, activities, events and gatherings of 10 or more people be suspended through the end of March. Please also follow any restrictions outlined by your state and local health department or other state and local authorities. This applies to youth and adults out of an abundance of caution. | |||
* [https://www.scouting.org/coronavirus/ See Here] - for the rest of the statement, FAQs and other official resources | |||
* '''#ScoutAtHome''' : Follow BSA blogs and social channels, as well as #ScoutingAtHome, for great examples and ideas of how to continue Scouting. | |||
* '''[https://www.scouting.org/coronavirus/covid-19-faq/ Updated National BSA Guidelines 14-May-2020]''' - COVID-19 FAQ, UPDATED 4/13/20 and again 14-May-2020, In-Person Unit Activities | |||
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<p><Table Border><tr><th>Many Government Agencies allow gatherings of 10 or less. That is perfect for a weekly DEN or PATROL weekly activity with appropriate social distancing measures.</TH></tr></table> | <p><Table Border><tr><th>Many Government Agencies allow gatherings of 10 or less. That is perfect for a weekly DEN or PATROL weekly activity with appropriate social distancing measures.</TH></tr></table> | ||
=== Unit Meetings: === | === Unit Meetings: === | ||
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=== Family Camping === | === Family Camping === | ||
<p><table border><tr><th>"Camping should only take place in accordance with guidelines outlined by your state and local health department and other local officials, as well as under the direction of your local BSA council and chartered organization. There is no formal national policy on social distancing in tents, just as there is no prohibition on tenting alone if logistics can accommodate that request. As always, all BSA youth protection policies must be followed." (BSA 14-May-2020 Covid-19 FAQ)</th></tr></table> | |||
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Beginning in early May, may state and county governmental authorities have granted permission for "family camping" to take place. Many troops and councils have held a number of "family camping" events in the past. Here are an example. | Beginning in early May, may state and county governmental authorities have granted permission for "family camping" to take place. Many troops and councils have held a number of "family camping" events in the past. Here are an example. | ||
