{"id":66,"date":"2017-11-22T08:50:58","date_gmt":"2017-11-22T16:50:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/35.185.241.129\/?page_id=66"},"modified":"2026-09-20T20:49:32","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T03:49:32","slug":"library","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/troop260.org\/index.php\/library\/","title":{"rendered":"Library"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 id=\"meetings\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meetings<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/1sm5hU9EKlMBCSYft7Ps3qKD5iH1E878S?usp=sharing\">Current-year permission slips<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"line-height:2\" class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/folderview?id=1u1GTJmtHpjU59Nf6zUQ_jqoYzokABeYc\">Weekly Troop meeting plans<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"line-height:2\" class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/open?id=1-BTKMw9bXv5g9BPnh004zc8RmQl5moKn\">Weekly Troop meeting plan template<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"line-height:2\" class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1AoHvyVxIlSFqcOWeF6N2QuHLh6Y_OX3I_yFpO9_zocY\/edit?usp=sharing\">Scoutmaster conference advance questionnaire<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><a aria-label=\"Guidelines on being active in our Troop (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/19vVpVAOyxnpmmlSKZreGLo83hf5AMW1g_iul_7vhT-U\/edit?usp=drivesdk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Guidelines for being active in our Troop<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"line-height:2\" class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/open?id=1PkZBAE4cje2c65nRi0HbnjEpX6tIdee3\">Uniform inspection checklist<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"line-height:2\" class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/open?id=1v8vmaUi_trtRX0OwUBU8XCTiSh2rl0pW\">Patrol calls log<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"line-height:2\" class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/open?id=1Fh6vz_q22Evg0Z87w1thBIimUE2VXECXfMdVzgtfL-M\">Troop chants and yells<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h1 id=\"health\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Health &amp; Safety<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"line-height:2\" class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1Ds_NQKiS3EjYP31A9Qmr7I6-CCykmROGNJiqjgIh6oE\/edit?usp=sharing\">Troop dietary requirements: guidelines and options<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"line-height:2\" class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/filestore.scouting.org\/filestore\/HealthSafety\/pdf\/680-001_ABC.pdf\">Official BSA Medical forms (Parts, A, B, and C)<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1fB19Fs1u7a8dyOCyoPYv0gHQOfVbAARM_yFwSYhvILs\/edit#\">How to complete your physical<\/a> &#8211; a guide for Troop 260 families<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"line-height:2\" class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/open?id=1Q4pYaO1BbUzFg0-NX9AfowQp-24Tf23-\">Adult driver guidance and checklist<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"line-height:2\" class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1C_XyFAZ1nppkWpM2x-jJU1Xs-eEE2cCjuVy8t0H-sTw\/edit\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1C_XyFAZ1nppkWpM2x-jJU1Xs-eEE2cCjuVy8t0H-sTw\/edit\">Safe Swim Defense<\/a> &#8211; quick reference guide<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"line-height:2\" class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1CUdgoPMhU5q_ErrW8XDqaRwk73cFwdbbLHqUSpu9ohU\/edit?pli=1\">Safety Afloat<\/a> &#8211; quick reference guide<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">BSA Swim Test<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scouting.org\/health-and-safety\/gss\/gss02\/\">BSA swim test guidelines<\/a> for complete requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Beginner:<\/strong> Jump feet first into water over the head in depth, level off, and swim 25 feet on the surface. Stop, turn sharply, resume swimming, and return to the starting place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Swimmer: <\/strong>Jump feet first into water over the head in depth. Level off and swim 75 yards in a strong manner using one or more of the following strokes: sidestroke, breaststroke, trudgen, or crawl. Then swim 25 yards using an easy resting backstroke. The 100 yards must be completed in one swim without stops and must include at least one sharp turn. After completing the swim, rest by floating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Anyone who has not completed either the beginner or swimmer test is <strong>classified as a non-swimmer.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 id=\"games\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Games &amp; Activities<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"line-height:2\" class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/a\/troop260.org\/file\/d\/14jGnwnxKvEL0JOIZY5pSyZmDJKNpmLvA\/view?usp=drivesdk\">Backcountry Bingo<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"line-height:2\" class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.programresources.org\/categorized-activities-index\/\">BSA meeting activities by category<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"line-height:2\" class=\"\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.scoutresources.org.uk\/SR\/codes\/codes_tracking.html\">Tracking signs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"line-height:2\" class=\"\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.scoutresources.org.uk\/SR\/compass\/index.html\">Compass skills<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"line-height:2\" class=\"\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.scoutresources.org.uk\/SR\/pioneering\/index.html\">Pioneering<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"line-height:2\" class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scoutpioneering.com\/site-map\/lashings\/\">More pioneering resources<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h1 id=\"meals\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meal Plans<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"line-height:2\" class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1SNA6IZT7AO5RWk1LtWzcsTzqrDl-GVmRmePFJmNxIGg\/edit#\">Meal ideas for backpacking<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"line-height:2\" class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/16L62UqJxRJhR97nsLgwYxZ6cuWoEVAnmJfdyym73Ne8\/edit?ts=60b16a81\">Mrs. Clark&#8217;s 50-miler Backpacking Food Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h1 id=\"gear\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gear &amp; Equipment<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"line-height:2\" class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/open?id=1Th2g26pjCXmYHxfrW1KuT6LMAC5aC1Iv\">Backpacking checklist<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"line-height:2\" class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/open?id=17oOO-HKT-2-X2FmIIHVl5_X_XEeD76Yh\">Gear for Scout Camp<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/open?id=10V7ev64CMmeSPAexBJLf6ks2AB5RN9yJ\">Camp Hi-Sierra