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Additional Information:
- Occasionally
new opportunities and awards become available; and sometimes older
ones are overlooked. Unit leaders are encouraged to look for other
opportunities (oftentimes available outside of the local council),
which can be very helpful in promoting a unit's program.
- Be aware
that periodically changes or additions are made in the numbering
system for Boy Scout forms and information sheets, so such numbers
given may have been superseded.
- Several items
which are out-of-date may be included in this manual for the Purpose:
of reducing confusion or answering questions as to their availability
or lack thereof.
Non-advancement
recognitions/awards are grouped in the following categories:
- Participation
- Service
- Program
- Training
- Religious
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PARTICIPATION
RECOGNITIONS - YOUTH
Name: Attendance Pin
- Purpose:
To promote regular attendance at unit activities
- Requirements:
May vary with units, but generally means no unit event has been
missed for a year
- Insignia:
Attendance pin, with bar segments added for each additional
year
- Worn: Just
above left pocket flap seam
- Resource:
Scoutmaster Handbook
- Need form?
No
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PARTICIPATION
RECOGNITIONS - YOUTH AND ADULTS
Name: Service star
- Purpose:
To recognize tenure in Scouting
- Requirements:
Complete 1 or more years of registration in some capacity
- Insignia:
Service star(s) - may have numerals designating years of service
- Worn: 3/8"
above left pocket, may be raised as needed to allow room for
other decorations; wear with plastic background color which
indicates when earned: gold=Cubs; green=Boy Scouts; red=Exploring;
blue=Scouter. No combination of more than 10 stars is allowed.
Adults may use blue background for total service.
- Resource:
Scoutmaster Handbook
- Need form?
No
Name: Veteran
Unit Insignia: (25, 50, 75 years)
- Purpose:
To recognize members of units with long continuous registration
- Requirement
Unit must have been registered continuously for at least 25
years
- Insignia:
Cloth strip with number 25, 50, or 75
- Worn: Permanent
patch worn between council patch and unit number on left sleeve
- Resource:
Scoutmaster Handbook
- Need form?
No
Name: World Crest
- Purpose:
To recognize membership in the world brotherhood of Scouting
- Requirement:
Participate in Boy Scouts
- Insignia:
Patch
- Worn: Centered
above left pocket, 3" below shoulder seam; permanent patch
- Resource:
Scoutmaster Handbook
- Need form?
No
Name: Badge
of office
- Purpose:
To recognize the office currently held by a member
- Requirement:
Currently serve in office designated by patch; includes
leadership positions (youth and adult) in units and adult leadership
positions at District, Council, or National level
- Insignia:
Patch designating specific office
- Worn: On
left sleeve below unit number
- Resource:
Scoutmaster Handbook
- Need form?
No, although some Scoutmasters submit advancement reports indicating
when members are elected or appointed to office
Name: International Activity
Patch
- Purpose:
To identify Scouts/Scouters who have participated in an international
Scouting event with recognition from BSA National office
- Requirement:
Request an International Letter of Introduction from National
office when planning to participate in an international scouting
event
- Insignia:
Patch, ordered through Council (international caps, neckerchief
slide, windbreaker are ordered from National)
- Worn: Temporary
patch on right pocket
- Resource:
Flyer on International Activity
- Need form?
Yes, Form #22-128
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PARTICIPATION
RECOGNITIONS - ADULTS
Name: Veteran's pin
- Purpose:
To recognize a Scouter's years of service
- Requirement:
Submit (to District) Veteran Application upon completion of
5 years of tenure in Scouting (counting time in BSA as a youth);
additional Veteran Applications should be submitted after each
additional 5 years registration in Scouting
- Insignia:
Pin or tie tac
- Worn: Civilian
wear only; not to be worn on Class A uniform; tie tac may be
worn on formal uniform (i.e., blazer and tie)
- Resource:
Scoutmaster Handbook
- Need form?
Yes, Form # 28-701C
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PARTICIPATION
RECOGNITIONS - UNITS
Name: Unit Charter
- Purpose:
To designate that a Scouting unit is chartered by National BSA
for one year
- Requirement:
Complete rechartering procedure annually by charter renewal
date
- Insignia:
Charter certificate
- Displayed
May be framed and displayed where unit meets
- Resource:
Annual recharter packet, supplied by local District
- Need form?
Yes; Recharter forms need to be completed
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SERVICE
RECOGNITIONS - YOUTH
Name: Den
Chief Service Award
- Purpose:
To recognize Scouts who have shown outstanding service acting
as den chief
- Requirements:
1. Serve the pack for 1 year
2. Attend den chief training
3. Know the purposes of Cub Scouting and help Cub Scouts achieve
them
4. Be the activities assistant in den meetings
5. Set a good example in attitude and uniform
6. Be a friend to boys in the den
7. Take a part in weekly den meetings
8. Assist the den at monthly pack program
9. Complete 4 projects: see Boy Scout Requirements: book
- Insignia:
Special shoulder cord
- Worn: On
left shoulder, under epaulet and arm; can be worn with den chief
cords or alone when no longer serving as den chief
- Resource:
Den Chief Handbook and Scoutmaster Handbook
- Need form?
Yes, see Den Chief Handbook
Name: Den Chief
Award, Webelos Den Chief Award
- Purpose:
To designate a Scout serving as den chief or Webelos den chief
- Requirements:
1. Review the responsibilities of being a den chief
2. Complete the necessary application form and have it approved
- Insignia:
Shoulder cord for den chief, Webelos den chief
- Worn: On
left shoulder, under epaulet and arm
- Resource:
Den Chief Handbook
- Need form?
Yes, #4211
Name: Lifesaving
or Meritorious Award
(Various levels
of this award, depending on the significance of the deed, include
Council Certificate of Merit, Medal of Merit, Heroism
Award, Honor Medal, and Honor Medal with Crossed Palms.)
- Purpose:
To recognize Scouts who have performed an outstanding act of
service of exceptional character while using Scouting skills
and ideals
- Requirements:
Usually such an act would include a rescue, providing first
aid, securing assistance, etc., for someone in need. An application
describing the action must be submitted to the Council Advancement
Committee within six (6) months from the date of the deed. The
application requires an appropriate summary, signed statements,
and photographs to assist the Committee in judging its significance.
All applications considered to be above the Council Certificate
of Merit level are referred to the National Court of Honor for
final determination.
- Insignia:
Medal, square knot
- Worn: Medal,
worn only on formal occasions, pinned 3/8" above left pocket
(or above knot); knot worn just above left pocket
- Resource:
Recommendation for Lifesaving or Meritorious Award application
- Need form?
Yes, #30-732
Name: Congressional
Award (a Scouting-related, but non-Scouting, award)
- Purpose:
To recognize youth and young adults (through age 23) who have
accomplished high goals in voluntary public service and personal
development activities
- Requirements:
Vary with age, but all require service in voluntary public service/personal
development/physical fitness or expeditions. Work can be done
at same time as other Scout work. Numbers below show hours of
service required and maximum time period between start of service
being noted and recommendation.
- Bronze
medal (age 14-16) 100/50/50 within 1 year
- Silver
medal (age 17-19) 200/100/100 within 2 years
- Gold medal
(age 20-23) 400/200/200 within 3 years
- Application
must be made and recommended by Congressional Award Council
from Scout's US Congressional District
- Insignia:
Medal (bronze, silver, or gold) presented by a member of Congress
- Worn: As
instructed
- Resource:
The Congressional Award packet, obtained from Congressional
Award Office, 701 N. Fairfax St., Suite 300, Alexandria, VA
22314
- Need form?
