Webelos to Boy Scouts Get ready to have fun!!!
Scout Ranks Scout Tenderfoot Second Class First Class Star Life Eagle Advancement based on scouting skills Advancement based on leadership and Merit Badges
Expectations Knowing what Boy Scouts is before you actually start
Expectations - Time Once a week meetings, 7:00 8:30 PM One camp out per month One week summer camp One service opportunity every other month Miscellaneous events You Don t Have To Do Everything!!!
Cub Scouts vs. Boy Scouts Boys become more independent Advancement is individual, not group (patrol) More Troop and less Patrol More doing than talking Boy lead: Ask your PL or Ask your SPL Full uniforms shirt, pants, belt, and socks
Expectations Adult Guided NOT Den Leaders More directing than leading Jobs: Advisors Merit Badge Counselors Instructors Committee members Event planners Put your hands in your pockets
Expectations Training Must be trained to be an Assistant Scoutmaster (to sign off advancement) Outdoor leader training (required) Troop 93 Leader Training (required) CPR (recommended) Wilderness 1 st Aid (recommended) Wood Badge
2013 Outings Jan Ski Trip Feb Cave Trip Mar Bike tour of Chickamagua Apr Shakedown backpacking May Spring Camporee Jun Boxwell Scout Reservation Jul Florida Sea Base Aug Whitewater rafting Sept Grimes Canoe Base Oct - Fall Camporee Nov Fall Backpacking Dec Camping/Caving
Expectations - Advancement First Class in 12 to 18 months Merit Badges focus after First Class Individual progress vs. group No credit for simply participating Much less memorization
Expectations Troop Meetings Boy Lead = Loud and chaotic Sometimes instructive, sometimes business, sometimes just fun Be patient. Eagle is a 4 or 5 year journey
Expectations Full Uniforms Scouts must have a full uniform Official shirt with all patches Official pants recommended (no jeans) Official belt Official socks
Expectations Boy Run Boys run as much of the Troop as possible Boys set up their camp Boys cook their meals and clean up Boys pack their gear Boys talk to adult leaders Boys to their own work Adults: Put your hands in your pockets
Expectations Camping Boys share tents Everyone contributes No paper products No underage siblings (except Family Campout)
Underage Siblings Activities are geared towards Boy Scouts Boy Scouts are trained for campouts Siblings could be a distraction to older scouts Siblings are not covered by BSA insurance Give the little guys something to look forward to Against Guide to Safe Scouting
Expectations Discipline Boy Scout Sign ( Sign s Up ) Older scouts are the leaders 10:00 in tent, 10:30 lights out A campfire is a one way street No horseplay (no sticks) Prohibited items Respect property
Knowledge Scoutmaster Conference A talk with the SM Required for every rank The Scout schedules with the SM
Knowledge Board of Review A talk with some Troop adults Required for Tenderfoot and above Done during troop meetings Scout schedules with Advancement Chair on prior Friday
Skills Planning and executing campouts
Skills Campout Planning Duty roster Tent assignments (including whose tent) Menu planning Supply purchasing
Skills Camping Boys have required gear Setup tents and cooking area Cooking Clean up Take down
Gear Items required to camp safely and comfortably There is Gear link on the website
Gear - Clothing Required Full rain suit no ponchos Nylon pants Not Required (but a good idea) Thermal underwear As little cotton as possible Wool socks Sock liners
Gear Sleeping Bag At least 20 degree (or lower) As small and light as possible
Gear Mess Kit Bowl, plate, cup, spork or fork & spoon. Bowl and spoon the best No cook sets recommended on backpacking trips
Gear - Backpack Not a book bag Required on most trips Troop has 4 loaners Buy one that will grow
Gear - Tent Buy one if you can A full rain fly At least one vestibule 3 person Low profile Light weight You get what you pay for
Gear Sleeping Mat $10 Walmart special $30-$100 Thermarest
Gear - Miscellaneous Two sturdy water bottles Orienteering compass (not military) Personal First Aid kit Shakedown backpacking