05/14/2026
Summer camp season is almost here. This is a great reminder on what is needed for basic Scouting activities such as local outings and weekend camping trips.
GOOD TO KNOW -- Annual Health and Medical Record (AHMR)
The Scouting adventure, camping trips, high-adventure excursions, and having fun are important to everyone in Scouting—and so is your safety and well-being. Completing the Annual Health and Medical Record is the first step in making sure you have a great, safe Scouting experience.
Annual Health and Medical Record (AHMR) - Part A and B
https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/HealthSafety/pdf/680-001_AB.pdf
Annual Health and Medical Record (AHMR) - Part A, B, and C
https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/HealthSafety/pdf/680-001_ABC.pdf
All Scouting Events
All participants in all Scouting activities complete Part A and Part B. Give the completed forms to your unit leader. This applies to all activities, day camps, local tours, and weekend camping trips less than 72 hours. Update at least annually.
Part A is an informed consent, release agreement, and authorization that needs to be signed by every participant (or a parent and/or legal guardian for all youth under 18).
Part B is general information and a health history
Going To Camp?
A pre-participation physical is needed for resident, tour, or trek camps or for a Scouting event of more than 72 hours, such as Wood Badge and NYLT. The exam needs to be completed by a certified and licensed physician (MD, DO), nurse practitioner, or physician assistant. If your camp has provided you with any supplemental risk information, or if your plans include attending one of the four national high-adventure bases, share the venue’s risk advisory with your medical provider when you are having your physical exam.
Part C is your pre-participation physical certification.
Planning a High-Adventure Trip?
Each of the four national high-adventure bases has provided a supplemental risk advisory that explains in greater detail some of the risks inherent in that program. All high-adventure participants must read and share this information with their medical providers during their pre-participation physicals. Additional information regarding high-adventure activities may be obtained directly from the venue or the Michigan Crossroads Council. Reach out to [email protected] for assistance.
