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Boy Scout Requirements
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Index to Scouting Advancement Requirements
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Merit Badge Resource Links
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Index to Merit Badge Requirements
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Mr. D's Merit Badge Review
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relative difficulty and expected time of MB's
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emeritbadges.org
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Electricity, Electronics, Computers MBs
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Resources for Senior Patrol Leaders
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and ASPLs
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Resources for Patrol Leaders
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and Assistant Patrol Leaders
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Resources for Instructors
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and Troop Guides
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Resources for Chaplain Aides
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Resources for OA Representatives
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Quartermaster Resources
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available for borrowing!
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Librarian Resources
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available for check-out!
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Troop Program Features Index
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Troop Program Features Volume I
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includes:
- Aquatics, Athletics, Backpacking, Boating/Canoeing
- Business, Camping, Citizenship, Communications, Cooking
- Cultural Awareness, Emergency Preparedness, Engineering
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Troop Program Features Volume II
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includes:
- Environment, First Aid, Fishing, Forestry
- Health Care, High Adventure, Hiking, Hobbies
- Leadership, Mechanics, Nature, Orienteering
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Troop Program Features Volume III
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includes:
- Physical Fitness, Pioneering, Public Service, Safety
- Science, Shooting, Special Cooking, Sports, Tracking,
- Wilderness Survival, Wildlife Management, Winter Camping
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Troop Program Resources
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includes:
- The Scoutmaster's Minute, Games, Ceremonies, Interfaith Worship Service
- Glossary of Scouting Terms, B-P Quotes, BSA Founders, Forms, Clip Art
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Life to Eagle
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Golden Arrow District Eagle Project Questions
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Go For The Eagle Worksheet
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Eagle Scout Resource Center
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Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project Planning Guide
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Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project Workbook
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Eagle Scout Rank Application
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now fillable AND saveable!
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Eagle Congratulation Letters
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"Give me a Scout"
(72 dpi)
(300 dpi)
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National Eagle Scout Association
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history, application, scholarships
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Other Awards
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Boy Scout Religious Emblems
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William T. Hornaday Awards
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Boy Scout World Conservation Award
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Emergency Preparedness Award
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President's Volunteer Service Award
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Congressional Award
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Texas Award
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also here
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Scouting Resources
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U.S. Scouting Service Project
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online library of resources, etc.
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U.S. Scouting Service Project
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Scouting Clipart and File Library
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MacScouter Resource Directory
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resources and stuff just for fun
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The NetWoods Virtual Campsite
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wide range of reference material
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Scouting Online
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wide range of reference material
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World Wide Web Scouting Archives
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SCOUTS-L Discussion List
Archives and
Knowledge Base
(Click here to subscribe)
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Scouting the Net
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a portal for the Scouting community
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American Scouting Digest
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for those who love Scouting!
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Boy Scout Trail
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Resources for Boy Scouts
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Leader Resources
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BSA Fieldbook
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companion web site
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Guide to Safe Scouting
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and other matters
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Guide to the BSA Knots
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includes requirements for training awards
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Scoutmaster.org
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Resources for Scoutmasters and Scout Leaders
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What makes a trained leader?
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Adult Training
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From quick references to complete courses
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Supplemental Training Modules
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Orientation beyond basic training!
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Youth Protection Training
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Wood Badge
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Advanced training for Scout leaders
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Powder Horn
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High Adventure Skills Resource Course
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Scouting for Boys
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by Lord Baden-Powell
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Aids to Scoutmastership
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by Lord Baden-Powell
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White Stag
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Leadership Development and Junior Leader Training
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Free Scouting resources
- includes:
- Troop W.I.S.E. - A method of building a boy-run troop
- "Who Wants to be an Eagle Scout?"
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Inquiry Net
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Outdoor activities, patrol method, leadership, etc.
