Youth Protection Training (YPT)

A foundational part of our training is Youth Protection Training also referred to as YPT.  You may review the status of your Youth Protection Training using this link. Once logged in, click menu and then My Training. Your YPT expiration date will be listed at the top. If it expires before March of the current school year, please take the course again before September 11. It needs to be current for our annual rechartering with the national BSA organization each fall. YPT certificates are valid for two years following the completion of the online training. 

Additional information about the YPT training course is available here: https://my.scouting.org/Documents/YptGuidance.pdf

Protecting Children from Child Abuse

At home, with your children, complete the activities outlined in the booklet: “How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide.”. 

To realize the potential of Scouting, it is critical that we take all possible steps to create and maintain a safe environment for all who participate. That involves understanding personal boundaries and knowing what appropriate behaviors are in Scouting. Research indicates one of the best deterrents against child abuse is an open and continuous conversation between parents and their children. The information in this discussion guide is offered to help your family establish and maintain a safe environment where you can prevent your child or another child from being abused. This information can also empower you to stop abuse as soon as possible and seek the necessary help.

A printed copy of this booklet is available inside the front cover of all Cub Scout handbooks (e.g. the Lion handbook, Wolf handbook, etc.)

A Parent's Guide

Guide to Safe Scouting

All participants in official Scouting activities should become familiar with the Guide to Safe Scouting, applicable program literature or manuals, and be aware of state or local government regulations that supersede Boy Scouts of America practices, policies, and guidelines. The Guide to Safe Scouting is an overview of Scouting policies and procedures gleaned from a variety of sources. For some items, the policy statements are complete. Unit leaders are expected to review the additional reference material cited prior to conducting such activities.