Everything You Need

Scout & Parent Resources

Links, forms, and guides for Scouts and families — all in one place.

For Scouts

Scout Resources

Everything you need to advance in rank, earn merit badges, and make the most of Scouting.

Troop Resources

Leadership Positions and Descriptions

Descriptions of each leadership role within Troop 468.

Scouts BSA Program

Official BSA program overview, ranks, and requirements for Scouts BSA.

Program Features For Troops

Activities, themes, and program ideas to keep your troop engaged year-round.

Meeting Planner

Plan and organize troop meetings with structured agendas and activity ideas.

Games and Challenges

A categorized index of games, challenges, and activities for troop meetings and events.

Outing Resources

Plan and coordinate troop outings with this structured planning guide.

Patrol Menu Planner

Plan meals for patrol outings and campouts with this handy menu planner.

Grubmaster Instructions

Guidance for the Grubmaster role — planning, purchasing, and preparing food for outings.

Advancement Resources

Merit Badge Requirements

Browse all 135+ merit badges, their requirements, and worksheets.

Rank Advancement

Scout, Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, Star, Life, and Eagle requirements.

Eagle Scout Requirements

Everything you need to know about earning Scouting's highest rank.

For Parents

Parent Resources

Information for parents and guardians on joining, forms, safety, and staying involved.

Track advancement, merit badges, and attendance online.

Troop Activity Consent Form

Download and complete the required consent form for troop activities and outings.

Annual Health & Medical Record

Download the required BSA health form needed for all Scouting activities and camping.

Dan Beard Council

Local council website for events, training, camp registration, and district news.

Youth Protection Training

Required for all adult volunteers. Learn BSA's commitment to keeping Scouts safe.

Volunteer Training

Leader training resources for adult volunteers — Scoutmaster fundamentals, IOLS, and more.

Guide To Safe Scouting

BSA's official policies and procedures for running safe, compliant activities — required reading for all leaders.

New to Scouting

Getting Started Tips

Just joined Troop 468? Here is what every new Scout and family should know.

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Uniform

Scouts BSA field uniform (khaki shirt) is required at meetings and formal events. Ask a leader about our troop-specific neckerchief.

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First Steps

After joining, start on Scout rank requirements right away. Work toward Tenderfoot to build the foundational skills every Scout needs.

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Get Involved

Troop 468 is better when parents get involved. Volunteering as a leader or merit badge counselor makes a real difference.