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Section 11. High Adventure Activities / Venturing Patrol/Crew
All High Adventure activities must be presented to the Troop Committee for approval prior to the activity. High Adventure activities are normally geared towards older, higher ranking scouts to maintain a new and challenging Scouting experience. Requirements for High Adventure participation are as follows:
· Scouts must be at least fourteen years old to become a member of the Venturing Patrol/Crew and/or to participate in High Adventure Campouts and activities unless otherwise waived.
· All participants must be 'blue' swimmers as determined by QSR requirements when aquatic activities are included in the activity.
· At least one adult must have a current certification in First Aid and CPR.
· A minimum of one adult leader must complete Safe Swim Defense training, have a commitment card (No. 34243) with them, and agree to use the eight defenses in this plan when aquatic activities are included in the activity.
· All swimming activity must be supervised by a mature and conscientious adult age 21 or older who understands and knowingly accepts responsibility for the well-being and safety of youth members in his or her care, who is experienced in the water and confident of his or her ability to respond in the event of an emergency, and who is trained in and committed to compliance with the eight points of BSA Safe Swim Defense. (It is strongly recommended that at least one adult or older youth member is currently trained as a BSA Lifeguard to assist in the planning and conduct of all swimming activity.)
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Section 12. Patrol Cooking
The troop uses patrol cooking as often as possible. Patrol cooking provides a fun learning experience for Scouts and fulfills necessary rank advancement requirements. Patrol menus must have the approval of an adult leader. A fee of $10.00 for food is included in the activity fee. Each patrol is responsible for planning a patrol menu and grocery list prior to the outing and having it approved by an adult leader. The patrol will elect a grubmaster to purchase the food or the patrol can go together as part of a patrol meeting. The patrol will have a grocery budget of $10.00 per patrol member participating in the event. Any charges above the allotted amount will be the responsibility of the grubmaster to collect from the patrol members who participated in the event. Any funds left over will be placed in the Patrols general equipment fund and will be used to replenish patrol box supplies.
Patrol boxes are available through the troop. Some supplies are in the boxes, but each patrol should make sure that their patrol box is stocked with all necessities and for notifying the Troop Quartermaster of any needed supplies. Each Scout is responsible for his own mess kit, drinking cup and utensils.
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Section 13. Medical Procedures
All youth and adults who wish to participate in troop activities are required to complete a Troop 774 Medical Form once a year or as medical conditions change. This form provides the troop with basic medical, physician and insurance information. Medical forms shall be updated annually in January.
Medical forms are taken to all troop activities so the adult leadership can deal with medications and other situations appropriately.
Council or other medical forms may be required for certain functions such as summer camp and High Adventure activities. These forms will be required in addition to the troop medical forms when appropriate.
Prescription medications and over-the-counter medications should be given to a leader for safekeeping and appropriate dispensing during an activity. Parents/guardians attending activities may keep the medications and administer them to their son.
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Section 14. Youth and Adult Behavior
Scouting activities are fun, memorable experiences and the Troop Committee wants the Scouts and Scouters to enjoy themselves at all times. The participants' fun and enjoyment must, however, stay within the boundaries of proper behavior. All Scouts and Scouters must abide by the Boy Scouts of America "Guide to Safe Scouting" and participate in Youth Protection Training. Misbehavior and inappropriate activities will not be tolerated and will be dealt with as described in the 'Disciplinary Policy' section (Section 15) of this document. Examples of inappropriate behavior are as follows:
· Acting in a disrespectful manner
· Disobeying rules of the activity
· Being uncooperative
· Intentionally damaging property or equipment
· Physical aggression or name calling
· Leaving a designated area without permission from a leader
· Using inappropriate language or gestures
· Hazing
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