Girls' Troop 283
Parent/Guardian Code of Conduct
The purpose of this code is to make sure all adults, parents, and guardians have a clear understanding of their role in the troop and Scouts know what to expect when adults are at a camp, a meeting, or other event.
The Scouts would like to use the "I've got this" rule whenever possible. When a Scout tells you, "I've got this," please step back and let them proceed. This is their troop and they will make it go.
Except in cases of emergency, the expectations below should be followed:
Troop meetings-
Campouts-
The Scouts would like to use the "I've got this" rule whenever possible. When a Scout tells you, "I've got this," please step back and let them proceed. This is their troop and they will make it go.
Except in cases of emergency, the expectations below should be followed:
Troop meetings-
- Please bring your Scout to the meeting in a timely fashion. If you choose to stay for the meeting, please allow the Scouts to lead and do not interfere or assist with the setup, operation, or tear down of the meeting unless asked by a Scout to do so. If asked, you may decide to help at your discretion.
- Please follow the Scout Law at all times.
- No coarse language or swearing will be tolerated.
- Cell phone and devices should be used outside of meeting area only.
- It is strongly encouraged that parents/leaders that are not directly involved with the meeting program wait outside of the meeting room. The meeting room will always remain open for viewing and if a parent desires to be in direct attendance, they have the right to do so. All adults attending the meeting will be respectful, meaning no side conversations or distractions.
Campouts-
- Adults should eat with a patrol at all times. Please be sure to notify the troop of any food allergies or health concerns as soon as possible. Adults should not request specific menu choices and should allow the Scouts to plan and prepare all food for the campout. Adults will be invited to join a patrol before camp so their dietary needs can be included in the meal planning.
- Please allow the Scouts to lead and do not interfere or assist with the setup, operation, or tear down of the camp unless asked by a Scout or adult leader to do so. If asked, you may decide to help at your discretion.
- Allow the Scouts to do the work at the campout and respect the "I've got this" rule.
- If you have concerns, please bring them up to the Scoutmaster, ASM, or SPL. Do not address them with individual Scouts.
- All adults should be tenting in an area separate from the Scouts but still within a line of sight from the Scouts' tents.
- All adults attending any campout overnight should be Youth Protection trained.
Girls’ Troop 283
Electronic Devices Policy
In order to decrease distractions and focus on Scouting, the use of electronic devices shall follow these guidelines and they apply to both adults and youth. Carrying a cell phone is a privilege and a tool that can be used to summon help in case of emergency.
Electronic devices will not be used during meetings, which includes the time just before the meeting during any gathering activities. If devices are used by leaders, they should step out of the room to not be part of the meeting. Similarly, electronic devices on campouts should not be used throughout the campout except when taking pictures of nature, using a compass app, or anything approved by the senior patrol leader. They absolutely will not be used in bathrooms, tents, and other areas where privacy is expected.
When electronics are being used, they must not distract others or detract from the experience. Separate yourself and speak quietly when on a call. Do not read books in your tent at night, play games while bored, or listen to music. It is everyone’s job to remind others of this policy. When asked, your electronic devices must be put away.
Safety concerns are exceptions to this policy, such as calling for help and getting weather forecasts. It’s also acceptable when you benefit the group, such as planning routes on a map, getting travel directions, and texting your patrol to check if they’re done with a hike.
Electronic devices will not be used during meetings, which includes the time just before the meeting during any gathering activities. If devices are used by leaders, they should step out of the room to not be part of the meeting. Similarly, electronic devices on campouts should not be used throughout the campout except when taking pictures of nature, using a compass app, or anything approved by the senior patrol leader. They absolutely will not be used in bathrooms, tents, and other areas where privacy is expected.
When electronics are being used, they must not distract others or detract from the experience. Separate yourself and speak quietly when on a call. Do not read books in your tent at night, play games while bored, or listen to music. It is everyone’s job to remind others of this policy. When asked, your electronic devices must be put away.
Safety concerns are exceptions to this policy, such as calling for help and getting weather forecasts. It’s also acceptable when you benefit the group, such as planning routes on a map, getting travel directions, and texting your patrol to check if they’re done with a hike.