Try to set some time aside to complete your partial merit badge(s).  Your Scoutmaster can help you find a merit badge councilor.  You can also work on new merit badges throughout the year; you don't have to wait for summer camp to do merit badges.  On-line merit badge worksheets can help you do each merit badge.  BE PREPARED.

Please remember to bring your Scout Handbooks to each scout troop meeting.

To help Scouts grow in their faith many religious groups have partnered with Scouting to offer religious awards.  These awards are earned through the Scout Church or other religious group.  The specifics behind earning each of these awards vary depending on the Scouts age and religion.  If you are interested in pursuing these awards, please speak with your Scoutmaster.  Remember, a Scout is reverent.

Once completed, remember to attach a copy of your insurance card to the BSA Medical Form.

A full physical, including an examination by a physician or other health professional is required annually for summer camp. Part C is filled out by your physician.    No physical, no summer camp.  Camp rules, no exceptions.  The BSA Medical form is good for 1 year and must be current during summer camp. The BSA Medical form has not changed since 2019.

   BSA Youth Protection Training Replacement Program

• Mandatory Requirement: All adult volunteers must complete the SYT within the next 12 months and by May 31, 2026.
• Annual Refresher: After completing the full course once, a 15-minute refresher and retest are required each year to stay current.
• Recognition of Prior Training: If you completed YPT before May 22, 2025, it will be honored until May 31, 2026.
• New Training Modules: SYT introduces updated modules, clearer policies, and a more robust learning experience to ensure every adult in the movement is equipped to protect and empower youth.
  The new training emphasizes proactive measures to prevent abuse and create a culture of safety within Scouting. It is available now on my.Scouting.org, and all training is accessible through the platform.

It's good for all adults to take the Safeguarding Youth Training on-line class at: http://www.scouting.org/Training/ which should be done every year. Selecting YPT will automatically direct you to the SYT training.