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Scout Spirit Scavenger Hunt
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Worksheet for Scoutmaster Conferences
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Conducting Boards of Review
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includes sample questions
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A Year-Round Guide to Boy Scout Recruiting
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3 ways to grow
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Herding Cats
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EDS's first-ever Super Bowl commercial
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Links for Parents and Scouts
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Family Fun
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Games, quizzes, and interactive resources
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The Scouting Way
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personal stories, uplifting narratives
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Boy Scout and Varsity Scout Uniform Inspection Sheet
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100 Civic Knowledge Questions
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How many can you answer?
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A Scout is Helpful
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requires Macromedia Flash Player
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Houston Museum of Natural Science
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Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
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Scouting History/Insignia
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National Scouting Museum
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Official museum of the B.S.A.
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The History of Scouting
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The Pine Tree Web
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Scouting heritage, history, and traditions
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Boy Scout Stuff 1910-1919
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Boy Scout Stuff (Supply Division)
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B.S.A. Badge History
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a little history about early Scout badges
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A History of Senior Scouting Programs
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Eagle Scout Requirements Since 1911
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America's Oldest Boy Scout Camps
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B.S.A. Insignia Guide
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Patrol Emblems
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Backpacking
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Backpacker.com
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the website of wilderness travel
(be sure to check out the forums!)
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thebackpacker.com
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a site dedicated to backpacking
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Backpacking Lightweight
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backpack weight reducing tips!
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Backpacking Guide
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compiled by Verdugo Hills Council T288
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Bear Bag Hanging Techniques
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from BackpackingLight.com
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Backcountry Food and Drink
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Philmont Menus and Ingredients
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Camping/Caving
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Texas Parks and Wildlife
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State parks and historic sites
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BSA Camping Guide
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info on all BSA camps and bases
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ScoutCamp.org
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online camp database, camp stories, and more!
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BSA Camp Database
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from SCOUTER.com
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BSA Camps
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compiled by Mount Diablo Silverado Council T24
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Caves and Scouts
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National Speleological Society (NSS)
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Greater Houston Grotto
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Houston's local chapter of the NSS
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Leave No Trace
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The Principles of Leave No Trace
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also here
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Teaching Leave No Trace
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Leave No Trace Awareness Award Application
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Leave No Trace, Inc.
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Responsible Outdoor Activities and Recreation
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Teaching outlines
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Canoeing/Boating
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Real-time Water Data
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Boat Texas
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Official online boat safety course and test
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Cooking
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Easy Recipes
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Backpacking Recipes
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The Science of Fire
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Cooking
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Resources, recipes, menus
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Scouting the Net
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More resources, recipes, menus
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Troop 226's Cook Book
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also available in Adobe PDF format!
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Tips for the Patrol Cook
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from Troop 5 in Palo Alto
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Cooking for Groups
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A Volunteer's Guide to Food Safety
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Dutch Oven Cooking
(as recommended by John P., Quartermaster)
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Dutch Oven Favorites
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our favorite recipes!
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The International Dutch Oven Society
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Caring for Cast Iron Cookware
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from Lodge's web site
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Dutch Oven Cooking Info and Recipes
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from ISU's Outdoor Program
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Dutch Oven Cooking
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from ifood.tv
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Dutch Oven Cooking
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from MacScouter
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Dutch Oven Cooking Tips
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from Idaho McGuffey's pages
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Byron's Dutch Oven Recipes
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from Byron Bill's pages
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Desert Lil's Delicacies
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from DesertUSA
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Dutch Ovens and Camp Cooking
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from Chuckwagon Supply
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First Aid/Emergency Preparedness
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American Red Cross
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You want the Adult CPR/First Aid class!
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Museum of Health and Medical Science
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Ready.gov
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from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Dehydration: The Warning Signs
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Frostbite
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from Boston Minuteman Council
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Hypothermia
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from Boston Minuteman Council
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Heat Illnesses: Symptoms And Treatment
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Hiking
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Hiking and Backpacking in Texas
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great hiking / backpacking trails
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Texas Hiking
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writeups, maps, photos, etc. on almost 300 hike areas
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Texas Trail Registry
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information on public trails, by county
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MacScouter Resource Directory
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Nationally approved historic trails
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Historic Hiking Trails
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includes a list of current trails
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Houston Happy Hikers
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in Houston since 1979
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Lone Star Hiking Trail Club
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affiliated with American Hiking Society
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Trail Link
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find the best trails for outdoor recreation
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Knots/Lashings
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Ropers Knots Page
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The knot site on real knots in rope
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What knot would you use?
