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Introducing Citizenship in Society, the BSA’s newest merit badge

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Plan now to complete your Annual Health and Medical Record for …

WebTo participate in Scouting events, campouts and high-adventure trips, Scouts and Scouters must complete the Annual Health and Medical Record. Now is the time to …

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There’s an updated Annual Health and Medical Record to use for …

WebFor example, if you got your physical on Nov. 3, 2019, it’s valid until Nov. 30, 2020. Next year will be a transition year, so you can use either the old or new form, but …

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BSA health forms, now as easy as A, B, C

WebBSA health forms, now as easy as A, B, C. By Bryan Wendell March 3, 2014 69 Health and Safety. Deciding which version of the BSA’s Annual Health and Medical …

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Summer camp season's almost here, so it's time for that annual …

WebAs noted on the Annual Health and Medial Record website, a pre-participation physical is needed for resident campers (at summer or winter camps) and …

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Incident reporting in the BSA: How it works, and why it matters

WebTimely and complete incident reporting provides the BSA with an opportunity for analysis of incidents that occur and promotes continuous improvement of our …

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BSA immunizations: What's required, what's recommended

WebARTICLE TWO: When attending Boy Scouts of America programs or activities that require an annual health and medical record or specialty physical exam to be …

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Health Care Professions merit badge debuts, replacing the …

WebThat’s why this month, the Boy Scouts of America is introducing the Health Care Professions merit badge, a STEM-focused, career-oriented badge designed to …

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Study confirms what we already know: Scouting is good for you

WebA 2016 study confirmed that Scouting builds character in six areas. One year later, a different study linked Scouting with better mental health later in life.) The latest …

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Stay safe by reviewing the newest BSA Safety Moments

WebSome of the more popular Safety Moments visited this year have been: Annual Health and Medical Record. Prohibited activities. Scouting’s Barriers to Abuse. …

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Scouts can help protect the environment by earning the new

WebThe BSA and EPA signed a memorandum of understanding to create a special award, encouraging those in the Scouts BSA program to strive to protect the …

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Study links Scouting with better mental health later in life

WebInto that latter category goes a new study from Great Britain that suggests adults who were in Scouting as young people have better mental health. The study, …

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At inaugural Health Care Explorer Camp, young people learn by …

WebAt the inaugural Health Care Explorer Camp in New Jersey, 10 Explorers ages 14 to 18 got a hands-on introduction to the fast-paced, challenging field of medicine.

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Digitizing medical records

WebAbout Bryan Wendell 3282 Articles. Bryan Wendell, an Eagle Scout, is the founder of Bryan on Scouting and a contributing writer. Digitizing medical records is a no …

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BSA launches updated SCOUTStrong Healthy Unit Award

WebThe Boy Scouts of America, in collaboration with Healthy Kids Out of School, has launched a new edition of the SCOUTStrong Healthy Unit Award. Originally a pilot …

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The who, when and why of Scout permission slips

WebThe Boy Scouts of America’s permission slip, officially called the Activity Consent Form and Approval by Parents or Legal Guardian, is a bilingual document that …

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Laptop sized Lashings Gadget for Quick Skills Exercises

WebLaptop sized Lashings Gadget for Quick Skills Exercises Matt Davis, Troop 84 Somerville, NJ, Patriots Path Council As Patrol Advisor for my son’s Patrol, I recently watched the …

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20 ideas for unique Eagle Scout service project beneficiaries

WebInspired by that sign, Benjamin is leading a team of Scouts and volunteers as they create a campsite on the Buckeye Trail, a 1,444-mile route that loops around the …

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Before entering hospice, Jimmy Carter joined his grandson’s Scout …

WebLate last year, before former U.S. President Jimmy Carter made the decision to enter hospice care, he and his wife Rosalynn were joined on their daily walk by the …

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COVID-19 changes to Scouts BSA requirements expiring March 1, …

WebAll the changes listed above will end on March 1, 2022. Please note: When the changes were first announced, the BSA shared that “these requirements will be …

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