Yes, see resource
Name: Youth
Leadership in America Award for Senior Patrol Leaders
- Purpose:
To recognize youth leaders for their achievement
- Insignia:
Medal
- Worn: Above
left pocket
- (Note:
This award is no longer available.)
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SERVICE
RECOGNITIONS - YOUTH AND ADULTS
Name: Order of the Arrow (OA)
- Purpose:
To recognize honor campers who have provided, and will continue
to provide, service to Scouting
- Requirements:
1. Have completed 15 days and nights of camping (including one
long term camp) under the auspices and standards of BSA within
2 years of election
2. If elected as youth, must have attained First Class rank
3. For a youth, must have approval of Scoutmaster attesting
to his Scouting spirit, his adherence to Scout Oath and Law,
and participation in troop activities
- One troop
election per year will be held under the direction of the OA
Lodge. All Scouts in troop are allowed to vote. Only half of
the Scouts eligible may be selected. Only those receiving votes
from at least half of those voting are selected. Each troop
committee is allowed to select one (1) adult per year for membership.
This adult must satisfy all youth Requirements: except that
of rank.
- Insignia:
Patch, sash, universal pin
- Worn: Patch
is worn on right pocket flap; universal pin may be worn suspended
from right pocket button; sash is worn across chest over right
shoulder
- Resource:
Order of the Arrow Handbook
- Need form?
Provided by OA
Name: National
Eagle Scout Association (NESA)
- Purpose:
To recognize the fellowship of those who have earned Eagle rank
- Requirements:
Have earned Eagle rank as youth; make application to join; see
council
- Insignia:
Lapel pin, various other items with Insignia: are available
- Worn: On
civilian clothes only
- Resource:
Application
- Need form?
Yes, #58-404
Name: Order
of the Arrow Distinguished Service Award
- Purpose:
To recognize OA members who have given outstanding service to
the Order on a sectional, area, regional, or national basis
- Requirements:
Individual must be nominated for the award, which is awarded
by Region. Consideration is given to those whose service records
are the most outstanding and extend the farthest beyond the
local lodge level.
- Insignia:
Square knot, certificate
- Worn: Knot
worn above left pocket; certificate displayed appropriately
- Resource:
Application
- Need form?
Yes, #24-201
Name: Founder's
Award (Order of the Arrow)
- Purpose:
To recognize OA members who show in their everyday life the
spirit of achievement described by the order's founder
- Requirements:
Individual (either a Brotherhood or Vigil honor member) must
be nominated by the OA lodge (the award cannot be directly applied
for). The award is approved by Council. If a lodge requests
that 2 awards be authorized to it for a single year, one of
them must be presented to a member under the age of 21.
- Insignia:
Certificate, plaque
- Displayed
Framed and displayed appropriately
- Resource:
Application
- Need form?
Yes, #24-137
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SERVICE
RECOGNITIONS - ADULTS
Name: Scoutmaster
Award of Merit (replaces
NESA Scoutmaster Award)
- Purpose:
To recognize Scoutmasters who have a record of proper use of
Boy Scout advancement and program emphasis. (This award is intended
to recognize Scoutmasters for their service before they are
eligible for the Scouter's key.)
- Requirements:
1. Be a Scoutmaster with at least 18 months’ tenure as
Scoutmaster
2. Achieve Quality Unit Award at least once in that same 18
month period
3. Complete Boy Scout Leader Fast Start training and Scoutmastership
Fundamentals or the equivalent
4. Have a record of proper use of Boy Scout advancement resulting
in a majority of unit Scouts attaining the First Class rank
5. Have a record of developing boy leadership using the patrol
method, maintaining positive relations with chartering organization,
employing an extensive outdoor program including strong summer
camp attendance, maintaining and promoting a positive image
of Scouting in the community, and operating a troop which attracts
and retains members
- Nomination
of Scoutmaster must be made by troop committee chairman and
include: a list of Scouts who have attained First Class during
his tenure as scoutmaster, statements from the SPL (on behalf
of the PLC) and the committee chairman attesting to the Scoutmaster's
performance.
- Insignia:
Patch, square knot; certificate for display
- Worn: Patch
is worn on jacket; knot is worn just above left shirt pocket
- Resource:
Application
- Need form?
Yes, #58-413
Name: (District)
Award of Merit
- Purpose:
To recognize Scouters who have rendered outstanding service
to Scouting at the District level
- Requirements:
1. Be a registered Scouter
2. Have rendered significant service to youth in Scouting, outside
of Scouting, or both
3. Be recommended for the award; nominations are not made public.
The award must be approved by the District Award of Merit committee
and by Council. A District may present 1 award per each 25 units
or fraction thereof. Awardees are announced publicly at the
annual district banquet.
- Insignia:
Square knot; certificate for display
- Worn: Just
above left shirt pocket
- Resource:
Application
- Need form?
Yes, #3720
Name: Silver
Beaver Award
- Purpose:
To recognize Scouters who have rendered highly significant service
to Scouting at the District level
- Requirements:
1. Be a registered Scouter
2. Have rendered highly significant service to Scouting at the
District level
3. Be recommended for the award. Nominations are not made public,
and nominees are not notified. Awardees are notified at an appropriate
time, usually the Council annual banquet.
- Insignia:
Pendant on ribbon, square knot
- Worn: Pendant
with ribbon is worn on formal occasions; knot is worn just above
left pocket.
- Resource:
Application
- Need form?
Silver Beaver Nomination Form
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Name: Silver Fawn
- Discontinued;
was same as Silver Beaver but awarded to women
Name: Silver Antelope Award
- Purpose:
To recognize Scouters who have rendered highly significant service
to Scouting at the Council level
- Requirements:
1. Be a registered Scouter
2. Have rendered highly significant service to Scouting at the
Council level
3. Be recommended for the award
- Approval
for award is recommended by Council.
- Insignia:
Pendant on ribbon, square knot
- Worn: Pendant
with ribbon worn on formal occasions; knot is worn just above
left shirt pocket (or above where pocket would be)
- Resource:
Application
- Need form?
Yes, #30-733
Name: Silver
Buffalo Award
- Purpose:
To recognize Scouters who have rendered highly significant service
to Scouting at regional or national level
- Requirements:
1. Be a registered Scouter
2. Have rendered highly significant service to Scouting at regional
or national level
3. Be recommended for the award
- Approval
is recommended by National
- Insignia:
Pendant on ribbon, square knotWorn
- Pendant
with ribbon worn on formal occasions; knot is worn just above
left shirt pocket (or above where pocket would be)
- Resource:
Application
- Need form?
Yes, #30-724
Name: Silver
World Award
- Purpose:
To recognize Scouters who have rendered highly significant service
to Scouting at international level
- Requirements:
No specific requirementsInsignia: Pendant on ribbon, square
knot
- Worn: Pendant
with ribbon worn on formal occasions; knot worn just above left
shirt pocket (or above where pocket would be)
- Resource:
Application
- Need form?
Contact BSA National Office, Irving, Texas
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Name: Distinguished
Assistant Scoutmaster Award (Longhorn
Council only)
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Name: Distinguished
Commissioner Service Award
- Purpose:
To upgrade Commissioner Service by recognizing those Commissioners
who provide effective and notable service in promoting a quality
Scouting program
- Requirements:
1. Complete Commissioner training and earn Scouter's Key for
Commissioners
2. Actively serve as Commissioner for 5 consecutive years and
be currently registered as one
3. Recharter 90% of units in your service area for past 2 years
(applies to Council Commissioners, Assistant Council Commissioners,
District Commissioners, Assistant District Commissioners, and
Unit Commissioners)
4. Assist units so that more than 50% in your area earn Quality
Unit Award for a minimum of the past 2 years
5. Roundtable Commissioners and Assistant Roundtable Commissioners
must conduct at least 9 roundtables per year for the last 2
years, instead of meeting Requirements: 3 and 4.
