Forms, Policies, Clearances, Waivers

Medical Forms

1. Annual Health & Medical Record (Part A&B) – this is needed if NOT going on an activity less than 72 hours during the course of the year
2. Annual Health & Medical Record (Part A, B & C) – needed if you will go on any event that is over 72 hours
3. Medical Forms FAQ

General Forms

1. Swim Test form
2. Merit badge counselor form
3. Application to join: Scout or Adult
4. Parent sign-off – this is an advancement requirement the parents must discuss w/ their scout for both Scout & Star rank

Policies

1. Acceptable Use of Personal Electronic Devices
2. Social Media guidelines

Clearances & Waivers

All adults (over 18) that wish to participate in any Scouting functions must have completed and supplied to the troop the following waivers/clearances.  This is a standard requirement from both Scouting and our charter organization.

Once you have completed each of these trainings you will be presented with a certificate.  Please send a copy of this certificate to Trish via email.

Clearance 1 – Youth Protection Training (sometimes abbreviated as “YPT”)

• Good for 2 years
• Online class from Scouting.Org
• Link to take class: www.scouting.org/training/youth-protection/

Clearance 2 – PA Child Abuse

• Good for 5 years
• This is a short form from the state to complete and submit
• No cost as long as you select to volunteer
• Link to form: https://www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis/public/home
• If you don’t have an account, then create an account and go through the process

Clearance 3 – PA Criminal Background

• Good for 5 years
• Validation from the state police
• Link to form: https://epatch.state.pa.us/
• Be sure to select the “volunteer” option as that is sufficient for us and is no cost

Clearance 4 – PA Resident Volunteer Verification

• This is required by our Laural Highlands Scout Council
• Link to form