For any week-long camp, the BSA requires that each scout submit a medical form signed by a physician. If your scout has not had a physical in the past 12 months you will need to make an appointment with his doctor. We will send you reminders, but please make the appointment soon so we’re not scrambling to get all the paperwork done at the last minute. The form is available here: http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/healthandsafety/ahmr.aspx

New scout parents might be thinking…didn’t we just do this? You did, but only Parts A & B of the form. For summer camp, we also need Part C, which is completed by a doctor. Scouts who are participating in Scuba or Microtreks at camp should play it safe and have the doctor sign Part D as well, which is the high adventure portion of the form.

On the first page of the form, don’t miss the part that says: ATTACH A PHOTOCOPY OF BOTH SIDES OF INSURANCE CARD. IF FAMILY HAS NO MEDICAL INSURANCE, STATE “NONE.” The form is not complete without the copy of the card.

On Part B of the form there is a section that says: ADULTS AUTHORIZED TO TAKE YOUTH TO AND FROM EVENTS: We suggest that you write in “Any Troop 24 leader or parent.” This will allow your scout to drive with any of our adults. You can, of course, list by name any adult who you do not wish your scout to ride with, should that be appropriate.

Please turn in medical forms to Nancy Hopkins or Liz Gomorczak, or bring them to a Troop meeting. Please turn in ONE complete copy (Parts A, B, C, D if appropriate, and insurance card copy); we will make a copy for the camp. Please retain a copy for your own files.

Scouts who are taking meds will need to fill out another form, but that will be done later.