PACK  711 Outdoor Activities Guidelines

No firearms are to be brought on camping or hiking activities or any other pack activities.

Use of alcoholic beverage or controlled substance is prohibited.  The use of any form of tobacco products in the presence or view of youth or any other participant is NOT allowed.

Only flashlights and/or electric lanterns are permitted in tents.  NO FLAMES in tents!!!

Campfires will be attended at all times.  Only adults are allowed to fuel the fire.

At no time shall any youth or adult ride in the back of a truck or trailer (except for parades).  The beds of trucks must never be used for carrying passengers.

Don’t leave behind any trace of your visit.  Practice LEAVE NO TRACE guidelines at all times.

The taking of prescription or over the counter medication is the responsibility of the individual’s parent or guardian.

Male and female youth participants will not share the same sleeping facility.

No youth will stay in a tent other than his or her parent or guardian.

Parents or guardians are responsible for the supervision of their children at all times and Youth Protection guidelines apply.

Youth must respect their leaders and follow their directions.  We expect everyone participating to follow the same rules and use manners and respect. 

No profanity should be used by anyone at any time while at a scout function.

Physical violence, hazing, bullying, theft, verbal insults, drugs, and alcohol have no place in the Scouting program.

Youth may not have a knife in their possession without having on them a valid Whittling Chip card.

NO ELECTRONIC DEVICES should be taken on any kind of scouting function.  We want the youth to enjoy nature and experience their surroundings.  While participating in a scouting function you should enjoy scouts—electronic devices can be enjoyed at the youth’s home.

Buddy System MUST be used at all times during scouting events.

For the safety of all involved, no running during camping events due to stump holes, tent guidelines, & etc.