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Boy Scouts

Lord Robert Baden-Powell developed a training method which resulted in the foundation of the Boy Scout Movement in 1907. Today, the Scouting Movement is a worldwide movement with the aim of supporting young people in their physical, mental and spiritual development so that they may play constructive roles in society.

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What is scouting and its purpose?

Scouting is a movement that aims to support the development of young people through outdoor activities, community service, and skill-building experiences. Its purpose is to foster qualities such as leadership, teamwork, and self-reliance while encouraging respect for nature and others. By engaging youth in various programs, scouting promotes personal growth, social responsibility, and active citizenship. Overall, it seeks to prepare young individuals to become responsible and engaged members of society.

Where does Boys scout of the Philippines logo from?

The logo of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines features a stylized image of a sampaguita flower, which is the national flower of the Philippines, symbolizing purity and simplicity. It also includes a scout emblem with a silhouette of a boy scout, along with the organization's name and motto. The design reflects the values of scouting and the cultural heritage of the Philippines. This logo embodies the commitment to youth development, community service, and patriotism.

Where can you find resources for the Citizenship in the World merit badge?

The purpose of the merit badge is to allow you to explore and understand the subject. In order to complete the merit badge you need to do some research. Resources are:

  • The merit badge pamphlet
  • Your merit badge counselor
  • Your school teachers
  • Your school or community library
  • The BSA website at Scouting.org [linked]
  • MeritBadge.org [linked]

Which merit badges take three months?

American Business, Family Life, Personal Fitness and Personal Management take at least three months. Athletics and Sports takes one season or four months.

Where does the sixer badge go for cubs?

The sixer badge for the Chicago Cubs is typically worn on the left side of the player's jersey, above the heart. This badge signifies that the player has achieved a significant milestone, such as hitting six home runs in a season. It serves as a point of pride and recognition for both the player and the team.

What items from cub scouts pass on to Boy Scouts?

The Arrow Of Light is the only Cub Scout award that can be worn on the Boy Scout uniform.

Religious knots that are earned as Cub Scouts can also be worn on the Boy Scout uniform but they are actually awarded through the churches in cooperation with the scouts and so not really official scout badges.

You dont want to be in the order of the arrow but your parents want you to?

In your case, I would convince everyone in the troop to not vote for me on OA election day. Just don't let your parents know. If you don't get elected, it's not like they can do anything about it.

What if your in boy scouts and you have you share tents with a gay kid?

The Boy Scouts of America do not allow adult leaders who are gay. Likewise there is no logical reason to ask a minor if they are gay; they would have to provide that information of their own free will.

You are in separate sleeping bags and you could always bring your own tent to sleep in.

What is a list of the required and non-required merit badges?

To earn Eagle scouts must earn 21 merit badges including 12 out of the list of 15 below:

1) First Aid

2) Citizenship in the Community

3) Citizenship in the Nation

4) Citizenship in the World

5) Communications

6) Personal Fitness

7) Emergency Preparedness OR Lifesaving

8) Environmental Science

9) Personal Management

10) Swimming OR Hiking OR Cycling

11) Camping, and

12) Family Life

The current list of all merit badges is:

American Business

American Cultures

American Heritage

American Labor

Animal Science

Archaeology

Archery

Architecture

Art

Astronomy

Athletics

Automotive Maintenance

Aviation

Backpacking

Basketry

Bird Study

Bugling

Camping

Canoeing

Chemistry

Chess

Cinematography

Citizenship in the Community

Citizenship in the Nation

Citizenship in the World

Climbing

Coin Collecting

Collections

Communications

Composite Materials

Computers

Cooking

Crime Prevention

Cycling

Dentistry

Disabilities Awareness

Dog Care

Drafting

Electricity

Electronics

Emergency Preparedness

Energy

Engineering

Entrepreneurship

Environmental Science

Family Life

Farm Mechanics

Fingerprinting

Fire Safety

First Aid

Fish and Wildlife Management

Fishing

Fly Fishing

Forestry

Gardening

Genealogy

Geocaching

Geology

Golf

Graphic Arts

Hiking

Home Repairs

Horsemanship

Indian Lore

Insect Study

Inventing

Journalism

Landscape Architecture

Law

Leatherwork

Lifesaving

Mammal Study

Medicine

Metalwork

Model Design and Building

Motorboating

Music

Nature

Nuclear Science

Oceanography

Orienteering

Painting

Personal Fitness

Personal Management

Pets

Photography

Pioneering

Plant Science

Plumbing

Pottery

Public Health

Public Speaking

Pulp and Paper

Radio

Railroading

Reading

Reptile and Amphibian Study

Rifle Shooting

Robotics

Rowing

Safety

Salesmanship

Scouting Heritage

Scholarship

Scuba Diving

Sculpture

Shotgun Shooting

Skating

Small-Boat Sailing

Snow Sports

Soil and Water Conservation

Space Exploration

Sports

Stamp Collecting

Surveying

Swimming

Textile

Theater

Traffic Safety

Truck Transportation

Veterinary Medicine

Water Sports

Weather

Welding

Whitewater

Wilderness Survival

Wood Carving

Woodwork

Does being an Eagle scout benefit you in the military?

You start out with a higher rank and higher pay grade.

What contribution did Baden Powell make to society?

He founded the Boy Scouts, this group has done way too many hours of service to count.

Where is the pack number placed on cub scout uniform?

On the left sleve right below you're council patch

What do you do at your ordeal weekend for the Order of the Arrow?

one: you can not talk

two: very little food,

three: hard labor

four: sleeping under the stars alone

Five: Work, Work, Work

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How can you involve in scouting?

By joining a group or getting together with your family and setting up something.

Are there farming related merit badges in the Boy Scouts?

There used to be quite a few, but over the years they became less popular and were consolidated into Animal Science, Plant Science and Farm Mechanics merit badges.

How did native americans help found the Boy Scouts of america?

Dr. Charles Alexander Eastman or Ohiyesa was an American Indian physician, writer, national lecturer, and reformer. He was of Santee Sioux and Anglo-American ancestry. Active in politics and issues on American Indian rights, he worked to improve the lives of youths, and founded 32 Native American chapters of the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA). He also helped found the Boy Scouts of America and the Camp Fire Girls.

What flower is the emblem of the Boy Scouts?

The boy scouts emblem may have been conceptualized as three elements bound by a rope --God, Country, and People. Designed to imbue royalty and authority, it was inspired by the classic 'fleur-de-lis' or 'lily flower'.

What is the board of review in Boy Scouts of America?

The Board of Review is an opportunity to review of the Scout's attitudes, accomplishments and his acceptance of Scouting's ideals

Should you give a gift to a new Eagle Scout at their ceremony?

Gifts are always welcome, and makes any person happy, notably youngsters.