TREK SAFELY RESOURCES
Compiled by: Jim Szpakowski

Trek Safely
The Seven Defenses Are:
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Training Resources
BSA Policy	BSA Policy covering Trek Safely.
Trek Safely Training Information	Every adult (registered or not) working with the program is required to be YPT trained. Trek Safely MUST be renewed every 2 years. Schedule Trek Safely class: Trek Safely Instructor - Jim Szpakowski Email - jszpakowski@comcast.net Home Phone - (281) 645-6671
Guide to Safe Scouting 34416?	The official policy guide from the BSA. This guide changes often, so in addition to having the book please check the on-line version for changes regularly. 72 Pages; 2003 Printing
Health and Safety Guide 34415B	This resource book includes all current policies, guidelines, and procedures related to health and safety issues for all aspects of council, district, and unit. 42 Pages; 2002 Printing
Tours and Expeditions 33737C	Contains the basics for planning trips and health & Safety Guidelines for all kinds of Scouting trips. 50 Pages; 2002 Printing
Age Appropriate Guidelines for Scouting Activities 18-260	6 Pages; 2003 Printing
Trek Safely Training Outline (pdf) 20-129	Three-page training outline used to train Scouting leaders in safe and proper trekking procedures. 4 Pages; 2003 Printing
Trek Safely pamphlet 20-125	Outlines the new program and provides a listing a valuable resources. 6 Pages; 2002 Printing
Boy's Life and Scouting Magazines	The BSA sometimes provides Trek Safely information to its members and families through these magazines.
Policy
BSA Policy	BSA Policy covering Trek Safely.
Local Tour Permit (pdf)	BSA form for trips less than 500 miles.
National Tour Permit (pdf)	BSA form for trips 500 miles or farther.
To Report an Incident in the Tomahawk District of the Sam Houston Area Council	Reporting any incidents: District Executive - Terry Taylor (713) 756-3360 Cell (832) 693-2840 Program Director - Mike Sheets (713) 756-3306 Home in emergency only (281) 355-0317
Other Sources of Information
Incident Reporting Form (pdf)	Two page report used for reporting things like injury, property damage and youth protection event.
PowerPoint Slide Show (ppt)	18 Power Point slides for teaching this topic.
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Scouting Magazine Article	January-February 2003 brief article concerning "Guides for Activities and Trek Planning".
Trek Leader Section, National Camping School	.
Aquatics Section, National Camping School	.
Climbing Section, National Camping School	.
Horsemanship Training, Philmont Scout Ranch	.
Passport to High Adventure 4310	If there's an outdoor sport, it's in here! 152 Pages; 1997 Printing
Fieldbook 33104	This is the 4th edition of this book which is 600 plus pages. 614 Pages; 2004 Printing
Principles of Leave No Trace 21-105	Nice color brochure outlining this program. 4 Pages; 2002 Printing
Okpik: Cold-Weather Camping 34040	A complete guide to cold weather camping and survival. 160 Pages; 1995 Printing
Topping Out: A BSA Climbing and Rappelling Manual 3207	168 Pages; 2003 Printing
50 Miler 34408A
Historic Trails 34408A	.
Backpacking Merit Badge 33232
Camping Merit Badge 33256
Canoeing Merit Badge 33305A
Cooking Merit Badge 33349A
First Aid Merit Badge 33301A
Horsemanship Merit Badge 33298
Orienteering Merit Badge 33385
Personal Fitness Merit Badge 33286
Snow Sports Merit Badge 33365A
Weather Merit Badge 33274A
Whitewater Merit Badge 33405A
Wilderness Survival Merit Badge 33265A
Sea Scout Requirements
Venturing Silver Award

 

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