Boy Scouts of America Lovett Troop 304 - Boy Scout Troop 304 ...

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Troop 304, Cub Scouts of America
The Lovett School
Kevin Link - Scoutmaster
www.lovett304.com
The Troop has scheduled specific events to assist Scouts with the attainment of
First Class. First Class represents the complete Scout as they have all the basic
skills as suggested by the BSA.
First Class Candidates must attend two events as listed in the Calendar:
• Swimming and Cooking Session for requirements 4, 7 and 9.
• First Class Weekend Campout for requirements 1,2,6,7,8
The remaining requirements are addressed during regular Scout meetings or
coordinated separately.
Please make every effort to attend both of these events as they are only offered
once per year. There are no make-up sessions.
1. What constitutes a Troop activity, for purposes of 2nd-class and 1st-class
rank requirements?
Answer: Our definition of a Troop activity is one sponsored by the Troop
and open to all members of the Troop. It is never merely an advancement session
aimed at only a subset of the Scouts in the Troop.
Examples of Troop activities:
Troop outings, such as camping, canoeing, biking, etc.
Summer Scout camp week (counts as 2 activities)
Troop service projects
Eagle service projects (if by a Troop 304 Life Scout)
Popcorn show and sell
NESA day
Pack 304 crossover ceremony
Examples of activities that do not qualify:
Troop meetings, including Eagle ceremonies
Merit Badge Clinics (except NESA day)
Any session whose sole purpose is advancement and involving just a
subset of the Scouts of the Troop, such as a swimming session for 2nd-
Troop Guide 17 Be Prepared!