Kana Walsh, a Sea Scout and Scouts BSA member, appreciates how first-aid skills are part of the BSA’s advancement programs. At the same time, she argues, we should all consider doing more.
As evening approaches, you realize you’re not going to make it back to camp before dark. It would be dangerous to try to find your way, so you need to make shelter — fast. What do you do?
Careful menu planning examines the rigors of high adventure activities and makes sure that calorie and nutrition levels not only meet energy requirements but also leave diners feeling satisfied.
Although recent virus variants have generally shown less severe, they can still be a serious risk for Scouts and Scouters or their families — especially for those in high-risk groups.
As more of us prepare for big adventures and extended treks this summer — or even getting back to summer camp — we need all take a good look at our health beforehand.
Engaged supervision means being actively engaged, situationally aware and willing to act if you observe anyone — youth or adult — acting in a way that isn’t aligned with the Scout Oath and Law.