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Upcoming Opportunities
| # | Description | Link | Notes |
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| Second Class S1.a & S1b First Class F1 & F2 |
Orienteering Map And Compass | Click for Details | August 28, 2013 Cerritos Regional Park 2:30-6:30 pm |
| Swimming Merit Badge | June 16, 2013 @ 12:00 CPE | ||
| Tenderfoot 10.a. & b | Tendefoot Fitness | June @ 7pm Sunshine Park |
Rank Advancement
If your goal is to get to first class quickly, then you must do some thinking about the requirements and plan out the next year to 18 months. Set some intermediate goals, and have some backups to the harder requirements. If you would like to take it slowly, that's ok too. Many of the requirements can be earned by simply attending the outings and troop meetings, learning what is being taught, doing a bit of homework, and demonstrating it to the adult leadership. It may take a bit longer, but you will get there.
To advance in rank you must learn a requirement, and be able to demonstrate it to the scoutmaster or assistant scoutmaster. You will need to ask the scoutmaster to sign off requirements, they will not be asking to sign your book. Rank advancement is your responsibility.
Start out with the swimming merit badge. Contact the scoutmaster for the swimming merit badge councilor. You (as a scout) will contact the councilor and make an appointment. You will need to read the merit badge book, and complete the merit badge worksheet. If you don't know how to swim, then start with some lessons. Many of the requirements for the first few ranks involve swimming or first aid.
Plan to attend summer camp. Summer camps offer a special session to help scouts get to first class.
The trail to first class rank is full of skill and participation requirements, and ranks beyond first class focus on leadership and merit badges. These skills are summarized below, along with suggestions on when you might be working on these requirements:
Scout
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The current BSA requirements for this rank are also online at the BSA Website here. The pamphlet How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse: A Parent's Guide is available online for BSA Website link. You will need to obtain a uniform and handbook. As a starting scout, you will be part of the Panther Patrol in T693, and your patrol leader will be the troop guide or other senior scout. |
| # | Description | When |
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| St1 | Age Requirement | Completed as a part of Joining |
| St2 | BSA Application for Scout and Adult | Completed as a part of Joining |
| St3 | Find a Troop | Completed as a part of Joining |
| St4 | Repeat the Pledge of Allegiance | Completed with Scoutmaster |
| St5 | Demonstrate Scout Sign, Salute, and Handshake | Completed with Scoutmaster |
| St6 | Demonstrate Tying the Square Knot | Completed with Scoutmaster |
| St7 | Understand and Agree to Scout Oath, Law, Motto, Slogan, and Outdoor Code | Completed with Scoutmaster |
| St8 | Describe Scout Badge | Completed with Scoutmaster |
| St9 | Pamphlet Exercises | Completed with Scoutmaster |
Tenderfoot
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The current BSA requirements for this rank are also online at the BSA Website here. Note that the requirements for Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class ranks may be worked on simultaneously; however, these ranks must be earned in sequence. A series of videos that demonstrate how to meet all of the requirements for the Tenderfoot rank is available on the BSA Website here. |
| # | Description | When |
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| T1 | Pack and Carry for Overnighter | Outing or Camporee in April/May |
| T2 | Troop Camp One Night | Outing or Camporee in April/May |
| T3 | Help Cook | Outing in April/May/July/Sept/Oct/November |
| T4A | Whip / Fuse Rope | Summer Camp / Outing / Scoutmaster |
| T4B | Two Half Hitches / Taut Line | Summer Camp / Outing / Scoutmaster |
| T5 | Safe Hiking | Learn and meet with Scoutmaster |
| T6 | Raise, Lower, Fold American Flag | Learn and meet with Scoutmaster |
| T7 | Scout Oath, Law, Motto, Slogan | Learn and meet with Scoutmaster Oath and Law |
| T8 | Patrol Name, Yell, Flag | Learn and meet with Scoutmaster |
| T9 | Buddy System | Learn and meet with Scoutmaster |
| T10A | Fitness Test (start) | Schedule with Patrol and Scoutmaster |
| T10B | Fitness Test (end) | Schedule with Patrol and Scoutmaster |
| T11 | Poisonous Plants | Learn and meet with Scoutmaster on Outing |
| T12A | Choking | Learn and meet with Scoutmaster |
| T12B | First Aid | Learn and meet with Scoutmaster |
Second Class
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The current BSA requirements for this rank are also online at the BSA Website here. Note that the requirements for Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class ranks may be worked on simultaneously; however, these ranks must be earned in sequence. A series of videos that demonstrate how to meet all of the requirements for the Second Class rank is available on the BSA Website here. |
| # | Description | When |
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| S1a | Compass Operation | Summer Camp or Special Compass Training |
| S1b | Map, Compass, and 5 Mile Hike | Backpacking Trip |
| S2a | 5 Outings | Participate in 5 Troop Activities |
| S2b | Select Patrol Site, Tent | Outing |
| S2c | Sharp Tools Use | Outing |
| S2d | Tools Needed to Prepare Fire | Outing |
| S2e | Lightweight stove | Learn and meet with Scoutmaster |
| S2f | Light Fire / lightweight stove | Outing |
| S2g | Cook / lightweight stove | Outing |
| S3 | Flag Ceremony | City Council Flag Ceremony |
| S4 | 1 Hour Service | Eagle Project |
| S5 | Wild Animals | Outing |
| S6a | Hurry Cases | Learn and meet with Scoutmaster |
| S6b | First Aid Kit | Create and meet with Scoutmaster |
| S6c | First Aid Demonstration | Learn and meet with Scoutmaster |
| S7a | Safe Swim | Learn and meet with Scoutmaster |
| S7b | BSA Swim Test | Summer Camp / Swimming Merit Badge |
| S7c | Water Rescue | Summer Camp / Swimming Merit Badge |
| S8a | Drug Effects | At School - Red Ribbon Week |
| S8b | Three R's of Safety | Learn and meet with Scoutmaster |
First Class
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The current BSA requirements for this rank are also online at the BSA Website here. Note that the requirements for Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class ranks may be worked on simultaneously; however, these ranks must be earned in sequence. A series of videos that demonstrate how to meet all of the requirements for the First Class rank is available on the BSA Website here. |
| # | Description | When |
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| F1 | Day or Night Navigation | Summer Camp or Special Compass Training |
| F2 | Orienteering Course | Summer Camp or Special Compass Training |
| F3 | 10 Troop Outings | Outing |
| F4a | Meal Planning | Outing |
| F4b | Meal Budgets | Outing |
| F4c | Meal Tools | Outing |
| F4d | Food Handling | Outing |
| F4e | Patrol Cook | Outing |
| F5 | Citizenship | Meet with government official |
| F6 | Native Plants | Outing |
| F7a | When to Use Lashings | Learn and meet with Scoutmaster |
| F7b | Lashings | Learn and Demonstrate with Troop at Meeting or Outing |
| F7c | Camp Gadget | Camporee or Outing |
| F8a | Bowline | Learn and meet with Scoutmaster |
| F8b | Bandage | Learn and meet with Scoutmaster |
| F8c | Injury Transport | Learn and meet with Scoutmaster |
| F8d | Heart Attack | Learn and meet with Scoutmaster |
| F9a | Safety Afloat | Learn and meet with Scoutmaster |
| F9b | BSA Swim Test | Outing or Swimming Merit Badge |
| F9c | Water Rescue | Outing or Swimming Merit Badge |
| F11 | Invite a Friend | Invite someone to Holiday party or other troop Meeting |
| F12 | Internet Use | Learn and meet with Scoutmaster |
What's Next
Plan to attend a National Youth Leadership Training Course. (details)
Trail to Eagle
