Demonstrate scout spirit by living the scout oath and scout law. A tenderfoot on meeting certain requirements may become a secondclass scout, and a secondclass scout upon meeting another set of requirements may become a firstclass scout. Scout ways tenderfoot requirements scout knots 2nd class knife axe fire 2nd class wildlife compass treasure hunts first class wood love first aid games signaling games. The tenderfoot badge takes the fleurdelis of the scout badge and adds two stars and an. Scouts may download these files and then type their notes into the form fields, and save their work locally. Today, boy scouts have the same standard to live up to. Tell what utility services exist in your home or meeting place. Alternative requirements for the tenderfoot rank are available for scouts with physical or mental disabilities if they meet the criteria listed in the scouts bsa requirements book. Using the menu planned in first class requirement 2a, make a list showing a budget and. What this does is provide information on the merit badges but, as someone else said, i.
They have been tested successfully with the adobe acrobat reader, the foxit pdf reader, and the nuance pdf reader. Alternative requirements for the scout rank are available for scouts with physical or mental disabilities if they meet the criteria listed in the scouts bsa requirements book. Boy scout handbook th edition requirements through first class and page numbers for related information scout rank 1a 1b 1c 1d 1e 1f 2a 2b 2c 2d. Three campouts see tenderfoot requirement 1, second class requirements 2a and 2b, and first class requirement 3 select campsite and pitch tent see tenderfoot requirement 1, and second class requirements 2a and 2b read in the boy scout handbook pages 76 and 86 tent sites and sanitation, and 217245 camping and leave no trace ethics. The first class requirements may be worked on simultaneously with the requirements for tenderfoot and second class. Boy scout advancement games tenderfoot second class first. Scoutbook scouts bsa references, ranks, awards, and. The requirements for the scout, tenderfoot, second class, and first class ranks may be worked on simultaneously. To make sure the scout has completed the requirements for the rank. You still must satisfy your scoutmaster that you can demonstrate each skill and have learned the information. Alternative requirements for the first class rank are available for scouts with physical or mental disabilities if they meet the criteria listed in the scouts bsa requirements book. These requirements are effective as of february, 2019. Our classb downloadable field guides for cub scout pack and scouts bsa troop custom tshirts and products are now available.
Your presentation should last a minimum of 15 minutes and describe the activities of your ship and sea scouts. Demonstrate scout spirit by living the scout oath promise and scout law in your everyday life explain how you think you have demonstrated scout spirit. The chart is available to download as a pdf document below. To see how good an experience the scout is having in the unit. This edition adds new, updated information, links to resources on the web at. I found the new requirements in this pdf 2016 boy scout requirementsparallel comparison.
Prepare and present a program on sea scouts for a boy scout troop, venturing crew, venturing officers association meeting, school class, or other youth group. Exactly how the new requirements are phased in is explained in this pdf document notes on transitioning to the new requirements. Scouts bsa references scoutbook activity logs are now in internet advancement. Who are working on the tenderfoot through first class ranks may. Public bsa merit badges boy scout troop 468 largo, florida. Imperial headquarters signalling manual, and the new canadian badge pamphlet, the.
Use the charts shown here, along with the measuring instructions, to order the appropriate size and order with confidence. First class scout cooking requirements worksheet troop 895. There is significant symbolism in the first class rank. Eagle scout service project workbook black creek bsa. The requirements published by the boy scouts of america should always be used over the list here. The pdf versions of the workbooks and checklists have been designed with form fields. Every scouting activity moves young people toward the basic aims of. Satisfy your counselor that you have current knowledge of all firstaid requirements for tenderfoot, second class, and first class ranks. First class rank requirements boy scouts of america. These are the minimum requirements for becoming a scoutmaster. The requirements for scout, tenderfoot, second class, and first class ranks may be worked on simultaneously. First class scouts can fend for themselves in the wild, lead others on a hike or campout, set up a camp site, plan and properly prepare meals, and.
Scouts bsa rank requirements 2019 boy scouts of america. It is the highest of the lower four ranks in scouting, and is the minimum rank that need be attained for entry into the order of the arrow or service as a troops senior patrol leader robert badenpowell wanted a first class scout to be the complete outdoorsman. First class is the rank a scout can earn after second class the requirements for first class continue to teach the youth to the skills needed to advance in scouts bsa. Emergency preparednessor lifesaving swimming merit badge must be earned first 8. View download, scouts that complete the rank of first class in the first year are more likely to. Scouting at home northern lights council boy scouts of.
