Kyle17 life is more than a game of win or lose.
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2 months ago
I got my project approved now I just have to get it done.
How to become an Eagle Scout
It made me
a much better person 
"Scouting is a great experience that teaches its participants the skills necessary to rise above the crowd and lead others to accomplishments that are too great to achieve by oneself."
How I did it: When
I was 12 years old I joined Boy Scout Troop 410 which was one of the many troops near my home. As a member of Troop 410 I attended weekly
meetings with the troop where I would participate in a lesson or
activity planned by the adult leaders and older scouts. These
activities were designed to teach me a skill that would help me progress towards the rank of Eagle Scout. Whether the skill being
taught was revealed at the start of the meeting and then practiced
directly, (knot tying), or hidden in the activity and revealed later,
(using carpet squares as "stepping stones" and trying to
cover a certain distance) I left every meeting having a slightly
better sense of exactly what was required to progress through the
ranks and eventually reach Eagle.
Another
benefit of my membership in Troop 410 were the campouts that came
around every month. The campouts served as the real-world test to see
where the scouts stand in their progress and which scouts seem to
naturally take control of activities such as setting up stoves or
tents. Campouts also provided me with the opportunity to strengthen
the bonds between the scouts in my troop and patrol, after having
been on many campouts with Troop 410 I can honestly say that some of
my fellow scouts have become brother-like and are I know that they
will be there to help me if necessary.
benefit of my membership in Troop 410 were the campouts that came
around every month. The campouts served as the real-world test to see
where the scouts stand in their progress and which scouts seem to
naturally take control of activities such as setting up stoves or
tents. Campouts also provided me with the opportunity to strengthen
the bonds between the scouts in my troop and patrol, after having
been on many campouts with Troop 410 I can honestly say that some of
my fellow scouts have become brother-like and are I know that they
will be there to help me if necessary.
This
is but a taste of the scouting program. It would be near impossible
for me to describe all of the fine details of the scouting program
and still manage to keep your attention. In summary, Look for a troop
in your area, many troops are sponsored by churches or local
recreation centers. Another possibility would be to look up your
local scout office and ask them to recommend a troop in your area.
is but a taste of the scouting program. It would be near impossible
for me to describe all of the fine details of the scouting program
and still manage to keep your attention. In summary, Look for a troop
in your area, many troops are sponsored by churches or local
recreation centers. Another possibility would be to look up your
local scout office and ask them to recommend a troop in your area.
The easiest way to get started is to pick a troop you might be
interested in, find out when and where they meet, and then show up to
one of their meetings to get a feel of the environment. This may
sound a little intimidating and it honestly is, I remember standing
on the sidelines during the first meeting that i went to but I took
the chance and went back again. Now, 5 years later I have achieved
one of the greatest awards in scouting and am planning on continuing
with the program and completing the circle by helping to teach the
younger scouts the lessons they must learn in order to make their own
progression and hopefully have the chance to earn their own Eagle.
interested in, find out when and where they meet, and then show up to
one of their meetings to get a feel of the environment. This may
sound a little intimidating and it honestly is, I remember standing
on the sidelines during the first meeting that i went to but I took
the chance and went back again. Now, 5 years later I have achieved
one of the greatest awards in scouting and am planning on continuing
with the program and completing the circle by helping to teach the
younger scouts the lessons they must learn in order to make their own
progression and hopefully have the chance to earn their own Eagle.
Lessons & tips:
- Find a local Scout Troop
- Make the time in your schedule to attend meetings and camping trips.
- If one troop doesn't work out for you, try another! Sometimes the troop has very poor leadership and the meetings are disorganized, don't convince yourself that all troops operate that way.
- Parents: you need to encourage your scout and support him on his way towards Eagle
- Show up early to your first meeting and try to find the Scoutmaster or one of his assistants and explain your situation to him or her.
- Stick With It!!
Resources:
- Scout office
- Family
- Friends
- Neighbors
- see Troop410.com for an example of a well-run troop
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2 months ago
I finished the work on my project, and now only need to do my board of review and scoutmaster conference.
Kyle17 life is more than a game of win or lose.
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3 months ago
God! Procrastination is setting in. I just have one merit badge left, but for my eagle project, I just need to type it up and get it approved by the committee, but its so boring and I have a year and a half til my 18th.
Kyle17 life is more than a game of win or lose.
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4 months ago
Got all the badges I need except for Camping. Once I get that and my eagle project done I’ll be set. The write up is hard, but I’ll get there.
Kyle17 life is more than a game of win or lose.
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7 months ago
I only need to finish my eagle project and complete the camping badge. Once I give my five minute speech on Monday, I’ll have the Communications badge. :)
Kyle17 life is more than a game of win or lose.
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10 months ago
Only 2 eagle required merit badges left and my eagle project and I’ll be set.
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11 months ago
I will be Life in September and am finished with all of my non required merit badges. At 16 I will be rushing a bit to get my Eagle but I am not too worried about that. The last camp out I finally got my Brotherhood and 6 badges in a week. Things are starting to smooth out and the becoming an Eagle seems to be more of a reality.
Joe Twas brillig and the slithy toves...
AHHH!!
14 months ago
I got left behind in scouting early on, along with my whole year of scouts in the troop, so the people who joined a year after me (for the most part) already have their eagles, or are close to getting it. I got my First Class about two years ago right before a high adventure trip where it was necessary, and my Star one year ago, making me among the lowest ranked on our Philmont trek (though not the youngest), just earned my Life rank in February, and I know that I must just get the rest over with. It is tough though, I have to find time for everything, currently I am attempting to get an idea for an eagle project, and I still have plenty of required badges left to obtain. I guess the best thing to do is just buckle down and get to work.
Working on it
15 months ago
I’m currently First Class and need to get those Merit Badges out of the way. I need to work on my motivation and find time to do them.
