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Participation in Scouting should be rewarding and fun for all. To ensure all Scouts have an opportunity to experience and enjoy Scouting to the fullest, it is imperative that a certain level of conduct and discipline be maintained. Scouting should be a "Safe Haven" where members can have fun and be welcomed regardless of age, appearance, ability, status, race, religion, or gender. Outlined below are a few simple rules intended to help maintain Troop order, while respecting the needs and desires of the individual. |
- Every member, regardless of position, has the right to be treated with RESPECT and dignity by their fellow Scouts and adult leaders. (The Golden Rule)
- Scouts shall at all times conduct themselves in accordance with the intent and spirit of the Scout Law and Promise.
- Abusive or foul language is not considered acceptable behaviour
- No Scout has the right to disrupt Troop activities at the expense of other Troop members
- No Scout has the right to put down, ridicule, or attack another Scout, either physically or verbally. Scouts that chose to do so can expect that a firm level of discipline will be applied (see chart).
Repeated violation of any of the above may result in one or more of the following consequences:
- Parents or guardians may be informed of the inappropriate behaviour and requested to intervene.
- Parents or guardians may be telephoned during a Troop activity and asked to take their Scout home.
- The Scout may be requested not to participate in certain Troop activities.
- The Scout may be requested not to attend a subsequent meeting.
- A Scout who repeatedly violates Troop rules of conduct, and shows no indication of correcting their actions may, as a final option, face expulsion from the Troop.
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Code of Conduct Discipline Matrix
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(a)
Activity Disruption, Other Minor Infractions |
Progressive
Discipline as per existing Code Of Conduct |
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(b)
Bullying Incidents, Physical Confrontations, Willful Property or
Equipment Damage |
Level
1: Sent Home From Current Meeting / Activity If Applicable.
Parents Notified. Suspended
from next Meeting / Activity |
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Level
2: Sent Home From Current Meeting / Activity If Applicable.
Parents Notified. Suspended
from next 2 meetings. 2
Month Suspension from Camps / Weekend Events. |
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Level
3: Sent Home From Current Meeting / Activity If Applicable.
Parents Notified. Removal From Program. |
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In
the case of (b) if the incident is witnessed or reported at the
meeting, the actions are to be taken immediately.
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If
the incident is reported after the fact, any parties named will be
suspended from attending further activities until such time as the
incident can be properly investigated. |
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Download a Printable Copy Of Our Troop Code Of Conduct (PDF Format)
Select graphics courtesy of the Web Diner
Photo Credit - Scouter Bill Kowalchyk
Page last revised Monday August 22, 2011.