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-	<center><big>The [[Troop Program Features]] include 36 Monthly Troop Programs with Troop Meeting and Activity plans.<br>Using this program, a troop will explore dozens of [[merit badge]]s and [[Scout Skills]] each year.</big></center><br>	+	{{shortcut|[[TPF]] - [[Troop Plans]]}}<center><big>The [[Troop Program Features]] include 36 Monthly Themes with Troop Meeting and Activity plans.<br>Using this program, a troop will explore dozens of [[merit badge]]s and [[Scout Skills]] each year.</big></center><br> <br>
		+	{{Info|<big>Wouldn't it be great to be able to choose from dozens of monthly plans that other troops have used and refined?<br>What if each monthly plan included sample meeting plans, activities, games, and PLC planning suggestions?<br>'''That's what the [[Troop Program Features]] are!'''</big>}}<br><br>
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-	<big>''Wouldn't it be great to be able to choose from dozens of monthly plans that other troops have used and refined?	+	Your [[Patrol Leaders Council]] can pick and choose the themes that interest them. Then for each theme they can tailor their own plan from a variety of resources in the chapter.
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-	''What if each monthly plan included sample meeting plans, activities, games, and PLC planning suggestions?	+
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-	'''''That's what the [[Troop Program Features]] are!'''''</big>	+
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-	'''[[Troop Program Features#Troop Program Features Volume I|Volume I]]<br>	+
-	[[Troop Program Features#How to Plan Troop Programs|How to Plan]]<br>	+
-	[[Troop Program Features#Aquatics|Aquatics]]<br>	+
-	[[Troop Program Features#Athletics|Athletics]]<br>	+
-	[[Troop Program Features#Backpacking|Backpacking]]<br>	+
-	[[Troop Program Features#Boating-Canoeing|Boating-Canoeing]]<br>	+
-	[[Troop Program Features#Business|Business]]<br>	+
-	[[Troop Program Features#Camping|Camping]]<br>	+
-	[[Troop Program Features#Citizenship|Citizenship]]<br>	+
-	[[Troop Program Features#Communications|Communications]]<br>	+
-	[[Troop Program Features#Cooking|Cooking]]<br>	+
-	[[Troop Program Features#Cultural Awareness|Cultural Awareness]]<br>	+
-	[[Troop Program Features#Emergency Preparedness|Emergency Preparedness]]<br>	+
-	[[Troop Program Features#Engineering|Engineering]]	+
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-	'''[[Troop Program Features#Troop Program Features Volume II|Volume II]]<br>	+
-	[[Troop Program Features#Environment|Environment]]<br>	+
-	[[Troop Program Features#First Aid|First Aid]]<br>	+
-	[[Troop Program Features#Fishing|Fishing]]<br>	+
-	[[Troop Program Features#Forestry|Forestry]]<br>	+
-	[[Troop Program Features#Health Care|Health Care]]<br>	+
-	[[Troop Program Features#High Adventure|High Adventure]]<br>	+
-	[[Troop Program Features#Hiking|Hiking]]<br>	+
-	[[Troop Program Features#Hobbies|Hobbies]]<br>	+
-	[[Troop Program Features#Leadership|Leadership]]<br>	+
-	[[Troop Program Features#Mechanics|Pioneering 1]]<br>	+
-	[[Troop Program Features#Nature|Nature]]<br>	+
-	[[Troop Program Features#Orienteering|Orienteering]]	+
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-	'''[[Troop Program Features#Troop Program Features Volume III|Volume III]]<br>	+
-	[[Troop Program Features#Physical Fitness|Physical Fitness]]<br>	+
-	[[Troop Program Features#Pioneering|Pioneering 2]]<br>	+
-	[[Troop Program Features#Public Service|Public Service]]<br>	+
-	[[Troop Program Features#Safety|Safety]]<br>	+
-	[[Troop Program Features#Science|Science]]<br>	+
-	[[Troop Program Features#Shooting|Shooting]]<br>	+
-	[[Troop Program Features#Special Cooking|Special Cooking]]<br>	+
-	[[Troop Program Features#Sports|Sports]]<br>	+
-	[[Troop Program Features#Tracking|Tracking]]<br>	+
-	[[Troop Program Features#Wilderness Survival|Wilderness Survival]]<br>	+
-	[[Troop Program Features#Wildlife Management|Wildlife Management]]<br>	+
-	[[Troop Program Features#Winter Camping|Winter Camping]]	+
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-	'''[[Troop Program Features#Troop Program Resources|Resources]]<br>	+
-	[[Troop Program Features#Scoutmaster's Minute|Scoutmaster's Minute]]<br>	+
-	[[Troop Program Features#Games|Games]]<br>	+
-	[[Troop Program Features#Ceremonies|Ceremonies]]<br>	+
-	[[Troop Program Features#Interfaith Worship Service|Worship Service]]<br>	+
-	[[Troop Program Features#Glossary of Scouting Terms|Scouting Terms]]<br>	+
-	[[Troop Program Features#Pearls of Wisdom—Quotes From Baden-Powell|Baden-Powell Quotes]]<br>	+
-	[[Troop Program Features#Founders of the BSA|BSA Founders]]<br>	+
-	[[Troop Program Features#Forms|Forms]]<br>	+
-	[[Troop Program Features#Clip Art|Clip Art]]	+
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-	|}Your [[Patrol Leaders Council]] can pick and choose the themes that interest them. Then for each topic they can tailor their own plan from a variety of resources.	+
	Each program is designed to let older Scouts teach newer Scouts the associated [[Scout Skills]] for [[Tenderfoot]], [[Second Class]], and [[First Class]]. Older Scouts are encouraged to continue to explore the related [[Merit Badges]] for each topic.		Each program is designed to let older Scouts teach newer Scouts the associated [[Scout Skills]] for [[Tenderfoot]], [[Second Class]], and [[First Class]]. Older Scouts are encouraged to continue to explore the related [[Merit Badges]] for each topic.
-	By using this three-year program rotation, every [[Scout Skill]] is reinforced and Scouts are introduced to almost every merit badge. Some programs such as Camping, First Aid, and Emergency Preparedness will probably done every year to allow new Scouts the chance to learn and to allow older Scouts the chance to refresh their knowledge as they teach these basic skills.	+	By using this three-year program rotation, every [[Scout Skill]] is reinforced and Scouts are introduced to almost every merit badge. Some programs such as Camping, First Aid, and Emergency Preparedness will probably be annual themes for new Scouts with older Scouts teaching and doing the related merit badges.
-	Although rarely mentioned in the Troop Program Features, the [[Guide to Safe Scouting]] must be with you on all activities and applies to every activities.	+	Although rarely mentioned in the Troop Program Features, the [[Guide to Safe Scouting]] must be with you on all activities and applies to every activity. Also note that the Table of Contents is sometimes out of order because the real subject name is used instead of the chapter name. Both names are shown in the chapter notes below.
