NATIONAL & LOCAL POLICIES

In compliance with the Civil Rights Act Title VI, the Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation is open to all Scouts regardless of race, color or national origin.

Per action of the National Council Executive Board, BSA, at the October 1987 Meeting: "All outings must have at least 2 adult leaders, 1 who must be 21 years old or older. The second adult must be at least 18 years old or older."

Each Troop is under the direction of these competent adult leaders who are in residence at all times with the Troop.

With the National Council emphasis on the elimination of Child Abuse, care should be taken for the new camper. All too often the first camping experience becomes the last due to the way a Scout is treated by his peers and adults. Hazing will not be permitted in any form. Troop adult leadership is responsible to see that it does not occur. There are no acceptable initiations.

Per National Council policy on Alcohol & Drugs: "Use of Alcohol or Drugs are forbidden in any Scouting activity." Anyone caught with alcohol or drugs on camp property will be asked to leave immediately. Local and State authorities will be contacted concerning any such cases.

Per National Council policy on Firearms: "Individual firearms may only be brought to camp by Scouts working on archery or rifle merit badges. Only single shot, bolt action, .22 caliber rifles are permitted on the rifle range. "All firearms and archery equipment must be checked in at the Camp Office immediately upon arrival at camp. Only camp ammo may be used. B .S. A. policy also forbids the use of handguns. There may be no exceptions to this rule. Only camp shotguns may be used. No bow in excess of 35 lb. pull.

Per National Council recommendations there is a No Liquid Fuel Policy in camp. Propane cylinders are permitted under the adults supervision.

Disposal of these cylinders must be to the Quartermaster' s Office.

Per the National Council Policy on Transportation of Scouts, these are the necessary guidelines:

1. All drivers must possess a valid license.
2. All drivers must be 21 years old or older.
3. The vehicle must have a valid inspection certificate.
4. Driving should be done during daylight hours.
5. Traffic regulations must be adhered to.
6. A relief driver at least 18 years of age is available.
7. Minimum Liability Insurance of $50,000 - 100,000.
8. Truck beds may not carry passengers.
9. One passenger per seat belt only.

Per National Policy three and four wheel ATV's are not permitted in camp.

Per National Council Policy on Parking: "All vehicles must be kept in the assigned parking areas. For safety sake, none may be kept in the campsites". Only one vehicle will be permitted to the campsite for the purpose of unloading/loading Troop equipment.

In compliance with Pennsylvania State Health and Safety Codes, no dogs or other pets are permitted in Camp during the camping season.

Per Hawk Mountain Council policy on cutting trees: "No trees are to be cut without the specific permission of the Reservation Director or his designee. A $5.00 per inch of diameter penalty will be enforced by the Camp Ranger".

Scout Camping at the Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation is to be guided first and foremost by the Scout Oath, Scout Law, and the Outdoor Code.