Welcome Troop 1077 meets at Brentfield Elementary School

Welcome Troop 1077 meets at Brentfield Elementary School on Mondays at 7: 30 PM on days when school is in session. Committee meetings are once a month at a location TBD and are for adults to get involved. Campouts occur once a month. Summer Camp happens usually the second week after school gets out for summer. For 2011 it will be from June 12 -18. Winter Camp happens between Christmas and New Year from Sunday to Friday. There is a High Adventure component that is offered for those who are 13 and older that is during the summer months. We are also in the process of resurrecting the Crew 1077 which will be a co-ed Venturing group that is for those who are 15, in the 9 th grade, or older. Basically lots of activities for the youth to enjoy. 4/4/2011 1

Adults Unlike Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts involve the adults in a different way. The boys determine what we do, they run the show, but we make it possible. Adult training is important and fun. I’m doing this presentation as a part of Wood Badge Training. We’ll get into that more later. I’m relatively new to Boy Scouting, so I remember very clearly how unknown and uncertain you feel at the beginning of the journey. We’re here to help you make more sense of what is to come and answer any questions that you might have. 4/4/2011 2

We all want our boys to be Eagle Scouts Eagle Requirements are much more involved than Cub Scout belt loops or pins. They are meant to keep the boys busy for may years. It is doable, however. Your son will advance through the ranks just by being active. 4/4/2011 3

Methods of Scouting • Advancement – Self-reliance-ability to help others-challenge • Ideals – Oath - Law - Motto - Slogan • Patrols – Peer groups-elected representation-activities • Outdoors – All Outdoor Programs • Adult Association – Image-role model-example • Personal Growth – Good Turn-service projects-religious emblems • Leadership development – Leadership skills and practice-citizenship • Uniform – Commitment to aims-identity 4/4/2011 4

Campout Paperwork • Medical forms – Parts A & C for all participants (parents included) – Part B only needed for 72 hours or more camping (basically for Summer or Winter Camp) • Driver’s License and Insurance of parents – if attending • Youth Protection Certification valid for 1 year – Get this online at BSA Website 4/4/2011 5

• Outdoor Essentials – – – – • • • Camping Checklist Pocketknife – only with Totin-Chip Personal First Aid kit – band aids and Antibiotic cream Extra clothing Water bottle Flashlight with extra batteries Sun screen and sun glasses Compass Signaling device (whistle or mirror) Clothing for the season – remember there is no heating or A/C so pack layers for weather Backpack or duffel bag to hold everything Sleeping bag – going down to 30 degrees Sleeping pad or cot Ground cloth Rain cover for backpack if rain gear doesn’t cover Eating kit – at least bowl, cup and spoon Personal hygiene – tooth paste and tooth brush 2 -3 man tent for every 2 scouts - parents cannot tent with their Scouts – we tent separately Camp Chair 4/4/2011 6

Resources The Scout handbook is basically a requirement. In it you keep track of everything your scout does on his journey to Eagle Scout. The middle book is a reference guide for all the Merit Badges offered by Boy Scouts and what the requirements are. The Field Book is a Resource for adults and older scouts and covers anything you could think of to ask about the outdoors. 4/4/2011 7

Taking the Journey Tenderfoot Second Class First Class Star Life Eagle 4/4/2011 8

Tenderfoot Requirements The very basics. Scouts should get their Totin’ Chip which allows them to carry No Scout is allowed to carry a knife without a Totin Chip. a pocket knife. 4/4/2011 9

Second Class Requirements Addition of Service Hours Notice the listing of Campouts handwritten on the top. The Camping Merit Badge (Eagle Required) requires 20 days and 20 nights of camping. It is your son’s responsibility to keep track of these – not the parents 4/4/2011 10

First Class Advancement requires 3 campouts and 10 Troop Activities 4/4/2011 11

Star Advancement requires 6 hours of service 4 months participation at this level 6 merit badges (4 Eagle Required) 4 months of Leadership Position Merit Badges are easiest to do at Summer/Winter Camp and Merit Badge Colleges Leadership is election by peers or by participating as a Den Chief 4/4/2011 12

Life Advancement includes 6 months of Leadership 5 merit badges (3 Eagle required) 6 hours community service 4/4/2011 13

Eagle Complete 21 Merit Badges with all Eagle Required 6 months of leadership Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project Requirements 4/4/2011 14

Beyond Eagle After Eagle you can still participate in the Troop, Crew or High Adventure 4/4/2011 15

Other Youth Leadership Opportunities Oak Leaf Training 4/4/2011 NYLT 16

NAYLE 4/4/2011 17

How do I help? North Trail E-mail list Yahoo Groups E-mail list Committee Meetings 4/4/2011 18

Support your scout Equipment Training Outdoor Leader Training Wood Badge Specialists 4/4/2011 19

“A family that Scouts together stays together. ” 4/4/2011 20

What is Philmont? Mountain Trek Order of the Arrow Trail Crew Ranch Hands Philmon t 4/4/2011 Rayado Roving Outdoor Education School 21