Swanton Scouts
Cub Scouting Related Links, Sites & Information

last update:
04/08/23
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We hope these links may help you in your Scouting efforts



Tindeuchen Lodge

Boy Scouts of America
   
P.R.A.Y.
P.R.A.Y. ~ A very good (general) resource for all religous awards and their respecitve programs for all.
 
BSA Guide to Safe Scouting (pdf)
 
Forms
(national
website)
 
BSA Guide & Regulations on how to wear your Uniform
Uniform & Insignia Guide
 
Davis-Besse Atomic Energy Camporee website
 
ESC disAbilites and Accessibility Services
     
These non-BSA related websites have good information that may be helpful to new and experienced Scouts.
No one in the Pack or the Troop is explicitly endorsing any of the products advertised
 
We are sharing these sites as possible resources for everyone to use in their daily lives or camping/hiking.
 
These are all donations from other readers to help others! Thank you!
A Campers Guide to Skin Care Protection

thanks to Rachel at Yosemite Park for this information

The Complete Hikers Resource Guide
Thanks to Mrs Ward's class in DE
 
Camping Resource Guide

Thanks to Sharon in California

 
Campign Safety For Campers (Thanks to Ms Boyd and her Camp Counselors for these links as resources for others to use too.

CPR Information from St Regis College
Outdoor Fun for Kids: Camping Safety Tips

Thanks to Kayla in Community Relations @ Tuck Sleep (Seattle, WA) for these suggestions.
Their website is: Tuck Sleep
Tuck Sleep:
How to get
Good Sleep While Camping
(no, it's not leaving the Scouts behind)
  Tuck Sleep:

How Light Affects your Sleep
  Tuck Sleep:

Types of Air Mattresses for Camping
The following posts are related to Distracted Driving / Safe Travels for parents and for those older Scouts learning to Drive....
Again, we are not endorsing any of the sites' products or promoters,but are encouraging safe practices



These following six sites and topics are provided by Sara Bell from the Educator Labs (http://educatorlabs.org/) in Cary, NC.

Thank you Sara!

Distracted Driving
Awareness Month


This deadly issue has become so prevalent that the National Safety Council has named April as Distracted Driving Awareness Month.

 
Distracted Driving:
Preventable and Deadly


This resource provides not only the alarming statistics of how frequently we drive while we’re preoccupied, but also offers suggestions on how to put an end to this trend.
 

Road Rules for Little Passengers

Our little ones can be a source of distraction while driving if we don’t exercise extreme caution while they’re in the car. Help to ensure that your kids travel safely with these important tips.

These following eight sites and topics (in the row below) were provided by Caoline H from Open Educators www.openeducators.org
Thank you Caroline!

Hands-free Devices Distract Drivers for 27 Seconds After Use

Although those of us who enable hands-free devices in our vehicles have the best intentions, these gadgets don’t make us immune to being distracted and putting ourselves and others in harm’s way.

 

Distracted Drivers Feel Addicted to Technology
Behind the Wheel

There is a very disturbing reason we feel the need to use our phones when we’re behind the wheel – we have become so addicted to technology that we depend on it even when we know it’s dangerous.

 

How to Keep Your Dog Safe in the Car

I frequently travel with my dog in the front seat. I never realized how this is not only an unsafe practice for my dog, but is also a constant source of distraction for me even on quick trips!


Teen Driving Tips

Safety Guide for Pedestrians with Disabilities

Keeping your Dog Safe in the Car

Planning for a Safe Road Trip
Safe Driving Tips for Seniors

Drugged Driving Prevention
Distracted Driving Prevention & Resources
Thanks to Crissy at the Goodwin Community Center in AL
The 9 Most Dangerous
Things Drivers Do


Safe Driving Practices

 
Thanks to Steve (Grandville, MI) for suggsting these sites

Mental Preparation for Driving
 
Safety Tips and Warning Signs
for Older Drivers

Age and Driving

Transportation Options for Seniors


Guide to Car Emergency Kits

Our thanks to Cindy and her Girl Scout Troop (in California) for suggesting this information
added on 4/15/17

There's more good information available at:

California Hiking Page
Gear Guide, Trail Guide, National Park information, some good info! Thanks again to Cindy and her Girl Scouts.

 
Teen Safety in the Driver's Seat
A recommended site provided by a young lady, Jess, in California who recommends sharing this with ohter. Thanks Jess and Katelyn (mom) too
 

Dangers of Mobile phones & driving

Guide to Child Car Seats - the Law

This site has been recomended by Mr Alford with his interest in drving safety. Thank you

A Homeowner's Guide to Tick Safety by Angieslist

This site has been recomended by Ms Trent with her interest in outdoor sports and recreation in Wisconisin and TICKS have become a huge issue lately. Thank you Sarah
  Bradley University Nurses Guide to First Aid

This site has also been recomended by Ms Trent.
Thank you Sarah


 

More links/help on ways to reduce the risk of distracted driving and to help keep passengers in a car/truck safer (Thank you Holly for your donation/recommendation)

Installing Car Seats with a Seat Belt

DIY Travel Crafts for kids

Road-Trip Apps fro Kids

Limit Distractions for Teen Drivers

Traveling with an Alzheimer's Patient

Keeping your Dog Safe in the Car

Traveling with a Cat

Thanks again Holly (from Mindful Traveler)

10 Texting & Driving Statistics every driver should know

This site has been recomended by Ms Martin and her Summer Safety program youth. They suggested we could add it to our site. Thank you to Ms Martin & especially Bradley!
The Ultimate Guide to Driving Safely & Avoiding Distractions

This site has been recommended by Ms Miles for sharing and we appreciate the suggestion. Please note that the site originates in the United Kingdom... driving safety isn't just for people in Ohio! Thank you Ms Miles.
From Grace @ Teens4Safety - stats on the real dandgers Textin & Driving can pose ~ Thanks Grace

Texting & Drving - Stats
 

Rave Review Camping Guide
This site has been recommended by a young lady in Girl Scouts in Alabama, thanks to Sarah & her mother and best wishes in your future adventures in Girl Scouts!