6. Must be recommended by Scout Commissioner or District Executive
- Insignia:
Plaque, bolo tie; plaque displayed
- Worn: Bolo
tie can be worn with uniform.
- Resource:
Information sheet #14-550
- Need form?
No
Name: Distinguished
Eagle Scout Award
- Purpose:
To recognize adults who earned the Eagle rank at least 25 years
earlier and who have distinguished themselves in their life
work and who have voluntarily shared their talents with their
community (service to Scouting is not required)
- Requirements:
Nominee must be recommended by a group of adult Eagles in the
Council. NESA usually does this, but it may come from others.
Nomination is sent to Council NESA Chapter for processing and
forwarding to National Headquarters.
- Insignia:
Pendant with ribbon, miniature pin, charm for wife
- Worn: Pendant
on ribbon worn on formal occasions, miniature pin worn on Eagle
knot or as tie-tac, lapel pin
- Resource:
Information sheet #30-605
- Need form?
Yes, #58-300
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Name: George Meany Award
- Purpose:
To recognize adult labor union members who have made a significant
contribution to youth of their community through Scouting. This
is a national recognition approved by the AFL-CIO Executive
Council.
- Requirements:
No specific requirements: a maximum of one award is issued annually
per City Central Labor Body plus one for each State Central
Labor Body. Application should describe nominee's qualifications.
Consideration is given to those who have done such things as:
brought Scouting to more youth; assisted in recruiting Scoutmasters
or other key leaders; completed full training in the Scouting
skills and are outstanding role models for their personal sense
of responsibility, humility, and ability to set a good example;
have made a significant contribution to Scouting in the field
of labor relations; have led in promoting Scouting for all youth
regardless of race or creed, and have been instrumental in organizing
Scouting units in the inner city.
- Insignia:
Pendant with ribbon, square knot
- Worn: Pendant
on ribbon worn for formal occasions; knot worn just above left
pocket
- Resource:
Application
- Need form?
Yes, #86-011
Name: Whitney
M. Young, Jr. Service Award
- Purpose:
To recognize volunteers who have made outstanding contribution
through Scouting to low income urban/rural youth; may be awarded
to units
- Requirements:
Nominee must have brought, or significantly im-proved, Scouting
to urban or rural youth; must be nominated by Council, screened
by Council, and approved by National Urban/Rural Field Services
subcommittee.
- Insignia:
Lapel pin
- Worn: Civilian
wear only; if awarded to a unit, award should not be worn unless
individual was personally involved.
- Resource:
Application
- Need form?
Yes, #7-427
Name: Organizer Award
- Purpose:
To recognize people organizing Scouting units
- Requirements:
Help organize or reorganize a pack, troop, post, or team
- Insignia:
Lapel pin
- Worn: Civilian
wear only
- Resource:
Unit organizer packet
- Need form?
No
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SERVICE
RECOGNITIONS - UNITS
Name: National
Quality Unit Award (replaces
Honor Unit Award)
- Purpose:
To recognize units that have maintained an outstanding Scouting
program for the year; may be re-earned each year
- Requirements:
1. Unit leader (CM, SM, Post Adviser, Team Coach) has completed
appropriate Fast Start Training and Cub Basic Training or Scoutmaster
Fundamentals.
2. Unit must have one or more registered active assistant leaders.
3. Unit committee must be active, having at least 9 meetings
per year; committees of troop, post (where applicable), or team
must hold minimum of 2 boards of review and 2 courts of honor
per year.
4. Complete 3 more of following: conduct a service project;
have either 50% of Scouts advance a rank or a 10% increase in
rank advancement over previous year; 50%+ of Scouts subscribe
to Boys' Life or a 10% subscription increase over previous
year; 50%+ Scouts participate in 10 nights of camping in the
year; recharter with increased number of youth over previous
year.
- Insignia:
Ribbon, patch
- Worn: Ribbon
is for troop display (on flag); patch is sewn on right sleeve
(of short-sleeved shirt) just above cuff. Only one Quality
Unit patch may be worn at a time.
- Resource:
Application (usually with recharter packet)
- Need form?
Yes, #14-221A
Name: E.
Urner Goodman Order of the Arrow Camping Award
- Purpose:
To encourage and challenge OA lodges to increase their effectiveness
in promoting Scout camping in each council
- Requirements:
Scout Executive must complete questionnaire describing how lodge
has made a major impact on the Council camping program. Generally,
lodge must also have had a major impact at Regional or National
level. Only 2 awards are given per Region yearly.
- Insignia:
Certificate for lodge
- Displayed
Framed and displayed appropriately
- Resource:
Application #24-103
- Need form?
Yes, #24-103
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PROGRAM
RECOGNITIONS - YOUTH
Name: Hornaday
Award: Badge, Bronze Medal, Silver Medal
- Purpose:
To recognize distinguished service in conservation
- Requirements:
Do all work under the guidance of a local conservation agency
or professional, or with a qualified layman in conservation.
Work will take at least 18 months to complete.
1. Earn Environmental Science merit badge. From list of qualified
merit badges, earn 1 additional merit badge for Hornaday Badge,
earn 2 additional merit badges for Bronze Medal, earn all 3
merit badges for Silver Medal. Qualified merit badges are Forestry,
Soil and Water Conservation, and Fish and Wildlife Management.
2. Earn at least 3 more badges from the nature and conservation
merit badge group: Bird Study, Botany (discontinued as of
9/94), Geology, Insect Life, Mammals, Nature, Oceanography,
Reptile Study, and Weather.
3. Plan and carry out, under the guidance of the conservation
adviser, local projects in energy conservation and air or water
pollution control, and a project in 2 other of the following
areas: soil and water conservation, fish and wildlife management,
and resource recovery.
4. Carry out projects that influence other people to understand
and undertake conservation work and/or objectives.
5. Submit a resume covering a summary of the local projects,
and a summary of the efforts to influence others to practice
conservation.
6. Complete Hornaday Award application and submit to Council.
- Bronze
and Silver Medalists may be nominated by Council (individual
may not apply for these) and are awarded by National. Bronze
Medal is possible for work done on a local level; one is awarded
per council per year. Silver Medal is awarded for work on a
state or regional level; a maximum of 6 are awarded nationally
per year.
- Insignia:
Bar pin; pendant on ribbon
- Worn: 3/8"
above uniform left pocket; pendant worn on formal occasions
- Resource:
Scoutmaster Handbook
- Need form?
Yes, #21-107
Name: World Conservation Award
- Purpose:
To recognize efforts to understand and improve our environment
- Requirements:
Cubmaster’s signature on application signifies that Cub
Scout has completed achievements and activities appropriate
for the boy’s current rank:
- Wolf
-must complete Achievement 7 plus all arrow points in 2
of the following 3 electives: 13, Birds, 15, Gardening,
19, Fishing, and participate in a den/pack conservation
project in addition to other requirements.
- Bear
must complete Achievement 5 plus all arrow points in 2 or
the following 3 electives: 2, Weather, 12, Nature Craft,
15, Water and Soil Conservation, and participate in a den/pack
conservation project in addition to other requirements.
- Webelos
must complete following activity badges: Forester, Naturalist,
and Outdoorsman; and participate in a den/pack conservation
project.
- Boy
Scouts must earn the following merit badges: Environmental
Science, either Soil and Water Conservation or Fish and
Wildlife Management, and Citizenship in the World.
