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

• Per action of the National Council Executive Board, BSA, at the October 1987 Meeting – “All outings must have at least 2 ADULT LEADERS, 1 (one) 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 campers. 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.

• Use of TOBACCO by anyone under the age of 18 is forbidden on camp property. SMOKING IS PROHIBITED IN ALL BUILDINGS AND PROGRAM AREAS.

• Per National Council Policy on Firearms – Handguns are forbidden on Camp property. There are no exceptions to this rule. Camp will supply single shot, bolt action, .22 caliber rifles for merit badge work. The staff is familiar with our rifles and their condition. Only camp ammo and shotguns may be used. Scouts are able to bring their own bow for archery merit badge. The bow needs to be checked in the Camp Office immediately upon arrival at Camp. No bow in excess of 35 lb. pull may be used.

• Per National Standards – For males, brief tank suits, such as Speedos are inappropriate. If preferred, males may wear brief tank suits, but they must be worn underneath boxer or gym style swim trunks. For females, bikini suits are not suitable. One-piece competitive style suits are suitable.

• Per National Council regulations, there is a No Liquid Fuel Policy in camp. Propane/Butane Cylinders are permitted under the adults’ supervision. The Quartermaster’s Office is in charge of disposing of these cylinders.

• Per National Council Regulations, the Buddy System must be used at all times.

• 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 sticker.

   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. Only one passenger per seat belt.

• As per National and local Council Policy, all Scouts that are “no shows” to camp need to be verified by a telephone call. In addition, any camper who is a minor that is to leave camp for any reason needs to be signed out by a parent/guardian in the Administration Building. If the camper is being taken by a person other than the legal parent or guardian, verification of identification of this individual is required.

• Per Hawk Mountain Council Policy of Vehicles – “Because of potential safety hazards, vehicle permits are restricted to camp service vehicles. Any request for special permission must be made in writing 30 days prior to your stay at camp to the Reservation Director.” “Per National Policy, three and four wheel ATV’s are not permitted in camp. No Bicycles are allowed in camp as well”.

• Per National Council Policy on Parking – Vehicles must be kept in the assigned parking areas for the safety of the Scouts. Vehicles 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 designee. A $5.00 per inch of diameter penalty fee 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.