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Scout Rank Activities from Home

View all the Scout rank requirements here. The list below is not all-inclusive, and most requirements are better completed in-person. The links below are provided for Scouts and parents to review while meetings and activities are suspended. The Scouts BSA Handbook is another great resource! 
  • Requirement 1a: Repeat from memory the Scout Oath, Scout Law, Scout motto, and Scout slogan. In your own words, explain their meaning. 
    • The Scout Oath (click here for a YouTube video to help learn the Oath)
      • The Scout Oath explained
    • The Scout Law (with explanation)
    • The Scout motto is "Be Prepared."
    • The Scout slogan is "Do a Good Turn Daily."
    • Click here for a YouTube video reviewing the Scout Oath, Law, motto, and slogan, from the Eagle Scout Academy. 
  • Requirement 1b: Explain what Scout spirit is. Describe some ways you have shown Scout spirit by practicing the Scout Oath, Scout Law, Scout motto, and Scout slogan.
    • Scout spirit video from the Eagle Scout Academy
    • Scout songs from Boy Scout Trail
  • Requirement 1c: Demonstrate the Scout sign, salute, and handshake. Explain when they should be used.
    • Scout sign, salute, and handshake explanation video from the Eagle Scout Academy
    • Written explanation (P.D.F.) from Troop 139 page about the Scout sign, salute, and handshake
  • Requirement 1d: Describe the First Class Scout badge and tell what each part stands for. Explain the significance of the First Class Scout badge.
    • Video explanation of the First Class badge from Eagles Call
    • Written explanation (P.D.F.) from Troop 139 page about the First Class badge
  • Requirement 1e: Repeat from memory the Outdoor Code. In your own words, explain what the Outdoor Code means to you.
    • The Outdoor Code
    • History and meaning of the Outdoor Code
    • Video explanation of the Outdoor Code from Eagles Call
  • Requirement 1f: Repeat from memory the Pledge of Allegiance. In your own words, explain its meaning. 
    • Video (text and words) of the Pledge of Allegiance
    • History of the Pledge of Allegiance from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
  • Requirement 2a: Describe how the Scouts in the troop provide its leadership.
    • Video explanation from Scouter Rob about Scout leadership in troops
  • Requirement 2b: Describe the four steps of Scout advancement.
    • The four steps to Scout advancement from Mount Baker Council (webpage)
    • Video explanation of the four steps to advancement from Scouter Rob
  • Requirement 2c: Describe what the Scouts BSA ranks are and how they are earned.
    • Video explanation of the Scouts BSA ranks from Scouter Rob
  • Requirement 2d: Describe what merit badges are and how they are earned.
    • Video explanation of the merit badge program from Scouter Rob
  • Requirement 3a: Explain the patrol method. Describe the types of patrols that are used in your troop.
    • Explanation of the patrol method from the Bryan on Scouting blog
    • Video explanation of the patrol method from Scouter Rob
    • Unit leader resources on the patrol method
  • Requirement 4a: Show how to tie a square knot, two half-hitches, and a taut-line hitch. Explain how each knot is used.
    • Video explanation of the square knot, two-hald hitches, and taut-line hitch from Scouter Rob
    • The Six Boy Scout Knots from 24/7 Scouting
  • Requirement 4b: Show the proper care of a rope by learning how to whip and fuse the ends of different kinds of rope.
    • Video explanation of caring for a rope and how to whip and fuse the ends of different kinds of rope
    • Whipping and fusing rope ends from Boys' Life
  • Requirement 5: Tell what you need to know about pocketknife safety.
    • Pocketknife safety video from Scouter Rob
    • Pocketknife safety video from Schrade Knives
    • General pocketknife safety from Bryan on Scouting blog
    • Boys' Life Knife Safety Quiz
  • Requirement 6: With your parent or guardian, complete the exercises in the pamphlet How to Protect Your Children From Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide and earn the Cyber Chip Award for your grade.
    • How to Protect your Children: A Parent's Guide (P.D.F.); in Spanish
    • Learn about the BSA Cyber Chip award
  • View the Scout Requirements Study Guide from The Boy Scout Trail
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  • Scouts BSA Camp
    • Camp Osage
    • Camp Cherokee
    • Merit Badge Program
    • Ozark Venture Base
    • Provisional Camper
    • NYLT
    • Camperships
    • Winter Camp
  • Cub Resident Camp
  • 2022
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    • Summer Camp Staff
    • Camp Staff Development (CSD)
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