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	==Yearly Program Planning==		==Yearly Program Planning==
	:''The full introduction with much more information is here: [[Media:Troop Program Features - Introduction.pdf|Introduction - How to Plan]]		:''The full introduction with much more information is here: [[Media:Troop Program Features - Introduction.pdf|Introduction - How to Plan]]
-	''"A successful [[troop]] meeting begins with advance planning. In recent research, the [[Boy Scouts of America]] determined that inadequately planned and executed troop meetings were the number one cause of boys leaving Scouting."	+	{{quote-source|A successful [[troop]] meeting begins with advance planning. In recent research, the [[Boy Scouts of America]] determined that inadequately planned and executed troop meetings were the number one cause of boys leaving Scouting.<br><br>Troop meetings should focus on a monthly program feature, be fast-moving, and start and end on time. The program feature should be interwoven with the program at all experience levels: the new-Scout patrol, experienced patrols, and the Venture patrol.<br><br>Planning a troop program on an annual and a monthly basis is a new task for many leaders. Good planning and execution depend on (1) a [[Scoutmaster]] who understands the process, (2) trained youth leaders who can plan meetings and successfully execute them, (3) sufficient personnel in the form of [[Assistant Scoutmaster]]s and [[troop committee]] members, and (4) parents who are knowledgeable and informed.<br><br>Your first step in planning is to utilize the resources available to set goals for the troop. The next step is to train your youth leaders in the planning process. Then give them the responsibility and authority to plan and implement the troop program. The final step is to get your troop committee and parents to “buy in” to support this “Scout-planned” program.<br><br>The program planning guide in chapter 8 of the [[Scoutmaster Handbook]] will guide you through the basics of planning, from doing your homework to securing parental support for your program. The monthly troop program features found in Scouting magazine are the other principal resources needed to run the program planning workshop.|[http://scouting.org/FILESTORE/pdf/33110_WEB.pdf Troop Program Features Vol. I]}}
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-	''"Troop meetings should focus on a monthly program feature, be fast-moving, and start and end on time. The program feature should be interwoven with the program at all experience levels: the new-Scout patrol, experienced patrols, and the Venture patrol."	+	<br>
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-	''"Planning a troop program on an annual and a monthly basis is a new task for many leaders. Good planning and execution depend on (1) a [[Scoutmaster]] who understands the process, (2) trained youth leaders who can plan meetings and successfully execute them, (3) sufficient personnel in the form of [[Assistant Scoutmaster]]s and [[troop committee]] members, and (4) parents who are knowledgeable and informed."	+
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-	''"Your first step in planning is to utilize the resources available to set goals for the troop. The next step is to train your youth leaders in the planning process. Then give them the responsibility and authority to plan and implement the troop program. The final step is to get your troop committee and parents to “buy in” to support this “Scout-planned” program."	+
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-	''"The program planning guide in chapter 8 of the [[Scoutmaster Handbook]] will guide you through the basics of planning, from doing your homework to securing parental support for your program. The monthly troop program features found in Scouting magazine are the other principal resources needed to run the program planning workshop."	+
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	== Troop Program Features Volume I==		== Troop Program Features Volume I==
	:''Source: [http://scouting.org/FILESTORE/pdf/33110_WEB.pdf Troop Program Features Vol. I] ''(last downloaded 5/7/2009) - [http://www.scoutstuff.org/BSASupply/SearchPage.aspx?page=LIST&free_text=33110* Vol I Printed]		:''Source: [http://scouting.org/FILESTORE/pdf/33110_WEB.pdf Troop Program Features Vol. I] ''(last downloaded 5/7/2009) - [http://www.scoutstuff.org/BSASupply/SearchPage.aspx?page=LIST&free_text=33110* Vol I Printed]
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	===How to Plan Troop Programs===		===How to Plan Troop Programs===
	[[Media:Troop Program Features - Introduction.pdf|Introduction - How to Plan]] - Troop Program Features Volume I pp. 5 - 14		[[Media:Troop Program Features - Introduction.pdf|Introduction - How to Plan]] - Troop Program Features Volume I pp. 5 - 14
	Troop Meeting Plan Form p. 14		Troop Meeting Plan Form p. 14
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	===Aquatics===		===Aquatics===
-	[[Media:Troop Program Features - Aquatics.pdf|Aquatics]] - Troop Program Features Volume I pp. 15 - 23	+	{{Shortcut|[[TPF-Aquatics]]}}[[Media:Troop Program Features - Aquatics.pdf|Aquatics]] - Troop Program Features Volume I pp. 15 - 23. (''Also see the Troop Program Feature for [[Troop Program Features#Backpacking|Backpacking]].).<br>
-	*'''Advancement Opportunities''': [[Swimming]] - [[Lifesaving]] - [[Canoeing]] - [[Rowing]] - [[Small-Boat Sailing]] - [[Mile Swim BSA]] - [[Snorkeling BSA]] - [[BSA Lifeguard]] - [[Boardsailing BSA]] - [[50-Miler]] - [[Safe Swim Defense]] - [[Safety Afloat]]	+	*'''Advancement Opportunities''': [[Swimming]] - [[Lifesaving]] - [[Small-Boat Sailing]] - [[Mile Swim BSA]] - [[Snorkeling BSA]] - [[BSA Lifeguard]] - [[Boardsailing BSA]] - [[50-Miler]] - [[Safe Swim Defense]] - [[Safety Afloat]]
	*A Canoe Diagram is included		*A Canoe Diagram is included
		+	* Although not mentioned, there are swimming requirements in [[Second Class]] and [[First Class]]. In addition, [[Canoeing]], [[Rowing]], [[Water Sports]], and [[Whitewater]] are Aquatics Advancement Opportunities.
	* See [[Swimming Skills]] for many resources including lesson videos.		* See [[Swimming Skills]] for many resources including lesson videos.
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	===Athletics===		===Athletics===
-	[[Media:Troop Program Features - Athletics.pdf|Athletics]] - Troop Program Features Volume I pp. 25 - 34	+	{{Shortcut|[[TPF-Athletics]]}}[[Media:Troop Program Features - Athletics.pdf|Athletics]] - Troop Program Features Volume I pp. 25 - 34. (''Also see the Troop Program Feature for [[Troop Program Features#Physical Fitness|Physical Fitness]].).<br>
	*'''Advancement Opportunities''': [[Tenderfoot]] - [[Athletics]] - [[Personal Fitness]] - [[Skating]] - [[Cycling]] - [[Hiking]] - [[Sports]] - [[Swimming]] - [[Water Sports]]		*'''Advancement Opportunities''': [[Tenderfoot]] - [[Athletics]] - [[Personal Fitness]] - [[Skating]] - [[Cycling]] - [[Hiking]] - [[Sports]] - [[Swimming]] - [[Water Sports]]
-	*Note that although the topic suggests earning your ''Skiing'' merit badge, ''Skiing'' was replaced in the 1990's with [[Snow Sports]].	+	*Note that although this chapter suggests earning your ''Skiing'' merit badge, ''Skiing'' was replaced in the 1990's with [[Snow Sports]].
	* See [[Personal Fitness]] for many resources including lesson videos.		* See [[Personal Fitness]] for many resources including lesson videos.
