General Information
Troop 5's Recommended Sequence of Merit Badges
Which badges first? - Scouts can work on merit badges from the age of 10-1/2 until they reach the age of 18. BSA has designed merit badges that will be interesting and challenging for boys throughout that age range. Some merit badges are significantly easier than others. When selecting merit badges on which to work, it is important to pick badges that are age-appropriate, otherwise the Scout can be overwhelmed and
get discouraged. Click here to see the chart to use.
get discouraged. Click here to see the chart to use.
Annual Health and Medical Record Update
It is that time of year for ALL of us (Scouts & Adults) to get our annual physical.
Why do we need to do this? Per the Sioux Council website. "In order to provide
better care for its members and to assist them in better understanding their
own physical capabilities, the Boy Scouts of America recommends that everyone who participates in a Scouting event have an annual medical evaluation by a certified and licensed health-care provider—a physician (MD or DO), nurse practitioner, or physician assistant. Providing your medical information on this four-part form will help ensure you meet the minimum standards for participation in various activities".
Link to more information from the Sioux Council Website: http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/HealthandSafety/ahmr.aspx
Print out this form and take it with you when you go see your doctor. Note - to speed up the process fill out what you can prior to your appointment.
Click on the links below to open a PDF of the forms that you can fill out on-line and print.
Make 2 copies of the final physical form---keep 1 copy and give 2 to the Scoutmaster.
Click here to open 2014 Updated Medical forms
Why do we need to do this? Per the Sioux Council website. "In order to provide
better care for its members and to assist them in better understanding their
own physical capabilities, the Boy Scouts of America recommends that everyone who participates in a Scouting event have an annual medical evaluation by a certified and licensed health-care provider—a physician (MD or DO), nurse practitioner, or physician assistant. Providing your medical information on this four-part form will help ensure you meet the minimum standards for participation in various activities".
Link to more information from the Sioux Council Website: http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/HealthandSafety/ahmr.aspx
Print out this form and take it with you when you go see your doctor. Note - to speed up the process fill out what you can prior to your appointment.
Click on the links below to open a PDF of the forms that you can fill out on-line and print.
Make 2 copies of the final physical form---keep 1 copy and give 2 to the Scoutmaster.
Click here to open 2014 Updated Medical forms
Troop 5 members need to complete parts A, B and C
After you see your doctor please make 2 copies of your Physical form and give them to the Scoutmaster. Keep one copy for your records.
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Going to Colorado this summer?
You need to tell your doctor you will be hiking at high altitude this summer. There are risks and the doctor should evaluate your ability to handle those risks.
Print this High Altitude Form and take it with you to your physical. Click here to open a PDF of the form. |
Parts A and B are to be completed at least annually by participants in all Scouting events.
This health history, parental/guardian informed consent and release agreementt are to be completed by the participant and parents/guardians.
Part C is the physical exam that is required for participants in any event that exceeds 72 consecutive hours, for all high-adventure base participants, or when the nature of the activity is strenuous and demanding. Service projects or work weekends may fit this description. Part C is to be completed and signed by a certified and licensed heath-care provider—physician (MD or DO), nurse practitioner, or physician assistant. It is important to note that the height/weight limits must be strictly adhered to when the event will take the unit more than 30 minutes away from an emergency vehicle, accessible roadway, or when the program requires it, such as backpacking trips, high-adventure activities, and conservation projects in remote areas.
Sibling PolicyTroop 5's Policy on having siblings at meetings & campouts, added 9-2006
click here to open PDF to read |
Complaint Policy |