Scout Clipboard
Ben B.
Scout rank·Shooting Star Patrol·BSA ID 142185972
Current Rank
Scout
1 rank earned
Merit Badges
2
1 Eagle-required
Camping Nights
12
across 4 activities
Service Hours
2
1 project
Hiking Miles
0
recorded
Leadership
0
terms
Rank Progression
Scout
Earned
Tenderfoot
In progress
Second Class
First Class
Star
Life
Eagle
Rank Requirements (The Clipboard)7 rank sections · printable · hover for full text
Ben B.Sep 11, 2026
Scout
Nov 2, ’25PB1aOath Law Motto Slogan
Nov 2, ’25PB1bScout Spirit
Nov 2, ’25PB1cSign Salute Handshake
Nov 2, ’25PB1dFirst Class Badge
Nov 2, ’25PB1eOutdoor Code
Nov 2, ’25PB1fPledge of Allegiance
Nov 2, ’25PB2aExplain Troop Leadership
Nov 2, ’25PB2bFour Steps of Advancement
Nov 2, ’25PB2cExplain Ranks
Nov 2, ’25PB2dExplain Merit Badges
Nov 2, ’25PB3aExplain Patrols
Nov 2, ’25PB3bExplain Patrol Spirit
Nov 2, ’25PB4aSquare Knot, Two Half Hitches, Taut Line
Nov 2, ’25PB4bCare of Rope
Nov 9, ’25JP5Pocket Knife Safety
Nov 9, ’25PB6Cyber Chip and Abuse Protection
Nov 9, ’25PB7Scoutmaster Conference
Tenderfoot
Nov 16, ’25JP1aPack for Overnight Campout
Mar 8, ’26DB1bCamp in tent you pitch
Mar 8, ’26DB1cPractice Outdoor Code
Mar 8, ’26DB2aPrepare campout meal
Mar 8, ’26DB2bCleanup campout meal safely
Mar 8, ’26DB2cEating as a patrol
Nov 16, ’25DB3aSquare Knot use
Nov 16, ’25DB3bTwo Half hitch use
Nov 16, ’25DB3cTaut Line hitch use
Mar 8, ’26DB3dSharpen & care of knife ax saw
4aFirst Aid for Tenderfoot1/8
Jul 12, ’26PBFirst Aid - Simple Cuts
First Aid - Blisters hand/foot
First Aid - Burns/Scalds
First Aid - Bites/Stings/Ticks
First Aid - Snakebite
First Aid - Nosebleed
First Aid - Frostbite/Sunburn
First Aid - Choking
Nov 16, ’25MB4bPoisonous / Hazardous Plants
Mar 8, ’26DB4cSafety on campouts
4dMake a First Aid Kit
May 26, ’26PB5aBuddy System (Use on outing)
Aug 1, ’26Camp5bGetting Lost
Aug 1, ’26Camp5cRules of Safe Hiking
5dHike on durable surfaces
Jan 4, ’26FP6aFitness (60 Seconds each)4/4
Jan 4, ’26FPPushups
Jan 4, ’26FPCrunches
Jan 4, ’26FPPlanks
Jan 4, ’26FP1/4 Mile
6bFitness Plan 30 Days
6cFitness Retest (60 Seconds each)0/4
Pushups
Crunches
Planks
1/4 Mile
7aFlag - display, raise, lower, fold
May 26, ’26PB7b1 hour Service Project
8Use Edge to teach Square Knot
9Demonstrate Scout Spirit & Law
10Scoutmaster Conference
BoR
Second Class
Aug 1, ’26PB1a5 Troop activities (3 campouts)
Mar 8, ’26DB1bExplain Leave No Trace
Mar 8, ’26DB1cSelect a patrol site/pitch a tent
2aExplain when use fire for cooking
Mar 8, ’26DB2bPrepare tinder, kindling, & fuel
Mar 8, ’26DB2cMake fire
2dBackpack stove & propane use
Mar 8, ’26DB2ePlan & cook campout hot breakfast
