Health Form

Scouting America's Annual Health and Medical Record (AHMR)

Each year, Scouting America requires each pack to collect and safely keep on file health forms for every scout and adult who will be attending our events, particularly off-site events and camping events. 

Q. Why does Scouting America require all participants to have an Annual Health and Medical Record?

A. The Annual Health and Medical Record (AHMR) serves many purposes. Completing a health history promotes health and awareness, communicates health status, and provides medical professionals critical information needed to treat a patient in the event of an illness or injury. It also provides emergency contact information.

Poor health and/or lack of awareness of risk factors has led to disabling injuries, illnesses, and even fatalities. Because we care about our participants’ health and safety, Scouting America has produced and required use of standardized annual health and medical information since at least the 1930s.

The medical record is used to prepare for high-adventure activities and increased physical activity. In some cases, it is used to review participants’ readiness for gatherings like the national Scout jamboree and other specialized activities.

Because many states regulate the camping industry, the AHMR also serves as a tool that enables councils to operate day and resident camps and adhere to Scouting America and state requirements. Scouting America’s AHMR provides a standardized mechanism that can be used by members in all 50 states.

More information and FAQ's about the AHMR form: https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/ahmr/

Instructions: Please download this PDF form and fill it out in its entirety for each scout in our pack. Please print and sign. You will also fill out another copy for all adults who will be attending our camping events and off-site events. 

A signed paper copy will need to be provided to the Pack's Cubmaster to keep on file prior to any off-site events.