- Insignia:
Patch
- Worn: Temporary
patch on right pocket
- Resource:
Boy Scout Requirements: or application available at council
office
- Need Form?
Yes, application available at council office
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Name: Keep
America Beautiful/Hometown USA Award
- Purpose:
To recognize outstanding efforts of Scouts in their communities
with regard to citizenship and environmental improvement
- Requirements:
1. Earn 3 of following merit badges: Citizenship in the Community,
Communications, Environmental Science, Fish and Wildlife, Forestry,
Gardening, Geology, Landscape Architecture, Nature, Plant Science,
Public Speaking, and Soil and Water Conservation.
2. Perform a community service project for a minimum of 8 hours,
of which 2 hours must involve management planning and 6 hours
must involve carrying out the project. The project should help
keep American beautiful and benefit the community either physically
or financially.
3. Complete the application.
- It is suggested
that the community service project be under the overall direction
of a natural resources professional or other qualified adult
supervisor. (See packet for suggestions.) After completing the
project, the adult supervisor should sign a statement indicating
the project has been completed and meets the Requirements: of
the project sponsor.
- Insignia:
Hometown USA patch (#7193)
- Worn: Temporary
patch on right pocket
- Resource:
Packet obtainable from National
- Need form?
See packet
Name: Worth
Ranch Scout or SR2 Scout (Longhorn
Council only)
- Purpose:
To provide a challenging experience for an older Scout (i.e.,
one who has attended camp for several years) with a review that
tests his expertise in all basic areas of the summer camp program
- Requirements:
Complete all of the following during the 5-6 weeks summer camp
is in session:
1. Swimming: demonstrate the following strokes in good form:
sidestroke, elementary backstroke, American crawl, and breaststroke.
2. Lifesaving: show in good form the reach, throw, and go water
rescues.
3. Canoeing: by yourself, properly launch and paddle a canoe
over a designed course showing basic canoe strokes.
4. Rowing: Porperly row a rowboat over a designed course showing
pivots, sculling, backwater, and rowing a straight line.
5. Rifle and/or shotgun: demonstrate an understanding of range
safety procedures and shoot at least 2 qualifying targets from
the prone position (rifle) or hit at least 12 out of 25 target
rounds.
6. Archery: demonstrate an understanding of range safety procedures
and shoot at least two qualifying targets at the medium range.
7. Pioneering: properly tie and identify 10 knots and the square,
diagonal, and shear lashings.
8. Nature: identify (in the field) 15 species of wild plants.
This should include trees and edible plants.
9. Astronomy: identify in the sky at least 3 constellations.
10. First Aid: earn the First Aid merit badge; if you already
have it, review the First Aid skills with the Camp Health Officer.
11. Instruction: Aid in the instruction of at least one merit
badge for at least 1 hour per day during the week. See Program
Director for merit badge class assignment.
- Signatures
verifying Requirements: have been met must be those of directors
of respective camp areas--i.e., Aquatics, Shooting Sports, Scoutcraft,
Nature-Ecology, Health, and Program. All Requirements: must
be completed within one (1) 5-6 week period of summer camp and
cannot be held over to complete the following year.
- Insignia:
Certificate for display; name also inscribed on plaque at respective
camp
- Resource:
Application
- Need Form?
Yes, see council or camp ranger
Name: Presidential
Sports Award (non-Scouting, but related activity)
- Purpose:
To encourage physical fitness and involvement in sports activities
- Requirements:
Vary depending on sport involved
- Insignia:
Patch and certificate
- Worn: On
civilian clothes only; certificate displayed
- Resource:
Contact: Presidential Sports Award, AAU House, P. O. Box 68207,
Indianapolis, IN 46268
- Need form?
Yes, see address above
Name: Texas
Award (Longhorn Council only)
- Purpose:
To promote awareness of Texas history, culture, and symbols
- Requirements:
Cub Scouts: Requirements: are listed on application;
- Boy Scouts:
Requirements: stated in Texas Award booklet
- Insignia:
Patch, available at Longhorn Scout Shop ($1.50 for Cubs; $3.00
for Boy Scouts) upon completion of Requirements: and submission
of application
- Worn: Temporary
patch on right pocket of uniform or sewn on patch vest
- Resource:
Application form for Cub Scouts or Texas Award booklet for Boy
Scouts. Both are available at Council office.
- Need form?
Yes; application for Cubs lists requirements; booklet for Boy
Scouts includes application
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PROGRAM
RECOGNITIONS - YOUTH AND ADULTS
Name: SOAR
(Save Our American Resources)
- Purpose:
To develop environmentally-aware citizens
- Requirements:
No specific requirements, but a unit should develop its own
rigorous conservation project, using the steps of Identification,
Preparation, and Action/Evaluation
- Insignia:
Patch
- Worn: Temporary
patch on right pocket
- Resource:
Conservation Guide for Unit Leaders
- Need form?
No
Name: Captain
Kidd Award (Longhorn
Council only)
- Purpose:
To recognize 6-hour increments of work performed on conservation
projects benefiting Worth Ranch
- Requirements:
Vary according to level; there are 3 different levels
1. Level 1 - requires 6 hours of work
2. Level 2 - requires 12 hours of work
3. Level 3 - requires 18 hours of work
- Insignia:
Patches vary according to time worked
- Worn: Sewn
on uniform 2" above right uniform pocket
- Resource:
Consult with Worth Ranch Ranger
- Need form?
Make arrangements with Worth Ranch ranger; patches available
only from Worth Ranch ranger
Name: Safe
Swim Defense
- Purpose:
To teach safe methods for troop swims
- Requirements:
Complete the Safe Swim Defense program
- Insignia:
Wallet card
- Worn: Not
applicable
- Resource:
Safe Swim Defense card
- Need form?
No
Name: Safety Afloat
- Purpose:
To teach safe boating methods for troops
- Requirements:
Complete the Safety Afloat training program
- Insignia:
Wallet card
- Worn: Not
applicable
- Resource:
Safety Afloat card
- Need form?
No
Name: BSA
Lifeguard
- Purpose:
To ensure that the BSA swimming program has trained lifeguards
- Requirements:
1. Demonstrate aquatics skills, including skill in all Requirements:
of Swimming, Lifesaving, Rowing, Canoeing, and First Aid merit
badges
2. Demonstrate application of all 8 factors in the BSA Safe
Swim Defense plan, plus conduct a safe swim
3. Demonstrate application of all 9 factors in Safety Afloat
program
4. Demonstrate specific First Aid techniques
5. Demonstrate understanding of proper emergency actions
- Certification
is valid for 3 years after which it must be renewed.
- Insignia:
Patch
- Worn: On
swimsuit
- Resource:
Application for BSA Lifeguard Certification
- Need form?
Yes, #4435
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Name: Mile Swim
Award
- Purpose:
To improve one’s physical conditioning and to help ensure
one’s safety if stranded in water for an extended time
period
- Requirements:
1. Explain relationship between good health and swimming
2. Tell precautions and procedures for making an extended swim
in open water
3. Under qualified supervision, participate in 4 hours of training
for extended swimming, 1 hour per day for 4 days
4. Swim 1 mile (1600 meters) over an approved, measured course
- Insignia:
Patch
- Worn: On
swimsuit
- Resource:
Boy Scout Requirements:
- Need form?
No
Name: Snorkeling BSA
- Purpose:
To train Scouts in proper snorkeling procedures
- Requirements:
1. Pass Swimmer test
2. Explain buddy system
3. Define snorkeling
4. Demonstrate use of mask, snorkel, and swim fins
5. Perform deep water demonstrations and recover objects
6. Explain snorkeling preparation and precautions
7. Discuss submerged-related factors
8. Discuss submersion effects; CPR
9. Explain hyperventilation; hypothermia
10. Demonstrate divers' signs and signals
- Insignia:
Patch
- Worn: On
swimsuit
- Resource:
Application for Snorkeling, BSA
- Need form?
