The
ideals of Boy Scouting spelled out in the Scout Oath, the Scout Law,
the Scout Motto, and the Scout Slogan define what it means to be a good Scout and a good citizen.
The patrol method
gives Boy Scouts an experience in interacting in small groups which
provides opportunities for leadership, teamwork and completion.
Boy
Scouting is designed to take place outdoors which their skills are put
to the test and developed to become more self-reliant.
Boy Scouting program through rewarding achievement teaches important skills and builds self-reliance and self-confidence.
Boys
learn a great deal by watching how adults conduct themselves. Scout
leaders can be positive role models for the members of the troop.
Boys
grow as they participate in community service projects and do Good
Turns for others. Frequent personal conferences with his Scoutmaster,
service projects, camping and leadership opportunities help each Boy
Scout in his growth toward Scouting's aims.
The
Boy Scout program encourages boys to learn and practice leadership
skills. Every Boy Scout has the opportunity to participate in both
shared and total leadership situations. Understanding the concepts of
leadership helps a boy accept the leadership role of others and guides
him toward the citizenship aim of Scouting.
The
uniform makes the Boy Scout troop visible as a force for good and
creates a positive youth image in the community. The uniform signifies
Boy Scouting unity while allowing each boy to show his achievement.
CAUTION:
Many activities can seem disorganized and possibly be made more
efficient if an adult were doing it. But that misses the point!
- Planning, packing, setting up camp, cooking, activities
- Leadership positions
- The Scout is responsible for initiation of advancement
CLICK ON RANK BELOW TO SEE REQUIREMENTS
Scout Tenderfoot 2nd Class 1st Class Star Life EAGLE
- Requests for the SMC should be made a few days before regular meetings
- A Scout is tested on the current rank and any previous rank requirements
- The purpose of the SMC is to ensure the Scout has completed each requirement and is prepared to attend a Board of Review (BOR)
- A Scout requests a “Board of Review” (BOR) when ready to advance in rank
- BORs occur after successfully completing a SMC
- Requests for a BOR should be made a few days before regular meetings
- Each BOR consists of at least three committee members
- Merit Badges are a fun way to learn a new skill or hobby
- Over 120 topics available
- Merit Badges are required for rank advancement only for the ranks of Star, Life and Eagle scout
- Pay attention to the twelve “Eagle Required Merit Badges”
- Scout’s generally earn merit badges by attending merit badge seminars, summer camp and through personal interest.
- Merit Badge worksheets are a good way to work on a Merit Badge
- Merit Badge books can be checked out from the Troop Library or found online
- For Tenderfoot, most items are taught by older scouts and adult leaders.