McKee Scout Reservation

Weekend and Off-season

General Rules & Regulations

1. The unit leaders will be responsible for the members of the unit. Unit leaders will ensure that Scouts stay out of restricted areas and follow all BSA and McKee policies. Two leaders (2-deep leadership) are required to be present at all times. Failure to follow these guidelines may result in the individual or unit being asked to leave camp.

2. Blazing or cutting live trees is strictly forbidden except under the direct supervision of the ranger staff.

3. No hunting is allowed. All firearm use will be restricted to the proper ranges under proper supervision and must be approved prior to arrival at camp.

4. The use of alcohol or illegal drugs is strictly forbidden. Failure to follow this regulation will result in removal from camp property as well as notification of parents and/or the appropriate authorities.

5. Fireworks are illegal in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and not allowed on camp property.

6. Fires may be built only in designated fire rings/areas and may be restricted during severe dry conditions.

7. All individuals participating in boating activities must wear a proper personal floatation device (PFD) at all times. All aquatic activities will be done using the Safe Swim Defense and/or Safety Afloat Plan, and must be under the supervision of a BSA Lifeguard or BSA National Camp School Certified Director. Aquatics activities must be approved prior to arrival at camp.

8. Fishing is allowed only with the camp use permit. All fish caught should be eaten during the stay at camp or released. There will be no fishing allowed from the Arena Bridge or the Aquatics area.

9. A Scout is clean! Units are required to clean all areas used and remove any trash to the dumpsters prior to checkout. Equipment borrowed from the camp should be returned to the proper storage.

10. All motor vehicles should be parked at the campsite or at the parking lot. For large groups (4 or more vehicles) and District or Council events, all vehicles should be kept in one of the parking lots. One truck or van will be allowed to travel to the campsite to deliver the troop’s camping equipment and to get water (in winter). It must immediately return to the parking lot after the gear is unloaded. Please do not drive your vehicle into the campsite, unload your gear from the road next to your campsite. Vehicles displaying an H/C sticker, license plate, or hanging tag may be used, but only for the person for whom it was intended.

11. Everyone at camp is expected to be respectful of all camp structures. Accordingly, writing on walls, carving on wood, kicking of walls, etc. will not be tolerated. Damages will be charged to the group responsible.

12. Adult leaders are asked to use discretion in the presence of young people. No smoking is permitted in camp buildings or program areas. No smoking is permitted by anyone under the age of 18.

13. Anyone desiring to use the camp or camp equipment for a Unit, District, or Council activity should fill out a Facility/Equipment Use Permit and send it to the Council Office for approval. Units should send this at least one week in advance, Districts or Council Activities should be scheduled at least one month in advance. Units should check-in with the Ranger Staff upon arrival.

14. Unless the Council Scout Executive or the Council Program Director is present, the Camp Ranger Staff is the authority at camp. Any problems or requests should be addressed to them and their instructions should be followed.

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