Yes, #19-176
Name: Totin' Chip
- Purpose:
To teach proper use and safety of wood tools (knife, ax, saw)
- Requirements:
1. Read and understand Boy Scout Handbook section on
use and safety of wood tools
2. Demonstrate proper handling, care, and use of Scout knife,
ax, and saw
3. Use knife, ax, and saw as tools, not playthings
4. Respect all safety rules to protect others
5. Respect property; do not cut living trees
6. Subscribe to the Outdoor Code
- Insignia:
Wallet card
- Worn: Not
applicable
- Resource:
Boy Scout Handbook, Boy Scout Requirements:
- Need form?
No
Name: Firem'n
Chit
- Purpose:
To teach fire safety
- Requirements:
Scout must demonstrate he knows following:
1. Read and understand Boy Scout Handbook, section on
fire use and safety rules
2. Secure necessary permit to build fire (regulations vary with
area)
3. Ensure area for fire is free of flammable vegetation for
at least 5 feet in all directions
4. Tend fire at all times
5. Have fire fighting tools (water and shovel) available at
all times
6. Make sure fire is "dead out" before being left
7. Subscribe to the Outdoor Code
- Insignia:
Wallet card
- Worn: Not
applicable
- Resource:
Boy Scout Requirements:
- Need form?
No
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Name: Paul Bunyan Woodsman Award
- Purpose:
To show that Scout is proficient with an ax and can teach ax
safety
- Requirements:
1. Teach Totin' Chip to a Scout using a hand ax
2. Demonstrate cutting a 6-8 foot long log (at least 4"
in diameter) into 2-foot lengths
3. Do a selected additional task as stated
- Insignia:
Patch
- Worn: Equipment
decoration to be displayed on trail pack or blanket
- Resource:
Boy Scout Requirements:
- Need form?
No
Name: Polar Bear Camping Award
- Purpose:
To promote winter camping and outdoor activities
- Requirements:
1. Using a tent or lean-to, camp for a 24-hour period during
which the ambient temperature falls below 32o F (0o
C)
2. Complete and submit the required form
- Insignia:
Patch
- Worn: Temporary
patch on right pocket
- Resource:
Polar Bear Camping Flyer
- Need form?
See Council
Name: 50-Miler Award
- Purpose:
To encourage participation in major hiking or boating treks
- Requirements:
1. Make complete plans for the trip, including possibilities
for advancement
2. Cover the 50-consecutive-mile distance on foot, or by canoe
or boat without use of a motor; take a minimum of 5 consecutive
days
3. During the time on trail or on waterway, each individual
must complete a minimum of 10 hours of group work to improve
the area (i.e., a conservation project). If, after checking
with authorities, it is not possible to complete the 10 hours
each of group work on the trek, do a similar project in your
home area
4. Unit leader must submit 50-Miler application to Council or
to Philmont
- Insignia:
Patch
- Worn: Decoration
to be displayed on jacket or backpack
- Resource:
Boy Scout Requirements:
- Need form?
Yes, #4408
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Name: Historic Trails Award
- Purpose:
To encourage learning about, and visiting, historic areas and
promote their preservation
- Requirements:
1. Locate an historic trail or site and study information about
it
2. Hike or camp 2 days and 1 night along the trail or in the
vicinity of the site
3. Cooperate with an adult group to restore and mark all or
part of this trail or site; or cooperate with such a group to
plan and stage an historic pageant, ceremony, or other public
event related to the site (should be large enough to merit press
coverage)
4. Unit leader must submit Historic Trails Award application
- Insignia:
Patch
- Worn: Equipment
decoration, not worn on uniform
- Resource:
Boy Scout Requirements
- Need form?
Yes, see Council
Name: High Adventure Base Patch
- Purpose:
To recognize those who have participated in program at one of
the BSA high adventure bases
- Requirements:
Complete the high adventure base activity
- Insignia:
Patch
- Worn: Equipment
decoration, not worn on uniform
- Resource:
Council information sheet
- Need form?
Participants receive patch upon completion of program
Name: Participation patches
(various)
- Purpose:
To encourage participation in special events
- Requirements:
Vary with event (e.g., camporees, jamborees, Philmont, High
Adventure Bases, trail patches) but usually necessitate attendance/participation
in the event
- Insignia:
Patch, usually
- Worn: Temporary
patch on right pocket; jamboree patches are sewn/worn above
right pocket
- Resource:
Varies
- Need form?
Varies; refer to event publicity or chairman
Name: Interpreter
Strip (available for all languages)
- Purpose:
To designate Scouts and Scouters who can communicate in a second
language
- Requirements:
1. Carry on a 5-minute conversation in the second language
2. Translate a 2-minute speech or address
3. Write a letter in the language (does not apply for sign language)
4. Translate 400 words from the written word
- Insignia:
Cloth strip with Name: of language on it
- Worn: Centered
above "Boy Scouts of America" over right pocket
- Resource:
Boy Scout Requirements:
- Need form?
No
Name: C.
O. P. E. (Challenging Outdoor Physical
Experience)
- Purpose:
To develop teamwork in a group and develop self-assurance in
Scouts by completing difficult physical maneuvers as a team
- Requirements:
Participate in a professionally supervised outdoor COPE course
- Insignia:
None
- Resource:
COPE information
- Need form?
Yes, application; see Council
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PROGRAM
RECOGNITIONS - ADULTS
Name: Hornaday Award
- Gold Medallion
- Purpose:
To recognize distinguished service in conservation or improvement
of environmental quality on a state, regional, or national level
- Requirements:
Council must nominate individual for unusual and distinguished
service in conservation and improvement of environmental quality;
emphasis for award is placed on national impact. National awards
only one (1) medallion per year.
- Insignia:
Bar pin, pendant on ribbon
- Worn: Pin
worn 3/8" above left pocket; ribbon with pendant worn on
formal occasions
- Resource:
Scoutmaster Handbook
- Need form?
Yes, #21-107
Name: Aquatic Instructor Patch
- Purpose:
To show wearer is certified as aquatics instructor for Scout
camps
- Requirements:
Complete certification training through National Camping School
- Insignia:
Patch
- Worn: On
right side of swimsuit
- Resource:
National Camping School
- Need form?
See Council
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PROGRAM
RECOGNITIONS - UNITS
Name: Hornaday
Award - Unit Certificate
- Purpose:
To recognize a unit's distinguished service in conservation
- Requirements:
1. Carry out the service project portion of the Requirements:
listed under Hornaday Award - Badge, Bronze Medal, Silver Medal;
work as a troop, patrol, or a group of 5 or more Scouts for
unique conservation or environmental quality projects.
2. Complete application and submit to Council
- Insignia:
Certificate to display
- Displayed
Framed and displayed appropriately
- Resource:
Scoutmaster Handbook
- Need form?
Yes, #21-107
Name: National Camping Award
- Purpose:
To encourage unit camping
- Requirements:
1. Each troop patrol must participate in at least 3 specified
events within one year
2. All troop patrols represented in 4 or more short-term campouts
within one year
3. All troop patrols represented in a long-term camp (6 or more
consecutive days of camping) with at least 50% of unit boy membership
in attendance
- Insignia:
Unit ribbon
- Displayed
Appropriately displayed
- Resource:
Scoutmaster Handbook
- Need form?
