In order to provide a positive, safe, and enriching environment for all scouts, while offering opportunities for wonderful adventures, the following rules have been established:
Scouts are expected to conduct themselves according to the Scout Law and Oath, and the specific rules of the Troop.
Scouts in Troop 283 are expected to:
- Follow the posted or verbal schedule of activities and assignments specified by the Troop leadership.
- Be on time for all Troop events.
- Follow Toten' Chip rules and regulations for use of knives, axes and saws and Firem'n Chit rules and regulations for lighting fires and carrying lighters or matches.
- Follow the Buddy Rule at all camping events.
- At all times, comply with the Outdoor Code (pp 218-219 of Boy Scout Handbook) and follow the Leave No Trace (pp 218-219 of Boy Scout Handbook) guidelines of scouting.
- Refrain from behavior that disrupts scouting events.
- When camping, have lights out, be in bed, and be quiet by 11:00 p.m. No visitors will be allowed in other scouts tents from 11:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. Sounds that can be heard outside a scout's tent after lights out are disrespectful and disturbing to others
- Not use electronic or battery powered games or radios at scout events. Such devices may be used in vehicles, but only with the consent of the driver.
- Stay together with other scouts at Troop Meetings and campouts. Wandering to other parts of Wayzata Community Church before, during, or after Troop meeting is not permitted.
- Treat all scouts and adults with respect. Older scouts should act as role models and treat younger scouts with respect.
- Treat all property and equipment belonging to the Troop, a camp, Wayzata Community Church or any other person or group with care.
Behaviors and actions that seriously endanger the safety and well-being of scouts, or seriously affect the reputation of the Troop are unacceptable, will not be permitted or tolerated, and may result in major disciplinary action being taken. Such behaviors and actions include, but are not limited to: hazing or any other form of physical or mental abuse towards another scout; stealing; use of profanity or abusive language; tobacco, drug or alcohol use; and deliberate damage to property.
This Code of Conduct will be enforced by the Scoutmaster, Assistant Scoutmasters, other parents, and, in some cases, camp staff. Major disciplinary actions may be taken when there are behaviors or actions that seriously endanger the safety and well-being of scouts, or seriously affect the reputation of the Troop. Consequences may include parents being called to pick up a boy from a meeting or an event regardless of the distance involved, and may include a punch to the scout's Code of Conduct Card.
Scouts will carry with them at all scout events a Code of Conduct card. Scouts with major or repetitive discipline problems may receive a punch to the card. The punches will affect the scout as follows: Punch 1: Scout cannot advance in rank for six months; Punch 2: Scout cannot advance in rank for six months and will be placed on a three-month suspension; Punch 3: Scout will be asked to leave the Troop.
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I have read and understand this Code of Conduct:
Scout's Signature ______________________________ Date _______________
Parent's Signature _____________________________ Date ______________
Scoutmaster's Signature ________________________ Date _______________
