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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given may have been superseded.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which are out-of-date may be included in this manual for the Purpose: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?
Yes, #28-726
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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
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