Requirements to earn the Scout badge

This badge is required to do any advancements. I feel the book doesn't have the best explanations so here they are.

Meet Age Requirements

Be a boy who is age 11 or has completed the 5th grade. You can also become a scout by going through cub scouts and earning your arrow of light

Complete application

This can be found by talking to a scoutmaster of a troop. This also must include a health history signed by your guardian

Find a troop

You usually be able to find a troop near you, but if not, you can visit a Local Council Locator. This is a scout council locator. Just type in the information

Repeat pledge of allegiance

You should know this, but if not- I pledge Allegiance to the flag, of the United States of America. And to the republic for which it stands. one nation under god. indivisible With Liberty and justice for all

Demonstrate the scout sign, salute and handshake

In all of these except the handshake, remember to use three fingers. The arm should be in a 90 degree angle on the sign and should be straight. On the handshake, use the left hand because it is closest to your heart. On the salute, have your hand above your eyes but below your hairline.

Demonstrate a square knot

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Describe the badge

This is the badge This page is right out of the book, so don't worry about printing it. It is all explained on this page.

Repeat the law, oath, promise, slogan, and outdoor code

This is a good page to go to; It is a page all about the oath, law, promise, slogan, and outdoor code

Complete the pamphlet exercises

This is mainly between your parent and you. The pamphlet should be in the book before the name page. This mainly an easy thing and should be kept between your parent and you.

Participate in a scoutmaster conference

This can be done at any meeting once you have the rest of the requirements done. You should get used to this, because you will need to do this every advancement. It will mainly be things like "how do you like the troop?" and "Is there anything which should be changed?", questions about the troop.

Campouts

What to Bring on a regular campout

• Pocketknife
• First aid kit
• Water bottle (2)
• Mess kit
• Toiletries ( Toothbrush, Toothpaste, soap, etc.)
• Extra clothing
• Rain gear
• Flashlight
• Trail food
• Matches Sun protection
• Map/compass
• Backpack
• Sleeping bag
• Spoon
• Plate
• Bowl
• Cup
• Comb
• Watch
• Camera
• Notebook
• Pencil
• Sunglasses