The Boy Scouts of America have established the following minimum standards for providing medical information prior to participating in the various activities:
Class One Health Form: Required for any event that does not exceed 72 consecutive hours, where the level of activity is similar to that normally expended at home or at school, and where medical care is readily available. Examples include day hike, swimming, or an overnight camp. Medical information required includes a current annual health history signed by a parent or guardian. This is a required form and should be updated at re-charter time. (See form 34414 - Personal Health and Medical Record).
Class Two Health Form: Required for any event that exceeds 72 consecutive hours where the level of activity is similar to that normally expended at home or at school, and where medical care is readily available. Examples include – resident camping, tour camping, and hiking in relatively regulated areas. Medical information required - an annual health history signed by a parent or guardian supported by a medical evaluation completed within the past 36 months by a licensed health-care practitioner. A Class Two medical form is required for all Scouts and Adult Leaders under the age of 40. (See forms 34412 and 34414).
Class Three Health Form: A Class Three medical form is required for all Adult Leaders over the age of 40. Medical information required - an annual health history supported by a medical evaluation completed within the past 12 months by a licensed health-care practitioner. Includes any event involving strenuous activity such as backpacking, high altitude, extreme weather condition, cold water, exposure, fatigue, athletic competition, adventure challenge, or remote conditions where readily available medical care cannot be assured. Examples include high adventure activities, jamboree, wood Badge, and extended backpacking trips in remote areas. Medical information required - current health history supported by a medical evaluation within the past 12 months performed by a recent health-care probationer. All Scouts and Adult Scouters are required to complete a Class Three medical form to participate in these activities. (See forms 34412 and 34414)
High Adventure & Staff Health Forms: A class three health form is required for all High adventure and camp staff. Check with the event organizer to find out specifics.
A Class I and II Health Form is required to be current and on file with the Troop for the entire duration that the Scout is active member of the Troop. This also applies to all registered adult leaders and also for those adults attending campouts and events with the Troop.
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