Pack Activities Chair
The role of the Cub Scout Pack Activities Chair is to help plan and arrange for outdoor activities, such as campouts, hikes, and trips. The Activities Chair arranges for property, fire, and tour permits when required. They also arrange for safe transportation when needed, as well as plan first aid for emergencies.
Qualifications
- Be a U.S. citizen at least 21 years of age, appointed by the chartered organization and registered as an adult leader of the BSA.
- A person of good character, familiar with organization procedures, with a deep concern for the pack's success.
- Completes and maintains up-to-date position specific training and Youth Protection Training (YPT).
Responsibilities
- Help the Cubmaster plan and arrange for outdoor activities.
- Arrange for property, fire, and tour permits when required.
- Arrange for safe transportation when needed.
- Plan first aid for emergencies.
- Help Webelos den leaders plan overnight campouts. Help arrange for equipment as needed.
- Arrange for Safe Swim Defense implementation for all outings involving swimming.
- Plan outings to help pack and dens qualify for the National Summertime Pack Award.
- Help inform parents and guardians about opportunities for family camping. Ensure that at least one adult has completed Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO) before any pack campout.
- Help promote day camp and resident camp opportunities.
- Be aware of BSA health and safety requirements, and see that they are implemented.
- Know and carry out BSA outdoor program policy related to Cub Scouting. Review all activities to ensure that unit leaders comply with BSA policies in the Guide to Safe Scouting.
