Troop 956 Youth Leadership Positions
The boy leaders plan and run the troop’s program.
Download a complete list of Troop 956 Youth Leadership Positions here.
Download a copy of the Youth Leadership Application here. Let the Scoutmaster and the Senior Patrol Leader know what your three choices are for Troop Positions of Responsibility (or POR). Join the Troop Leadership Team and make your troop the best ever!

Forms for the Patrol Leaders:
(click on "Save" to download document to your computer)

Planning Patrol Meetings:
Patrol Meeting Plan
Patrol Meeting Goals

Planning an Outing:
Campout Menu & Duty Roster
Campout Equipment List
Campout Daily Planner
Backpacking Checklist

Here are other forms, outlines, and planning tools for the Patrol Leaders and Scout Members!

Troop 956 Guidebook An overview of the scouting program offered in Troop 956. Will answer questions such as: What should I pack for the campout? How do I earn a Merit Badge?

Read about The Patrol Method here.
Patrol Organization Chart -an example.
Patrol Uniform Inspection Checklist

Outdoor Gear, Tips and Hints:

"What you need to know" for Backpacking
Backpacking 101 Many links for trip planning, gear, map & compass, first aid, and meal planning. From Backpacker Magazine.
Hiking How-To's and Hints How to plan and prepare for a hike.
Boy Scout Gear Recommendations for Boy Scout camping gear. Check with troop leaders first.
Backpacking Lots of tips and packing advice.
Backpacking Packing your pack.
Patrol Cooking Tips Great advice for planning campout meals, basic supplies and food, menu suggestions and cleanup.
Orienteering Don't get lost!
Wise Winter Ways How to stay warm, avoid cold injuries and what to pack.

Knots:
Scouting Knots Great animation showing how to tie them, plus description of various uses. Other sections include climbing knots & rope care.
6 Boy Scout Knots
Knot Knowledge A great troop site with animated graphics, instructions, uses and efficiency for several dozen knots. After you practice, take their "Knot Challenge"!

Resources for planning Campfire and COH Ceremonies:
Campfire Program Planner
Planning Ceremony & Checklist - print this out if you're planning a COH for Communications MB.
Ceremony Ideas
More Ceremony Ideas
Skits
Short skits & Walkons
Songs

Scout Advancement Information:
Rank Advancement Requirements
Scout Rank Advancement Record for individual scout to keep track of rank advancement progress
12 Eagle Required Merit Badges...that you must earn in addition to 9 elective Merit Badges on your Trail to Eagle!!
Merit Badge Tracking Record for individual scout to keep track of Merit Badge progress

If you have earned your LIFE Scout Rank, then you should check out the troop's On the Trail to Eagle webpage!

Boy's Life Magazine