Course Policies

Scouting America Code of Conduct

All participants sign a code of conduct form at the beginning of any NYLT course, which is provided and mandated by Scouting America. This code of conduct prohibits any harassment, bullying, hazing, or other behaviors that could harm another participant's experience.

TFC NYLT Notes & Policies

These are policies laid out by the Three Fires Council (TFC) NYLT course administration.

• CONTACT INFORMATION

  • Email our course administration at tfcnylt@gmail.com with any questions or concerns.

• SAFETY ISSUES

  • All issues will be treated with an abundance of caution. We do not tolerate attitudes like "kids will be kids".

  • A participant may be removed from camp for any safety-related reason, under the discretion of the course administration team and the camp ranger.

• REGISTRATION

  • If a participant has any medical needs, please let us know as soon as you are able to (and no later than the Participant Orientation). We will do our best to accommodate them.

• ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND CAMERAS ("DEVICES")

  • Participants are not recommended to bring any devices to the course, including smartphones, speakers, and cameras. Note the following:

    • Participants have no need for their devices to begin with! It's a great week to disconnect. 🙂

      • They don't need to take pictures (our adult staff has that covered!), and important communication with parents or guardians can be done through course administration.

      • We do not screen participants for devices, but in the absence of a pre-approved policy exemption, staff may immediately confiscate them if found.

      • If a participant requires an exemption from this rule, then email us before the course begins. All Scouting America guidelines will apply to any device usage, and discipline will be handled by course administration directly.

IF A PARTICIPANT BRINGS A DEVICE (FOR ANY REASON):

• • • Safeguarding Youth (SY) policies apply to any and all participant device usage at this course, in addition to any other relevant policies.

    • There are certain areas of the camp where device usage is prohibited. We will post signs designating those areas; however, in accordance with SY policies, participants must never bring their devices into changing, shower, or restroom facilities, even if the sign is missing.

• ITEM DROP-OFFS & VISITORS
  All visitors to the camp, including parents or guardians who want to drop off items for their participants, must check in with course administration.

  • Gear can be dropped off with our administration, located in the Founder's Room of the main lodge. This is the back room, past the kitchen window. Staff members will bring the item(s) to your participant.

  • Unapproved visitors will be removed from camp.

Other Notes

• BUSY SCHEDULE
  Our course is packed full of important activities. Ideally, participants should be present for the whole week. Therefore...

  • Participants will not have time to work on non-course-related activities such as homework, not even for summer school. This is a rigorous course and we need them to focus on its materials and activities.

  • Participants are encouraged to remain at the course for the entire week. However, we understand that emergencies happen. Family emergencies, funerals, or other similar situations should be their priority. If that happens, parents or guardians should contact our administration to arrange a departure time for their participant.

    • Participants must check out before departure, and check back in if/when they return.

• RANK & MERIT BADGE REQUIREMENTS
  NYLT is a leadership training program and does not serve as an advancement event. Camping participation may be verified upon request, but rank requirements, merit badge requirements, and service hours are neither recorded nor approved.