2fTie - Sheet Bend, explain use
Mar 8, ’26PB2gTie - Bowline, explain use
3aCompass / Orient & Read Map
3b5 Mile Compass / 10 Mile Bike
3cHike Hazards discussion
Nov 16, ’25PB3dFinding Directions Day/Night
4Tracks. Sign 10 wild animals
Jul 31, ’26Camp5aSafe Swim precautions
Jul 31, ’26Camp5bPass Beginner Swim Test
Jul 31, ’26Camp5cDemonstrate Water Rescue
Jul 31, ’26Camp5dDangers of Swimmer Rescue
6aFirst Aid Second Class0/7
First Aid - Object in eye
First Aid - Animal Bite
First Aid - Puncture Wounds
First Aid - Serious burns
First Aid - Heat Exhaust / Stroke
First Aid - Shock
Dehydrate, Heat St, Hypo, Hyper
6bBreathing, stroke, poison, bleed
6cReduce Injuries on Campouts
6dEmergency home, wilderness
6eEmergency car accident
7aFitness
7bFitness Challenges
7cDrugs, Alcohol, Tobacco Talk
Mar 8, ’26DB8aFlag ceremony
8bFlag fold / respect
8cBudget, plan to earn an item
8dShop for the item
8e2 more hours service project(s)
9aExplain 3 R's of personal safety
9bBullying/Appropriate responses
10Scout Spirit
11SM Conference / Scout Law
BoR
First Class
1a10 total activities / (6 campouts)
Mar 8, ’26DB1bExplain “Tread Lightly”
2aMeal plan & cook campout BLD
2bFrom 2a - Budget & Buy for 10
2cPots, pans, utensils needed 2a
2dSafe food handling
2eCook BLD & supervise stove/fire
Mar 8, ’26PB3aDiscuss lashings
Mar 1, ’26DB3bTie Timber hitch & Clove hitch
3cDemo Three Lashings1/3
Mar 1, ’26DBLashings - Square
Lashings - Diagonal
Lashings - Shear
Apr 12, ’26DB3dMake a camp gadget
4a1 Mile Orienteering Course
Jun 14, ’25PB4bUse GPS to Geocache
5aIdentify 10 native plants
5bWeather forecast
5cBad weather - 3 signs
5dExtreme Weather risks
6aComplete BSA Swim Test
6bPrecautions for safe trip afloat
6cParts canoe, kayak, boat, paddle
6dProper position in a watercraft
6eShow aquatic line rescue 30'
7aFirst Aid - First Class0/4
First Aid bandages sprained ankle
First Aid - Bandages head injury
First Aid - Bandages upper arm
First Aid - Bandages collarbone
7bTransport Injured
7cHeart attack signs / CPR
7dUtility services, hazards at home
7eEmergency plan for home
7fHow to obtain potable water
8aFitness (30 Days)
8bFitness Goals
9aDiscuss rights & duties with official
9bInvestigate environmental Issue
9cTrack waste / make reduce plan
9d3 more hours of service project(s)
Mar 8, ’26PB10Tell a friend about scouts
11Scout Spirit
12SM Conference / Scout Law
BoR
Star
1Active Four Months as 1st Class
2Scout Spirit
3Six Merit Badges (4 Eagle-required)
4Six Hours of Service
5Position of Responsibility
6Cyber Chip for Grade
7Scoutmaster's Conference
BoR
Eagle Merit Badges1/4
Jul 31, ’26CampSwimming
 