Yes, #3690
Name: Baden-Powell
Patrol Award (for patrols)
- Purpose:
To improve operation of patrols
- Requirements:
Award can be re-earned by each patrol every 3 months
1. Have a patrol flag and rally around it; put patrol design
on equipment; use patrol yell and patrol call; keep patrol records
current for 3 months
2. Hold 2 patrol meetings each month for 3 months
3. Take part in a hike or outdoor activity within 3 months
4. Do 2 PLC approved Good Turns or service projects within 3
month
5. Help 2 patrol members advance 1 rank during 3 months
6. Build patrol to full strength--8 Scouts
7. Wear Scout uniform correctly
8. Represent the patrol during 3 PLC meetings within 3 months
- Insignia:
Baden-Powell patrol star
- Worn: Under
patrol patch on right sleeve; maximum of 4 stars may be worn
- Resource:
Patrol Leader Handbook
- Need form?
Yes, #18-926
Name: Johnny Elmseed Program
- Purpose:
To promote community service projects protecting existing American
elm trees against Dutch elm disease and to plant disease resistant
American Liberty elms
- Requirements:
Follow program outlined in Johnny Elmseed Program to establish
small troop nursery to grow 1-foot seedlings into 6-foot transplantable
trees for public land
- Insignia:
None
- Resource:
Johnny Elmseed Program, Elm Research Institute, Harrisville,
NH 03450, Ph. 1-800-FOR-ELMS
- Need form?
No
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TRAINING
RECOGNITIONS - YOUTH
Name:
Junior
Leader Training Patch
- Purpose:
To train patrol leaders and other junior leaders
- Requirements:
Complete day-long junior leader basic training course
- Insignia:
Patch
- Worn: Temporary
patch on right pocket
- Resource:
National Junior Leader Training syllabus
- Need form?
No; course enrollment and completion are enough
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TRAINING
RECOGNITIONS - YOUTH AND ADULTS
Name:
Training Award
- Purpose:
To designate Scouter who has completed basic training for position
as junior leader, or unit/den leader
- Requirements:
Complete appropriate training for unit leaders or junior leaders
- Insignia:
Patch
- Worn: Left
sleeve just below badge of office for which training was completed;
patch should be removed when office changes; may be re-attached
when additional appropriate training is completed
- Resource:
Scoutmaster Handbook
- Need form?
No
Name: Wood Badge (Advanced
Adult Training)
- Purpose:
To designate those who have completed additional training directly
related to Scout program
- Requirements:
1. Complete Wood Badge course (either week-long or 2-weekends),
available through most Scout Councils
2. Complete the individual "ticket" items agreed to
during the course, working with an individual coach/counselor
- Insignia:
Wood Badge neckerchief, beads, and woggle (neckerchief slide)
- Worn: As
instructed upon completion of Wood Badge ticket
- Resource:
Scoutmaster Handbook
- Need form?
See Council
Name: Arrowhead Award
- Purpose:
To recognize Commissioners who have completed a specified block
of work towards earning their Scouter's Key or Scouter's Training
Award
- Requirements:
Vary depending on which Commissioner position is held; usually
includes participation in position for specified time, and completion
of a number of position-related requirements
- Insignia:
Arrowhead patch
- Worn: On
left sleeve below badge of office
- Resource:
Appropriate Progress Record card #36-857 for District and Assistant
District Commissioner, #36-858 for Unit Commissioner, #36-859
for Roundtable Commissioner, #36-860 for Roundtable Staff
- Need form?
Yes, appropriate Progress Record, see above
Name: Scouter's Key
- Purpose:
To recognize those Scoutmasters and Commissioners who have taken
recommended training for their position and have achieved the
high standard of performance prescribed for 3 years
- Requirements:
Complete requirements in training, performance, and tenure
- Insignia:
Square knot
- Worn: Just
above left pocket
- Resource:
Appropriate Progress Record: #36-855 for Scoutmasters; #36-857
for District and Assistant District Commissioners; #36-858 for
Unit Commissioner; #36-859 for Roundtable Commissioner
- Need form?
Yes, appropriate Progress Record, see above
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Name: Scouter's Training Award
- Purpose:
To recognize those Scouters and Roundtable Staff who have taken
the required training for their position and have achieved the
high standard of performance prescribed for 3 years
- Requirements:
Complete requirements in training, performance, and tenure
- Insignia:
Square knot
- Worn: Just
above left pocket
- Resource:
Appropriate Progress Record: #36-851 for Scouters; #36-860 for
Roundtable Staff
- Need form?
Yes, appropriate Progress Record, see above
Name: Train the Trainer
- Purpose:
To designate those who have completed training to teach methods
of instruction for Scouting
- Requirements:
Complete the training syllabus
- Insignia:
Wallet card
- Worn: Not
applicable
- Resource:
Training syllabus
- Need form?
No
Name: College
of Commissioner Science
- Purpose:
To designate Commissioners who have completed further training
appropriate for their job and needs
- Requirements:
Vary according to training program undertaken in National training
syllabus
- Insignia:
Patch
- Worn: Temporary
patch on right pocket
- Resource:
College of Commissioner Science, #LD7522
- Need form?
No; patch available upon completion of course
Name: National
Camping School Badge
- Purpose:
To designate those who have completed training at National Camping
School, which chiefly provides training for staff for Scout
camps
- Requirements:
Complete National Camping School training
- Insignia:
Patch
- Worn: Temporary
patch on right pocket
- Resource:
Information packet, see Council
- Need form?
See Council
Name: Philmont Training
Center Badge
- Purpose:
To designate adult leaders who have attended Philmont Training
Center for courses in various areas of the Scouting program
- Requirements:
Complete prescribed training course, chosen from various topics,
at Philmont Training Center, Philmont Scout Ranch, New Mexico;
attendance by invitation only, inquire at Council office
- Insignia:
Patch
- Worn: Temporary
patch on right pocket, or permanent patch on jacket
- Resource:
Yearly information packet with course offerings
- Need form?
See information packet
Name: Professional Training
Award (for Scouting
professionals only)
- Purpose:
To recognize professional Scouters for additional training
- Requirements:
Serve as a professional Scouter for 3 or more years and complete
a number of required and non-required training courses
- Insignia:
Square knot
- Worn: Just
above left pocket
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RELIGIOUS
RECOGNITIONS - YOUTH
Name: Religious
award (Also
known as God and Country Award;
different for each denomination)
- Purpose:
To encourage Scouts to understand and develop their religious
beliefs
- Requirements:
Award is issued by the denomination, in conjunction with BSA,
and vary according to denomination; see addendum on religious
awards below
- Insignia:
Medal (different for each denomination), square knot (same for
all denominations), miniature pin (different for each denomination)
- Worn: Universal
knot, worn just above left pocket flap. Miniature pin may be
worn through knot to show when emblem was earned--as Cub Scout,
Boy Scout, or Explorer. Knot may be worn by adults if badge
was earned as youth. Medal, worn only on formal occasions, should
be placed 3/8" above left pocket or above knot.
- Resource:
Religious Emblems publications sheet #5206 and denominational
publications (See addendum for appropriate award and source
of information)
- Need form?
Yes, see appropriate award under Addendum on Religious Awards
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RELIGIOUS
RECOGNITIONS - ADULTS
Name: Religious Award for Adults(available
in some denominations and named differently by denomination)
- Purpose:
To recognize adults who have had major impact on youth through
Boy Scout's religious program
- Requirements:
Generally, there are no specific requirements. Adults cannot
apply for the award, but must be recommended for it by the appropriate
religious body. See Religious Emblems Program (Sheet 5206A)
for information. Awards are known to exist for Baptist, Eastern
Orthodox, Eastern Rite Catholic, Episcopal, General Protestant,
Jewish, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Lutheran,
Pentecostal, Presbyterian, Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter Day Saints, Roman Catholic, Salvation Army, Unitarian
Universalist, United Church of Christ, United Methodist, and
others. (See addendum on religious awards)
- Insignia:
Medal (varies according to denomination), square knot (same
for all denominations)
- Worn: Knot
worn above left pocket; medals, worn only on formal occasions,
are placed 3/8" above left pocket or knot
- Resource:
Religious Emblems programs sheet #5-206A
- Need form?
