Requirement 1

Use the patrol method: choose a patrol name, elect a patrol leader, and discuss its benefits.

• Patrol ElectionsChoose a patrol name and elect its leader.

Requirement 2

Get to know patrol members.

Choose one of the following:

• Beach Ball QuestionsGet acquainted using beach-ball questions.
• Compliment CircleExchange compliments in a circle.
• Patrol Flag Arrow of LightDesign your patrol’s flag.

Requirement 3

Recite the Scout Oath and Scout Law with the patrol.

• Recite the Oath and Law Arrow of LightPractice recitation with the patrol.

Requirement 4

Create a patrol Code of Conduct.

• Patrol Code of ConductAgree on patrol behavior rules.

Requirement 5

Demonstrate the Scout sign, salute, and handshake and explain their use.

• Scouts BSA Sign, Salute, and HandshakePractice the Scouts BSA gestures.

Requirement 6

Learn the Scouting America slogan and motto.

• Scouts BSA Slogan & MottoLearn the slogan, motto, and their use.

Requirement 7

Visit a Scouting America troop with the patrol or a parent/guardian.

Choose one of the following:

• Scouts BSA Troop Daytime ActivityJoin a troop’s daytime activity.
• Scouts BSA Troop Meeting Scavenger HuntLook for troop-meeting features during a visit.
• Scouts BSA Troop OvernightJoin a troop’s overnight activity.

Requirement 8

At home, complete the child-abuse-prevention parent-guide activities with a parent or legal guardian.

• Child Abuse Protection Review Arrow of LightComplete the parent-guide activities at home.

Requirement 1

Plan a balanced campout meal and prepare it with the gear you would use while camping.

Choose one of the following:

• Prepare A Meal on CampoutCook campout pizza.
• Prepare Meal for a PicnicCook a picnic meal.

Requirement 2

Consider what fitness means in your life; track each 30+ minute activity session for 14 days, then share what you enjoyed and whether you are keeping the Scout Oath promise to be physically strong.

• Tracking Your FitnessKeep a 14-day activity record.

Requirement 3

Do 30 minutes of activity with the patrol, a younger den, or another person, including stretching and movement.

Choose one of the following:

• Cycling FunTake a bicycle ride.
• Exploring SportsParticipate in school or extracurricular sport.
• Kickball MadnessPlay a kickball game.

Requirement 4

Review the Scouting America health-and-medical record with a parent/guardian and discuss participation in patrol and pack activities.

• Scouting America Annual Health and Medical Record AOLReview health information with your parent/guardian.

Requirement 1

With parent/guardian permission, watch the Arrow of Light Protect Yourself Rules video.

• Protect Yourself Rules Arrow of LightWatch the rank-specific safety video.

Requirement 2

Explain how to respond when finding someone who needs first aid.

• First Aid First ResponseExplain your initial response to someone needing help.

Requirement 3

Demonstrate responses to major bleeding, heart attack/sudden cardiac arrest, stopped breathing, stroke, and poisoning.

Choose one of the following:

• “Hurry” CasesPractice urgent first-aid responses.
• Visit a ParamedicVisit emergency-services professionals for hands-on learning.

Requirement 4

Demonstrate helping a choking person.

• Obstructed Airway ManeuverPractice the response to a blocked airway.

Requirement 5

Demonstrate treatment for shock.

• Shock First AidPractice helping someone in shock.

Requirement 6

Demonstrate treatment for cuts/scratches, burns/scalds, insect and animal bites/stings, and nosebleeds.

• Common First Aid PracticesPractice treatment of common injuries.

Requirement 7

Make a personal first-aid kit and show correct use of each item.

• DIY First Aid KitAssemble a kit and demonstrate its contents.

Requirement 1

Discuss a family faith tradition (or one you choose); relate one of its views or values to the Scout Law and discuss how family members demonstrate it.

Choose one of the following:

• Duty to God PassportUse the at-home family passport.
• Family Traditions & Scout Values DiscussionConnect family faith values with Scout Law.

Requirement 2

Meet a local faith-based organization representative whose crisis service helps people regardless of faith; identify whom it helps and how.

Choose one of the following:

• Duty to God PassportUse the at-home family passport.
• Faith-based Guest SpeakerLearn a faith organization’s crisis-support work.

Requirement 3

Discuss what Duty to God means to you with a parent, guardian, or adult leader, and explain how you practice it daily.

Choose one of the following:

• Duty to God PassportUse the at-home family passport.
• Reverence DiscussionDiscuss daily family practice of Duty to God.
• Tree of Reverence-AOLCreatively reflect on daily Duty to God.

Requirement 1

Identify a service project your patrol or pack could do; use the Scouting America SAFE Checklist to plan its safe execution.

• Service Project PlanningPlan safe community service.

Requirement 2

Participate in at least two total hours of service, either in one project or across several.

Choose one of the following:

• 10,000 for the Troops – Arrow of LightMake military holiday cards; mail by Nov. 6, 2026.
• AOL Scouting for FoodJoin the council’s food-collection event.
• Helping NeighborsHelp a neighbor with leaves or snow.
• Little Free LibraryBuild and stock a recycled-material book exchange.
• Scouts BSA Troop Service ProjectServe alongside a Scouts BSA troop.

Requirement 1

Learn the Scout Basic Essentials.

Choose one of the following:

• Scout Basic EssentialsLearn the essentials for Scouts.
• Scout Basic Essentials BackpackLearn essentials through a backpack relay.
• Scout Troop VisitorLearn essentials from a troop member.

Requirement 2

Decide what overnight gear—including tent and sleeping gear—you will bring and how to carry it.

Choose one of the following:

• IOLS ShakedownReview gear with an outdoor-skills-trained leader.
• Troop ShakedownReview gear at a troop meeting.

Requirement 3

Review the four SAFE Checklist points and how they apply to the campout.

• Scouting America’s SAFE ChecklistApply SAFE planning to the campout.

Requirement 4

Find the campsite on a map.

Choose one of the following:

• Digital MapFind the campground with digital mapping.
• Paper MapFind the campsite on a paper map.

Requirement 5

Camp overnight with your patrol or a Scouting America troop.

Choose one of the following:

• Den CampoutCamp with your den.
• Troop CampoutCamp with a Scouts BSA troop.

Requirement 6

Choose the layout for kitchen, eating area, tents, and fire pit; help set up patrol gear before your own tent.

• Campsite SetupArrange and assemble your camp.

Requirement 7

Explain and demonstrate safe food handling and a sanitary camp kitchen.

• Safe Food Handling and Clean UpPractice safe food handling and three-pot cleanup.

Requirement 8

Afterward, discuss what worked and what to improve, including use of the Outdoor Code and Leave No Trace Principles for Kids.

• Start, Stop, ContinueReview what to start, stop, and continue.