SAM HOUSTON AREA COUNCIL BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA

PARENTAL CONSENT

FOR YOUTH PARTICIPATION

IN LOCAL UNIT BSA ACTIVITIES, TRIPS, TOURS ETC.

The local and national tour permit applications ask if written consent has been received from the parents or guardians of all boys participating in the tour. Such a consent indicates that parents have confidence in the general plans for the tour and in the leadership provided. If will not absolve the leaders from responsibility or negligence.

The Parent Consent form is a suggested format found in the National Boy Scouts of America publication Tours & Expeditions No. 3734 page 15, and may be reproduced as necessary.

PARENT’S CONSENT

In consideration of the benefits to be derived, and in view of the fact that the Boy Scouts of America is an educational organization, membership in which is voluntary, and having full confidence that every precaution will be taken to ensure the safety and well-being of my son(s) / ward(s) [or daughter(s) in case of Explorer co-ed participant(s)] during this activity or trip, I hereby agree to his (their) participation and waive all claims against the leaders of this activity or trip and officers, agents, and representatives of the Boy Scouts of America.

All campouts or other trips and outings of BSA Troop 230

Description of Activity __________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________

Name _________________________________________________________________________

Date _____________ Signed ______________________________________________________

(Parent or Guardian)

Address ______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

Telephone ____________________________________________________________________

(Include Area Code)