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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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Why did Baden-Powell start Boy Scouts?
1907 at Brownsea Island, (Great Britain was the first meeting/campout.
How do you look up an eagle scout?
Work hard, earn the ranks up to, and the necessary merit badges, complete a major project and show that you possess the leadership skills that less than 4percent of all Boy Scouts have and then you have the right to sit in front of a board to earn your Eagle Scout award.
What is the oldest age you can be a Boy Scout?
From Scouting.org for Boy Scouts:
Meet the age requirements. Be a boy who is 11 years old, or one who has completed the fifth grade or earned the Arrow of Light Award and is at least 10 years old, but is not yet 18 years old.
Younger boys may join Cub Scouts, those joining requirements (also from Scouting.org):
Cub Scouting is for boys in the first through fifth grades, or 7 to 10 years of age. Boys who are older than 10, or who have completed the fifth grade, can no longer join Cub Scouting, but they may be eligible to join the Boy Scouting or Venturing program.
Where do you wear your rank badge?
In the Boy Scouts of America, the rank badge is worn centered on the left pocket of the official uniform.
Where can you find resources for the Energy 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]
Find a merit badge counselor for alectricity and print the worksheet from the website in the related links (below).
What are the divisions of the Boy Scouts of America?
The BSA has three membership divisions in its traditional Scouting program:
- Cub Scouting- boys from first to fifth-grade or 5 to 11 years.
- Boy Scouting- boys ages 10 to 18
- Varsity Scouting- boys ages 14 to 18; adds high adventure and sporting activities
- Venturing- young men and women ages 13 through 21
- Sea Scouting- young men and women ages 13 through 21; nautical activities
How do you get kicked out of Boy Scouts?
Yes.i have been a scout for all my life i dont care how good of a kid you are we or i will not have any scout who does not love god his country or is gay in scouts .our creed and oath is clear and as a former scout master i raised eagle scouts who know im a bald tattooed strait man and if any person ever broke the laws of scouts your gone in a flash..it was my job as a man of faith to teach our kids what is right and wrong ,i took a oath when i was 7 and i live it today i am forever a scout and i wont change my mind for anyone .i know and have gay friends and thay know me i dont play grab ass or will i ever .so dont break the law of the scouts if you want to be a scout follow the rules.
What website can i get boy scout merit badge answers?
The best bet is to use the manual for the badge and talk to you counselor. If you do web searches on the topics discussed you will find a lot of useful information.
It would be against the purpose of the badge and scouting principals for someone to post o use the website that simply posted the questions and gave the answers.
How do you iron cub scout badges to the shirt?
First put down the sash or vest. Put the badge in place on the sash or vest. Then put a towel over the badge. Then iron it on to the sash or vest. Wait five minutes, then test badge by lifting a corner.
What is the difference between Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts?
The main difference is that they belong to different national and international organizations.
In the US, Girl Scout troops are members of the national organization, Girl Scouts of the USA. Boy Scout or Scout Troops are members of the national organization, Boy Scouts of America.
Each national organization determines the kind of program the troops will use based on guidelines from the international organization. Both organizations earn badges and other awards, however, the awards and the requirements are different.
The uniforms are different as determined by the national organization.
The way the troops themselves are organized is different.
What are the answers for automotive merit badge?
To earn a merit badge the scout must first meet the requirements enumerated in the merit badge booklet. He must meet them to the satisfaction of a designated merit badge councilor. Most if not all answers are in the text of the booklets. In the case of the Automotive Maintenance Merit Badge one must demonstrate how to perform various maintenance tasks and explain why certain laws exist and how various parts of a vehicle function. Most of us think of "automotive" in association with cars or trucks, but the word indicates "self propelled" so the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) considers powered airplanes, trains and boats "automotive." Don't take my word for it, verify it.
When did boy and Girl Scouts start?
The first official record of a Girl Scout troop selling cookies was in December, 1917, when a Girl Scout troop in Muskogee, OK baked cookies and sold them in their high school cafeteria as a service project.
How did Boy Scouts select the fleur de lis for their symbol?
As explained somewhere else the word ( Scout) is indirectly evolved from the obsolete spelling of Escoutez- to Listen ( the modern French equivalent is Ecouter, the S dropped over time- this would have been pronounced- Ess-Koot-=Ayy) which does sound vaguely like the word (Scout). The Fleur De Lis is associated with French royalty, so it would be an appropriate symbol. also it is used on some (mainly Naval) Compass indicator markers- and boxing the compass is a scoutly skill! Uncofrimed reports a variant comet- and Fleur de Lis used by the Explorer"s Club.
How many Boy Scouts become an Eagle Scout at 15 years old?
The BSA has not released any data on Eagle Scouts by age.
When did Baden Powell found the scouts?
Lord Baden-Powell who was the founder of scouting was born in February 22, 1857. In Paddington, London, England.
Who was the founder of Boy's scout?
Baden Powell founded the World Scout Movement
If you are referring to Boy Scouts of America
the answer is:
William D. Boyce
Ernest Thompson Seton
Daniel Carter Beard
Can a Boy Scout have a felony?
For the following convictions (Felony or Misdemeanor) the answer is no, never...
1. Crimes involving sexual deviancy, sexual abuse, sodomy, sexual assault,
rape, sexual misconduct, pornography, soliciting prostitution, or any
other sex-related crime.
2. Any offense involving a child or a dependent adult.
3. Manufacture, distribution, or possession with intent to deliver drugs or
illegal substances.
4. Crimes of violence against anyone, including aggravated or felony
assault, battery, manslaughter, homicide, and any offense in which a
weapon was used.
For all other Felony convictions The BSA may consider the seriousness of the crime, age when it was committed, how long ago and other factors in determining if the volunteer will be accepted or rejected.
Lying on your app or trying to hide the conviction is a sure way to be banned!
See Page 10 of the document linked below...
How many merit badges are required for Eagle Scout?
As of October 2012 there are 130 merit badges offered. This is an unusually high number as they historically have sought to keep the number around 100, retiring some when introducing new ones.
For a list of them with links to the requirements see the related link.
What is the easiest merit badge?
As a Boy Scout myself, I would have to say that woodcarving merit badge is the easiest. It has 7 requirements. and is going to be easier if you know how to properly handle a knife, file, chisel, and other wood working tools.
Tommy Landers Troop 300
How long has scouts been going for?
Lord Baden-Powell did his first experiment in scouting on Brownsea Island in 1907. He founded the Boy Scouts in England in 1908 and William Boyce founded the Boy Scouts of America in 1910 after a visit to England and meetings with Baden-Powell.
There were, however, other scouting organizations dating back to the late 1800's , mostly in the US.
What is the American scouts motto?
The Tiger Cub Motto is "Search, Discover, Share."
This is distinct from the Cub Scout Motto of "Do your best."
KAB Scouts are a level of Boy Scouts of the Philippines. So a KAB Scout Law is the law for the KAB Scouts.
On my honor, I will do my best
to love God and my country,
the Republic of the Philippines,
to do a good turn daily
and to obey the Scout law.