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	===Backpacking===		===Backpacking===
-	[[Media:Troop Program Features - Backpacking.pdf|Backpacking]] - Troop Program Features Volume I pp. 35 - 44	+	{{Shortcut|[[TPF-Backpacking]]}}[[Media:Troop Program Features - Backpacking.pdf|Backpacking]] - Troop Program Features Volume I pp. 35 - 44. (''Also see the Troop Program Feature for [[Troop Program Features#Hiking|Hiking]].).<br>
-	* [[First Class]] - [[Hiking]] - [[Camping]] - [[Cooking]] - [[Orienteering]] - [[Wilderness Survival]] - [[Outdoor Code]]	+	* '''Advancement Opportunities''': [[First Class]] - [[Backpacking]] - [[Hiking]] - [[Camping]] - [[Cooking]] - [[Orienteering]] - [[Wilderness Survival]] - [[Outdoor Code]]
-	*Although not mentioned as an Advancement Opportunity, [[Backpacking]] is also an Backpacking merit badges.	+
	* See [[Backpacking]] for many resources including lesson videos.		* See [[Backpacking]] for many resources including lesson videos.
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	===Boating-Canoeing===		===Boating-Canoeing===
-	[[Media:Troop Program Features - Boating-Canoeing.pdf|Boating-Canoeing]] - Troop Program Features Volume I pp. 45 - 54	+	{{Shortcut|[[TPF-Boating-Canoeing]]}}[[Media:Troop Program Features - Boating-Canoeing.pdf|Boating-Canoeing]] - Troop Program Features Volume I pp. 45 - 54. (''Also see the Troop Program Feature for [[Troop Program Features#Aquatics|Aquatics]].).<br>
	*'''Advancement Opportunities''': [[Canoeing]] - [[Rowing]] - [[Small-Boat Sailing]] - [[Safety Afloat]] - [[Safe Swim Defense]]		*'''Advancement Opportunities''': [[Canoeing]] - [[Rowing]] - [[Small-Boat Sailing]] - [[Safety Afloat]] - [[Safe Swim Defense]]
-	*Although not mentioned as an Advancement Opportunity, [[Motorboating]] is also boating merit badge and canoe trips can apply towards the [[50-Miler]] award.	+	*Although not mentioned as an Advancement Opportunity, [[Motorboating]] is also a boating merit badge and canoe trips can apply towards the [[50-Miler]] award.
	*This topic does include good Canoe Paddle and Canoeing Strokes diagrams.		*This topic does include good Canoe Paddle and Canoeing Strokes diagrams.
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	===Business===		===Business===
-	[[Media:Troop Program Features - Business.pdf|Business]] - Troop Program Features Volume I pp. 55 - 64	+	{{Shortcut|[[TPF-Business]]}}[[Media:Troop Program Features - Business.pdf|Business]] - Troop Program Features Volume I pp. 55 - 64. (''Also see the Troop Program Feature for [[Troop Program Features#Citizenship|Citizenship]].)<br>
	*'''Advancement Opportunities''': [[Tenderfoot]] - [[Second Class]] - [[First Class]] - [[American Business]] - [[American Labor]] - [[Citizenship in the Community]] - [[Citizenship in the Nation]]		*'''Advancement Opportunities''': [[Tenderfoot]] - [[Second Class]] - [[First Class]] - [[American Business]] - [[American Labor]] - [[Citizenship in the Community]] - [[Citizenship in the Nation]]
-	*Although not mentioned as an Advancement Opportunity, [[Entrepreneurship]] is how businesses are createsd. And the sales campign activity is out of [[Salesmanship]] merit badge. [[Personal Management]] uses these business skill to help manage your life.	+	*Although not mentioned as an Advancement Opportunity, [[Entrepreneurship]] is how businesses are created. And the sales campaign activity is from the [[Salesmanship]] merit badge. [[Personal Management]] applies these business skills to help manage your life.
	*The suggested "Business" campout instead features an [[Orienteering]] race and a nature hike.		*The suggested "Business" campout instead features an [[Orienteering]] race and a nature hike.
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	===Camping===		===Camping===
-	[[Media:Troop Program Features - Camping.pdf|Camping]] - Troop Program Features Volume I pp. 65 - 74	+	{{Shortcut|[[TPF-Camping]]}}[[Media:Troop Program Features - Camping.pdf|Camping]] - Troop Program Features Volume I pp. 65 - 74
	*'''Advancement Opportunities''': [[Tenderfoot]] - [[Second Class]] - [[First Class]] - [[Leave No Trace]] - [[Camping]] - [[Cooking]] - [[Hiking]] - [[Orienteering]] - [[Wilderness Survival]]		*'''Advancement Opportunities''': [[Tenderfoot]] - [[Second Class]] - [[First Class]] - [[Leave No Trace]] - [[Camping]] - [[Cooking]] - [[Hiking]] - [[Orienteering]] - [[Wilderness Survival]]
-	* See [[Scout Skills]] for many resources including lesson videos.	+	* See [[Scout Skills]] for many resources including lesson videos. Also see: [http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/BoyScouts/TeachingLeaveNoTrace.aspx Teaching Leave No Trace].
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	===Citizenship===		===Citizenship===
-	[[Media:Troop Program Features - Citizenship.pdf|Citizenship]] - Troop Program Features Volume I pp. 75 - 84	+	{{Shortcut|[[TPF-Citizenship]]}}[[Media:Troop Program Features - Citizenship.pdf|Citizenship]] - Troop Program Features Volume I pp. 75 - 84. (''Also see the Program Features for [[Troop Program Features#Public Service|Public Service]] and [[Troop Program Features#Leadership|Leadership]].)<br>
	*'''Advancement Opportunities''': [[Tenderfoot]] - [[Second Class]] #4 - [[First Class]] #5 - [[Citizenship in the Community]] - [[Citizenship in the Nation]] - [[Citizenship in the World]] - [[American Cultures]] - [[American Heritage]] - [[Law]]		*'''Advancement Opportunities''': [[Tenderfoot]] - [[Second Class]] #4 - [[First Class]] #5 - [[Citizenship in the Community]] - [[Citizenship in the Nation]] - [[Citizenship in the World]] - [[American Cultures]] - [[American Heritage]] - [[Law]]
-	*The suggested "Citizenship" campout instead features an [[Orienteering]] race abnd a nature hike.	+	* Although not mentioned, [[Family Life]] is about citizenship in the home.
		+	* The suggested "Citizenship" campout instead features an [[Orienteering]] race and a nature hike.
	* See [[Citizenship in the Community]], [[Citizenship in the Nation]], and [[Citizenship in the World]] for many resources including lesson videos.		* See [[Citizenship in the Community]], [[Citizenship in the Nation]], and [[Citizenship in the World]] for many resources including lesson videos.
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	===Communications===		===Communications===
-	[[Media:Troop Program Features - Communications.pdf|Communications]] - Troop Program Features Volume I pp. 85 - 94	+	{{Shortcut|[[TPF-Communications]]}}[[Media:Troop Program Features - Communications.pdf|Communications]] - Troop Program Features Volume I pp. 85 - 94
-	*'''Advancement Opportunities''': [[Communications]] - [[Computers]]	+	*'''Advancement Opportunities''': [[Communication]] - [[Computers]]
	*The Communications campout features semaphore flag signaling instruction!		*The Communications campout features semaphore flag signaling instruction!
	*Although not mentioned as an Advancement Opportunity, [[Public Speaking]] is all about communications as well.		*Although not mentioned as an Advancement Opportunity, [[Public Speaking]] is all about communications as well.
-	* See [[Communications]] for many resources including lesson videos.	+	* See [[Communication]] for many resources including lesson videos.
