If the
supervision is being done by someone other than yourself you must provide a
letter from them with a copy of their certification.
Rifle Shooting and Shotgun Shooting - All instruction involving any
handling of firearms or live ammunition must be supervised by a certified BSA
National Camp School shooting sports director, or NRA Rifle/Shotgun Shooting
Instructor or Coach. Shooting must be supervised by an NRA-certified Range
Safety Officer. Merit badge counselors who are not certified will not be able
to handle firearms, live ammunition or conduct shooting without assistance from
certified personnel. Reference Guide to Safe Scouting and BSA National Shooting
Sports Manual no. 30931.
Archery - Archery activities
must be supervised by a BSA National Camping School– trained shooting sports
director or USA Archery or National Field Archery Association instructor, or by
someone who has been trained by one of the three; or alternatively, the
activities may be supervised by someone with at least Level 1 training in the
operation of an archery range from USA Archery, NFAA, or an equivalent.
Climbing - All climbing,
belaying, and rappelling exercises and activities must be supervised by a rock-climbing
instructor who is a mature and conscientious adult at least 21 years old, and
who is trained in BSA Climb On Safely and understands
the risks inherent to these activities. Training as a BSA climbing Level 2
Instructor is highly recommended. Someone with certification in First
Aid/CPR/AED from the American Red Cross (or equivalent) must be present at
these activities.
Canoeing, Kayaking, Lifesaving,
Rowing, Scuba Diving, Swimming, Water Sports, and Whitewater – Merit
badge counselors must have current Safety Afloat and Safe Swim Defense training
(available online through my.scouting.org). Please attach a copy of your
certifications to the application.
Lifesaving - Demonstrations
or activities in or on the water must be supervised by an adult at least 21
years old with certification in Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED or equivalent, and
also as BSA Lifeguard or Aquatics Instructor or equivalent.
Scuba Diving - All phases of
SCUBA instruction (classroom, pool and open-water training) must be conducted
by a recreational diving instructor in good standing with a scuba agency
recognized by the Boy Scouts of America (PADI, NAUI, SSI, IDEA, PDIC, or SDI,
or be a member of the WRSTC). Merit badge counselors who are not certified will
not be able to conduct instruction. Reference Guide to Safe Scouting BSA Scuba
Policy.
