Troop 57

BSA Troop 57

Conduct and Discipline Policy

All Scouts and Scouters of Troop 57 are always expected to exhibit “Scout Spirit”, which is defined as
the daily living of the Scout Oath and Scout Law. Scouting should be fun and challenging, while at the
same time providing a safe and supportive environment.

The "Spirit of Scouting" dictates high expectations for the behavior of all Scouts in Troop 57. All Troop
members are required to abide by the rules and guidelines set forth here and are expected to show
appropriate self-control and self-discipline at all times. Failure to comply with this policy may
jeopardize the Scouts rank advancement sign-off for Scout Spirit.
 

Code of Conduct

The following rules of conduct have been adopted for purposes of health, safety and behavioral conduct:

1. Failure to follow reasonable directives from an adult or junior leader is unacceptable.
2. Unruly, loud, disrespectful or disobedient behavior will not be tolerated. The Scoutmaster or
leader in charge is responsible for each boy’s safety and must be obeyed to the fullest extent.
3. When the “Scout sign” goes up, everyone must be quiet. This is true not only at our Troop
meetings, but also at every Scout event. Failure to stop talking when the sign is raised cuts into
time allocated for our Troop activities.
4. Swearing or use of offensive or use of unfit language is unacceptable.
5. No fires or open flames of any kind are permitted inside tents. This means no lit candles,
matches, stoves, heaters, lanterns or open flames of any type are allowed in tents. Only
appropriately used chemical light sticks or battery operated lanterns or flashlights are permitted
inside tents.
6. Fire safety rules will be enforced at all times. Scouts must not play in the fire or wave
burning/smoldering sticks in the air. Scouts may be allowed to have matches as part of their
emergency essentials, but, under normal circumstances, they may only be used under adult
supervision.
7. No Scout may carry or use a knife, until he has had the proper training and is in possession of a
valid "Tote ‘N Chip" card.
8. Sheath knives and knives with blades of more than four (4) inches may not be carried. Any knife
deemed unacceptable will be confiscated and will be returned to the Scouts parent at the
conclusion of the Scout activity.
9. Lights out must be respected. Be considerate of your neighbors.
10. Respect other peoples property. No one may borrow any persons or the Troops equipment or
property without prior consent. Practical jokes, such as hiding someone’s gear, sabotaging tents,
stuffing a sleeping bag with leaves, etc. have no place in this Troop and will not be tolerated.
11. Use of any alcohol or other controlled substances by Scouts is prohibited (except for medication
the adult leadership is appropriately made aware of).
12. Use of any tobacco products by Scouts is prohibited. Adults may use tobacco products with
discretion in designated areas per BSA Policy and not in the presence of Scouts.
13. Cellular phones, CD players, iPods, portable televisions, radios, portable games, etc. are
prohibited from use during Scout activities. Cellular phones must not be used (e.g., phone calls,
texting, internet use, etc.) during Scout activities, except in the event of an emergency or with the
permission of the Scoutmaster or other supervising adult. Items, such as personal CD players,
iPods and radios, with headphones, may be allowed during prolonged travels to and/or from a
Scouting event, but requires prior approval of the driver and Scoutmaster.
14. Firearms, rockets, fire crackers, fireworks, ammunition, black powder, sling shots, bows and
arrows, paint ball guns or any other weapons are prohibited. Exceptions may be made only for
use at such activities as Troop-approved rocket, archery and rifle ranges.
15. Caffeinated, carbonated, “energy” and coffee drinks are prohibited for Scouts on Troop
camp-outs. Exceptions may only be made by the Scoutmaster.
16. Food, candy, snacks and soft drinks are not allowed in tents.
17. Horseplay or inappropriate physical roughness will not be tolerated.
18. Fighting, shoving, punching, kicking or stick fighting is prohibited, even if in fun.
19. Throwing of rocks or other dangerous or injury threatening objects is prohibited.
20. Respect other peoples feelings. Threatening or intimidating another person by words or actions is
prohibited. No hazing, “put-downs”, ridiculing, hurtful comments, name-calling or jokes at
another persons expense is allowed. Use nicknames only if the Scout does not object.
21. No Scout may leave an activity and/or designated area without the Scoutmasters or an Assistant
Scoutmasters express permission to do so.
22. Never venture off alone. The buddy system must be used at all times to provide support and
safety. Scouts are required to have another person or buddy with them when swimming, meeting
with a Merit Badge Counselor and during other Scout specified activities. The two-deep
leadership concept must always be followed by all adults.
23. The intentional destruction of or damage to natural or man-made areas, as well as to personal or
Troop property is forbidden. 
24. Lying is prohibited. This type of behavior is inconsistent with the goals and ideals of Scouting
and will not be tolerated.
25. Suspension from school will result in suspension from all Scouting activities taking place during
the suspension. Exceptions can be made only after parental consultation with Scoutmaster.
26. The Scoutmaster (with advice and counsel from his Assistant Scoutmasters) reserves the right to
determine other forms of unacceptable behavior as they occur.
27. When in doubt, let the Scout Oath and Scout Law be your guide.

Adult Behavior

1.All adults working with the Troop are expected to conduct themselves according to the Scout Oath and
Law, in a courteous and professional manner.

2.Adults are expected to lead by example and not be disruptive or distracting during Troop meetings or activities.

3.Adults must be ever-mindful that Boy Scouts is a boy-run, adult-supervised organization.

4.Corporal punishment is prohibited.

5.No adult may ever knowingly strike or inappropriately touch a Scout.

6.Adult behavior problems will be dealt with by the Troop Committee Chairman in consultation with the Troop Committee in a professional and timely manner.

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