Age-Appropriate Guidelines for Scouting Activities This chart provides an at-a-glance reference to activity guidelines that are based on the mental, physical, emotional, and social maturity of youth members.
Guide to Safe Scouting The Guide to Safe Scouting is the unit leaders' guide to current policies and procedures.
Communicable Disease Guidelines These guidelines direct councils on how to prepare for and deal with situations involving infectious diseases.
Caving A policy statement and guidelines on caving prepared by the Youth Group Liaison Committee of the National Speleological Society and the Boy Scouts of America.
The Sweet 16 of BSA Safety As an aid in the continuing effort to protect participants in Scout activity, the BSA National Health & Safety Committee have developed 16 points that embody good judgement and common sense for all activities.
The Driver's Pledge This pledge outlines five key points that a driver should attend in order to safely convey Scouts of their outings.
Policy on the Storage, Handling, and Use of Chemical Fuels and Equipment (Updated 12/2009) This policy directs Boy Scouts of America members how to safely store, handle, and use chemical fuels and equipment.
BSA Bike Safety Guidelines This set of guidelines and procedures provides guidance for the use of bicycles in program activities on every level of the organization.
The Latest First Aid for Wounds and CPR The BSA has checked with experts in the federal government’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and with the American Red Cross.
Insurance Coverage for BSA Volunteers
BSA Ready & Prepared
Tour Plan