If you're a youth leader in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, you already know the drill: camp is two weeks away, you've sent home the permission slip three times, and you're still missing forms from half the youth. Below is a free, printable LDS youth permission slip template that works for every activity type — one form, no reprinting for each event. Download it, customize it with your ward and stake details, and send it home.
This template is designed to satisfy the requirements outlined in General Handbook section 20.5.5, which calls for a signed Permission and Medical Release Form for any youth activity that involves:
One standard form. Every activity. No need to create a new one from scratch each time.
This template covers the full range of Latter-day Saint youth programs. You don't need separate forms for each:
Note on LDS/BSA: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ended its partnership with Boy Scouts of America in 2020. LDS youth programs now operate under the Church's own Come, Follow Me curriculum. This template is current with current Church programs.
The template captures everything leaders need before an activity:
No — General Handbook 20.5.5 specifies that the Permission and Medical Release Form is required for activities involving overnight stays, travel outside the local area, or higher-than-ordinary risks. Routine weekly activities like Sunday class or a local park activity typically don't require a formal form, though local leaders may choose to use one.
The official Church form is designed to be completed per event. Each form should list a specific activity with dates. You can, however, keep the same medical and emergency contact information on file and ask parents to update it as needed.
Yes. General Handbook 20.5.5 specifies that each participant, including leaders, completes this form for qualifying activities.
Yes — instead of printing and collecting paper, you can share a digital link that parents fill out and sign on their phone. Simple Permission Slip lets you upload the form once, share a link or QR code, and collect all signed submissions in one place. No printing, no chasing parents down the hall.
Paper permission slips get lost, arrive incomplete, and create a last-minute scramble before every activity. If you're tired of counting forms in the parking lot, there's a better way.
Upload your permission slip template once. Share a link or QR code with parents. They sign on their phone in minutes — you see all responses collected in one dashboard. No printing required. Works for every LDS youth activity: Girls Camp, FSY, trek, service projects, and more.