 
 
Other Merit Badges1/2
Feb 22, ’26LMPRobotics
 
Life
1Active Six Months as Star
2Scout Spirit
3Five More Merit Badges (3 Eagle-required)
4Six More Hours of Service
5Position of Responsibility
6Troop Instructor
7Scoutmaster's Conference
BoR
Eagle Merit Badges0/3
 
 
 
Other Merit Badges0/2
 
 
Eagle
1Active Six Months as Life
2Scout Spirit
3Seven More Merit Badges (3 Eagle-required, 21 total)
4Position of Responsibility
5Eagle Service Project
6Scoutmaster's Conference
BoR
Eagle Merit Badges0/6
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other Merit Badges0/4
 
 
 
 
Ben B.Sep 11, 2026
Scout
Nov 2, ’25PB1aOath Law Motto Slogan
Nov 2, ’25PB1bScout Spirit
Nov 2, ’25PB1cSign Salute Handshake
Nov 2, ’25PB1dFirst Class Badge
Nov 2, ’25PB1eOutdoor Code
Nov 2, ’25PB1fPledge of Allegiance
Nov 2, ’25PB2aExplain Troop Leadership
Nov 2, ’25PB2bFour Steps of Advancement
Nov 2, ’25PB2cExplain Ranks
Nov 2, ’25PB2dExplain Merit Badges
Nov 2, ’25PB3aExplain Patrols
Nov 2, ’25PB3bExplain Patrol Spirit
Nov 2, ’25PB4aSquare Knot, Two Half Hitches, Taut Line
Nov 2, ’25PB4bCare of Rope
Nov 9, ’25JP5Pocket Knife Safety
Nov 9, ’25PB6Cyber Chip and Abuse Protection
Nov 9, ’25PB7Scoutmaster Conference
Tenderfoot
Nov 16, ’25JP1aPack for Overnight Campout
Mar 8, ’26DB1bCamp in tent you pitch
Mar 8, ’26DB1cPractice Outdoor Code
Mar 8, ’26DB2aPrepare campout meal
Mar 8, ’26DB2bCleanup campout meal safely
Mar 8, ’26DB2cEating as a patrol
Nov 16, ’25DB3aSquare Knot use
Nov 16, ’25DB3bTwo Half hitch use
Nov 16, ’25DB3cTaut Line hitch use
Mar 8, ’26DB3dSharpen & care of knife ax saw
4aFirst Aid for Tenderfoot1/8
Jul 12, ’26PBFirst Aid - Simple Cuts
First Aid - Blisters hand/foot
First Aid - Burns/Scalds
First Aid - Bites/Stings/Ticks
First Aid - Snakebite
First Aid - Nosebleed
First Aid - Frostbite/Sunburn
First Aid - Choking
Nov 16, ’25MB4bPoisonous / Hazardous Plants
Mar 8, ’26DB4cSafety on campouts
4dMake a First Aid Kit
May 26, ’26PB5aBuddy System (Use on outing)
Aug 1, ’26Camp5bGetting Lost
Aug 1, ’26Camp5cRules of Safe Hiking
5dHike on durable surfaces
Jan 4, ’26FP6aFitness (60 Seconds each)4/4
Jan 4, ’26FPPushups
Jan 4, ’26FPCrunches
Jan 4, ’26FPPlanks
Jan 4, ’26FP1/4 Mile
6bFitness Plan 30 Days
6cFitness Retest (60 Seconds each)0/4
Pushups
Crunches
Planks
1/4 Mile
7aFlag - display, raise, lower, fold
May 26, ’26PB7b1 hour Service Project
8Use Edge to teach Square Knot
9Demonstrate Scout Spirit & Law
10Scoutmaster Conference
BoR
Second Class
Aug 1, ’26PB1a5 Troop activities (3 campouts)
Mar 8, ’26DB1bExplain Leave No Trace
Mar 8, ’26DB1cSelect a patrol site/pitch a tent
2aExplain when use fire for cooking
Mar 8, ’26DB2bPrepare tinder, kindling, & fuel
Mar 8, ’26DB2cMake fire
2dBackpack stove & propane use
Mar 8, ’26DB2ePlan & cook campout hot breakfast