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	===Cooking===		===Cooking===
-	[[Media:Troop Program Features - Cooking.pdf|Cooking]] - Troop Program Features Volume I pp. 95 - 104	+	{{Shortcut|[[TPF-Cooking]]}}[[Media:Troop Program Features - Cooking.pdf|Cooking]] - Troop Program Features Volume I pp. 95 - 104. (''Also see the Troop Program Feature for [[Dutch Oven Cooking]].)
	*'''Advancement Opportunities''': [[Tenderfoot]] - [[Second Class]] - [[First Class]] - [[Cooking]] - [[Camping]] - [[Backpacking]] - [[Leave No Trace]]		*'''Advancement Opportunities''': [[Tenderfoot]] - [[Second Class]] - [[First Class]] - [[Cooking]] - [[Camping]] - [[Backpacking]] - [[Leave No Trace]]
-	* Cooking Recipes, Foil Cooking, Dutch Oven Cooking	+	* This chapter includes: Cooking Recipes, Foil Cooking, and Dutch Oven Cooking
	* See [[Cooking]] for many resources including lesson videos.		* See [[Cooking]] for many resources including lesson videos.
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	===Cultural Awareness===		===Cultural Awareness===
-	[[Media:Troop Program Features - Cultural Awareness.pdf|Cultural Awareness]] - Troop Program Features Volume I pp. 105 - 112	+	{{Shortcut|[[TPF-Cultural Awareness]]}}[[Media:Troop Program Features - Cultural Awareness.pdf|Cultural Awareness]] - Troop Program Features Volume I pp. 105 - 112. (''Also see the Troop Program Feature for [[Troop Program Features#Citizenship|Citizenship]].)<br>
	*'''Advancement Opportunities''': [[Citizenship in the Community]] - [[Citizenship in the Nation]] - [[Citizenship in the World]] - - [[American Heritage]] - [[Indian Lore]] - [[Genealogy]]		*'''Advancement Opportunities''': [[Citizenship in the Community]] - [[Citizenship in the Nation]] - [[Citizenship in the World]] - - [[American Heritage]] - [[Indian Lore]] - [[Genealogy]]
-	*Although not mentioned in this topic, since 1979, the BSA continues to offer a merit badge about about "Cultural Awareness" called [[American Cultures]].	+	*Although not mentioned in this topic, since 1979, the BSA continues to offer a merit badge about "Cultural Awareness" called [[American Cultures]].
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	===Emergency Preparedness===		===Emergency Preparedness===
-	[[Media:Troop Program Features - Emergency Preparedness.pdf|Emergency Preparedness]] - Troop Program Features Volume I pp. 113 - 122	+	{{Shortcut|[[TPF-Emergency Preparedness]]}}[[Media:Troop Program Features - Emergency Preparedness.pdf|Emergency Preparedness]] - Troop Program Features Volume I pp. 113 - 122. (''Also see the Troop Program Feature for [[Troop Program Features#First Aid|First Aid]].).<br>
	*'''Advancement Opportunities''': [[Tenderfoot]] - [[Second Class]] - [[First Class]] - [[First Aid]] - [[Emergency Preparedness]]		*'''Advancement Opportunities''': [[Tenderfoot]] - [[Second Class]] - [[First Class]] - [[First Aid]] - [[Emergency Preparedness]]
	*Although not mentioned in this topic, the BSA does offer an emergency preparedness award called the [[Emergency Preparedness Award]].		*Although not mentioned in this topic, the BSA does offer an emergency preparedness award called the [[Emergency Preparedness Award]].
	* See [[Emergency Preparedness]] for many resources including lesson videos.		* See [[Emergency Preparedness]] for many resources including lesson videos.
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	===Engineering===		===Engineering===
-	[[Media:Troop Program Features - Engineering.pdf|Engineering]] - Troop Program Features Volume I pp. 123	+	[[Media:Troop Program Features - Engineering.pdf|Engineering]] - Troop Program Features Volume I pp. 123. (''Also see the Troop Program Feature for [[Troop Program Features#Pioneering|Pioneering]].).<br>
		+	*Although called "Engineering," this chapter focuses on "Wilderness Engineering" lashings and pioneering projects. Also see [[Troop_Program_Features#Mechanics|Pioneering 1]] and [[Troop_Program_Features#Pioneering|Pioneering 2]]
	*'''Advancement Opportunities''': [[Tenderfoot]] #4 - [[First Class]] #7 - [[Engineering]] - [[Pioneering]] - [[Camping]] - [[Computers]] - [[Drafting]] - [[Electricity]] - [[Electronics]].		*'''Advancement Opportunities''': [[Tenderfoot]] #4 - [[First Class]] #7 - [[Engineering]] - [[Pioneering]] - [[Camping]] - [[Computers]] - [[Drafting]] - [[Electricity]] - [[Electronics]].
	* See the merit badge links above for many resources including lesson videos.		* See the merit badge links above for many resources including lesson videos.
-		+	* Although not mentioned in the chapter, [[Energy]] and [[Nuclear Science]] are also engineering disciplines.
		+	* A drawing for [[Space Exploration]] is included but the merit badge is not mentioned.
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	== Troop Program Features Volume II==		== Troop Program Features Volume II==
	:''Source: [http://scouting.org/FILESTORE/pdf/33111_WEB.pdf Troop Program Features Vol. II] ''(last downloaded 5/7/2009) - [http://www.scoutstuff.org/BSASupply/SearchPage.aspx?page=LIST&free_text=33111* Vol II Printed]		:''Source: [http://scouting.org/FILESTORE/pdf/33111_WEB.pdf Troop Program Features Vol. II] ''(last downloaded 5/7/2009) - [http://www.scoutstuff.org/BSASupply/SearchPage.aspx?page=LIST&free_text=33111* Vol II Printed]
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	===Environment===		===Environment===
-	[[Media:Troop Program Features - Environment.pdf|Environment]] - Troop Program Features Volume II pp. 15 - 24	+	{{Shortcut|[[TPF-Environment]]}}[[Media:Troop Program Features - Environment.pdf|Environment]] - Troop Program Features Volume II pp. 15 - 24. (''Also see the Troop Program Feature for [[Troop Program Features#Nature|Nature]].).<br>
	*'''Advancement Opportunities''': [[Second Class]] - [[First Class]] - [[Environmental Science]] - [[Insect Study]] - [[Reptile and Amphibian Study]] - [[Soil and Water Conservation]] - [[Mammal Study]] - [[Leave No Trace]]		*'''Advancement Opportunities''': [[Second Class]] - [[First Class]] - [[Environmental Science]] - [[Insect Study]] - [[Reptile and Amphibian Study]] - [[Soil and Water Conservation]] - [[Mammal Study]] - [[Leave No Trace]]
-	* See the merit badge links above for many resources including lesson videos.	+	* See the merit badge links above for many resources including lesson videos. Also see: [http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/BoyScouts/TeachingLeaveNoTrace.aspx Teaching Leave No Trace].
