Risk Management In Scouting – What every Scout leader needs to know about how to exercise their duty of care toward their Scouts during the conduct of Scouting's outdoor program

The knowledge of outdoor risk management principles is essential for a Scout volunteer. In this book, James Hellwege, a 24 year Scouting volunteer, sets forth industry-recognized outdoor recreation risk management principles that will both help and encourage Scout volunteers to

“Risk Management in Scouting – Essentials for Leaders”, new in 2015, (3rd edition 2020) is written by a Scout volunteer with 24 years of experience specifically for Scout volunteers to help them better understand their role in monitoring the health and

James Hellwege has served as the risk management chair of the Colonial District of the National Capital Area Council (Washington, D.C. area), has been a presenter of risk management principles to hundreds of adult volunteers at district-based BALOO, Boy Scout Leader Specific

As evidenced by the blog posts, situations can and do happen during outdoor activities that include significant risk and possible harm to participants. The outcome of these situations , more often than not, hinge on the Scout leader’s ability to both

Safe canoeing to all!

Exercise good judgment in the outdoors

White water rafting is not a water park ride!

Cold water- the "silent killer"!

The book "Risk Management in Scouting - Essentials for Leaders" is written for Scout volunteers who want to better understand the principles of risk management in connection with the planning and conduct of outdoor activities for Scouts.

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Some reflections on risk management in the outdoors for adult leaders (see my “reflections” page for additional postings!)

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