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The home of Scouting in Central
and Northern New York
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Boy Scout
Joining Requirements
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| From the 11th
Edition of the Boy Scout Handbook |
- Meet age requirements. Be a boy who has
completed the fifth grade or is 11 years old,
or has earned the Arrow of Light Award but
is under 18 years old.
- Complete a Boy Scout application and health
history signed by your parent or guardian.
- Find a Scout troop near your home.
- Repeat the Pledge of Allegiance.
- Demonstrate the Scout sign, salute, and
handshake.
- Demonstrate tying the square knot (a joining
knot).
- Understand and agree to live by the Scout
Oath or Promise, Law, motto, and slogan, and
the Outdoor Code.
- Describe the Scout badge.
- 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.
- 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.
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