		+	<br>
	===First Aid===		===First Aid===
-	[[Media:Troop Program Features - First Aid.pdf|First Aid]] - Troop Program Features Volume II pp. 25 - 33	+	{{Shortcut|[[TPF-First Aid]]}}[[Media:Troop Program Features - First Aid.pdf|First Aid]] - Troop Program Features Volume II pp. 25 - 33. (''Also see the Troop Program Feature for [[Troop Program Features#Emergency Preparedness|Emergency Preparedness]].).<br>
	*'''Advancement Opportunities''': [[Tenderfoot]] - [[Second Class]] - [[First Class]] - [[First Aid]] - [[Emergency Preparedness]]		*'''Advancement Opportunities''': [[Tenderfoot]] - [[Second Class]] - [[First Class]] - [[First Aid]] - [[Emergency Preparedness]]
	* See [[First Aid Skills]] for many resources including lesson videos.		* See [[First Aid Skills]] for many resources including lesson videos.
		+	<br>
	===Fishing===		===Fishing===
-	[[Media:Troop Program Features - Fishing.pdf|Fishing]] - Troop Program Features Volume II pp. 35 - 44	+	{{Shortcut|[[TPF-Fishing]]}}[[Media:Troop Program Features - Fishing.pdf|Fishing]] - Troop Program Features Volume II pp. 35 - 44
-	*'''Advancement Opportunities''': [[Fishing]] - [[Fly Fishing]] - [[Cooking]]	+	*'''Advancement Opportunities''': [[Fishing]] - [[Cooking]]
		+	*Although not mentioned in this chapter, since 2002, the BSA has offered a merit badge about "Fly-fishing" called [[Fly Fishing]].
	* See [[Fishing]] and [[Fly Fishing]] for many resources including lesson videos.		* See [[Fishing]] and [[Fly Fishing]] for many resources including lesson videos.
		+	<br>
	===Forestry===		===Forestry===
-	[[Media:Troop Program Features - Forestry.pdf|Forestry]] - Troop Program Features Volume II pp. 45 - 54	+	{{Shortcut|[[TPF-Forestry]]}}[[Media:Troop Program Features - Forestry.pdf|Forestry]] - Troop Program Features Volume II pp. 45 - 54. (''Also see the Troop Program Feature for [[Troop Program Features#Nature|Nature]].).<br>
	*'''Advancement Opportunities''': [[Second Class]] - [[Forestry]] - [[Mammal Study]] - [[Geology]] - [[Fish and Wildlife Management]] - [[Insect Study]]		*'''Advancement Opportunities''': [[Second Class]] - [[Forestry]] - [[Mammal Study]] - [[Geology]] - [[Fish and Wildlife Management]] - [[Insect Study]]
	* See the merit badge links above for many resources including lesson videos.		* See the merit badge links above for many resources including lesson videos.
		+	<br>
	===Health Care===		===Health Care===
	[[Media:Troop Program Features - Health Care.pdf|Health Care]] - Troop Program Features Volume II pp. 55 - 63		[[Media:Troop Program Features - Health Care.pdf|Health Care]] - Troop Program Features Volume II pp. 55 - 63
	*'''Advancement Opportunities''': [[Tenderfoot]] - [[Public Health]] - [[Medicine]] - [[Citizenship in the Community]]		*'''Advancement Opportunities''': [[Tenderfoot]] - [[Public Health]] - [[Medicine]] - [[Citizenship in the Community]]
		+	<br>
	===High Adventure===		===High Adventure===
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	*'''Advancement Opportunities''': [[Second Class]] - [[First Class]] - [[Backpacking]] - [[Hiking]] - [[Cycling]] - [[Wilderness Survival]] - [[Leave No Trace]]		*'''Advancement Opportunities''': [[Second Class]] - [[First Class]] - [[Backpacking]] - [[Hiking]] - [[Cycling]] - [[Wilderness Survival]] - [[Leave No Trace]]
	* See the merit badge links above for many resources including lesson videos.		* See the merit badge links above for many resources including lesson videos.
		+	<br>
	===Hiking===		===Hiking===
-	[[Media:Troop Program Features - Hiking.pdf|Hiking]] - Troop Program Features Volume II pp. 75 - 83	+	{{Shortcut|[[TPF-Hiking]]}}[[Media:Troop Program Features - Hiking.pdf|Hiking]] - Troop Program Features Volume II pp. 75 - 83. (''Also see the Troop Program Feature for [[Troop Program Features#Backpacking|Backpacking]].).<br>
	*'''Advancement Opportunities''': [[Tenderfoot]] - [[Second Class]] - [[First Class]] - [[Hiking]] - [[Camping]] - [[Backpacking]] - [[Leave No Trace]]		*'''Advancement Opportunities''': [[Tenderfoot]] - [[Second Class]] - [[First Class]] - [[Hiking]] - [[Camping]] - [[Backpacking]] - [[Leave No Trace]]
-	* Although not mentioned in this topic, the [[50 Miler Award]] and [[Historic Trails]] are related topics.	+	* Although not mentioned in this chapter, the [[50 Miler Award]] and [[Historic Trails]] are related topics.
	* See [[Hiking]] for many resources including lesson videos.		* See [[Hiking]] for many resources including lesson videos.
		+	<br>
	===Hobbies===		===Hobbies===
-	[[Media:Troop Program Features - Hobbies.pdf|Hobbies]] - Troop Program Features Volume II pp. 85 - 94	+	{{Shortcut|[[TPF-Hobbies]]}}[[Media:Troop Program Features - Hobbies.pdf|Hobbies]] - Troop Program Features Volume II pp. 85 - 94
	*'''Advancement Opportunities''': [[Collections]]		*'''Advancement Opportunities''': [[Collections]]
-	*The topic suggests these hobbies but does not reveal that they are merit badges: [[Archery]], [[Camping]], [[Coin Collecting]], [[Computers]], [[First Aid]], [[Fishing]], [[Indian Lore]], [[Model Design and Building]], [[Soil & Water Conservation]], [[Pets]], [[Pioneering]], [[Stamp Collecting]], and [[Woodcarving]].	+	*This chapter suggests several other hobbies but does not reveal that they are merit badges: [[Archery]], [[Camping]], [[Coin Collecting]], [[Computers]], [[First Aid]], [[Fishing]], [[Indian Lore]], [[Model Design and Building]], [[Soil & Water Conservation]], [[Pets]], [[Pioneering]], [[Stamp Collecting]], and [[Wood Carving]].
-	*The article does not use the BSA name or reveal that these are merit badges: Artwork ([[Art]]), Birding ([[Bird Study]]), Ceramics ([[Pottery]]), Fly tying ([[Fly Fishing]]), Gun safety ([[Rifle Shooting]] & [[Shotgun Shooting]]), Insect collections ([[Insect Study]]), Model trains ([[Railroading]]), Rock collections ([[Geology]]), Star study ([[Astronomy]]), Still photography ([[Photography]]), and Video photography ([[Cinematography]]), and Woodworking ([[Woodwork]]).	+	*This chapter does not use the BSA name or reveal that these are merit badges: Artwork ([[Art]]), Birding ([[Bird Study]]), Ceramics ([[Pottery]]), Fly tying ([[Fly Fishing]]), Gun safety ([[Rifle Shooting]] & [[Shotgun Shooting]]), Insect collections ([[Insect Study]]), Model trains ([[Railroading]]), Rock collections ([[Geology]]), Star study ([[Astronomy]]), Still photography ([[Photography]]), and Video photography ([[Cinematography]]), and Woodworking ([[Woodwork]]).
