Regulations

REGULATIONS

  • Only registered Scout troops (formally Boys Scout Troops), Cub Scout Packs, Venture Crews, Scouters and accompanying parents of scouts are permitted use of the camp facilities.
  • All units, and leaders, while in camp, are bound by the rules of the Scouts of America, including two-deep leadership.
  • Campfires are allowed in campsites with fire rings, and in the large council fire ring. Before any fires are started, an adult leader must notify the Nantucket Fire Department by phone. Fire-fighting equipment must be kept nearby and used only that purpose.
  • The use of axes, hatchets, bow saws, and other wood cutting tools are restricted to use by adults and trained scouts with Totem Chips, and only in Axe-yards set up by the unit. Absolutely no live trees are to be cut, or girdled.
  • No firearms or air-guns of any kind are permitted in camp.
  • First aid and safety of the members of the units are the responsibility of the group’s leadership, and first-aid kits must be available at all times. No bare feet allowed in camp.
  • The use of the obstacle course must be supervised by adult leadership.
  • No alcohol, tobacco products, or any other recreational drugs allowed in the camp.
  • All motor vehicles and bicycles must be parked in designated areas. There is be no bike riding in camp.
  • See Lodge Use web pages and Shower House Use pages for special rules regarding their use.
  • The camp should be left better than you found it upon arrival. Any items that was moved, including, but not limited to picnic tables, grills, etc. must be returned to their original places before any unit breaks camp.