Webelos 2 and Scout at the same time?

[ScoutNut]

The Cub Scout Leader Book, and the Cub Scout Outdoor Guidelines, both state that a Webelos den campout is under the direction of a Webelos den leader who has completed basic training, and who SHOULD (NOT MUST) be trained in Outdoor Leader Skills for Webelos Leaders. Neither the Guide to Safe Scouting, or the Local Tour Permit, states that any outdoor training is REQUIRED for a Webelos den campout.

 

All BSA resources - The Cub Scout Leader Book, and the Cub Scout Outdoor Guidelines, the Guide to Safe Scouting, and the Local Tour Permit - state that at least one adult present on a PACK (not DEN) overnighter MUST (NOT SHOULD) be trained in BALOO.

 

HOWEVER - Local councils are allowed by BSA National to make stricter (NOT less strict) requirements. Some councils require Webelos dens to have only a BALOO trained person along. Some councils require Webelos dens to have only a Outdoor Leader Skills for Webelos Leader trained person along. Some councils require a Webelos den to have BOTH. Some councils do not require any outdoor training at all for a Webelos den campout.

 

To find out what the requirements for Webelos den camping are in YOUR council, contact the person at your council service center who is in charge of approving Local Tour Permits.

 

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[Eagle92]

In ref to holding ______ until you get Eagle. I've seen it done twice. One scout got Eagle and quit. The other, well let's just say he rebelled. Got all the way to Life, had enough MBS to get a few palms, but refused to do his project. That's all he needed a project.

[momof2cubs]

ScoutNut: hmm, I'm betting my district requires it. I'll check. Thank you!

 

Eagle: I can see that yes. Not worth it, in my opinion.

[Basementdweller]

District has zero to say about tour permits. It is a council thing.