-	*Other hobby merit badges are not mentioned: [[Basketry]], [[Leatherwork]], [[Sculpture]], [[Space Exploration]], and [[Genealogy]]	+	*Other merit badges are not mentioned that can make great hobbies: [[Aviation]], [[Basketry]], [[Genealogy]], [[Golf]], [[Horsemanship]], [[Leatherwork]], [[Music]], [[Reading]], [[Radio]], [[Sculpture]], and [[Space Exploration]].
	* See the merit badge links above for many resources including lesson videos.		* See the merit badge links above for many resources including lesson videos.
		+	<br>
	===Leadership===		===Leadership===
-	[[Media:Troop Program Features - Leadership.pdf|Leadership]] - Troop Program Features Volume II pp. 95 - 104	+	{{Shortcut|[[TPF-Leadership]]}}[[Media:Troop Program Features - Leadership.pdf|Leadership]] - Troop Program Features Volume II pp. 95 - 104
-	badge.	+	badge. (''Also see the Troop Program Feature for [[Troop Program Features#Citizenship|Citizenship]].)<br>
	*'''Advancement Opportunities''': [[First Class]] #5 - [[Citizenship in the Community]] - [[American Cultures]] - [[American Heritage]]		*'''Advancement Opportunities''': [[First Class]] #5 - [[Citizenship in the Community]] - [[American Cultures]] - [[American Heritage]]
-	*P. 96 suggests that ''"Older Scouts can concentrate on the Citizenship merit badge this month."'' There is no such merit	+	*This chapter includes an excellent group project "Stranded" where alone and then as a group you decide what survival items are important. Includes answer key and explainations. Good for a troop meeting.
-	*The topic does not mention it but the BSA does have a youth leadership program: [[National Youth Leadership Training]]	+	*P. 96 suggests that ''"Older Scouts can concentrate on the Citizenship merit badge this month."'' There is no such merit badge.
		+	*This chapter does not mention it but the BSA does have a youth leadership program: [[National Youth Leadership Training]].
		+	<br>
	===Mechanics===		===Mechanics===
-	*Although called ''Mechanics'', this topic has nothing to do with being a mechanic. This topic instead refers to ''Pioneering'' and COPE-type games.	+	[[Media:Troop Program Features - Mechanics.pdf|Mechanics]] - Troop Program Features Volume II pp. 105 - 115. (''Also see the Troop Program Feature for [[Troop Program Features#Pioneering|Pioneering]].).<br>
-	[[Media:Troop Program Features - Mechanics.pdf|Mechanics]] - Troop Program Features Volume II pp. 105 - 115	+	*Although this chapter is called ''Mechanics'', it is not about being a mechanic but does offer good ''Pioneering'' projects and COPE-type games.
	*'''Advancement Opportunities''': [[First Class]] - [[Pioneering]] - Includes how to make a balloon launcher.		*'''Advancement Opportunities''': [[First Class]] - [[Pioneering]] - Includes how to make a balloon launcher.
		+	<br>
	===Nature===		===Nature===
-	[[Media:Troop Program Features - Nature.pdf|Nature]] - Troop Program Features Volume II pp. 117 - 126	+	{{Shortcut|[[TPF-Nature]]}}[[Media:Troop Program Features - Nature.pdf|Nature]] - Troop Program Features Volume II pp. 117 - 126
-	* [[Tenderfoot]] - [[Second Class]] - [[First Class]] - [[Nature]] - [[Soil and Water Conservation]] -[[Mammal Study]] - [[Geology]] - [[Fish and Wildlife Management]] - [[Insect Study]] - [[Leave No Trace]]	+	*'''Advancement Opportunities''': [[Second Class]] - [[First Class]] - [[Nature]] - [[Mammal Study]] - [[Geology]] - [[Fish and Wildlife Management]] - [[Insect Study]] - [[Leave No Trace]]
-	* See the merit badge links above for many resources including lesson videos.	+	* Although not mentioned, [[Soil and Water Conservation]], [[Oceanography]], and [[Reptile and Amphibian Study]] are Advancement Opportunities in Nature.
		+	* See the merit badge links above for many resources including lesson videos. Also see: [http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/BoyScouts/TeachingLeaveNoTrace.aspx Teaching Leave No Trace].
		+	<br>
	===Orienteering===		===Orienteering===
-	[[Media:Troop Program Features - Orienteering.pdf|Orienteering]] - Troop Program Features Volume II pp. 127 - 136	+	{{Shortcut|[[TPF-Orienteering]]}}[[Media:Troop Program Features - Orienteering.pdf|Orienteering]] - Troop Program Features Volume II pp. 127 - 136
	*'''Advancement Opportunities''': [[Second Class]] - [[First Class]] - [[Orienteering]]		*'''Advancement Opportunities''': [[Second Class]] - [[First Class]] - [[Orienteering]]
	* See [[Orienteering]] for many resources including lesson videos.		* See [[Orienteering]] for many resources including lesson videos.
-		+	<br>
	== Troop Program Features Volume III==		== Troop Program Features Volume III==
	*''Source: [http://scouting.org/FILESTORE/pdf/33112_WEB.pdf Troop Program Features Vol. III] ''(last downloaded 5/7/2009) - [http://www.scoutstuff.org/BSASupply/SearchPage.aspx?page=LIST&free_text=33112* Vol III Printed]		*''Source: [http://scouting.org/FILESTORE/pdf/33112_WEB.pdf Troop Program Features Vol. III] ''(last downloaded 5/7/2009) - [http://www.scoutstuff.org/BSASupply/SearchPage.aspx?page=LIST&free_text=33112* Vol III Printed]
		+	<br>
	===Physical Fitness===		===Physical Fitness===
-	[[Media:Troop Program Features - Physical Fitness.pdf|Physical Fitness]] - Troop Program Features Volume III pp. 15 - 24	+	{{Shortcut|[[TPF-Physical Fitness]]}}[[Media:Troop Program Features - Physical Fitness.pdf|Physical Fitness]] - Troop Program Features Volume III pp. 15 - 24
	*'''Advancement Opportunities''': [[Tenderfoot]] - [[Personal Fitness]] - [[Hiking]] - [[Camping]] - [[Athletics]] - [[Swimming]] - [[Sports]] - [[Skating]] - [[Cycling]]		*'''Advancement Opportunities''': [[Tenderfoot]] - [[Personal Fitness]] - [[Hiking]] - [[Camping]] - [[Athletics]] - [[Swimming]] - [[Sports]] - [[Skating]] - [[Cycling]]
	* See [[Personal Fitness]] for many resources including lesson videos.		* See [[Personal Fitness]] for many resources including lesson videos.
		+	<br>
	===Pioneering===		===Pioneering===
-	[[Media:Troop Program Features - Pioneering.pdf|Pioneering]] - Troop Program Features Volume III pp. 25 - 34	+	{{Shortcut|[[TPF-Pioneering]]}}[[Media:Troop Program Features - Pioneering.pdf|Pioneering]] - Troop Program Features Volume III pp. 25 - 34. (''Also see the Troop Program Features for two other pioneering topics: [[Troop Program Features#Engineering|Engineering]] and [[Troop Program Features#Mechanics|Mechanics]].)<br>
-	* [[Tenderfoot]] - [[Second Class]] - [[First Class]] - [[Pioneering]]	+	* '''Advancement Opportunities''': [[Tenderfoot]] - [[Second Class]] - [[First Class]] - [[Pioneering]]
	* See [[Pioneering]] for many resources including lesson videos.		* See [[Pioneering]] for many resources including lesson videos.
