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Cub Scout Unit-Coordinated Camping Update (March 2023)
As part of an update to the Guide to Safe Scouting at the end of February 2023, the section on Cub Scout Unit-Coordinated Camping received several clarifications and updates.
These specific clarifications and updates can be found here.
Updates to the BSA’s Barriers to Abuse that take effect September 1, 2023, regarding adult supervision and adult registration requirements can be on the National Website here.
Additional updates on Barriers to Abuse can also be found on our website here.
What has changed?
- Begining September 1, Cub Scout Packs can camp for two consecutive nights.
- Clarification that Cub Scouts must attend unit-coordinated camping events with their parent(s)/legal guardians(s).
- Adult supervision guidance for instances when a parent/legal guardian cannot attend a unit-coordinated overnight activity with their Scout.
- Clarification that Webelos/Arrow of Light den coordinated campouts must meet all Cub Scout camping requirements including having a BALOO-trained adult leader in attendance.
- Clarification that Webelos/Arrow of Light dens may participate and camp at a Scouts BSA troop campout and that all Cub Scout camping requirements still apply, including having a BALOO-trained, registered adult leader in attendance.
- Clarification that Webelos/Arrow of Light dens may only participate at a Scouts BSA “camporee” as day visitors.