2fTie - Sheet Bend, explain use
Mar 8, ’26PB2gTie - Bowline, explain use
3aCompass / Orient & Read Map
3b5 Mile Compass / 10 Mile Bike
3cHike Hazards discussion
Nov 16, ’25PB3dFinding Directions Day/Night
4Tracks. Sign 10 wild animals
Jul 31, ’26Camp5aSafe Swim precautions
Jul 31, ’26Camp5bPass Beginner Swim Test
Jul 31, ’26Camp5cDemonstrate Water Rescue
Jul 31, ’26Camp5dDangers of Swimmer Rescue
6aFirst Aid Second Class0/7
First Aid - Object in eye
First Aid - Animal Bite
First Aid - Puncture Wounds
First Aid - Serious burns
First Aid - Heat Exhaust / Stroke
First Aid - Shock
Dehydrate, Heat St, Hypo, Hyper
6bBreathing, stroke, poison, bleed
6cReduce Injuries on Campouts
6dEmergency home, wilderness
6eEmergency car accident
7aFitness
7bFitness Challenges
7cDrugs, Alcohol, Tobacco Talk
Mar 8, ’26DB8aFlag ceremony
8bFlag fold / respect
8cBudget, plan to earn an item
8dShop for the item
8e2 more hours service project(s)
9aExplain 3 R's of personal safety
9bBullying/Appropriate responses
10Scout Spirit
11SM Conference / Scout Law
BoR
Nights of Camping
12
Leadership
No leadership positions yet.
First Class
1a10 total activities / (6 campouts)
Mar 8, ’26DB1bExplain “Tread Lightly”
2aMeal plan & cook campout BLD
2bFrom 2a - Budget & Buy for 10
2cPots, pans, utensils needed 2a
2dSafe food handling
2eCook BLD & supervise stove/fire
Mar 8, ’26PB3aDiscuss lashings
Mar 1, ’26DB3bTie Timber hitch & Clove hitch
3cDemo Three Lashings1/3
Mar 1, ’26DBLashings - Square
Lashings - Diagonal
Lashings - Shear
Apr 12, ’26DB3dMake a camp gadget
4a1 Mile Orienteering Course
Jun 14, ’25PB4bUse GPS to Geocache
5aIdentify 10 native plants
5bWeather forecast
5cBad weather - 3 signs
5dExtreme Weather risks
6aComplete BSA Swim Test
6bPrecautions for safe trip afloat
6cParts canoe, kayak, boat, paddle
6dProper position in a watercraft
6eShow aquatic line rescue 30'
7aFirst Aid - First Class0/4
First Aid bandages sprained ankle
First Aid - Bandages head injury
First Aid - Bandages upper arm
First Aid - Bandages collarbone
7bTransport Injured
7cHeart attack signs / CPR
7dUtility services, hazards at home
7eEmergency plan for home
7fHow to obtain potable water
8aFitness (30 Days)
8bFitness Goals
9aDiscuss rights & duties with official
9bInvestigate environmental Issue
9cTrack waste / make reduce plan
9d3 more hours of service project(s)
Mar 8, ’26PB10Tell a friend about scouts
11Scout Spirit
12SM Conference / Scout Law
BoR
Service Projects
1 project · 2 total hours
Apr 27, ’25OLT Cleanup April '252 hrs
Star
1Active Four Months as 1st Class
2Scout Spirit
3Six Merit Badges (4 Eagle-required)
4Six Hours of Service
5Position of Responsibility
6Cyber Chip for Grade
7Scoutmaster's Conference
BoR
Eagle Merit Badges1/4
Jul 31, ’26CampSwimming
 
