Youth Programs

Youth Safety Training
Involvement Opportunities
Just for Scouts
Badge Day
School Disaster Education
Babysitter's Training & When I'm In Charge

Badge Day Dates and times

Saturday, December 8th, 9:00 a.m.-12:25 p.m.*
Saturday, January 12th
Saturday, February 9th
Saturday, March 8th
Saturday, April 12th
Saturday, May 10th

*Please arrive a minimum of 15 minutes early.

One adult from each troop is expected to remain with the group throughout the training.

The American Red Cross Oregon Trail Chapter invites Portland-area Cub Scout and Girl Scout troops to Badge Day. This three-hour and 25-minute event is designed for youth ages eight to 11. Red Cross instructors will provide leadership at each station. The day begins with a general session covering who to call for help during a cardiac event and other emergency situations.

The following three safety stations are offered:

• Bleeding, cuts and scrapes
• Fractures, sprains, head injuries and fainting
• Breathing and choking emergencies for adults

Information contained in the participant booklets will help the leader conduct additional sessions on topics such as water safety, burns and poison prevention.

Does it cost?
The fee per person is $12.

Where is the event held?
The event is held at the Oregon Trail Chapter which is located at 3131 N Vancouver Avenue in Portland. Click here for directions.

Do I need to pre-register?
Pre-registration and payment is required. Space is limited to 60 participants. Participants/leaders should arrive at the event by no later than 8:40 AM. In order to avoid an additional $10 fee, leaders must register their entire group at once.

How do I register?

• Register online at http://www.doubleknot.com/openrosters/calendar.asp?orgkey=1385
• Or fax (503.528.1717) or mail (Oregon Trail Chapter/attn: HSYCS registration/PO Box 3200/Portland, OR 97208) the following information:
  • Your first and second date preferences
  • Your troop number
  • Payment information. If you are paying by credit card, please remember to include the following: Card #; Expiration date; cardholder's name; number of participants; total amount to be charged to card.
  • Scout names. If you don't know which scouts will be attending, you can pay for a number of spots. You will need to provide the names of your scouts when you arrive for the event.
  • Your phone number
  • Your fax number
  • Your e-mail address
  • Your postal address

Your confirmation information will be mailed to you. These events often fill up three weeks before the date so please schedule early.

What should I bring?
Paper and pencil, a drink and a snack.

Are refunds available?
Unfortunately, refunds are not available. A leader can substitute another youth if the registered scout can not attend. If at least a two-week notice is provided and space in another event is available, the group can be transferred to that date. The leader will be assessed a $10 transfer fee. Only one date transfer per group please.

A trained Red Cross instructor will be at each station. Many of the station leaders have volunteered their time to bring this event to the Scouts. Scout leaders should plan to accompany their group through the entire time period. At the end of the session, Cub Scouts have met some of the requirements for the Webelos Readyman Badge and the Girl Scouts have met some of the requirements for the Junior Girl Scout First Aid Badge.

The Oregon Trail Chapter Youth Education Specialist teamed with youth instructors to develop this event because scout leaders requested assistance with rescue breathing, bandaging, and fracture care skill practice for their scouts. The first event was held in October 2000. Since then, 1000 scouts have participated in this event. Feedback from leaders, volunteers, parents and registration staff has been incorporated so that the event meets the needs at the ability level of the scouts.

For leaders wanting more badge requirements met, click here for information about our Basic Aid Training (BAT) course. Private BAT classes for groups of 10 to 16 students can be arranged with at least four weeks notice. Cost is $34 per student.

For more information about Badge Day, call Linda Swift at (503) 528-5619 or send her an e-mail.

For directions to Oregon Trail Chapter, click here.