We anticipate the release the new program by the end of May. Scouts BSA summer resident camp has been cancelled. etc. Future events will be evaluated on an ongoing basis and may be postponed or canceled by their committee or council leadership if deemed to be in violation of health department recommendations and pose a high risk to participants. If your programs or activities require a valid Part C, it must be in place. Q. Philmont is […] At this time, the Marlborough & Canton Scout Service Centers are closed to the public. Philmont Scout Ranch is the Boy Scouts of America’s oldest national high-adventure base. If youth are registered and in good standing, a disruption from COVID-19 virus can be the “noteworthy circumstance” that prevents participation. These activities will help Scouts earn our new Scouting at Home Award patch, which you can learn more about here. Options for completing the BSA Annual Health and Medical Record will be available May 15. Q: If meeting locations are open, can units meet or do other in-person activities? As a reminder: This is most certainly a fluid situation. Individuals at higher risk of severe illness (older adults and people of any age who have serious underlying medical conditions) should consult their physician prior to participation in any group activities. – Using a compass and map together, plan a 5-mile hike approved by your adult leader.4. All council staff are working remotely and remain accessible to support you. Together, we can help flatten the curve of this rapidly spreading virus and keep everyone safe. 2e. – No more than 3 nights of virtual camping are to be credited in any month in which government- or council-imposed COVID-19 restrictions are in place. State guidelines still limit group size to no more than 10 people and camping, parks and select sports are planned to reopen in Phase 2. Merit badge counselors must be sure that each Scout has individually gained the knowledge intended. All breakout rooms for youth must have at least one registered adult and either another registered adult or a parent/legal guardian of a participating Scout. Wildlife is abundant on Philmont’s forested mountains and grassy plains. Learn technical rock climbing, archaeological excavation techniques, and black-smithing. Our camp properties are subject to sector-specific rules that are more stringent. We have been granted a contingent of 36 participants or 3 crews for Philmont in 2020. Slide shows, skits, demonstrations, panels, and various other techniques can also be employed, but as any teacher can attest, not everyone will learn all the material. Philmont 2020 Council Contingent Our Reservation at Philmont has been confirmed! Cub Scouts may continue to work on their current den’s advancement. Thank you for all that you do for Scouting. 2b. Today the Mayflower Council leadership has amended the following guidelines: the maximum group size allowed at Scouting meetings and activities to mirror that of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Phase III, Step I and the availability of our camp properties. As a reminder, if you are at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19, please ensure you have approval from your health care provider prior to attending camp. Please review guidelines for not only your unit’s meeting location, but the location of any camping/activity destination. For information on what to do if your trek has been cancelled, please see the information provided below. We will continue to monitor the situation and communicate when this temporary measure expires and there is a return to the standard rules for Cub Scout advancement. Since then, the situation has worsened: the World Health Organization has upgraded the virus to pandemic level and Governor Charlie Baker has declared a state of emergency. What happens if our trek is cancelled by the BSA? Chartering organizations play an important role in the program and activities for their chartered units. Q: What is BSA’s policy on social distancing in a tenting environment when camping? A complete menu of options will be available May 15. This applies to youth and adults. In the event that camp does not open or has a shortened season due to COVID-19 and your troop or campers are unable to attend during your scheduled time, all camp fees paid will be refunded. Even with those important policies in place, it is critical that we all take these everyday preventive actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases: If you have a fever, cough, or other symptoms associated with COVID-19, or if you believe you may have been exposed to COVID-19, you should isolate and not attend any Scouting events. Future updates are scheduled for April 15th and April 30th. Both remain authorized methods to record merit badge work. National High Adventure Base Refund Policy If the Boy Scouts of America or a National High Adventure Base (HAB) cancels your program due to COVID-19, you can reschedule your adventure and apply fees to an alternate date later in 2020 or 2021 (and 2022 at PSR and NT) at 2020 pricing. There is no risk for families and units of losing money by signing up for Mayflower Camps now. Second Class rank requirements:1a & 1c. The unit Key 3 will receive an email that includes the name of the merit badge counselor, the Scout, and the name of the merit badge. However, by applying a metered approach to the summer season, it allows the most flexibility in adjusting programs to serve participants.