Safety WeekOctober 20-26, 2013

Halloween’s right around the corner. Costumed kids are going to all head out into the streets at once, in the dark of night, knocking on the doors of neighbours—and strangers. There’s plenty that can go wrong, but if youth follow sound advice, and if adults can follow a little themselves, then the night should be a fun, safe time.

BEAVER SCOUTSTips to share:• Shoesshouldfitproperlyeveniftheydon’tgowithyourcostume.• Wearabrightcostumetotrick-or-treat.• Makesureyourcostumefits.Youshouldn’tbetrippingoveritallnight!

CUB SCOUTS Tips to share:• Includereflectiveelementsinyourcostume.• Bringaflashlighttrick-or-treating.• WearasmallLEDlightaspartofyourcostume,orattachonetoyourcandysack.

Scouters Tip:Don’tsendkidsouttrick-or-treatingwearingmasks.Helpthemwith ascarymake-upjobinstead.

Scouters Tip:Ifachild’scostumerequiresprops,suchasasword,ensurethatanysharptipsare cut off and smoothed down.

Beaver Scouts

Cub ScoutsResources and Program Ideas:• Ifyou’rehavingameetingbeforeHalloween,plantodoitincostume.

HavetheCubScoutsevaluateeachother’scostumesintermsofvisibilityandsafety.Somesmallchangescanmakeabigdifferenceintermsofsafety on Halloween night.

• Ifyourgrouphasthefundsforit,provideyourCubScoutswithglowsticksthattheycanwearwhentheygoouttrick-or-treating($9.99 for four at your ScoutShop).

Resources and Program Ideas:• HalloweenMeeting(s)Ideas

Day 7Halloween Safety

Safety Week October 20-26, 2013

SCOUTSTips to share:• Visitonlylithouses.• Walk,don’trun.• Avoidjaywalking.

ROVER SCOUTSTips to share:• AvoidsharingHalloweentreatsthathavenuts.• Maketransportationplanswithagroupifyou’reattendingaHalloweenparty.Have

a designated driver.• Avoiddrivinginresidentialareasasmuchaspossible.

Scouters Tip:Considerusingglowstickstolightyourjack-o-lanterninsteadofcandles.Nothingsaysspookylikeaglowinggreenjack-o-lantern!

Scouts

VENTURER SCOUTS Tips to share:• Whencarvingjack-o-lanterns,useasharp,sturdyknifethat’snottoobig

forthejob.• Haveafirstaidkithandywhencarvingpumpkins.• Makesurethatyourcostumeismadeupofflame-retardantmaterials.

Scouters Tip:Keepthepathleadingtoyourdoorobstacle-free.

Venturer Scouts

Resources and Program Ideas:• Planatrick-or-treatingrouteinadvanceatameeting.Useneighbourhoodmapsto

planasafe,manageableroutethatScoutscansharewiththeirparentsbeforegoingout.Bestofall,awell-plannedrouteshouldleadtoabiggerhaul!

Resources and Program Ideas:• Carvejack-o-lanternsatyournextmeeting.Doitsafely.

Resources and Program Ideas:• IsyourCreworganizingahauntedhouseforHalloween?Consultthis safety checklist.

Scouters Tip:Keeppetsindoorssothattheydon’tbothertrick-or-treaters(andvice-versa).

Rover Scouts