		+	<br>
	===Public Service===		===Public Service===
-	[[Media:Troop Program Features - Public Service.pdf|Public Service]] - Troop Program Features Volume III pp. 35 - 43	+	[[Media:Troop Program Features - Public Service.pdf|Public Service]] - Troop Program Features Volume III pp. 35 - 43. (''Also see the Troop Program Feature for [[Troop Program Features#Citizenship|Citizenship]].)<br>
-	*'''Advancement Opportunities''': [[Second Class]] #4 - [[First Class]] #5 - [[Public Health]] - [[American Cultures]] - [[American Heritage]] - [[Historic Trails]]	+	*'''Advancement Opportunities''': [[Second Class]] #4 - [[First Class]] #5 - [[Citizenship in the Community]] - [[Citizenship in the Nation]] - [[Citizenship in the World]] - [[Public Health]] - [[American Cultures]] - [[American Heritage]] - [[Historic Trails]]
		+	<br>
	===Safety===		===Safety===
-	[[Media:Troop Program Features - Safety.pdf|Safety]] - Troop Program Features Volume III pp. 45 - 54	+	{{Shortcut|[[TPF-Safety]]}}[[Media:Troop Program Features - Safety.pdf|Safety]] - Troop Program Features Volume III pp. 45 - 54
	*'''Advancement Opportunities''': [[Safety]] - [[Fire Safety]]		*'''Advancement Opportunities''': [[Safety]] - [[Fire Safety]]
-	*Although not mentioned as Advancement Opportunities, [[Crime Prevention]], [[Traffic Safety]], and [[Emergency Preparedness]] focus on safety as well.	+	*Although not mentioned as Advancement Opportunities, [[Crime Prevention]], [[Traffic Safety]], and [[Emergency Preparedness]] do focus on safety.
	* See the merit badge links above for many resources including lesson videos.		* See the merit badge links above for many resources including lesson videos.
		+	<br>
	===Science===		===Science===
-	[[Media:Troop Program Features - Science.pdf|Science]] - Troop Program Features Volume III pp. 55 - 64	+	{{Shortcut|[[TPF-Science]]}}[[Media:Troop Program Features - Science.pdf|Science]] - Troop Program Features Volume III pp. 55 - 64
	*'''Advancement Opportunities''': [[Weather]]		*'''Advancement Opportunities''': [[Weather]]
-	*Although not mentioned as an Advancement Opportunity, [[Chemistry]], [[Astronomy]], [[Computers]], [[Electricity]], [[Electronics]], [[Energy]], [[Environmental Science]], [[Geology]], and [[Nuclear Science]] are applied sciences just as [[Weather]] is.	+	*Although not mentioned as Advancement Opportunities, [[Chemistry]], [[Astronomy]], [[Computers]], [[Electricity]], [[Electronics]], [[Energy]], [[Environmental Science]], [[Geology]], and [[Nuclear Science]] are applied sciences just as [[Weather]] is.
	* See the merit badge links above for many resources including lesson videos.		* See the merit badge links above for many resources including lesson videos.
		+	<br>
	===Shooting===		===Shooting===
-	[[Media:Troop Program Features - Shooting.pdf|Shooting]] - Troop Program Features Volume III pp. 65 - 74	+	{{Shortcut|[[TPF-Shooting]]}}[[Media:Troop Program Features - Shooting.pdf|Shooting]] - Troop Program Features Volume III pp. 65 - 74
	*'''Advancement Opportunities''': [[Archery]] - [[Shotgun Shooting]] - [[Rifle Shooting]]		*'''Advancement Opportunities''': [[Archery]] - [[Shotgun Shooting]] - [[Rifle Shooting]]
	* See the merit badge links above for many resources including lesson videos.		* See the merit badge links above for many resources including lesson videos.
		+	<br>
	===Special Cooking===		===Special Cooking===
		+	{{Shortcut|[[TPF-Dutch Oven Cooking]]}}
	:''This topic is actually Dutch Oven Cooking and Reflector Oven Cooking.		:''This topic is actually Dutch Oven Cooking and Reflector Oven Cooking.
-	{{Shortcut|[[Dutch Oven Cooking]]}}[[Media:Troop Program Features - Special Cooking.pdf|Special Cooking]] - Troop Program Features Volume III pp. 75 - 84	+	[[Media:Troop Program Features - Special Cooking.pdf|Special Cooking]] - Troop Program Features Volume III pp. 75 - 84. (''Also see the Troop Program Feature for [[Troop Program Features#Cooking|Cooking]].).<br>
	* [[Tenderfoot]] - [[Second Class]] - [[First Class]] - [[Cooking]] - [[Camping]]		* [[Tenderfoot]] - [[Second Class]] - [[First Class]] - [[Cooking]] - [[Camping]]
	*You will use [[Dutch Oven Cooking]] and Reflector Oven Cooking and have a troop outdoor banquet.		*You will use [[Dutch Oven Cooking]] and Reflector Oven Cooking and have a troop outdoor banquet.
	'''MeritBadge.Org Resources''':<br>		'''MeritBadge.Org Resources''':<br>
	{{Outdoor Cooking Links}}		{{Outdoor Cooking Links}}
		+	<br>
	===Sports===		===Sports===
-	[[Media:Troop Program Features - Sports.pdf|Sports]] - Troop Program Features Volume III pp. 85 - 94	+	{{Shortcut|[[TPF-Sports]]}}[[Media:Troop Program Features - Sports.pdf|Sports]] - Troop Program Features Volume III pp. 85 - 94
	*'''Advancement Opportunities''': [[Tenderfoot]] - [[Sports]] - [[Personal Fitness]] - [[Hiking]] - [[Camping]] - [[Athletics]] - [[Swimming]] - [[Sports]] - [[Skating]] - [[Cycling]]		*'''Advancement Opportunities''': [[Tenderfoot]] - [[Sports]] - [[Personal Fitness]] - [[Hiking]] - [[Camping]] - [[Athletics]] - [[Swimming]] - [[Sports]] - [[Skating]] - [[Cycling]]
		+	*Although not mentioned as an Advancement Opportunity, [[Climbing]] is a sport.
	* You can feature flag football, soccer, softball, and other sports on a campout.		* You can feature flag football, soccer, softball, and other sports on a campout.
	* See the merit badge links above for many resources including lesson videos.		* See the merit badge links above for many resources including lesson videos.
		+	<br>
	===Tracking===		===Tracking===
-	:While called Tracking, this program is more about [[Scout Skills]].[[Media:Troop Program Features - Tracking.pdf|Tracking]] - Troop Program Features Volume III pp. 95 - 104	+	[[Media:Troop Program Features - Tracking.pdf|Tracking]] - Troop Program Features Volume III pp. 95 - 104
		+	*While called Tracking, this program is actually about [[Mammal Study]] and [[Scout Skills]].
