The Values of Scouting

Scouting is a values-based program with its own code of conduct. The Scout Oath and Law help instill the values of good conduct, respect for others, and honesty. Scouts learn skills that will last a lifetime, including basic outdoor skills, first aid, citizenship skills, leadership skills, and how to get along with others. For almost a century, Scouting has instilled in young men the values and knowledge that they will need to become leaders in their communities and country.


OUTDOOR CODE

As an American, I will do my best to:
* Be clean in my outdoor manners
* Be careful with fire
* Be considerate in the outdoors, and
* Be conservation-minded

Whether you were a Cub Scout or not, any boy entering 6th grade or 11 years old can join Boy Scouts!

Boy Scouts is geared toward outdoor fun and Troop 373 is committed to a camp outing every month!  If you are interested in seeing what Troop 373 does, call Scoutmaster Dave Koellisch at 765-430-8030 today!

Boy Scout Requirements

1. Meet age requirements: Be a boy who has completed the fifth grade and be at least 10 years old, or be 11 years old, or have earned the Arrow of Light Award and be at least 10 years old, and be under 18 years old.

2. Complete a Boy Scout application and health history signed by your parent or guardian.

3. Find a Scout troop near your home. (To find a troop, contact your local Boy Scout Council. The Council name, address and phone number can be found on BSA's Council Locator Page.)

4. Repeat the Pledge of Allegiance.

5. Demonstrate the Scout sign, salute, and handshake.

6. Demonstrate tying the square knot (a joining knot).

7. Understand and agree to live by the Scout Oath or Promise, Law, motto, and slogan, and the Outdoor Code.

8. Describe the Scout badge.

9. Complete the Pamphlet Exercises. With your parent or guardian, complete the exercises in the pamphlet "How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse: A Parent's Guide".

10. Participate in a Scoutmaster conference. Turn in your Boy Scout application and health history form signed by your parent or guardian, then participate in a Scoutmaster conference.




Adult Leader Requirements 

All are welcome to contribute as much as they would like as a uniformed leader, Committee Member, or a Merit Badge Councilor (MBC).

As a Committee Member, you should be willing to attend the monthly Committee Meeting and get involved in as much/little upcoming activities as you wish.  

As a Merit Badge Councilor, you choose to provide counseling from 1 to many of the available 121 Merit Badges.  YOU DO NOT need to be an "expert" to be a councilor, as the handbooks will cover ALL that you need to know to learn/teach each particular badge.   

As a Merit Badge Councilor, your time is ONLY used "upon request" when a Scout decides he would like to work on a particular badge for which you've agreed to be a councilor.  Merit Badges are earned OUTSIDE of the weekly meeting, so Scouts meet with you ON YOUR SCHEDULE of availability.

NOTE... all leaders MUST complete a BSA Adult Application, which requires you to provide your Social Security Number.   A background check will be done by the Sagamore Council.  WE (Troop) will NOT know of the particular details of anyone's record, but will simply be told "yes/no" regarding your eligbility.   If you do not provide your SSN, you will not be accepted as a leader.   This is National BSA policy.