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Youth Camp Policies for AdultsUpdated 10/14/09 On April 16, 2006, the state of Texas passed into law new regulations that affect the Texas Youth Camps Safety and Health Act. These new laws affect all licensed youth camps in the state of Texas, including Boy Scout summer camps and Cub Scout day camps. As a result, there is a change of policy for all leaders and adults attending any of the Buffalo Trail Council Camps this summer. (BTSR, HAB, Thomas, or District Day Camps) The following is a synopsis of the new laws in place that affect summer camp operation:
As a result of these changes to Texas law, the following policies shall now be in affect for all adults coming as participants to Buffalo Trail Council Camps this summer, whether as an adult camper or adult staff member. ADULT = ANYONE OVER THE AGE OF 18
As an aid in complying with these new rules, the Buffalo Trail Council has put together an application that MUST be completed by EVERY adult coming to camp this summer. The only exception to this rule is a person that comes to camp as a visitor, does not stay overnight, and stays no longer than half a day. Beyond that, ALL adults at camp (whether it is one day or all week) must complete this form and the steps indicated. This can be assigned as a duty to a unit leader. That person can collect the forms, conduct the background check in the Sex Offender Registration database, collect YPT certification cards, and obtain a BSA copy of the unit roster showing all adults as registered in the Pack, Troop or Crew. This packet must then be submitted to camp management immediately upon arrival to camp.More Information/Application FormAn information sheets and Adult Leader Application for Camp is available via this PDF document. |
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| Buffalo Trail Council, BSA 1101 W. Texas Avenue, Midland, Texas 79701 phone 432.570.7601 | fax 432.570.7611 email info@buffalotrailbsa.org |
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