SAFE KEEPING
The Spirit Of Adventure Council is committed to the positive development of children and young adults. Nothing the council does is
more important than maintaining the safety of youth and leaders
that participate in our programs. In all of the planning and development that goes into the camp, most of the effort is keeping it safe.
Every summer camp program is reviewed and certified by local
regulatory agencies. An additional rigorous inspection is conducted
by the Boy Scouts of America to ensure every child’s safety in our
summer programs.
All our Camp Directors and Program Directors must complete an
intensive multi-day training programing. Before camp they must
receive certification by the Boy Scouts of America’s National
Camping School Day Camp Administration.
Aquatics Directors at camps with water sports activities must
successfully complete a weeklong training program in aquatic
safety. Each camp has a Registered Nurse to handle any medical
emergencies and provide routine care. Shooting Sports Directors
require training and certification in range safety.
To ensure the safety of all, local Health departments inspect each
camp. Additionally a Boy Scouts of America camp inspection team
vists the camps to verify all BSA health, safety and program standards are being followed.
Our camps are staffed at a ratio of 1 staff member for 5 campers.
The two-deep leadership rule assuring that no youth is ever alone
with an adult is followed in all Scout programs. Staff members
must complete and be certified for Youth Protection Training and
Weather Hazards Training. They must also pass a Massachusetts
CORI check, a national background check, and be registered
members in good standing with the Boy Scouts of America.