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I see the connection between cell phone management getting pushed to the unit level and swim management but I think cell phones are a bigger risk for a lawsuit. Scenario: Something horrible happens. Down the road things end up in court where the parents are suing due to negligence. I think most of us would agree that it is negligent to take a cell phone away from a scout in any environment that the cell phone could increase their survivability in the case of an emergency. I also think we would agree that a jury could be convinced of the same thing. Scenario 2: Drowning/near drowning incident happens. Family sues. I think Scouting America can prove that annual swim checks are a recognizable and reasonable rate of testing to ensure a scout or leader can minimally swim safely. Especially considering that the average person who spends time on water takes fewer swim tests or none at all. ACA Canoe and Kayak instructors have to pass a swim test once every 4 years and that's while wearing a life jacket. The US Navy generally only applies 1 swim test during boot, after that a sailor will only take an annual or at best semi-annual swim test if they go into an occupational specialty such as diving or making it to a SEAL team. Scouting America can point to it's long history of once annual swim tests, Scouting America can then point to it's below average injury and fatality statistics (Scouting America literally has the safest swim program in North America). -
Becare taking any persons private property. The phone mostly likely in the name of thier parent and usesing it under thier permission. My belief that the camp wants you do it is . It transfers libelity to you as SM who is acting more as the local parent . Plus if the phone is lost ,stolen or damaged you are libel. But careful and aware of how much camps and SA protect themselves by transferring risk to the SM troop level (IE pre camp swim checks) -
A point that appears to be missed here. Kid is not allowed to call home, states the sm Mike not listening to him that other scouts made him afraid of what they want him to do. I need my parents' help. The parent retains primary care of their child. Not being able to reach a parent is a comman way is for an opening for abuse.
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Hi all, Some events and encouragement from others led me to boost my YouTube channel during summer camp. So, I started putting a few scoutmaster minutes online. Hope it helps. Feel free to discuss … -
By Double Eagle · Posted
Like mentioned above, national may better to avoid a detailed policy. Two that come to mind that are always topics like this are: -Type of knives: National does not limit the type of knife, but some units and camps limit size and fixed-blade knives. National lets the units and camps decide what is right. I scouted in Panama with BSA and about every scout used and carried machetes as that culture grows up with them, as the jungle is in the back yard. In England, locking blade knives are prohibited, and I thought that was a safety feature. - Range and Target Activities (RATA, some still call it shooting sports) age is left up to units, camps, and local laws too. National has a vague policy that any registered scout can participate in RATA in accordance with the GTSS and age-appropriate guidelines. I know of some camps that limit rifle and shotgun to age 14 and up, although there is no national regulation on it.
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