checklist<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"line-height:2\" class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/open?id=11dzk3jvTpCw6P9N8OhhzBRqXR5YBA0yY\">Gear for canoeing<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/open?id=1bHl11pilhIIlwwZsotEQgo7kqqpLxL9T\">Additional gear information for Boundary Waters canoeing<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"line-height:2\" class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/open?id=1e3VU10vq_Ty_YNg43sqzqDQ0esrUeANO\">Gear for winter camping<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"line-height:2\" class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/open?id=1-KeFyQtO0p9FhK0Ef2-XrAcwMXrwdldF\">Gear for dog sledding<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h1 id=\"admin\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Admin &amp; Training<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/1sm5hU9EKlMBCSYft7Ps3qKD5iH1E878S?usp=sharing\">Current-year permission slips<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"line-height:2\" class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/18XIgQRR9MtAMUkqaYWTS-wAvfwMsfTCb\/view?usp=sharing\">Blank blue card<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"line-height:2\" class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1v8Eyg4FVAGKgS6AX06JCzu1cMXavCLbI4KpfoJbN7fY\/edit?usp=drivesdk\">Expense reimbursement form<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"line-height:2\" class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/presentation\/d\/1-HDz0GUO6USJkUOoplHR059sY1490MEm\/edit#slide=id.p6\">Adult Leadership Training presentation<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h1 id=\"policies\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Policies &amp; Guidelines<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Scout Troop 260 operates in accordance with BSA policies, applicable laws, and best practices for Scouting and youth organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where BSA policies allow for Troop discretion or additional clarification, we have developed guidelines to explain our approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Covid-19 Policy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Troop developed guidelines for safely continuing Scouting activities. The policy is retained here for reference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1GNb_O0a1ITFEMhjUU18dDVNEz_uoeH_fFUl4_HSbHHY\/edit#\">Covid-19 Policy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Guidelines on Active Participation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many ranks include a requirement to be \u201cactive in your Troop.\u201d These guidelines explain how the Troop 260 Committee interprets and applies this requirement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/19vVpVAOyxnpmmlSKZreGLo83hf5AMW1g_iul_7vhT-U\/edit?usp=drivesdk\">Guidelines on being active<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Two-Deep Email Communication<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In accordance with Scouts BSA youth protection guidelines, <strong>2deep@troop260.org<\/strong> should be copied on all email communications between adults and youth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use of Images &amp; Recordings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Photos, videos, and other media featuring our Scouts and leaders may be shared through electronic platforms, including the Troop website and social media. We take the privacy and safety of our Scouts seriously and have established guidelines for how this media is captured and shared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our policy is based on relevant BSA policies and guidelines and includes three key principles:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>#1: <\/strong>Any media captured must comply with Youth Protection Training (YPT) and the Guide to Safe Scouting at the time it is captured. Media that does not comply must be immediately deleted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>#2: <\/strong>Media may be shared and published through electronic platforms, such as the Troop website and social media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>#3: <\/strong>Names and other personally identifiable information of Scouts will not be directly associated with media that includes them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1Clqv1OJmQxuA4eXA1drOriFzpAazUfgTpA3F8O4NtEo\/edit?usp=sharing\">View the full policy, including with references and supporting information.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ: Girls Joining Troop 260<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Troop 260 welcomes girls and maintains opportunities for girls to participate in Scouting within the Troop. Families who have questions about joining or participating are encouraged to contact the Troop Committee Chair or Scoutmaster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1T5oD8gkaD36RlMubVfMBMYQwe7J_ypTyl2smTd3YhkY\/\">View the latest version of the FAQs<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 id=\"routes\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Routes<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A collection of our backpacking and canoeing routes for reuse, inspiration, and sharing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Backpacking &amp; Hiking Routes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"line-height:2\" class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/yaf.xqj.mybluehost.me\/?page_id=1140\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/troop260.org\/index.php\/route-castle-rock-to-camp-chesebrough-2\/\">Castle Rock to Camp Chesebrough<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"line-height:2\" class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/yaf.xqj.mybluehost.me\/index.php\/route-delvalle-boyd-stewart-camp\/\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/troop260.org\/index.php\/route-delvalle-boyd-stewart-camp\/\">Del Valle to Boyd \/ Stewart Camps<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Canoeing Routes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Route information coming soon!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h1 id=\"virtualmeetings\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Virtual Scouting<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This section contains <strong>archived resources from our COVID-19 virtual scouting program. <\/strong>These materials are no longer part of our current programming but are retained here for reference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See our <a href=\"https:\/\/yaf.xqj.mybluehost.me\/index.php\/virtual-scouting\/\">archived virtual scouting page for additional information.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"line-height:2\" class=\"\">Archived: <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1n5k175Whs0p3CJloUXpeAnsXIuUH6-XeBqBdeYinpv8\/edit?usp=sharing\">COVID-19 Response: Policy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"line-height:2\" class=\"\">Archived: <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1DBaPGx88yxv0aW6Qm3QDF609h4hcp4goldWZ4iJMgWc\/edit?usp=sharing\">COVID-19 Response: Virtual Scouting Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Meetings Health &amp; Safety BSA Swim Test See the BSA swim test guidelines for complete requirements. 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