 
 
Other Merit Badges1/2
Feb 22, ’26LMPRobotics
 
Life
1Active Six Months as Star
2Scout Spirit
3Five More Merit Badges (3 Eagle-required)
4Six More Hours of Service
5Position of Responsibility
6Troop Instructor
7Scoutmaster's Conference
BoR
Eagle Merit Badges0/3
 
 
 
Other Merit Badges0/2
 
 
Eagle
1Active Six Months as Life
2Scout Spirit
3Seven More Merit Badges (3 Eagle-required, 21 total)
4Position of Responsibility
5Eagle Service Project
6Scoutmaster's Conference
BoR
Eagle Merit Badges0/6
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other Merit Badges0/4
 
 
 
 
Merit Badges
2 total · 1 Eagle-required · sorted oldest → newest
Eagle-Required (★)
Jul 31, ’26CampSwimming
Other Merit Badges
Feb 22, ’26LMPRobotics
= Eagle-required merit badge
Activities
4 activities on record
Oct 12, ’24CampoutKohler Andrea Oct '24 (2 nights)
May 16, ’25CampoutElroy Sparta May '25 (2 nights)
Jun 14, ’25CampoutIce Age Greenbush '25 (2 nights)
Jul 26, ’26CampoutSummer Camp - Tesomas (6 nights)
Merit Badges & Activities
Merit Badges
2 total · 1 Eagle-required · sorted oldest → newest
Eagle-Required (★)
Jul 31, ’26CampSwimming
Other Merit Badges
Feb 22, ’26LMPRobotics
= Eagle-required merit badge
Activities
4 activities on record
Oct 12, ’24CampoutKohler Andrea Oct '24 (2 nights)
May 16, ’25CampoutElroy Sparta May '25 (2 nights)
Jun 14, ’25CampoutIce Age Greenbush '25 (2 nights)
Jul 26, ’26CampoutSummer Camp - Tesomas (6 nights)
Leadership & Service
Leadership
0 position terms · counts toward rank requirements
No leadership positions yet.
Service Projects
1 project · 2 total hours
Apr 27, ’25OLT Cleanup April '252 hrs
Merit Badges In Progress4 badges
Woodwork10 / 15 complete
1Safety
1aExplain likely woodworking hazards and how to prevent/mitigate/respond; explain tool safety precautionsMay 15, ’26 · NV
1bShow first aid for woodworking injuries; explain eye/hearing protection and dust mask useMay 15, ’26 · NV
1cEarn the Totin' ChipMay 15, ’26 · NV
2Wood and lumber
2aDescribe how timber is grown, harvested, milled, and how lumber is cured, seasoned, graded, sizedMay 15, ’26 · NV
2bCollect and label six kinds of wood; describe qualities and best uses of eachMay 15, ’26 · NV
3Tools
3aShow proper care, use, and storage of your tools and equipmentMay 15, ’26 · NV
3bSharpen the cutting edges of two different toolsMay 15, ’26 · NV
4Build something useful with a saw, plane, hammer, brace, and bit, from lumber squared/measured to a working drawingMay 15, ’26 · NV
5Design and build your own project; track time spent and material costMay 15, ’26 · NV
6Advanced project (do TWO)Do any 2 of the following
6aBuild a project with beveled or rounded edges from your own working drawings
6bBuild a project with curved or incised cuttings from your own working drawings
6cBuild a project with miter, dowel, or mortise-and-tenon joints from your own working drawings
6dBuild a cabinet, box, or lidded item with inset hinges
6eHelp make wooden toys for underprivileged children, or an approved woodworking service project for a charity
7Talk with a cabinetmaker or finish carpenter about training, careers, work conditions, pay, and unionsMay 15, ’26 · NV
Chess9 / 22 complete
1Chess history
1aDiscuss the history of the game of chessNov 17, ’25 · MS
1bResearch a famous chess player and their accomplishmentsNov 17, ’25 · MS
2Strategy, benefits, and etiquette
2aWhy chess is considered a game of planning and strategyNov 17, ’25 · MS
2bThe benefits of chess: critical thinking, concentration, decision-makingNov 17, ’25 · MS
2cSportsmanship and chess etiquetteNov 17, ’25 · MS
3Know the basics, then teach a new player using Scouting EDGE
3aThe name of each chess pieceNov 17, ’25 · MS
