Cub Scouting From a Distance

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Please Note: All scouting units should continue to stay up to date on the latest health and safety guidelines created by government agencies overseeing public health in their area of activity (including city, county, state, and national guidelines). It is the responsibility of unit leaders to ensure that they are aware of any and all guidelines applicable to the area that they are meeting in.

To Mask or Not to Mask

Deciding whether your pack should require everyone to wear masks or allow fully vaccinated participants to go maskless can be difficult. Here are some questions difficult and stressful. Here are some things to consider that might help you when making that decision:

State and National Guidelines

Right now, both state and national guidelines state that those who are fully vaccinated can go without a mask while in public (with the exception of certain situations such as riding public transportation, visiting a hospital, or traveling through airports).

Your Meeting Space

Does your pack meet in a school? At a church? In a park?

It is important to check with the organization that owns the property where you meet to see if they have their own requirements

Your Scouts

If your unvaccinated scouts see adults without masks on, will they be more likely to take their masks off?

How will you communicate to the scouts that they still need to wear masks?

Your Families

Are most of the families comfortable with vaccinated people go maskless? If you don’t require masks, are there families that won’t be comfortable attending in person meetings?

Don’t assume you know the answer, make sure to reach out to the families in your pack and get their input.

Vaccines

Vaccines will be essential in helping us safely put the outing back in scouting. And now that the vaccine is approved for those 12 and older, many of our scouts can get vaccinated as well! Here are some places you can go to book an appointment, and some where you don’t even need an appointment, you can walk right in:

Safe In Person Activities

Scouting for Food 2021- Helping our community in a time of need

Summer Resident Camp

Cub Scout Day Camp

COVID 19 Guidelines

As of June 30th, all of Washington is now fully open, and COVID restrictions have been lifted. The state mask guidance is still in place (see above).

National BSA COVID 19 FAQ

What Phase are You in?

Outdoor Recreation Requirements

Phase Guidelines Overview

In Person Activity Requirements by Phase (Detailed)

*These links are managed by the national BSA and Washington state public health agencies and are subject to change

Live Virtual Activities

Virtual Nova Awards: Ash Hennessey of the Aurora District is hosting virtual NOVA awards to scouts Wolf rank and up on the second Friday of each month from 6-7 pm.