Pack 183 Weekend Campout Rules

 

            Scouts and (adults) will follow the Cub Scout Promise and Law of the Pack at all times.  Scouts are also reminded of the following specific Pack 183 rules.

1.                 Scout and adult leaders will wear their full Class A Scout uniform to opening and closing ceremonies, campfire ceremonies, and Scouts Own on Sunday. 

 

2.                 There will be no hazing or harassing (physical or verbal) of any kind.  Fighting, hitting, wrestling, or rough horseplay is not permitted.  A Scout will not put himself or another Scout in physical danger.

 

3.                 A Scout may not touch another Scout’s equipment, tent, or belongings, unless the Scout has the owner’s prior permission.

 

4.                 Campfire Safety Trained Webelos Scouts may build and light ground fires (cooking and campfires) only when and where authorized by the Campmaster or Campfire Producer.  No unauthorized fires are permitted.

 

5.                 Fire safety rules will be strictly enforced.  A fire will never be left unattended.  No fires or open flames (including stoves, lanterns or propane bottles) are allowed in or near tents.  The use of liquid fuels by Scouts starting any type of fire is prohibited.

 

6.                 Camping and duties will be by Dens or Patrols.  Scouts will perform duties in cooperation with their Den Leader.  Every den and patrol should have a duty roster.  Scouts perform their duties in accordance with the duty roster.

 

7.                 The “Buddy System” is in force for all activities, when outside immediate camp area, or when separating from the main group when traveling.

 

8.                 Scouts will follow Safety Afloat and Safe Swim Defense procedures and policies at all times for all water activities.

 

9.                 All Scouts will be inside their tents at 10 P.M. (or otherwise at the Cubmaster’s discretion).  Lights will be out and talking will stop by 10:30 p.m.  No Scout should leave his tent (except for brief trips to the latrine or to report illness or other emergency) until reveille the next morning.

 

10.             Scouts will maintain their tents and gear in a clean and neat condition.  The Pack completes a clean sweep of the camping area at the end of each campout.

 

11.             Read and know the Pack 183 Camping Booklet and the Pack Bylaws.

12.             At campouts, patrol members camp together in the location designated for their patrol.  Sharing of tents within a patrol is encouraged.

13.             Adults should request permission before entering a Webelos Scout patrol site.  Similarly, adults should discourage Cub Scouts from being in the Webelos area, unless they have a specific need to be there.

14.             Scouts will leave the immediate camp area only with the permission of the Cubmaster or Campmaster.  Unless a Scout has an urgent need to leave early, and has been excused by the Cubmaster, all Scouts are expected to remain in camp until dismissed by their Leader after the clean sweep and Sunday Service. Scouts should notify the Campmaster of their departure, if they must depart early prior to dismissal.

 

15.             The consequences of failing to abide by the Camp and Pack rules include extra work detail and/or being sent home.  Scouts may lose the privilege of their Firemen Chit or Whittling Chit if they are not following the rules and guidelines for those responsibilities and will need to be re-trained to assume the privileges again.

 

16.             There is no smoking allowed in the campsite are. If an individual wishes to smoke they must do it privately outside the common area.

 

17.             The following items are prohibited on campouts and at meetings

 

·        Fireworks or explosives of any kind

·        Liquid fuel lanterns, or other liquid fuels of any kind

·        Alcoholic beverages

·        Cigarette lighters

·        Sheath knives (of any kind or length)

·        Folding knives with blade longer than four inches

·        Scout pocket knives approved by BSA are allowed to be carried and used ONLY by Scouts who have earned their Whittling Chip and MUST have their patch on them (like a driver’s license)

·        Aerosol cans (of any kind)

·        Radios, televisions, video games, MP3 or CD players, or electronic games (such as Walkmans, Gameboys, etc.)

·        Tobacco, alcohol or illegal drugs

·        Firearms or ammunition of any kind (including BB guns)

·        Hatchets or axes

·        Slingshots, numchuks, clubs, spears, etc.

·        Glass bottles

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
CONSEQUENCES

 

1.                  The consequences of failing to abide by the Pack 183 Camp Rules or of any behavior deemed inappropriate by the Cubmaster or Campmaster include: quiet time isolation, extra work details, or being sent home.

 

2.                  A warning system will be in effect for minor inappropriate behavior problems.  Consequences will be assigned as warranted.  The most severe consequences may be assigned directly without the assignment of less severe consequences first.

 

 

Scout's signature: __

 

 

Parent's signature: _

 

[NOTE: The Camp Rules are applicable to all Scouts regardless of whether the Scout and/or his parents have acknowledged them by signature.]