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BSA Troop 485

San Antonio, TX

Scouts Corner

Welcome to the Scouts Corner! Here you'll find everything you need for your scouting journey, from advancement tracking to merit badge opportunities and patrol information.

Scout Advancement

Scout Rank

The first rank in Boy Scouts. Learn basic skills and the Scout Oath and Law.

  • • Repeat Scout Oath and Law
  • • Demonstrate Scout sign, salute, and handshake
  • • Describe Scout badge
  • • Complete Scoutmaster conference

Tenderfoot

Build on Scout skills with outdoor activities and first aid basics.

  • • Present yourself to your leader
  • • Spend at least one night on a campout
  • • Demonstrate first aid
  • • Show how to display the flag

Second Class

Develop camping and outdoor skills with more advanced requirements.

  • • Demonstrate camping skills
  • • Complete a 5-mile hike
  • • Identify local plants and animals
  • • Demonstrate cooking skills

First Class

Master fundamental scouting skills and take on leadership roles.

  • • Demonstrate advanced camping skills
  • • Complete a 10-mile hike
  • • Show leadership in your patrol
  • • Demonstrate swimming ability

Star

Earn merit badges and demonstrate leadership and service.

  • • Earn 6 merit badges
  • • Serve 4 months in leadership position
  • • Complete 6 hours of service
  • • Demonstrate Scout spirit

Life

Continue earning merit badges and serving in leadership roles.

  • • Earn 11 merit badges total
  • • Serve 6 months in leadership position
  • • Complete 6 hours of service
  • • Plan and lead a service project

Eagle Scout

The highest achievement in Scouts BSA, requiring 21 merit badges, extensive leadership, and a significant service project.

Requirements:

  • • Earn 21 merit badges (13 required)
  • • Serve 6 months in leadership position
  • • Plan and lead Eagle Scout service project
  • • Complete Eagle Scout board of review

Eagle Required Merit Badges:

  • • First Aid, Camping, Cooking
  • • Citizenship in Community/Nation/World
  • • Communication, Personal Fitness
  • • Emergency Preparedness OR Lifesaving

Merit Badge Opportunities

Merit Badge

Camping

Eagle Required

Merit Badge

First Aid

Eagle Required

Merit Badge

Cooking

Eagle Required

Merit Badge

Communication

Eagle Required

Merit Badge

Hiking

Elective

Merit Badge

Swimming

Elective

Merit Badge

Environmental Science

Eagle Required Option

Merit Badge

Personal Fitness

Eagle Required

Leadership Positions

Senior Patrol Leader (SPL)

Leads the entire troop and runs troop meetings.

Assistant Senior Patrol Leader

Assists the SPL and fills in when needed.

Patrol Leaders

Lead their individual patrols.

Troop Scribe

Keeps records of meetings and attendance.

Quartermaster

Manages troop equipment and supplies.

Chaplain Aide

Assists with religious observances and ceremonies.

Interested in a leadership position? Talk to your Scoutmaster or Senior Patrol Leader!

Contact Leadership

Upcoming Advancement Opportunities

Board of Review

Next scheduled for the last Tuesday of each month

Contact your Scoutmaster to schedule your review

Merit Badge Workshop

Monthly workshops covering various merit badges

Check the calendar for upcoming topics

Eagle Scout Project Planning

Life Scouts can schedule meetings to plan their Eagle projects

Contact the Eagle Advisor for guidance