Consult Addendum on Religious Awards for appropriate materials
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RELIGIOUS
RECOGNITIONS - UNITS
Name:
Unit
Award of Excellence
(different Name: for each denomination)
- Purpose:
To recognize outstanding units chartered to congregations and
associated organizations of specific denominations that have
met criteria established by the denomination. Awards exist for
Catholic, Lutheran, and United Methodist denominations.
- Requirements:
Vary with each denomination; usually includes such items as:
unit sponsored by church of that denomination, unit earns BSA
Quality Unit Award, a majority of unit's Scouts have earned
their religious award or are in process of doing so, unit has
designated chaplain, unit participates in sponsor's yearly Scout
Sunday service, unit has arranged to have church services when
away from home church. Also, see Requirements: for each denomination.
- Insignia:
Patches vary
- Worn: Temporary
patch on right pocket
- Resource:
Various flyers on such awards available through Council or church
- Need form?
Yes
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ADDENDUM
ON RELIGIOUS AWARDS
Because the
Boy Scouts of America is nonsectarian, it, therefore, has no religious
emblems. Those it recognizes have been developed by each denomination
for its members, but they share some general characteristics:
- Each religious
award candidate must be registered with the BSA before working
in the appropriate religious program, in which he is usually instructed/guided
by his own clergyman--ministers, pastors, priest, rabbi, imam,
etc., or religious counselor.
- Religious
counselors should be registered with the BSA, and Scout leaders
should not be emblem counselors unless they have been certified
by the appropriate religious authority.
- Upon completion
of Requirements: for the award, presentation of it is made during
a religious service. It should be recognized, or presented again
to the recipient, at a Scouting ceremony (e.g., pack meeting or
court of honor).
- The award
is a medal, which is worn on formal occasions centered above the
left uniform pocket, and a universal square knot, which is permanently
worn just above the left pocket.
- A Scout may
begin work on a religious award when he joins a unit, but some
denominations require that a Scout attain a certain rank or tenure
before the emblem can be presented.
Be aware that
fees may be charged by denominations for program registration, study
materials, and awards.
BSA publication
#5-206A lists the following emblems as available for youth of Scouting
age (6 to 18; to 21 for Explorers):
- Armenian
Church of America - Ararat Award:
For Scouts who have earned First Class rank or Explorers with
at least 1 year's tenure in Exploring. Requirements: include church
history and practices, Christian witness, world outreach, citizenship,
fellowship, and service. For information contact Youth Director,
Diocese of the Armenian Church of America, 630 Second Ave., New
York, NY 10016.
Zoroastrian
- Good Life Award: For Boy Scouts. Requirements: include
studying the history of early Zoroastrianism, understanding prophet
Zarathushtra Spitama's "Good Life" message, and trying
to live by this message and the prophet's way of life in today's
environment. For information contact The Zoroastrian Association,
c/o Fred Morris, 117 Madie Ave., Spotswood, NJ 08884.
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- Buddhist
- Metta and Sangha Awards: The
Metta is for Cub Scouts; Requirements: include 12 hours of classes
with a Buddhist minister over a 6-month period. Boy Scouts of
First Class rank and Explorers with 1 year tenure are eligible
to work on the Sangha Award; Requirements: include 72 hours of
classes with a Buddhist minister over a two-year period. For information
contact National Buddhist Committee on Scouting, c/o Buddhist
Churches of America, National Headquarters, 1710 Octavia St.,
San Francisco, CA 94109.
Baha'i
- Unity of Mankind Award: For all registered Scouts.
Programs are for Cubs, including Tigers, and for Boy Scouts
and Explorers. Requirements, which involve administration by
the local spiritual assembly, are designed to involve Baha'i
youth in full spiritual life of their community, to promote
Baha'i ideals of service, deepening and prayer, to emphasize
understanding of writings of Baha'u'llah, Abdul Baha, and Shoggi
Effendi and their position in the faith. For information contact
The National Teaching Committee, Baha'i National Center, Wilmette,
IL 60091.
Moravian
- God and Me, God and Family, God and Country:
God and Me, God and Family programs for Tigers and Cubs, respectively;
see Requirements: for corresponding Protestant awards. God and
Country program is for Boy Scouts of at least First Class rank.
Requirements: include study of Moravian faith, witnessing, service
projects, discussion of church's involvement in the world and
community. For information contact The Moravian Church, Drawer
Y, Winston-Salem, NC 27108.
Baptist
- God and Me, God and Family, God and Country:
God and Me, God and Family programs for Tibers and Cubs, respectively;
see Requirements: for corresponding Protestant awards. Requirements:
(publication #3025A) for God and Country for Boy Scouts and
Explorers include work with pastors in areas of faith, witness,
outreach, citizenship, and service record book #3024A. For information
contact Programs of Religious Activities with Youth (PRAY),
8520 Mackenzie Rd., St. Louis, MO 63123, or council office.
Protestant
- God and Me, God and Family, God and Church, God and Life:
Requirements:
for program for boys of Tiger, Wolf, or Bear rank are found
in God and Me Student Resource, #3603S, and Counselor
Manual, #3603C. Program Requirements: for Webelos are listed
in God and Family Student Resource, #3597A, and Counselor
Manual, 3598A. Program Requirements: for Scouts in grades
6-8 are detailed in God and Church Student Resource, #3599A,
and Counselor Manual, #3600A. Program Requirements: for
Scouts, Varsity Scouts, and Explorers in grades 9-12 are found
in God and Life Combined Counselor/Student Resource, #3601A.
Requirements: vary by program and denomination but include emphasis
on relationships with God, family, church, community, world,
and may involve service. For information contact Programs of
Religious Activities with Youth (PRAY). 8520 Mackenzie Rd.,
St. Louis, MO 63123.
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Eastern
Orthodox - Chi Rho, Alpha Omega:
Chi Rho is for Cub Scouts; Alpha Omega, for Scouts and Explorers
who have completed grade 7 or are 13-17 years old. Requirements:
include facets personal and parish life, church organization,
and service. For information contact Programs of Religious Activities
with Youth (PRAY), P. O. Box 6900, St. Louis, MO 63123.
Eastern
Rite Catholic - Light is Life: Program for Boy Scouts.
Requirements: (Supply #3011) include study of Holy Mysteries
of initiation, vocation, Christian lifestyle, and prayer; information
pamphlet available from local Scout council or diocesan Scout
office.
Roman
Catholic - Ad Altare Dei: Program for Boy Scouts
with at least 1 year active tenure in a troop. Requirements:
include study of sacraments, knowledge and observance of faith,
and service. The Counselor's Guide, #3077, and Record
Book, #3095, are available from local Scout council or diocesan
Scout office.
Roman
Catholic and Eastern Rite Catholic - Parvuli Dei, Pope Pius
XII:
Parvuli Dei for Cubs and Webelos. Requirements: book #3086 covers
understanding of Christian love, knowledge of church and home
parish, and service. Pope Pius XII for Explorers and high school
age Boy Scouts (Roman Catholic Scouts must first earn Ad Altare
Dei); Requirements: discussed in Pope Pius XII Student Resource,
#3076, and Pope Pius XII Counselor's Manual, #3077
(available from local Scout council or diocesan Scout office)
include readings, discussions, and commitment to Christian principles.
