Code of Conduct

The goal of our Code of Conduct is to create a safe, positive, and character-building environment for every Scout and family member. Whether at a meeting, a campout, or the Pinewood Derby, we expect all participants to live by the values of Scouting.

1. The Scout Standards

Every member of Pack 101 (Scouts and Adults alike) is expected to follow:

• The Scout Law: A Scout is Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, and Reverent.

• The Scout Oath: To do my duty to God and my country, to help other people at all times, and to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.

2. Not a "Drop-Off" Service

Cub Scouting is designed as a family-centered program.

• Direct Involvement: Parents are expected to be present and active participants in our program.

• Lion & Tiger Requirements: For Scouts in the Lion (Kindergarten) and Tiger (1st Grade) ranks, an Adult Partner is required to be at the side of their Scout at all times during all meetings and activities. In these ranks, a Den Leader facilitates the adventures, but the parents and guardians work with their Scouts directly to complete the activities.

• Event Presence: An adult parent or legal guardian must be present for every Scout at all events, field trips, and campouts.

3. Behavioral Expectations for Scouts

• Safety First: Listen to and follow the instructions of all adult leaders immediately.

• Respect Others: Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself; bullying, name-calling, or exclusionary behavior has no place in our Pack.

• Respect the Environment: We practice Leave No Trace and leave every area cleaner than we found it.

• The "Scout Sign": When a leader raises the Scout Sign (two fingers up), all talking stops immediately.

4. Expectations for Adults & Parents

• Positive Modeling: Adults are expected to model the Scout Law in all interactions.

• Youth Protection: All adults must adhere to safety guidelines, including the prohibition of one-on-one contact between an adult and a Scout who is not their own child.

• Inclusive Culture: We avoid negative talk regarding "lack of participation" or a family's financial situation; we are simply happy to have you when you can attend.

5. Conflict Resolution & Discipline

• Parental Responsibility: Ultimately, the discipline of a Scout is the responsibility of the parent or guardian. Leaders will redirect behavior, but if further action is needed, the parent is expected to handle it.

• Key 3 Review: If parental discipline is deemed inadequate to resolve a situation, the matter will be brought to the Key 3 (Committee Chair, Cubmaster, and Chartered Org Rep) to review the situation directly with the parent or guardian.

• Council Escalation: If a resolution cannot be determined through this review, the situation will be forwarded to the Local Council for consideration of membership revocation.

Note on Duty to God (Non-Sectarian Policy): Scouting America and Pack 101 are non-sectarian organizations. While we recognize a "Duty to God," we do not define what that looks like for your family. The specific religious training and interpretation of this duty are the responsibility of the home and the parent/guardian. We welcome and respect families of all faiths, spiritualities, and backgrounds.