Scout Spirit is defined in the Scout Handbook as living by the Scout Oath and Law in everyday life. This means that doing a good turn and serving others should be a regular, willing habit – not something done occasionally to satisfy another organization’s requirement or to earn a rank. Active participation in your troop is also an expression of Scout Spirit.

Being active means participating in:

  • At least 50% of Troop 1 meetings
  • At least 50% of Troop 1 activities
  • Other activities or events designated by troop leadership
Scouting Activities

A scouting activity is anything Scouts officially do together outside of a regular meeting. To advance to 2nd Class, a Scout must participate in five scouting activities, at least two of which must include overnight camping. Five additional activities are required for 1st Class, at least three of which must include overnight camping. Activities may be counted from any time since joining Scouts. Spending the night at Crossover counts as the first qualifying activity.

Qualifying Scouting Activities (including but not limited to):

  • All camping trips
  • Fall BBQ
  • Marching with the troop in the Veterans Day Parade
  • Attending Crossover, provided you spend the night
  • Working on another Scout’s Eagle Project

Non-Qualifying Activities:

  • Court of Honor
  • Attending Crossover without spending the night
  • Scout Sunday