Troop 132 COVID-19 Safety Plan
The following presents the overall COVID-19 Safety Plan and posture for Troop 132 of Concord, Massachusetts. This plan incorporates the requirements of the BSA Spirit of Adventure, Town of Concord, and State of Massachusetts Requirements as well as additional requirements instituted by the Troop. All leaders and Honchos are expected to review the current conditions and restrictions and be cognizant of those requirements and adapt plans accordingly as the COVID-19 situation remains fluid.
Troop 132 requirements are as those described by the BSA Spirt of Adventure, Town of Concord, and State of Massachusetts in addition to the following:
The Spirit of Adventure Current Status is Gear 4 and the following applies:
The Town of Concord has no unique requirements at this time with the exceptions of schools, where no activity outside of official school functions are permitted. Although all parks and playgrounds are currently open, these may change and it is prudent to verify prior to the activity.
The State of Massachusetts is currently in Phase III, Step 1. With the exception of Travel Orders, the Spirit of Adventure requirements incorporate these requirements. The state of Massachusetts Travel Order is that all persons prior to arriving in the State of Massachusetts shall have quarantined for 14 days upon return or have produced a negative a COVID-19 Test up to 72 hours prior to arrival with exceptions as noted. The primary exception noted here is for low risk states.
Resources:
https://www.scoutspirit.org/coronavirus/
https://concordma.gov/2561/Coronavirus-2019-COVID19
https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-updates-and-information
https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-travel-order
Click the link below to download the Troop Attestation Form :
Individual COVID-19 Health Attestation Form
Troop 132 requirements are as those described by the BSA Spirt of Adventure, Town of Concord, and State of Massachusetts in addition to the following:
- Scouts (or adults) are discouraged from carpooling with other scouts (or adults). It is the expectation that the parent will drop off the scout at the activity. Siblings are the general exception.
- A COVID-19 Health Attestation shall be performed prior to any activity. A documented attestation should be performed for any activity so that contact tracing by health officials could be performed if needed. Documented Attestations shall be maintained by the designated Adult Leader of the activity (Scoutmaster or Asst. Scoutmaster)
- Any scout or adult indicating symptoms or other conditions listed in the attestation must not attend the activity and should seek advice from their health care provider.
- An activity COVID-19 specific plan may be required as part of the activity and possibly included as part the “Troop Tour Permit”
The Spirit of Adventure Current Status is Gear 4 and the following applies:
- Patrols/Groups can meet in person in groups of 10-12 (10 scouts 2 adults max)
- Face coverings must be worn
- Frequent handwashing and/or sanitizing should be conducted
- 6-foot social distancing should be followed as much as possible
- Indoors – there is a maximum of 25 people (organized and socially distance by patrol or group) that can gather and must be able to adhere to the 6-foot distancing rule.
- Outdoors – there is a maximum of 50 people (organized and socially distance by patrol or group) that can gather and must be able to adhere to the 6-foot distancing rule.
- Multiple patrols/groups can meet at the same time, however, each patrol/group must be separated 20-feet apart, with each patrol/group following the 6-foot rule. Large fields would be the best venue to accomplish this.
- Outdoor day events like hikes must follow all of the protocols mentioned above.
- Tenting is one person per tent.
- No Cabin camping
The Town of Concord has no unique requirements at this time with the exceptions of schools, where no activity outside of official school functions are permitted. Although all parks and playgrounds are currently open, these may change and it is prudent to verify prior to the activity.
The State of Massachusetts is currently in Phase III, Step 1. With the exception of Travel Orders, the Spirit of Adventure requirements incorporate these requirements. The state of Massachusetts Travel Order is that all persons prior to arriving in the State of Massachusetts shall have quarantined for 14 days upon return or have produced a negative a COVID-19 Test up to 72 hours prior to arrival with exceptions as noted. The primary exception noted here is for low risk states.
Resources:
https://www.scoutspirit.org/coronavirus/
https://concordma.gov/2561/Coronavirus-2019-COVID19
https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-updates-and-information
https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-travel-order
Click the link below to download the Troop Attestation Form :
Individual COVID-19 Health Attestation Form