Scouting
2 PART: Show the Scout Sign and explain what it means.
Three raised fingers with thumb over your pinky. Arm is up straight at a 90 Degree Angle.
Used to get people's attention.
This person leads the troop.
Senior Patrol Leader
At the bottom displays the scout motto
Bonus - Why are the ends turned up?
The scroll
Shaped like a smile to remind scouts to smile as they do their duty.
A scout tells the truth. They are honest and keep their promises. People can depend on them.
Trustworthy
Award earned for learning about a specific topic
Merit Badge
Two Part: What is the Scout Motto and What does it mean?
SCOUT MOTTO, "Be Prepared"
You're ready to do your duty as a scout at anytime.
This person takes care of the troops equipment
Quartermaster
Represents freedom and a scouts willingness to defend that freedom
Eagle and shield
A scout is polite to everyone regardless of their age or position. They know using good manners makes it easier for people to get along.
Courteous
As an American, I will do my best to
Be clean in my outdoor manners,
Be careful with fire,
Be considerate in the outdoors, and
Be conservation-minded.
The Outdoor Code
Two Part: What is the Scout Handshake? How is it different from the Cub Scout Handshake?
Bonus - What does this difference represent?
Thumbs locked, two fingers along the wrist, two fingers below.
Scouts use their left hand while Cub Scouts use their right.
The left hand is closer to the heart and represents friendship.
This person coaches the Senior Patrol Leader and other youth leaders
Scoutmaster
Located below the scroll, it's a reminder to do a Good Turn Daily
The Knot
A scout cares about other people. They happily assist others without expecting a reward.
Helpful
This is a tool not a toy
A knife
Say the Scout Oath(completely and correctly!).
On my honor I will do my best
To do my duty to God and my country
and to obey the Scout Law
To help other people at all times;
To keep myself physically strong,
mentally awake, and morally straight.
This person takes care of the troops records
Scribe
Symbolize Truth and Knowledge. Also represents scouting's outdoor adventures.
Two Stars
A scout works to pay their way and help others. They save for the future and use their time carefully.
Thrifty
You learn
You are tested
You are reviewed
You are recognized
The 4 steps of advancement
What is the Scout Slogan? What does it mean?
Do a Good Turn Daily
Do an act of kindness everyday
This person leads a patrol
Patrol Leader
Basic shape of the scout badge. Its 3 main parts represent the three parts of the Scout Oath.
Bonus - Name the 3 parts of the Scout Oath?
Fleur-de-lis
Duty to God and country, duty to others, duty to self
A scout follows the rules of their family, school, and troop. They obey the laws of their community and country.
Obedient
The highest Rank a Scout can earn
Eagle