Health and Safety - Bryan on Scouting

Remember to protect yourself from mosquitoes

September 24, 2019 0

The uptick in a rare disease is a reminder to protect you and your Scouts from mosquitoes, especially during dawn and dusk when the insects are most active.

Let’s be blunt about pocket knife safety

August 27, 2019 43

A sharp blade can be a useful tool when setting up camp, fishing or cooking. It can also be dangerous when used carelessly.

Keep illness from ruining camp this summer

June 13, 2019 4

Are you showing these symptoms? Then, it might be best to stay home from camp.

Are fireworks allowed in the Boy Scouts of America?

June 1, 2019 5

With the Fourth of July approaching, it’s important to remember that setting off fireworks is an unauthorized activity in the Boy Scouts of America, except when the display is conducted by licensed experts.

Summer camp season’s almost here, so it’s time for that annual physical

March 18, 2019 12

The Annual Health and Medial Record is required for every participant at summer camp, any of the four high-adventure bases and the jamboree.

Have you taken our latest Scouting Safety Quiz?

January 22, 2019 0

More than 400 people tested their Christmas tree knowledge in our November-December Scouting Safety Quiz. We selected one at random to win a $100 Scout Shop gift card.

BSA Safety Moments offer one-page advice on dozens of Scouting topics

December 28, 2018 1

The BSA’s Safety Moments, covering a range of topics from acute mountain sickness to zip lines, make Scouting an even safer place.

Congrats to the fourth winner of our Scouting Safety Quiz

November 13, 2018 0

More than 520 people tested their aquatics safety knowledge in our last Scouting Safety Quiz. We selected one at random to win a $100 Scout Shop gift card.

Congrats to the third winner of our Scouting Safety Quiz

September 18, 2018 0

More than 340 people tested their aquatics safety knowledge in our last Scouting Safety Quiz. We selected one at random to win a $100 Scout Shop gift card.

Be prepared for hurricanes by putting together this emergency preparedness kit

September 4, 2018 7

Health and Safety guru Richard Bourlon discusses the basic emergency preparedness kit and more readiness tips in the September 2014 edition of CubCast.