Scout Resources
Boy Scouting, one of the traditional membership divisions of the BSA, is available to boys who have earned the Arrow of Light Award and are at least 10 years old or have completed the fifth grade and are at least 10, or who are 11, but not yet 18 years old. The program achieves the BSA's objectives of developing character, citizenship, and personal fitness.
BSA Forms
This form is recommended for unit use to obtain approval and consent for Boy Scouts and guests (if applicable) under 21 years of age to participate in a troop trip, expedition, or activity.
ANNUAL HEALTH AND MEDICAL RECORD
To be completed at least annually by participants in all Scouting events. This health history, parental/guardian informed consent and release agreement, and talent release statement are to be completed by the participant and parents/guardians.
Meeting plan guide for planning meeting activities.
MERIT BADGE COUNSELOR APPLICATION
Required form for merit badge counselor applications.
Boy Scouting is for adults as well as boys. We invite you to share your skills and interests so the best possible program can be developed for the Boy Scouts in this troop. In making this survey, the committee wishes to find ways you can enjoy using your talents to help our Scouts.
Troop 59 does not perform uniform inspections, however this guide is helpful for patch placement on class A adult uniforms.
Troop 59 does not perform uniform inspections, however this guide is helpful for patch placement on class A youth uniforms.
Troop Resources
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Websites
OFFICIAL SCOUTING SITES
• Scout Stuff — BSA Online Store
• BSA Online Learning Center — Fast Start, This is Scouting, Youth Protection, Safe Swim Defense, Safety Afloat and other courses online!
• BSA Fieldbook — The companion to the print version.
• Interactive Scout Patch Placement Website
• Presidential Active Lifestyle Award
• Hornaday Award Weekend (Mount Diablo Silverado Council)
UNOFFICIAL SCOUTING SITES
• U.S. Scouting Service Project
• Scoutmaster Bucky Merit Badge Workbooks