Cub Scout Safety Ranger
Safety Ranger Position:
- Requires a safety mentor
- Serves as an example of a safe scout and leader to other members of the pack
- Ensure a room inspection is done before the start of a meeting
- Help others with the safety pledge during the openings
- Reminds others and engages adults when there is a safety issue or concern
- Set a good example
- Help the safety mentor with the participation of the safety moment or scenario
- Wear uniform correctly
- Live by the Scout Oath and Scout Law
- Show scout spirit
Safety Mentor:
- Will guide and oversee the Safety Ranger through the den and pack meetings
- Adult: Cubmaster or Assigned Den Leader
- Den Chief
- Safety Instructor from an affiliated or neighboring troop
- Teach the Ranger how to use the checklists and review the lists with the monitor and the cubmaster if there are any issues to be addressed
- Will work with the Safety Ranger to present the safety moments and scenarios each month
- Work with the Ranger to discuss the ABC’s of Safety and its importance
Cub Scout Safety Pledge:
I promise to stay safe,
Follow Directions,
Look out for others,
And do my best to make smart choices.
Safety Slogan:
A scout is helpful, careful and safe.
Safety Motto:
See it, Solve it, Stay safe!
The ABC’s of Safety
For Cub Scout Packs
Helping Cub Scouts make smart and safe choices during Pack meetings, activities, and adventures
Attitude – How you THINK about safety
- I care about keeping myself and other Scouts safe
- I pay attention during Pack meetings and activities
- I choose to do the right thing, even when alone
Example: Listening carefully when safety rules are explained
Behavior – What you DO
- Walk, don’t run, during Pack meetings
- Use tools, gear, and materials the correct way
- Follow Pack rules and leader instructions
Example: Keeping gear picked up and used as instructed
Control – How you STAY in charge of yourself
- Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself
- Stay calm and focused during activities
- Stop and listen right away when leaders speak
Example: Lining up quickly when a leader gives the signal
Safe Attitude + Safe Behavior + Self-Control = A Safe Cub Scout Pack
Safety Moments:
These are produced monthly and can be found in the monthly Safety Newsletter or can be found on the Minsi Trails website at:
www.minsitrails.org/safety-scenarios
Sign Up for the Cub Scout Safety Ranger Program