3bHow to set up a chessboardNov 17, ’25 · MS
3cHow each piece moves and captures: castling, en passant, promotion, check, checkmateNov 17, ’25 · MS
3dThe five ways a game can end in a drawNov 17, ’25 · MS
4Notation, game phases, and openings
4aDemonstrate scorekeeping using algebraic chess notation
4bDiscuss the differences between opening, middle game, and endgame
4cExplain four opening principles; show first five moves of four named openings
4dDemonstrate Scholar's, Fool's, and Legal Mates, Fried Liver Attack, Noah's Ark Trap
5Strategy, tactics, and endgame technique
5aExplain four elements of chess strategy (force, king safety, pawn structure, etc.)
5bExplain five chess tactics (fork, pin, skewer, discovered attack, etc.)
5cForce checkmate from three set positions (two rooks; queen; single rook)
5dKing-and-pawn endgame: force promotion as White; force a draw as Black
5eSet up and solve five direct-mate problems from your counselor
6Explain tournaments: Swiss and round robin, pairings, time controls, ratings
7Play or organizeDo any one of the following
7aPlay at least three games; replay from score sheets and discuss improvements
7bPlay in a scholastic tournament; replay your games from score sheets
7cOrganize and run a tournament with at least four other players, two games each
Cooking13 / 36 complete
1Health and safety
1aDiscuss hazards while cooking.
1bFirst aid for burns, scalds, cuts, choking, and allergic reactions.
1cDescribe storage, transportation, and prep of meat, fish, chicken, eggs, dairy, vegetables
1dDiscuss food allergies, intolerances, and food illnesses.
1eFood labels. Identify common allergens: peanuts, tree nuts, milk, eggs, wheat, soy, and shellfish.
2Nutrition
2aPlan a balanced day of meals
2bExplain why to limit intake of trans fats and sugar
2cTrack your daily activity and daily calories
2dDiscuss your eating habirts
2eDiscuss terms
3Cooking basics
3aDefine common cooking methods (sauté, simmer, etc.)
3bCamp Stove vs. charcoal or wood
3cDiscuss how to manage time when cooking
3dHow do taste, texture, smell impact
4Cooking at home
4aPlan a menu of breakfast, lunch, dinner, and one snack/dessert
4bMake a shopping list within a budget
4cShare meal plan and shopping list with counselor
4dUsing five cooking methods, prepare and serve
4eTime your cooking to be ready to serve at the proper time
4fAsk for a meal evaluation. Discuss what you learned.
5Camp cooking
5aPlan a camp menu for two days - four mealsJul 25, ’25 · CampCooking MB summer camp 7/25/25 (matrix import)
5bFind recipes for the four meals and adjust menu items for serving size. Create shopping list and budgetJul 25, ’25 · CampCooking MB summer camp 7/25/25 (matrix import)
5cShare your menu and shopping list with your counselorJul 25, ’25 · CampCooking MB summer camp 7/25/25 (matrix import)
5dCook the meals using a camp stove, backpack stove, campfire, skillet, Dutch oven, foil pack, or skewerJul 25, ’25 · CampCooking MB summer camp 7/25/25 (matrix import)
5ePrepare a snack and a dessertJul 25, ’25 · CampCooking MB summer camp 7/25/25 (matrix import)
5fAsk for a meal evaluation. Discuss what you learned.Jul 25, ’25 · CampCooking MB summer camp 7/25/25 (matrix import)
5gLead the clean-up of equipment, utensils, and the cooking siteJul 25, ’25 · CampCooking MB summer camp 7/25/25 (matrix import)
5hDiscuss followed the Leave No Trace Seven Principles
6Trail and backpacking cooking
6aPlan a one-day trail menu suitable for backpackingJul 25, ’25 · CampCooking MB summer camp 7/25/25 (matrix import)
6bCreate a shopping listJul 25, ’25 · CampCooking MB summer camp 7/25/25 (matrix import)
6cShare your menu and shopping list include how to repackage foods to eliminate bulk, weight, and garbage.Jul 25, ’25 · CampCooking MB summer camp 7/25/25 (matrix import)
