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Home My WebLink AboutPolicies . i �+�� .�.�.� �� T� � � �� . : tl � Important Changes to the Boy Scouts of America's � Youth Protection Training Policies Youth safety is the No.1 concern ofthe BSA. . • To increase awareness ofthis societal problem and to create even greater bar,riers to abuse than already exist today in Scouting,the Boy Scouts of America is implementing several important changes to further enhance its Youth Protection policies. Effective June 1,2010: • Youth Protection training is required for all BSA registered volunteers, regardless of their position. • New leaders are required to take Youth Protection training before submi�cting an � application for registration.The certificate of compietion for this training must be submitted at the time the application is made and before volunteer service with � youth begins. • Youth Protection training must be taken every two years. If a volunteer's Youth � Protection training record is not current at the time of recharter,the volunteer will not be reregistered. To ensure these policies are fully implemented,please take the following steps: • If you have not taken Youth Protection training within the past . .••:•: • • • • •• • •�• �• rr,��se�m�. ' ;�• � • two years,please log on to MvScoutin�and take the training.Be '�L ' . .. :Xaair.�taisie ' sure to have your member ID number.The number can be found ."� ��,,,��mb��. _ :° on your BoyScouts ofAmerica membership card. '�nm�e�'� '•�• so�sex�ctrs.o�a�uc;� � • Ifyou do not know your member ID number,contact your unit Park�##Cny,5T Ieaderorcommitteechairman.Yourcouncilcanalsoassist. ��Is��?+d�dtbaII�herishtsandpr�v7eses � • thercof t�L5e Sast day o£i3eccmbcr 204§ • A erson does not have to be a re istered volunteer or have an ID p g R��i91��b1� f�� number to take Youth Protection training.To take the training,log .,�� . in to MvScouting and create an account.From the MvScoutin� aoa o� a�0000Uoo ��ax � 'A.. W�.�..�. 1 '.42c_�:t:^KM1�43E�MCHa�.[.ttM.1:tlL ".9..'In� portal,click on E-Training and take the Youth Protection training. Cou�,C,i r�„aar Ataralrnr3i� , Upon completion,print a certificate and submit it with an application or submit to the unit leader for processing at the local council. ' • If you have taken Youth Protection training online but did not input your member ID number,please log on�o the Training section of MvScoutin�and input your member ID so the training will be linked to your records. • If you have taken Youth Protection training within the.past two years but did not take the course online, log on to MvScoutin�to ensure your records are up-to-date,or contact your council for verification that your Youth Protection training records are accurate. • Finally,please share these important changes with other Scouters. To find out more about the Youth Protection policies of the Boy Scouts of America and how to help Scoutio.g .:;,;,_.,�y,�;.:;,��;_' keep your family safe,see the Porent's Guide in any of the Cub Scouting or Boy Scouting handbool<s,or go�to=``�=��,,��"'��:`••��:!:��',;.�� ;�:s;;x,�,,.,�... •�,;;.; ...�.a,_ http•/Iwww scoutin�or�/Trainin�/YouthProtection.aspx. , y�� ' :,�.,,,�.,•• ,.:;-y =u�,,:.,_ ,�_...�.,, .::_ . . ..:,. � � r�.�.=� ...�^-��+�... .. .r�-t� .....1=_: Thank you for your commitment to our nation's young people and to Scouting. . .. �_s�'_�-~ -y�-' ,�-;�.;,�. �-�`�' . �.'.. ,.�... �C#�' ��1'�'� �� #��'Ri�,A �,�� Nation�l C3rnc� a�>,�:�'r 'I�tn�lesd Vt€�Invt Hili 1a�3 � ��.::;� � � 1 � s�i�=��-�o�'�rvi�,;x�01�-��s . . . . :�:;. � i � • Cape Cod&Islands Council Boy Scouts of America . Day Camp Emergency Procedures All leaders and campers are briefed on emergency procedures shortly after arrival at camp. The camp emergency signal is a siren which,will signal for all caxnp participants and visitors to assembly on the parade field for roll call. 1 Lightning/Severe Storm a) At the first sign of lightening a11 waterfront activities stop. All swimxners out of the water, a11 boats beached. Boaters walk back to waterfront. b) Everyone in camp seeks shelter in a building or vehicle until the storm subsides. i) Program activities will be moved to the dining hall and/or pavilion as appropriate. ii) Secure camp for high winds and rain (1) Drop and secure all temporary structures as appropriate (2) Secure non-essential electrical equipment 2 Missing Camper/Lost Bather a) Missing Camper i) Report missing camper to Camp Director ii) Sound emergency siren iii) Assemble a11 campers,visitors and staff on parade field for roll call. iv) Commence se�xch as necessary and appropriate. v) Notify Scout executive if lost camper is not located within fifteen minutes. b) Lost Bather i) Report lost bather to Camp Director ii) Sound emergency siren and announce for lost bather divers to report to the waterfront. iii) Assemble a11 campers,visitors and staff(excluding divers)on parade field for roll ca11. iv) Aquatics staff conduct lost bather search. v) Notify Scout executive if lost camper is not located within fifteen minutes 3 Major Accident a) Report a11 accidents to the Camp Director b) Camp Director reports to the Scout executive any accident involving i) Loss of consciousness ii) Hospital admission iii) Fatality c) Execute emergency plan as appropriate Page 1 of 2 Rev DA 7/23/2010 , Cape Cod&Islands Council Boy Scouts of America � � Day Camp Emergency Procedures ' . 4 Hurricane a) Weather service reports will be monitored throughout the camping season. b) Communicate status and intent with the Scout executive c) If camp is in the expected storm track i) Call all families to cancel program for the following day ii) Secure camp for high winds and rain (1) Drop and secure all temporary structures (2) Secure non-essential eiectrical equipment iii) Assemble campers in the dining ha11 (1) Ca11 all families for early pick up (2) Evacua.te to secure shelter if so instructed by emergency services. 5 Fire a) All campfires are contained in fire rings and attended per BSA fire guard procedures. b) Wild fires and building fires are not fought by campers or leaders. c) All uncontrolled fires are reported to the camp director d) All campers and staff report to the parade field for roll call. 6 Earthquake a) At the first sign of ground tremor i) exit any building ii) stay clear of (1) overhead wires and electrical equipment (2) buildings,veliicles and tall trees (3) Propane tanks and flammable liquids. b) After tremors stop i) assemble on parade field for roll call ii) Sta.ying away from buildings,ta11 trees and downed wires. iii) Camp director will ensure main power breakers ore off and check telephone service. 7 Train Derailment a) Report derailment to Camp Director ', i) Assemble campers for roll call ii) Ca11911 providing as much location information as possible b) Provide assistance as requested by emergency services. c) Be prepared to evacuate camp 8 Plane Crash a) Report crash to Camp Director i) Assemble campers for roll call ii) Ca11911 providing as much location information as possible b) Provide rescue assistance as requested by emergency services. c} Be prepared to evacuate caxnp. 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