Please keep in mind that this book is over 400 pages long. The cooking requirements are among the most involved for boys seeking first class rank. Address the transition from the cub scout program to the boy scout program. Boy scout joining requirements tenderfoot rank requirements second class rank requirements first class rank requirements alternate requirements star rank requirements life rank requirements eagle rank requirements eagle palms selecting service projects merit badge requirements special opportunities.
Second class rank requirements boy scouts of america. Each skills session references specific chapters in the handbook and highlights the 2016 advancement requirements. Free scouts bsa troop catalog cub scout pack catalog. Badenpowells games bps adult military games dan beards games a. First class scout is a rank in the boy scouts of america, the rank above second class and below star scout. These 10 activities do not include troop or patrol meetings. Troop 17 orienteering course useful for fulfilling second class reqs. It is a combination of the tenderfoot and second class ranks, and appears within the star and life ranks as well superimposed over a star and a heart, respectively.
Occasionally, the requirements will not match those in the printed scout handbook, the annual scouts bsa requirements book, or some merit badge pamphlets because of the timing of. Usual equipment for an overnight see boy scout handbook discovery before the presentation, arrange the overnight gear on a table or the floor. Scout, tenderfoot, second class, first class, star, life, eagle the program uses a series of medals and patches as emblems. Heres a complete list of 2017 boy scout requirement changes.
Explain how you would obtain emergency medical assistance from your home, on a wilderness camping trip, and during an activity on open water. The mission of the boy scouts of america is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the scout oath and scout law. Roll out an advancement programplan for troops to utilize giving new scouts the opportunity to achieve the rank of first class scout in the first 1218 months within the troop program of meetings, events, and summer camp. When the first class rank is attained, a scout has learned all the basic camping and outdoors skills of a scout. The needle points the scout in the right direction, which is onward and upward. Who have completed the first class rank may complete the rank they are. Tell how you have done your duty to god and how you have lived four different. Since joining, participate in 10 separate trooppatrol activities, six of which include overnight camping. It is the responsibility of the scout to inform their scoutmaster their intent to begin a virtual merit badge and prepare as best as possible for the class. No one may add or subtract from the official requirements found in boy scout. The requirements listed below are the current and official requirements of the boy scouts of america. Look carefully for basic skills needed by your scouts and also for key merit badges that should be introduced.
Here are my reflections on each requirement, followed by an explanation of how i would change them myself. The 12th and current edition of the boy scout handbook. Standard size chart download pdf our team works with manufacturers to ensure consistent sizing. Astronomy 3b, 9 automotive maintenance 1, 8d bird study 7b chess 3 citizenship in. Alternative requirements for the second class rank are available for scouts with physical or mental disabilities if they meet the criteria listed in the scouts bsa requirements book. Who are working on the tenderfoot through first class ranks may continue to follow the old requirements, but must convert to the current requirements upon attaining first class. Scouts bsa first class rank helps and documents scouter mom. This worksheet goes a long way in the simplification and organization of those requirements so that you and your son will have a positive and educational experience completing. You can download a complete copy of the guide to advancement.
Alternative requirements for the first class rank are available for scouts with physical or mental disabilities if they meet the criteria listed in the boy scout requirements book. Tenderfoot, second class, and first class have progressively harder requirements in the areas of scoutcraft, physical fitness, citizenship, personal growth and. This outing must be different from the ones used for tenderfoot requirement 1c and. Boy scout joining requirements tenderfoot rank requirements second class rank requirements first class rank requirements alternate requirements star rank requirements life rank requirements eagle rank requirements alternate eagle scout rank requirements eagle palms selecting leadership service projects introduction to merit badges merit badge. Some requirements, like first class rank requirement 1a, can be confusing.
When you click on a scout and their activity log, you will be redirected to internet advancement. Using the menu planned in first class requirement 2a, make a list showing a budget and the food amounts needed to feed three or more youth. Scroll down to find important forms and links to boy scout information resources. Covers scout to 1st class under the new 2016 program. Boy scout long sleeve uniform shirt boy scouts of america. He can fend for himself in the wild, lead others on a hike or campout, set up a camp site, plan and properly prepare meals, and provide first aid for most situations he may. Scouts should do their best to obtain a merit badge book, though we realize that may be difficult with the current shelter in place requirements in place. Cub scout pack catalog links scouts bsa troop catalog links. Ive got the full list of changes, as outlined in the 2017 boy scout requirements book, below. If you experience difficulties with the fillable pdf, you may need to download. But first, a quick plug for scoutbook, the official bsa web app that makes tracking advancement. First class rank workbook this workbook can help you organize your thoughts as you read your boy scout handbook. First time boy scout mom here, we found out the day before he needed the boy scout handbook that this was not the right one, so i had to drive an hour away to buy the correct book. Boy scout advancement tracker this spreadsheet is current.