6dServe two meals on a hike from the menu cooking over a fire or trail stoveJul 25, ’25 · CampCooking MB summer camp 7/25/25 (matrix import)
6eAsk for a meal evaluation. Discuss what you learned.Jul 25, ’25 · CampCooking MB summer camp 7/25/25 (matrix import)
6fExplain how to divide to share load. How to protect from animal.Jul 25, ’25 · CampCooking MB summer camp 7/25/25 (matrix import)
7CareersDo any one of the following
7aIdentify three career opportunities
7bIdentify cooking personal hobby or healthy lifestyle.
Camping1 / 32 complete
1Camping hazards, weather, and health and safety
1aExplain likely camping hazards and how to anticipate, prevent, mitigate, and respond to them
1bDiscuss the importance of weather awareness and how to prepare if weather turns bad
1cShow first aid and prevention for common camp injuries/illnesses (hypothermia, frostbite, heat, dehydration, altitude sickness, insect/tick/snake bites, blisters, hyperventilation)
2Learn the Leave No Trace principles and Outdoor Code; write a personal/group plan to apply them on your next outing
3Make a written overnight trek plan; show your route on a topo map using a compass, GPS receiver, or GPS app
4Patrol organization for a campout
4aMake a duty roster with assignments for an actual overnight campout
4bHelp a patrol or Webelos unit prepare for an actual campout (roster, menu, equipment, planning, camp setup)
5Clothing, footwear, and gear essentials
5aPrepare a warm- and cold-weather clothing list for overnight campouts; explain layering
5bDiscuss footwear choices for different weather and why the right footwear matters
5cExplain proper care and storage of camping equipment (clothing, footwear, bedding)
5dList the Scout Basic Essentials for any campout and explain why each is needed
5ePresent yourself and your pack to your Scoutmaster for inspection before an overnight campout
6Tents, campsites, packs, and sleeping bags
6aDescribe four tent types and their care; pitch a tent with another Scout
6bDiscuss camp sanitation and why water treatment matters; demonstrate two water treatment methods
6cDescribe factors for choosing where to pitch a tent
6dCompare internal- and external-frame packs
6eDiscuss sleeping bag types, care, and keeping it dry; make a comfortable ground bed
7Prepare for an overnight patrol campout
7aMake a checklist of personal and patrol gear needed
7bPack your gear and share of patrol equipment/food for comfort, weight, balance, and quick access
8Camp stoves and menu planning
8aExplain safety procedures for propane and liquid fuel stoves and proper fuel storage
8bDiscuss advantages and disadvantages of different lightweight cooking stoves
8cPrepare a camp menu with recipes and a food list; plan two breakfasts, three lunches, two suppers; discuss food protection
8dWhile camping, cook a breakfast, lunch, and dinner from your planned menu; at least one must be a trail meal on a lightweight stove
9Camping experience
9aCamp a total of at least 20 nights at designated Scouting activities/events
9bDo TWO: mountain hike (1,000+ ft gain), backpack/snowshoe/ski 4+ miles, bike 15+ miles, water trip 4+ hrs/5+ miles, snow camping, or a 30+ ft rappelDo any 2 of the following
9b(1)Mountain Hike
9b(2)Backpacking/Snowshoe 4+
9b(3)Bike 15+May 16, ’25 · PBElroy Sparta Bike Campout
9b(4)Water trip 4+ hrs/5+ miles
9b(5)Snow camping
9b(6)30+ ft rappel
9cPerform a conservation project approved by the landowner or land-managing agency
10Discuss what earning this badge taught you about health, safety, survival, public health, conservation, and citizenship, and how Scout spirit/Oath/Law apply to camping