Scout Basics
The three words that complete the Scout Oath: "On my honor, I will do my best..."
What is "To do my duty"?
This campfire treat is made with graham crackers, chocolate, and marshmallows
What is a S'more?
Merit badges are sewn onto this piece of BSA equipment
What is a merit badge sash?
The FIRST point of the Scout Law
What is Trustworthy?
This simple knot is the very first knot every Scout learns — you tie your shoes with two of them!
What is a square knot?
The number of points in the Scout Law
What is 12?
The Leave No Trace principle that means you should pack out everything you brought in
What is "Pack it in, pack it out"?
This merit badge teaches you how to treat cuts, burns, and broken bones — it's a required "Eagle" badge
What is First Aid?
The Scout slogan — a simple, three-word phrase about doing good every day
What is "Do a Good Turn Daily"?
This type of map reading tool, combined with a compass, helps you find your exact location outdoors
What is a topographic (topo) map?
The BSA motto — just two words!
What is "Be Prepared"?
You should do this to purify water when camping in the wild if you don't have a filter
What is boiling it?
The minimum number of merit badges needed to earn the rank of Eagle Scout
What is 21?
In the Scout Oath, a Scout promises to be "physically strong, mentally awake, and morally ___"
What is "straight"?
This knot is used to tie a rope around a post or tree and won't slip — it's named after a ship anchor
What is a clove hitch?
The color of the BSA uniform shirt for Scouts BSA
What is tan (khaki)?
This navigation tool uses Earth's magnetic field to tell you which direction is north
What is a compass?
This fun merit badge has you identifying stars, planets, and constellations in the night sky
What is Astronomy?
The Scout Law says a Scout is Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, and this last one
What is Reverent?
These three items are part of every Scout's "10 Essentials" for a hike: map, compass, and this emergency signaling item
What is a whistle?
Girls were officially allowed to join Scouts BSA in this year
What is 2019?
This campfire building style is shaped like a log house and is great for cooking
What is a log cabin fire (or criss-cross fire)?
The adult volunteer who signs off and approves a Scout's work for a merit badge
Who is a Merit Badge Counselor?
In the Outdoor Code, Scouts promise to be "clean in my outdoor manners, careful with ___," and conservation-minded
What is "fire"?
This knot creates a loop that won't slip or tighten — nicknamed the "King of Knots" and used in rescues
What is a bowline?