Scout Basics
This hand is used for the Scout handshake.
What is the left hand?
Scouting began in this country first.
What is England?
Cub Scouts usually start around this grade/age.
What is elementary school / about age 5–6?
This tool helps you find north.
What is a compass?
The highest rank in Scouts BSA.
What is Eagle Scout?
This gesture uses three fingers to represent the Scout Oath parts.
What is the Scout sign?
This man founded Scouting.
Who is Robert Baden-Powell?
The first rank every Cub earns is this.
What is Bobcat?
This type of map shows hills using contour lines.
What is a topographic map?
These are patches earned for learning new skills.
What are Merit Badges?
This phrase begins the Scout Oath.
What is “On my honor”?
The BSA was founded in this year.
What is 1910?
This wooden car race is a popular Cub Scout event.
What is the Pinewood Derby?
This knot makes a fixed loop and is called the rescue knot.
What is a bowline?
A huge national Scout gathering is called this.
What is a Jamboree?
The Scout motto is this two-word phrase.
What is Be Prepared?
This early book helped start the movement worldwide.
What is Scouting for Boys?
Small Cub Scout groups are called this.
What is a Den?
This rule means pack out everything you bring in.
What is Leave No Trace?
Scouts show respect during the flag by doing this.
What is the Scout salute?
This outdoor principle teaches campers to protect nature.
What is Leave No Trace?
This outdoor skill was the main focus of early Scouting camps.
What is camping / woodcraft skills?
Cub Scouts move into Scouts BSA in this grade.
What is 5th grade (or around age 11)?
The “Outdoor Code” starts with this word.
What is As an American?
This slogan reminds Scouts to help others every day.
What is Do a Good Turn Daily?