Guide to Safe Scouting
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The purpose of the Guide to Safe Scouting is to prepare members of the Boy Scouts of America to conduct Scouting activities in a safe and prudent manner. The policies and guidelines have been established because of the real need to protect members from known hazards that have been identified through 100 years of experience. Limitations on certain activities should not be viewed as stumbling blocks; rather, policies and guidelines are best described as stepping-stones toward safe and enjoyable adventures for all BSA members.
All participants in official Scouting activities should become familiar with the Guide to Safe Scouting and be aware of state or local government regulations that supersede Boy Scouts of America policies and guidelines. The Guide to Safe Scouting provides an overview of Scouting policies and procedures rather than comprehensive, standalone documentation. For some items, the policy statements are complete. Unit leaders are expected to review the additional reference material cited prior to conducting such activities.
In situations not specifically covered in this guide, activity planners should evaluate the risk or potential risk of harm, and respond with action plans based on common sense, community standards, the Boy Scout motto, and safety policies and practices commonly prescribed for the activity by experienced providers and practitioners.
All participants in official Scouting activities should become familiar with the Guide to Safe Scouting and be aware of state or local government regulations that supersede Boy Scouts of America policies and guidelines. The Guide to Safe Scouting provides an overview of Scouting policies and procedures rather than comprehensive, standalone documentation. For some items, the policy statements are complete. Unit leaders are expected to review the additional reference material cited prior to conducting such activities.
In situations not specifically covered in this guide, activity planners should evaluate the risk or potential risk of harm, and respond with action plans based on common sense, community standards, the Boy Scout motto, and safety policies and practices commonly prescribed for the activity by experienced providers and practitioners.
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What's Changed
>>UPDATE 9-25-2012<<
This App has been rewritten to allow Caching. What this means for you is that once you have opened a screen and viewed its contents it will be saved in memory and even if you are out in the woods with no reception, you should be able to view the screen!
8/15/12:
Some devices may require that data be refreshed on the first use. To do this, go to the Menu> Refresh All Data while in the application.
03/16/12: Added Support for installation to SD card.
>>UPDATE 9-25-2012<<
This App has been rewritten to allow Caching. What this means for you is that once you have opened a screen and viewed its contents it will be saved in memory and even if you are out in the woods with no reception, you should be able to view the screen!
8/15/12:
Some devices may require that data be refreshed on the first use. To do this, go to the Menu> Refresh All Data while in the application.
03/16/12: Added Support for installation to SD card.
More downloads Guide to Safe Scouting reached 10 000 - 50 000 downloads
What are users saying about Guide to Safe Scouting
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I am a scout from BANGLADESH.tnx for making this app,it is very helpful
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It rocks
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Information is horribly out of date.
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Nicely organized but not the current version
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Love it
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This app is based on the 2011 version of the GTSS, which gets updated twice a year by the BSA, which means this app is many revisions behind. The developer seems to have abandoned this app. It's disappointing, since it would be a great resource if it were kept up to date.
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Im a scout that is to be trusted
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New version was released July 2015
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I am a scout from BANGLADESH.tnx for making this app,it is very helpful
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New version was released October 2014
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As with other products by this developer, it appears this app is no longer being kept up to date. The latest GTSS can be found on the bsa website.
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I love this app-but it says some of the content is not available on the 'free version'. I cannot find another version-to pay to see rest of app. Its awesome to have the GTSS ( BSA Rules Bible) in palm of my hand to 'clarify' for Leaders ;-)
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I would give it 5 stars if the developer would update and keep it current. Developer is also unresponsive.
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because u helped me how to be safe....
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Awesome app for a scout parent!
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I can't open some sections on my nexus 7 or on my D4. It says something about a screen not being connected. Emailed the developer but got no reply.
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I love it thanks for making the app
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Several sections of the appendix say "not available in free version" but there's no link to a paid version
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Great Graphic on the front screen - Cool App! works well and is very useful
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Very handy reference, well identified categories so you don't need a keyword search. Nothing superfluous.
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Very useful. 4 stars because the app closes when selecting some sections.
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Great Graphics - Cool App Great Graphic on the front screen - Cool App! works well and is very useful
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Helpful Reference Very handy reference, well identified categories so you don't need a keyword search. Nothing superfluous.
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Way outdated. Why? This document is updated numerous times a year.