Catholic
St. George Award for Adults:
Information is available from diocesan Catholic Church Information
Office.
Episcopal
- God and Me, God and Family, God and Church, God and Life:
For
Cub Scouts of Wolf and Bear rank see Protestant category. God
and Family is for Cubs in grades 4 and 5; Requirements: unclude
understanding of liturgy, church organization, prayer and Bible.
God and Church is for Boy Scouts to age 14; Requirements: discuss
how God works with people, through Jesus Christ and through
scripture, and the Bible. God and Life is for older Boy Scouts,
Varsity Scouts, and Explorers; Requirements: include emphasis
on keeping a faith diary, understanding sin and penance, family
life, love, and service. For information contact local Scout
council or Programs of Religious Activities with Youth (PRAY),
8520 Mackenzie Rd., St. Louis, MO 63123. Supplement to standard
counselor's manual is also available from PRAY.
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Jewish
- Maccabee, Aleph, Ner Tamid:
Maccabee is intended for use with Tigers; Requirements: involve
Jewish names, holidays, terms, community helpers, symbols, objects,
articles, heroes. Publications to use are Maccabee Student,
#7165, and Maccabee Counselor, #3933. Aleph is for those
of Bear and Webelos rank who have earned 5 or more activity
badges; Requirements: include knowledge of the Torah, prayer,
religious holidays, synagogue, American heritage, Israel; Aleph
Record Book, #3184, is used. Ner Tamid is for Boy Scouts
and Explorers; Requirements: include Jewish home life, synagogue,
American Jewish Community, world Jewry, and service; Ner
Tamid Record Book, #3182, is used. For information contact
Programs of Religious Activities with Youth (PRAY), 8520 Mackenzie
Rd., St. Louis, MO 63123.
Islamic
- Bismillah, In the Name of God: Bismillah is for
Cub Scouts; Requirements: include attending religious services
regularly, naming Holy Books, writing essays on Muhammed and
on a great American Muslim, studying religious holidays. For
information contact Islamic Committee on Scouting, 130 East
40th St. (5th Floor), New York, NY 10016.
Hindu
- Dharma: For Wolf, Bear, and Webelos Scouts; Requirements:
include study of Hindu religious knowledge and spiritual formation,
with emphasis of becoming aware of God's presence in one's daily
life. For information contact North American Hindu Association,
46133 Amesbury Drive, Plymouth, MI 48170.
Lutheran
- God and Me, God and Family Lutheran, Lutheran Living Faith:
God and Me is for Tigers; God and Family is for Cub Scouts;
see Protestant programs. Lutheran Living Faith is for Boy Scouts
and Explorers who have earned First Class rank or have 1 year's
tenure in Exploring; Requirements: include projects on faith,
worship, witness, church's ministry, and service. For information
see local Scout council for Lutheran Living Faith materials,
#3635, or contact Programs of Religious Activities with Youth
(PRAY), 8520 Mackenzie Rd., St. Louis, MO 63123.
Christian
Church (Disciples of Christ) - God and Church: For
Boy Scouts; for Requirements: see Protestant. For information
contact Programs of Religious Activities with Youth (PRAY),
8520 Mackenzie Rd., St. Louis, MO 63123.
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LDS
"Mormon" - Faith in God, On My Honor: Faith
in God is for Cub Scouts; Requirements: include regular church
attendance, importance of prayer, geneaology, one's "Duty
to God." On My Honor is for Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts,
Explorers; Requirements: include membership in an LDS Scouting
section for 2 years, an annual interview with the bishop to
determine worthiness of being awarded the emblem. For information
contact Church Distribution Center, 1999 West 1700 South, Salt
Lake City, UT 84104.
United
Methodist Church - God and Church: For Boy Scouts;
for Requirements: see Protestant. For information contact Programs
of Religious Activities with Youth (PRAY), 8520 Mackenzie Rd.,
St. Louis, MO 63123.
Polish
National Catholic - Bog I Ojczyzna (God and Country):
For Boy Scouts and Explorers; Requirements: include Christian
spirit and faith, church participation and fellowship, Christianity
in action, and service. For information contact Polish National
Catholic Church, Committee on Scouting, Arthur Wyglon, 155 Heather
Hill Drive, West Seneca, NY 14224.
Presbyterian
Church (USA) - God and Church: For Boy Scouts; for
Requirements: see Protestant. For information contact Programs
of Religious Activities with Youth (PRAY), 8520 Mackenzie Rd.,
St. Louis, MO 63123.
The
Salvation Army - God and Me, Silver Crest (Salvationists), God
and Family (Non-Salvationists), God and The Salvation Army,
God and Life: For Tigers see God and Me Protestant
program. Silver Crest is for Webelos (ages 9-10); Requirements:
include history and doctrines of the Salvation Army and a service/education
project. God and the Salvation Army is for Boy Scouts; Requirements:
include study of God working through His Son, people, and scripture;
history and organization of The Salvation Army, and service
project. God and Life is for Explorers; Requirements: include
a personal diary documenting examples of faith from daily life.
Requirements: for God and Family (Non-Salvationists), student
book, #3597A, and counselor manual, #3598A, are available from
Programs of Religious Activities with Youth (PRAY), 8520 Mackenzie
Rd., St. Louis, MO 63123. For information on Silver Crest, God
and the Salvation Army, and God and Life programs contact The
Salvation Army, 120 West 14th St., New York, NY 10011.
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Reorganized
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints - God and Me, World
Community Series:
God and me is for Tigers; see Protestant. Light of the World
is for Cub Scouts, Liahona is for Boy Scouts, Life and World
is for Explorers; Requirements: emphasize understanding sacraments,
Bible study, church history and organization, relationship with
God, and service. For information contact Director of Scouting,
Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, The
Auditorium, P. O. Box 1059, Independence, MO 74051.
Unitarian
Universalist - Love and Help, Religion in Life:
For
Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Explorers; 3-fold Purpose involves
helping Unitarian Universalist youth acquire information about
their faith, living their faith, and giving support and recognition
youth achievements in UU congregations. For information contact
Unitarian Universalist, 25 Beacon St., Boston, MA 02108.
General
Church of the New Jerusalem - The Open Word Award: For
Boy Scouts of the New Church who demonstrate knowledge of church
teachings and writings of Swedenborg. Requirements, listed in
Bulletin OWA589, include a service project and supporting religion
in Scouting. For information contact The Boy Scout Relations
Committee, The General Church of the New Jerusalem, P. O. Box
278, Bryn Athyn, PA 19009.
The
Association of Unity Churches - God In Me, Light of God:
God
In Me is for Unity youth aged 6-11; Requirements: help deepen
faith and further knowledge of Christ within, and promotes closer
relationships with family, guardians, counselors, and ministers
regarding Truth. Light of God provides a program to achieve
basic spiritual understanding of truths taught by Unity and
recognizes youth for their achievements in the presence of the
church body. For information contact The Association of Unity
Churches, P. O. Box 610, Lee's Summit, MO 64063.
First
Church of Christ, Scientist - God and Country, God and Country:
Cub Scout program (No. CSFB) and Boy Scout program (No.
CSCB) are designed to bring to Scouting activities a greater
sense of serving mankind though living the teachings of Christian
Science. For information contact Programs of Religious Activities
with Youth (PRAY), 8520 Mackenzie Rd., St. Louis, Mo 63123.
NOTE:
The Universal Religious Emblem
is the purple and silver square knot worn on the uniform as
a substitute for the religious emblem.
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