Meeting, Campground, and Outing Rules for Adults
We have “two-deep” coed leadership, always.
No adults in Pathfinders or Timberwolves tents.
No adults alone in camp or on the trail with scouts.
There will be a designated area for adults to pitch tents,. separate from the patrol/six areas.
Caregivers of Otters may accompany their children on outings, and may bunk in the same tent with their parents at family camp, but not with kids from other families.
Scouts do the work and work together.
Adults are here to coach, not do.
If scouts need to be shown, the adult can demonstrate a skill, but then the scout should do it on their own, or at least try.
If Scouts and adults are sharing one fire ring, the Scouts are in close and adults sit together in the back. Likewise, adults should remove themselves from the scout’s activity area and stand at a distance, unless specifically instructed to participate by the section leader.
If a Scout asks an adult a question, send them to their Patrol/Six Leader or the Section Leader. We use a chain of command.
Be an example for scouts.
Do not talk over scouts or other adult leaders when they are addressing the group. As a general rule, if scouts are asked for the leader’s attention and to be quiet, this also applies to adults.
Do not interrupt a Rover’s work with the scouts unless there is an emergency or serious risk. Rovers will ask for help from parents if it is needed.
No alcohol.
No smoking.
No foul language.
Adult Leadership Opportunities with the 91st Sojourners:
Rover - Become a scout, lead youth, develop your own scoutcraft. Complete the 91st registration form, a background check and attend a weekend long training.
Certified Volunteer - Assist rovers in leading youth. Complete a background check.
Auxiliary - Join the auxiliary committee and provide fiscal and policy guidance as well as assist in various administrative roles.
We are more interested in Scouts doing than being perfect – that’s how kids learn best!