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* Face masks worn at all times | * Face masks worn at all times | ||
* All participants should stay six feet apart | * 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 = | |||
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. | |||
* '''[https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/County-trails-US-Forest-service-campgrounds-to-15235641.php County trails, US Forest service campgrounds to open slowly through summer]''' - (SF Chronicle) | |||
* '''[https://www.wlwt.com/article/dates-set-for-reopening-of-kentucky-restaurants-movie-theaters-gyms-campgrounds/32408238 June 11 Reopen Date for Kentucky Campgrounds]''' -(WLTW News) Kentucky has June 15 goal for a safe plan to resume child care and outdoor youth sports. | |||
=== Unit Meetings: === | |||
"Reduced capacity" camp activities (ie Patrol or Den) are held monthly (or even more frequently during summer months). | |||
=== 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 [[Patrol Leader Merit Badge Planning Guide| Merit badge]] | |||
* Cooking, camping and other scouting outdoor recreation | |||
* Safety discussions | |||
=== 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. | * 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. | * Scouts should stay active (mentally, physically, socially and spiritually) to avoid the negative health impacts of at-home quarantines. | ||
