After selection of the best possible leaders, additional protection for children is built into the program. The BSA has adopted the following policies to provide security for youth in scouting. Youth Protection policies apply to all participants in all BSA Programs.

Two Deep Leadership – Two registered adult leaders or one registered adult leader and a parent of a participant, one of whom must be at least 21 years of age, are required on all meetings, trips and outings. The chartered organization is responsible for ensuring that sufficient leadership is provided for all activities.

No One-on-One Contact – One-on-One contact between adults and youth members is not permitted in any situation that requires a personal conference. The meeting should take place in view of other adults and youths.

Respect of Privacy – Adult members must respect the privacy of youth members in situations such as changing clothes or taking showers at camp. Adults should intrude only to the extent that health and safety require. They should also protect their own privacy in similar situations.

Separate Accommodations - When camping, no youth is permitted to sleep in the tent of an adult other than his own parent or guardian.

Proper Preparation for Activities – All activities should consider the capabilities of the participating Cub Scouts. No activity should be undertaken without the proper preparation, equipment, clothing, supervision, and safety measures.

No Secret Organizations – The B.S.A. does not recognize any secret organizations as part of its program. All activities are open to observation by parents and leaders.

Appropriate Attire – Proper clothing for activities is required.

Constructive Discipline – Discipline used in Cub Scouting should be constructive and reflect Scouting’s values. Corporal punishment is never permitted.

Hazing Prohibited – Physical hazing and initiations are prohibited and may not be included as part of any Scouting activity

Face to Face Youth Protection

How do leaders and parents get Face-to-face training?

Training is offered in the district and at the council level. Check the Circle Ten Council website for times and dates or contact the Tonkawa District training chair for upcoming training sessions.

Please sign up on the date you plan to attend.  

Contact the Training Chairman or the Council office for assistance in locating a class.

What is face-to-face youth protection?

Face-to-face youth protection is a 1 hour class taught in person by a certified instructor which covers the details of how to recognize and prevent child abuse. The principal difference over the online version is that it is taught in a classroom session in an interactive way allowing for discussion within the group. A written test is administered as a part of the training.

Is it unique to Circle Ten Council?

It is a requirement for specific Texas based youth activities.

Why is it necessary?

The State of Texas requires additional certification beyond what BSA national provides for specific youth activities. This training meets what the State of Texas requires.

What specific activities require face-to-face YPT certification:

    Adult overnight stays at Council Organized Summer Camps.
    Leaders who participate at Council Organized Circle Ten Summer Camps
    Adult participation as leaders at Day Camps
    Adult overnight stays at Council Organized Circle Ten Winter Camps.

What activities do not require this special certification?

    Adult overnight participation in troop or pack campouts.
    Parent visits to any activity which does not involve overnight stays or leadership roles as described above.
    Day activities such as Cub Fun days.

If a person has a face-to-face certification, is the national on-line Youth Protection training required?

No, face-to-face certification is sufficient and recommended.

How long is the certification valid?

Two years from the date of the training.

If a parent or guardian has no leadership roles, but comes to some events like unit meetings, courts of honor and cub fun days, are they required to have either the YPT or the Face-to-face certification?

Not in all cases, but it is strongly recommended for all parents or guardians of scouts. Any registered adult in the program must have either the on-line or Face-to-face Youth Protection certification.

Which of the two certifications is preferred.

The Council recommends the Face-to-Face training since it covers all activities.

All events, including meetings, are subject to cancellation.  We strive to give you the most time possible in advance that an event has been cancelled.  This is usually achieved through an e-mail broadcast through Scoutlander.com.  The event will be cancelled by the event coordinator if the conditions present a hazard to those involved.  Your safety and the safety of your son is our highest priority. If GISD cancels classes on the day of a Den or Pack Meeting, we will cancel the meeting for that night.

Are You Weather Smart?

 

 

Hazardous Weather

Hazardous Weather training must be completed prior to requesting a tour permit from the BSA. The module presents safety precautions for eight different types of weather, as well as planning, preparation, and traditional weather signs. You will answer questions about the topics after each section. Completion is noted automatically in the BSA training records database if the module is experienced online.

The training takes about 40 minutes to complete and is both age-appropriate and recommended for all adult leaders and for youth in Boy Scout troops, Varsity Scout teams, or Venturing crews. The training is available at www.scouting.org; just sign in to your MyScouting account