Specialized Training Requirements
In order to supervise certain activities, leaders must also complete some specialized training.
Leaders On Outings:
Cub Scout Camping (Overnighters):
Swimming Activities:
BSA Lifeguard (Recommended)
Shooting Sports:
- ensures boys involved in scouting are
kept safe. At least one adult on every Scout outing must be Youth Protection Trained.
- Is required for
Cub Scout leaders or Adults leading pack overnights. This one-day training event introduces participants to the skills needed to plan and conduct Pack outdoor activities, in particular camping. It includes youth protection guidelines, health and safety, site selection, age-appropriate activities, and having sufficient adult participation.
Wilderness Camping - Backpacking:
- is strongly recommended that at least
one person in the group be currently certified in first aid through the American Red Cross or any recognized agency. Adult are trained in and committed to compliance with the seven points of the BSA's Trek Safely procedure. The lead adult is responsible for ensuring that someone in the group is currently trained in first aid appropriate to the type of trek and the environment. American Red Cross Wilderness First Aid Basic (a 16-hour course) and CPR are recommended.
- Proper trip planning and preparation helps hikers
campers accomplish trip goals safely and enjoyably while minimizing damage to natural and cultural resources.
- it is strongly recommended that at least one person in the group
be currently certified in CPR through the American Red Cross or any recognized agency.
BSA Lifeguard
- It is strongly recommended that all units have at least one
adult or older youth member currently trained as a BSA Lifeguard to assist in the planning and conduct of all swimming activities.
- for all boating activities and at least one leader must be currently
currently trained in CPR through the American Red Cross or any recognized agency.
- all activities must be supervised by a BSA trained
or NRA-certified instructor or coach who is 21 years of age or older. Check the council or district websites for BSA Archery and BSA BB Gun training dates.
Boating Activities:
BSA Lifeguard
Northern Star Council
permit from the BSA. The training presents safety precautions for eight different types of weather, as well as planning, preparation, and traditional weather signs. You will answer questions about the topics after each section. Completion is noted automatically in the BSA training records database if the module is experienced online. Estimated time to complete: 40 minutes.
must be completed prior to requesting a tour
follow the eight basic principles known collectively as the Safe Swim Defense plan. A unit that follows the plan can expect a safe, enjoyable aquatic experience. Safe Swim Defense is required for BSA tour permits.
All swimming activities in Scouting are required to
the nine basic principles of Safety Afloat. With an emphasis on accident prevention through proper preparation and skills, a unit that follows Safety Afloat can expect a safe, enjoyable activity. Safety Afloat is required for BSA tour permits for any trip afloat.
All boating activities in Scouting are required to follow
permit from the BSA. The training presents safety precautions for eight different types of weather, as well as planning, preparation, and traditional weather signs. You will answer questions about the topics after each section. Completion is noted automatically in the BSA training records database if the module is experienced online. Estimated time to complete: 40 minutes.
must be completed prior to requesting a tour
