Outings Chair

Outings Chair

• Help the Cubmaster plan and arrange for outdoor activities.
  
• Arrange for property, fire, and tour permits when required.
  
• Locate new picnic areas.
  
• Arrange for safe transportation when needed.
  
• Plan first aid for emergencies.
  
• Help Webelos den leaders plan Webelos overnight campouts. Help arrange for equipment, as needed.
  
• Arrange for Safe Swim Defense implementation for all outings involving swimming.
  
• Plan outings to help pack and dens qualify for the National Summertime Pack Award.
  
• Help inform parents and guardians about opportunities for family camping.
  
• Ensure that at least one adult has completed Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO) (see Chapter 33, "Cub Scout Camping" in the Cub Leader Book) before any pack campout.
  
• Help promote day camp and resident camp opportunities.
  
• Be aware of BSA health and safety requirements and see that they are implemented.
  
• Know and carry out BSA outdoor program policy related to Cub Scouting.
  
• Review all activities to ensure that unit leaders comply with BSA policies in the Guide to Safe Scouting.