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PART 8 - CAMPING
1. Members shall use the “Leave No Trace” system of camping and shall endeavor to be environmentally friendly at all times.
2. No youth
member may “camp” without the previous permission of their GSM, given at
least 4 days prior to the start of the “camp”.
3.
The DC must be informed at least 14 days beforehand of
any uniformed section’s intent to camp outside their State or District.
30 days notice is required to request permission to travel out of the
country. Proof of out of extra State /
country medical insurance must be provided.
4.
The DC must inform and request permission from the State Council a minimum of 12
days beforehand for uniformed sections intending to camp and travel outside of
their State, and 20 days if outside the country.
Proof of out of extra State / country medical insurance must be provided.
5. The DC
must immediately, on application of a uniformed section to travel
internationally, notify SHQ to obtain permission and
SHQ recommendations.
6. International travel of uniformed sections, under 18 years of age, requires special parental / guardian arrangements.
8. Camp raiding is strictly prohibited.
9. When recommendation is made by
an DC, that an invitation to visit or camp in the State be extended to foreign
Scouts or Scouters, the DC shall copy in the SC, for his information.
10. Camping Considerations
A). There must be a “qualified first aider” at all day camps, rambles and overnight camps. Qualified to mean holding a current Red Cross standard training or equivalent level first aid certificate.
B). Changes to approved outings must be submitted to the DC or designated representative first verbally prior to the event and then followed by written confirmation.
C). Emergency evacuation plans are made and approved by all adults attending camp and made aware to the youth member.
D). Telephone
or 2-way radio should be available for emergency communications, where
practicable.
E). A suitable vehicle must be on
site for emergencies, if the nature of the camp permits.
F). Sleeping accommodations at all camps must be considerate to all individual’s rights to privacy.
G). Adults shall not have sleeping quarters in the same area as the youth members without a physical separation; exception Otters, see Article 12.
H). Co-educational camps shall ensure that every consideration is given to propriety.
I). Co-educational camps shall ensure that a female Leader or responsible female adult is in attendance
J). Night Watch
consisting of two adults is required for any Otter or TimberWolf
overnight camp, when practical.
K).
An Official Uniform should be worn while camping, as specified in Part 5.
All camp clothing should be non-cotton, with the exception of cotton
Activity Shirts designed specifically for very hot weather conditions.
When cotton Activity Shirts are worn, non-cotton shirts should be
available in case of an unexpected change of weather.
11. Winter Camping
A). One Leader must be an experienced winter camper before a winter camp will be approved.
B). Otters and TimberWolves and their respective parents / guardians must have reviewed a winter clothing / bedding checklist during the camp planning stage.
C). A Leader check of Otter and TimberWolf gear is essential prior to the start of a winter camp.
12. Otters are permitted DAY CAMPS, with a minimum of one (1) leader to five (5) youth members. With a minimum ratio of one (1) to three (3), OVERNIGHT CAMPS (other than in winter) are permitted in tents. For OVERNIGHT CAMPS, suitable, weather resistant shelters for latrine facilities, activities, cooking and meals must be available. Winter OVERNIGHT CAMPS will only be approved if a full compliment of heated, indoor accommodation is available for sleeping and other activities.
13. Leaders are encouraged to make alternate arrangements for their own children in any season.
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