Child Safety

We all want our kids to be safe

The goal of Pack 100’s leaders is to have a safe and fun program for the Cub Scouts and their families. The Packs leaders are well-trained adult leaders who understand safety and child protection and have the obligation to intervene in any situation that they deem unsafe.

Adults Registered as Leaders

The Boy Scouts of America – and Pack 100 – places the greatest importance on creating the most secure environment possible for our youth members.

Pack 100 requires at least one parent/guarding in each family to complete the Youth Protection Training (YPT). YPT is an important tool to ensure we all have a common understanding of the types of behavior we can expect from each other around all of the children in the Pack, regardless of where our scout adventures take us. True youth protection can be achieved only through the focused commitment of everyone involved.

Pack and Den Meeting

Each Monday meetings are 6pm – 6:55pm.

All Cub Scouts must be escorted to and from the Den’s meeting room.

Do not drop off or pick up in front of the building.

Do not leave your Cub Scout at any Scout event when only one adult is present.

Cub Scouts will follow the Buddy System at all times. Cub Scouts must remain in the meeting area for the duration of the meeting.

Two-deep Leadership

Pack 100 intends to provide a safe, secure, comfortable environment for everyone involved. BSA guidelines are that at least two adults be present with any Cub Scout and one of those must be a registered Adult Leader with the Boy Scouts of America.

As you complete the Youth Protection Training (YPT), you will learn how all of these small actions work together to ensure that our Cub Scouts feel safe and secure with anyone involved in Pack 100.

Scout Behavior

If a Cub Scout is unwilling to abide by the requirements of the adult leaders in charge, leaders may require a parent to come and get the Cub Scout.

Cub Scouts and parents will respect our meeting places and follow the “Leave No Trace” guidelines. Every Cub Scout will work with the other Cub Scouts in their Den to leave the meeting place as clean as, or cleaner than, when they arrived.

Cub Scouts and parents should not use the equipment (toys/schools supplies, etc.) or other items in the meeting place without permission of the Den Leader.

No electronic games or devices are allowed at Cub Scouting events. The purpose of the program is to encourage the Cub Scouts to interact with others. Electronic games and devices are counterproductive to that goal.

We ask that parents to not use electronics either. Please be involved with the activities!

Drug, Alcohol, and Tobacco Use and Abuse

The Boy Scouts of America prohibits the use of alcoholic beverages and controlled substances at encampments or activities on property owned and/or operated by the Boy Scouts of America, or at any activity involving participation of youth members. Pack 100 leaders support the attitude that young adults are better off without tobacco and will not allow the use of tobacco products at any BSA activity involving youth participants. All Cub Scouting functions, meetings, and activities are conducted in a smoke-free environment.

Knife Use by Cub Scouts

To earn the right to carry a pocketknife at Cub Scout functions, Cub Scouts must be in the third grade and have earned the Whittling Chip by completing requirements in the Bear Cub Scout Book. Please do not let your Cub Scout bring a knife until they meet these requirements. The Whittling Chip award teaches respect for safety and personal property. In return for the privilege of carrying a pocket knife, the Cub must understand the rules for safe use of a pocket knife, and handle their pocket knife with care. Failure to follow the guidelines will result in suspension of this carrying privilege. If you have any concerns about your son or daughter having or using a pocket knife, please talk to their den leader.

Guns, Firearms, and Archery use by Cub Scouts

Archery and gun shooting are not done at the Pack level. Cub Scouts will get the opportunity to shoot at Cub Day Camp, Webelos Woods, and other District activities where they can learn shooting skills in a safe environment. These programs are designed to emphasize safety and marksmanship development under the direction of trained range officers using nationally approved instructional methods.

Transportation

All vehicles carrying activity participants must be covered by automobile liability insurance that meet the state in which the vehicle is licensed. Seat belts are required for all occupants. The driver must be at least 18 years of age. All drivers must have a valid driver’s license that has not been suspended or revoked for any reason. If a truck is used for transporting, all passengers must be in the cab.

If a vehicle to be used is designed to carry more than 15 persons, including the driver, the driver must have a commercial driver’s license. A registered adult leader must be in charge of and accompany the group.