Scouts will conduct themselves at all times in the spirit of the Scout Oath and Law.

Scout uniforms will be worn to all Scout functions, including Troop meetings; campouts, Courts of Honor or any Scout sponsored activity. Summer uniform (Class B) can be worn during specified times or activities. At no time are Scouts of Troop 103 to be dressed in camouflage uniforms, shirts or pants, etc.

Scouts must obtain a Totin’ Chip before carrying or using a knife, ax or saw. At no time will a Scout carry a fixed blade knife, switch blade, butterfly or double-edged knife. They are not permitted on any Scout reservation or on any of the Troop outings.

All Scouts will be properly trained in the operation and use of lightweight stoves as well as proper fire building/starting techniques.  Stoves, lanterns and fires are used only with adult supervision.

Fireworks, alcohol, tobacco products, drugs, etc. are strictly forbidden at any Scout function.

No lantern, candles or any open flames are permitted in tents.

Annoying devices (water pistols, radios, Walkman tape players, electronic games, etc.) are not permitted at Scout functions. However, electronic entertainment devices may be used on long distance travel to and from our destination provided that they do not distract the driver. Please ask the driver before using any of these devices.

Scouts are responsible for malicious damage done to Troop property and equipment.

Physical and mental harassment of other Scouts will not be tolerated.

Fires are to be built only under adult supervision and maintained with the safety of all Troop members in mind. We follow the guidelines of the BSA in building fires.

A Scouts action should keep in mind of our goal of a safe and successful outing for all those concerned. This would include rowdy behavior in camp or dangerous activity around the campfire.

A Scout accepts his responsibility to honor the Scout Oath, the Scout Law and the Outdoor Code at all times.

Violation of these rules may necessitate a call to a boy’s parents to come and get him from any Troop activity. The Scout may not be allowed to participate in our next activity and in effect is placed on probation. Repeated breach of conduct by a Boy Scout will result in his being asked to leave the Troop. Any fee assessed the Scout cannot be refunded in the event of his removal from an activity.

A Special Note to Parents:

We are not in the habit of informing you of every minor violation of Troop Rules. That would not be in the best interest of your son and would be counterproductive to his growth in Scouting. We will make attempts to correct problem behavior in a fair, consistent and normal fashion. Corporal punishment will never be allowed by any adult. Discussions of individual rules violations will be done in private with the Scout and two adults. If, however, we do find the need to consult you, rest assured that the incident that prompted the contact was seen as a serious threat to the health or safety of our boys, or was detrimental to the good of the Troop. Most likely it came as a culmination of several efforts to correct unwanted behavior(s). We thank you in advance for your support on this point.