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Board of Review PDF
There are many different Board of Review templates out there. Here is the one that we personally use.
Colors On A Topographic Map
When it comes to a topographic map, there are multiple colors that mean different things.
Materials For Fire
Throughout the years, many items change within the different printings of the handbooks, manuals, merit badge books, and fieldbooks. One topic stays constant is the three materials you need to make fire.
Tepee Fire Lay
Found in the 6th edition of the Boy Scout Handbook. The tepee fire lay is good for boiling and frying in pots and pans:
Tripod Lashing
Use some wooden dowels and jute to practice your lashings before camp. Here are some tips on how to complete the Tripod Lashing
Five Warning Signs of a Heart Attack
In my opinion, my heart is the first thing that I need to look after. I only have one, and when it stops… well… you know. Read more for the 5 warning signs of a heart attack.
The Scout Slogan
The Scout slogan is “Do a Good Turn Daily.” It is part of the third point of the Scout Law - “A Scout is helpful.” And it is part of your Scout Oath - “… to help other people at all times.”
Bearmuda Triangle
In preparation for our troop's summer scout camp up in the High Uintas, we have been teaching the scouts to be bear aware and bear smart. Bears can smell your food from 2-3 miles away.
How To Tie A Clove Hitch
This knot will be used in many of your starts for your lashings along with rowing, small boat sailing, pioneering, and first class rank.
Opening Flag Ceremony
One of the key elements of any scout meeting is the flag ceremony...
Rights And Duties Of A Citizen Of The United States
The rights and duties of a citizen of the United States
Dutch Oven Mountain Man Breakfast
This is a favorite for my scouts on camp-outs. Needless to say, we do not make this while backpacking.