These are "official" links and documents that are helpful to all involved in scouting. Check out our Links page for unofficial links to fun and useful ideas related to scouting. (e.g. scout songs, skits, program ideas, etc.)
These are "official" links and documents that are helpful to all involved in scouting. Check out our Links page for unofficial links to fun and useful ideas related to scouting. (e.g. scout songs, skits, program ideas, etc.)
Advancement & Awards (BSA resources)
Troop 39 specific Advancement Procedure Guidelines
Merit Badges (Scouting.org)
Awards (Scouting.org)
First Aid
Youth Training (Scouting.org)
Patrol Leaders' Council (PLC)
PLC meeting agenda form (pdf)
Video: Proper Flag Closing
2021 Wreath Sales Documents
Scout Gear (shopping)
ScoutStuff online (CRC link)
Amatos Middletown & New Britian (Uniforms)
Volunteers (Adult Leaders)
Merit Badge Counselor application (interactive PDF once you download it)
Troopmaster Admin Site: click here
Forms & Information
Guide for Merit Badge Counselors (Scouting.org)
Unit Leaders' Guide to Safe Scouting
Awards (Scouting.org)
Scoutbook.com (Advancement)
For Everyone
CT Rivers Council (CRC)
National Council (Scouting.org)
Scoutbook.com (official BSA Unit Tracking site)
Experiential learning is the key: Exciting and meaningful activities are offered, and education happens. Learning comes from doing. For example, youth may read about first aid, hear it discussed, and watch others administer it, but they will not learn it until they practice it. Rushing a Scout through requirements to obtain a badge is not the goal. Advancement should be a natural outcome of a well-rounded unit program, rich in opportunities to work toward the ranks.