Protecting our scouts and providing a safe environment for everyone is an important priority in scouting. All adult volunteers and parents participating in camping events will need to complete 2 online training requirements as well as a background check (free). This training covers topics such as child abuse, cyberbullying, and AI technology amongst others.  

1) Scouting America requirement: complete the new online Safeguarding Youth Training (replaces the prior Youth Protection Training). All adults must complete this mandatory training consisting of a free online module through my.scouting.org. Background checks will also be run by Scouting America.

2) Archdiocese of Miami requirement: complete the online VIRTUS Training, monthly bulletins, and fingerprinting.

All scouts require a parent to be present at meetings and events. One parent must be certified at minimum. Any adults attending overnight activities are required to do SYT and VIRTUS training.

For more information please visit: 

https://www.scouting.org/training/youth-protection/

https://www.virtusonline.org/virtus/