Rules of Latimer Scout Reservation

Welcome to Latimer Scout Reservation

Our goal is to provide you with the safest, most fun experience on the Cumberland Plateau. Latimer Scout Reservation is guided by the Scout Oath and the twelve points of the Scout Law. All participants are measured against these principles, and behavior which does not meet the high standards of the Scout Oath, and Law, will not be tolerated. All youth groups and educational groups can view the Scout Oath and Scout Law at www.scouting.org. All participants are asked for their cooperation in helping to maintain these high standards of moral and personal behavior. The following rules have been established for the health and safety of all participants, adult leaders, reservation staff, and visitors:

❖ Vehicles may not be driven past the main parking lot without a special permit. Leaders with disabilities may receive a special pass for vehicle entry, but only after consultation with the Reservation Director. All ATVs are prohibited from use by participants and adult leaders. Speed Limit of 10 MPH MUST be obeyed
❖ No flames in tents! All tents are marked "No Flames in Tent". Self-contained stoves and lanterns may be used, but not in tents!
❖ NO ONE is allowed in the kitchen without permission from kitchen staff or reservation director per Health Department Rules (this includes Latimer staff and adult leaders).
❖ Campers must stay outside of other campsites / cabins unless invited.
❖ Climbing/Rappelling and Shooting Sports activities are not allowed by Non-Scout Groups. Scout Groups using proper supervision may participate in these activities.
❖ No Swimming is allowed at Latimer Scout Reservation. Kayaks are available for use by Non-Scout Groups if they provide an American Red Cross Lifeguard, or equivalent training recognized by state legislation or regulation (a “valid lifeguard certification”) and is currently trained in American Red Cross First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, or equivalents. Must be 21 or older. Also, one additional lookout adult who has completed Safety Afloat online training found at my.scouting.org. This person will need to create an account and search for the course. Safety Afloat is a 30-minute course. In addition, all participants MUST wear a Personal Floating Device (PFD). Scout Groups must also follow the Safety Afloat guidelines.
❖ Alcoholic beverages and illegal drugs are not permitted. Possession or use of them, on reservation property will be caused to report the incidence to authorities.
❖ Smoking is prohibited.
❖ No weapons or ammunition of any sort may be brought to camp. Latimer Reservation will provide all necessary shooting equipment and ammunition.
❖ Fireworks of all types (including smoke bombs, sparklers, and other match lit items) are prohibited on the Reservation. Fireworks are illegal in the State of Tennessee.
❖ All pets are prohibited from Latimer Reservation. Seeing-eye guide dogs are allowed when in the care of their owner.
❖ Leaders and participants who will be arriving or leaving the Reservation during the weekend MUST check in or out of the Latimer Scout Reservation Office. Participants are permitted to leave prior to the normal departure day only with a parent, unless he has a letter of permission to leave signed by at least one of his parents or guardians.
❖ At least two adults (one at least 21 years old) must always be present while the group is at the camp. If female youth participants are present, a female adult must be present.
❖ All youth and adults MUST shower separately. Separate shower facilities are provided.
 

Medical Staff and Behavioral Guidelines of

Latimer Scout  Reservation

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Medical Staff Requirement – Must be Provided by Non-Scout Groups

Non-Scout Groups camp health officer must be one of the following:
▪ Licensed physician
▪ Licensed nurse practitioner
▪ Nurse (RN, LPN, or LVN). Nurse’s aides, Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), and assistants do not qualify.
▪ Licensed physician assistants
▪ Paramedic
▪ Emergency medical technician (basic, intermediate, or paramedic)
▪ Emergency medical responders, i.e., current state license from the state in which the camp is located or current Nationally Certified First Responder listed on the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (www.nremt.org) or, until 2017, eligible for certification on the National Registry.
All discipline should have as its purpose in improving behavior. It should be constructive or educational in nature, and should be limited to diversion, separation from problem situations, talking with the participant about the situation, close supervision, or praise for good behavior.

The following has been adopted as a policy regarding discipline:
❖ Participants will not be subjected to physical harm, fear, or humiliation.
❖ Participants will not be roughly handled, pinched, spanked, punched, shaken, bitten, or subjected to any physical punishment.
❖ Separation will be brief and appropriate to the participant’s age and circumstances. The participant will be in a safe, lighted, well-ventilated place, within hearing distance of an adult.
❖ Verbal abuse or derogatory remarks about the participant, his family, race, religion, or cultural background will not be permitted.

❖ Meals may not be denied to a participant as a disciplinary measure.
❖ Authority to punish will not be delegated to other participants, nor will one camper be allowed to punish another.
❖ At no time should leaders under 21 years of age discipline participants, unless their behavior threatens the safety of the offender or another individual. Then appropriate action to remedy the situation may be used.
❖ Any participant who does not respond to discipline by adult leaders or staff will have his parents or guardians contacted to travel to the Reservation and to transport he/she home.
❖ Group leaders must notify the Reservation Director of any participant who is to be sent home, and the individual must be checked out of camp through the appropriate procedures at the Latimer Scout Reservation office. Violation of this policy may result in dismissal of the leader or the reporting of him/her to the appropriate legal authorities. This policy is in accordance with policies of Scouting America and the laws of the State of Tennessee.