 Boy Scout Leader Resources
Boy Scouting, one of the traditional membership divisions of the BSA, is available to boys who have earned the Arrow of Light Award and are at least 10 years old or have completed the fifth grade and are at least 10, or who are 11, but not yet 18 years old. The program achieves the BSA's objectives of developing character, citizenship, and personal fitness.
"Scouting is a game for boys under the leadership of boys under the direction of a man."
- Scouting Founder Robert Baden-Powell
Scout Oath (or Promise)
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Scout Law
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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. |
A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly,
courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty,
brave, clean, and reverent.
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Scout Slogan
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Scout Motto
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Do a Good Turn Daily
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Be Prepared
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Troop Program Features
Volume I - Covers: Aquatics, Athletics, Backpacking, Boating/Canoeing, Business, Camping, Citizenship, Communications, Cooking, Cultural Awareness, Emergency Preparedness, Engineering
Volume II - Covers: Environment, First Aid, Fishing, Forestry, Health Care, High Adventure, Hiking Special, Hobbies Sports, Leadership, Mechanics, Nature, Orienteering
Volume III - Covers: Physical Fitness, Pioneering, Public Service, Safety, Science, Shooting, Cooking, Tracking, Wilderness Survival, Wildlife Management, Winter Camping
Other Troop Resources
Scouting.org Resource Page
Guide to Safe Scouting
Youth Protection
Advancement Requirements
Patrol Plus
Sample Scoutmaster Job Description
The Scoutmaster’s Minute
Games
Ceremonies
Interfaith Worship Service
Glossary of Scouting Terms
Quotes From Baden-Powell
Founders of the BSA
Forms
Katahdin Area Council Training Page |
