Second Class rank requires participation in 5 separate troop/patrol activities (other than troop/patrol meetings), at least two of which include camping overnight. Second Class also required 1 hour of participation in a service project.
First Class rank requires participation in 10 separate troop/patrol activities (other than troop/patrol meetings), at least three of which include camping overnight (the 5 you participated in for your Second Class rank count towards these ten).
Examples of what does qualify as a troop/patrol activity are: - Parades – that the troop participates in - Memorial Day flowers for Veterans - Memorial Day flags for Veterans - Summer Camp - Treasure Valley (Should not be used for more than 1 of the 10 Troop/Patrol Activities) - Monthly Camp outs - Field Trips – i.e., MEMA, Dare Program - Cub Scout activities that Boy Scouts participate in as a troop
* Note: If there is an activity during a weekend campout, the campout and the activity will be counted as a single activity.
Examples of what does not qualify as a troop/patrol activity are: - Merit Badge Fair - Court of Honor - Activities held during normal troop meeting times (holiday party, end of year BBQ) - Cub Scout activities - Pinewood Derby, Blue & Gold Banquet, etc.
This list is only a list of examples; there are many other activities that will come up.
* If your patrol is thinking of an activity please get documented approval from the Scoutmaster before the activity.
If you have questions as to what qualifies and what does not please do not hesitate to contact the Scoutmaster.