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Take this on-line quiz!
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Rope Works Archive
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Knots, hitches, splicing, lashing, rope making
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PioneeringProjects.org
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Resource for all things pioneering
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Pioneering Projects Big and Small
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Bridges, catapults, towers, gadgets
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Rope Facts
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Properties, safe working loads, proper use/care, knotting/splicing
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Animated Knots
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Knots on the Web
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Nature
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Animal Tracks
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Lots of links!
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Entomology for the Master Gardener
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Insects inside and out!
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eNature.com
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Bringing nature to life!
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Noble Foundation Plant Image Gallery
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Trees, shrubs, grasses, etc.
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Poison Oak, right here in West University Place!
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Orienteering
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Finding Your Way with Map and Compass
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Topographic Map Symbols
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TerraServer
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USGS maps and aerial photos
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How to use a compass
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Houston Orienteering Club
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Interactive Topo Map CD-ROM Software Comparison
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GPS Receiver Information, Software, and Hardware Reviews
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Useful GPS Information
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GPS Resource Library
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Physical Fitness
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Tenderfoot Physical Fitness Skills Tracking Chart
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also see the
qualifying standards for the
Presidential Physical FItness Award
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Get it Straight - The Facts about Drugs
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Second Class req't #8
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National Institute on Drug Abuse
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Second Class req't #8
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NIDA Goes Back to School
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drug abuse publications and teaching materials
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Personal Fitness Merit Badge (print these in landscape mode):
Fitness Measurements,
Sample Program,
Exercise Log,
Exercise Journal
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Astronomy Merit Badge
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| 2.
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Light pollution
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Telescopes
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Deepsky Atlas
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| 5b.
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Planet positions
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Moon map
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| 7d.
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Moon phases and
why eclipses happen
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The sun and
sunspots
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What is a Star?
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Burke Baker Planetarium and
George Observatory
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How to become an astronomer
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Tonight's Sky
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Astronomy and Space
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Home Planet (free software)
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Windows to the Universe
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What's your real birth sign?
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yes, this is an astronomy link!
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Space Exploration Merit Badge
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Space Center Houston
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Earth at Night
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Satellite Flybys
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Geneology Merit Badge
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Five Generation Pedigree Chart
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in Adobe PDF format
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Family Group Record Form
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in Adobe PDF format
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GenForum
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part of Genealogy.com
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Wilderness Survival Merit Badge
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Primitive Skills Mega List of Skills and Related Knowledge
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Survival Links
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from Equipped to Survive™
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The 72-Hour Survival Kit
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Tin Can Cookery
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Wings - The Home Made Stove Archives
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Fire By Friction
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Beaufort Scale Weather Page
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estimate wind strength without instruments
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Tips and Techniques for Winter Camping
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from Troop 8 in Ann Arbor, Michigan
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Outdoor Action Guide to Winter Camping
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Outdoor Safety
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Books About Wilderness Survival
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Survival IQ
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Games
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Games for Meetings and Campouts
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From MacScouter
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Songs
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Troop 505 Song Book
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Songs for Scouts
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Songs for Scouts
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From MacScouter
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Skits
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Skits and walkons
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Skits for Scouts
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From MacScouter
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Forms
(in Adobe PDF format)
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| Patrol
Menu and
Duty Roster
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Troop Meeting Plan
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Campfire Program Planner
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Personal Health and Medical Record, Class 1 and 2
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Personal Health and Medical Record, Class 3
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Medication Form
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one per page or
six per page
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Tour Permit
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Local or
National
(Click here
for a Local Tour Permit in MS Word format!)
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Local Tour Permit Application Process
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Tours and Expeditions Permission Slip (MS Word doc)
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Unit Money-Earning Application
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BSA Lifeguard Application
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Historic Trails Award Application
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Adult Application
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Youth Application
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