Second Class rank... requires participation in 5 separate troop/patrol activities (other than
troop/patrol meetings), two of which include camping overnight.
First Class rank Class rank... requires participation in 10 separate troop/patrol activities (other
than troop/patrol meetings), 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
- Treasure Valley (Should not be used for more than 1 of the 10 Troop/Patrol Activities)
- Monthly Camp outs
- Field Trips – i.e., MEMA
- Cub Scout activities that Boy Scouts participate in as a troop
Examples of what does not qualify as a troop/patrol activity are:
- Merit Badge Fair
- Court of Honor
- Holiday Party
- Activities held during normal troop meeting times (holiday party, end of year BBQ)
This list is only a list of examples; there are many other activities that will come up.
* If you 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.
Star and Life ranks each require 6 hours of participation in a service project(s).
You may complete this requirement on your own or do it along with members of your patrol or troop.
The project must be approved by your Scoutmaster.
Examples of what does qualify as a service project are:
- Assisting an Eagle Scout candidate with their approved service project
- Memorial Day flowers for Veterans
- Memorial Day flags for Veterans
- Men’s Club Town Clean-up
- Upton Youth Club field clean-up
- Raking leaves at the Holy Angel’s Rectory (completed with the troop)
- Alter Server at Holy Angels Church
(Should not be used for more than 1 hour of the 6 hours for each rank requirement)
- Cub Scout community service project that Boy Scouts actively participated in (i.e.
- Fuel Assistance Spaghetti Supper
Eagle rank requires you to be a leader. This service project requires you to plan, develop, and
provide leadership to others in a service project of real value benefiting the environment, your
community, or a religious group, school, or other worthy group.
For more information see the Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project Workbook, BSA publication
No. 18-927.