Code of Conduct

Bournemouth Explorers Code of Conduct

Explorers have agreed that the following activities will not be done during explorer events:

  • No Smoking or Vaping this applies to Explorers and Leaders
  • No Energy drinks on meeting nights or camps.
  • No bullying (Examples: Cyber, Physical, Verbal, Sexist, Homophobic, Transphobic)
  • No participating in the use or possession of illegal substances.
  • No sleeping accommodation will be shared by both males/females after a set time.
  • No phones or electronic devices are to be used during meetings or camps unless pre-agreed with the leadership team.
  • No disruptive behaviour in meetings.

Explorers are asked to adhere to the following:

  • Arrive at meetings and events on time (usually, 7:30 pm til 10 pm see program*)
  • Arrive in appropriate uniform (meeting night top half uniform shirt, necker and woggle)
  • Attend church parades and without fail attend St Georges and Remembrance services
  • Clothing should be appropriate to the event and be respectful of the image of Scouting. (No low-cut tops, Shorts should be to mid-thigh)
  • Attend camps by informing the leadership team via OSM and prompt payment.
  • Subs are to be paid on time and preferably by OSM.

Explorers are asked to respect the following:

  • Explorers respect others including leaders
  • Explorers respect the equipment
  • Explorers listen when leaders are talking
  • Explorers are asked to arrive at events on time
  • Explorers are to engage with teams allocated
  • Explorers appreciate that not everyone wants to see Public Displays of Affection