	*'''Advancement Opportunities''': [[First Class]] - [[Nature]] - [[Camping]] - [[Mammal Study]] - [[Fish and Wildlife Management]] - [[Insect Study]],		*'''Advancement Opportunities''': [[First Class]] - [[Nature]] - [[Camping]] - [[Mammal Study]] - [[Fish and Wildlife Management]] - [[Insect Study]],
	*Although not mentioned as an Advancement Opportunity, [[Reptile and Amphibian Study]] also includes tracking.		*Although not mentioned as an Advancement Opportunity, [[Reptile and Amphibian Study]] also includes tracking.
		+	<br>
	===Wilderness Survival===		===Wilderness Survival===
-	[[Media:Troop Program Features - Wilderness Survival.pdf|Wilderness Survival]] - Troop Program Features Volume III pp. 105 - 114	+	{{Shortcut|[[TPF-Wilderness Survival]]}}[[Media:Troop Program Features - Wilderness Survival.pdf|Wilderness Survival]] - Troop Program Features Volume III pp. 105 - 114. ''Also see the [[Troop Program Features#Camping|Camping]] Program. The Stranded game is in the [[Troop Program Features#Leadership|Leadership]] theme.<br>
	*'''Advancement Opportunities''': [[Wilderness Survival]] - [[Camping]] - [[Cooking]]		*'''Advancement Opportunities''': [[Wilderness Survival]] - [[Camping]] - [[Cooking]]
	* The "Downed Plane" and "The Flood" scenarios are great learning exercises.		* The "Downed Plane" and "The Flood" scenarios are great learning exercises.
	* See [[Wilderness Survival]] for many resources including lesson videos.		* See [[Wilderness Survival]] for many resources including lesson videos.
		+	<br>
	===Wildlife Management===		===Wildlife Management===
-	[[Media:Troop Program Features - Wildlife Management.pdf|Wildlife Management]] - Troop Program Features Volume III pp. 115 - 124	+	[[Media:Troop Program Features - Wildlife Management.pdf|Wildlife Management]] - Troop Program Features Volume III pp. 115 - 124. (''Also see the Troop Program Feature for [[Troop Program Features#Nature|Nature]].)<br>
	*'''Advancement Opportunities''': [[Nature]] - [[Mammal Study]] - [[Fish and Wildlife Management]] - [[Insect Study]]		*'''Advancement Opportunities''': [[Nature]] - [[Mammal Study]] - [[Fish and Wildlife Management]] - [[Insect Study]]
	*Although not mentioned as an Advancement Opportunity, [[Reptile and Amphibian Study]] also includes management requirements.		*Although not mentioned as an Advancement Opportunity, [[Reptile and Amphibian Study]] also includes management requirements.
	* See the merit badge links above for many resources including lesson videos.		* See the merit badge links above for many resources including lesson videos.
		+	<br>
	===Winter Camping===		===Winter Camping===
-	[[Media:Troop Program Features - Winter Camping.pdf|Winter Camping]] - Troop Program Features Volume III pp. 125 - 134	+	{{Shortcut|[[TPF-Winter Camping]]}}[[MediaTroop Program Features - Winter Camping.pdf|Winter Camping]] - Troop Program Features Volume III pp. 125 - 134. (''Also see the Troop Program Feature for [[Troop Program Features#Camping|Camping]].)<br>
	*'''Advancement Opportunities''': [[Tenderfoot]] - [[Second Class]] - [[First Class]] - [[Camping]] - [[Leave No Trace]]		*'''Advancement Opportunities''': [[Tenderfoot]] - [[Second Class]] - [[First Class]] - [[Camping]] - [[Leave No Trace]]
	*Activities can feature Ice Rescue, Sledding, and [[Snow Sports]]		*Activities can feature Ice Rescue, Sledding, and [[Snow Sports]]
	* See [[Camping]] for many resources including lesson videos.		* See [[Camping]] for many resources including lesson videos.
		+	<br>
	==Troop Program Resources==		==Troop Program Resources==
-	*''Source: [http://scouting.org/FILESTORE/pdf/33588.pdf Troop Program Resources] - ===The Scoutmaster’s Minute===	+	*''Source: [http://scouting.org/FILESTORE/pdf/33588.pdf Troop Program Resources]
	===Scoutmaster's Minute===		===Scoutmaster's Minute===
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	===Forms===		===Forms===
-	*[http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/Forms.pdf Forms] - Troop Program Resources	+	*The Troop Program Resources Forms are out of date. Here are the [http://www.scouting.org/Media/forms.aspx Current BSA Forms].
	===Clip Art===		===Clip Art===
	*[http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/Clipart.pdf Clip Art] - Troop Program Resources		*[http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/Clipart.pdf Clip Art] - Troop Program Resources
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-		+	==See also==
-	== See also ==	+
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		+	* [[Patrol Leaders' Council]]
	* [[National Youth Leadership Training]]		* [[National Youth Leadership Training]]
-		+	* Cub Scout and Webelos Den Leaders have the [[Fast Track]] Den Meeting Plans.
		+	*[[Standard terminology]]
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	==References==		==References==
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	* [[Boy Scout Advancement| Advancement Policies]] - [[Advancement Report]] - [[First Class-First Year]] - [http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/34518.pdf Individual Boy Scout Record]		* [[Boy Scout Advancement| Advancement Policies]] - [[Advancement Report]] - [[First Class-First Year]] - [http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/34518.pdf Individual Boy Scout Record]
	*[http://scouting.org/boyscouts/trainingmodules/orientation%20for%20new%20boy%20scout%20parents.aspx Orientation for New Boy Scout Parents]		*[http://scouting.org/boyscouts/trainingmodules/orientation%20for%20new%20boy%20scout%20parents.aspx Orientation for New Boy Scout Parents]
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Shortcut: TPF - Troop Plans

The Troop Program Features include 36 Monthly Themes with Troop Meeting and Activity plans.
Using this program, a troop will explore dozens of merit badges and Scout Skills each year.

Wouldn't it be great to be able to choose from dozens of monthly plans that other troops have used and refined? What if each monthly plan included sample meeting plans, activities, games, and PLC planning suggestions? That's what the Troop Program Features are!

Contents 1 Yearly Program Planning 2 Troop Program Features Volume I 2.1 How to Plan Troop Programs 2.2 Aquatics 2.3 Athletics 2.4 Backpacking 2.5 Boating-Canoeing 2.6 Business 2.7 Camping 2.8 Citizenship 2.9 Communications 2.10 Cooking 2.11 Cultural Awareness 2.12 Emergency Preparedness 2.13 Engineering 3 Troop Program Features Volume II 3.1 Environment 3.2 First Aid 3.3 Fishing 3.4 Forestry 3.5 Health Care 3.6 High Adventure 3.7 Hiking 3.8 Hobbies 3.9 Leadership 3.10 Mechanics 3.11 Nature 3.12 Orienteering 4 Troop Program Features Volume III 4.1 Physical Fitness 4.2 Pioneering 4.3 Public Service 4.4 Safety 4.5 Science 4.6 Shooting 4.7 Special Cooking 4.8 Sports 4.9 Tracking 4.10 Wilderness Survival 4.11 Wildlife Management 4.12 Winter Camping 5 Troop Program Resources 5.1 Scoutmaster's Minute 5.2 Games 5.3 Ceremonies 5.4 Interfaith Worship Service 5.5 Glossary of Scouting Terms 5.6 Pearls of Wisdom—Quotes From Baden-Powell 5.7 Founders of the BSA 5.8 Forms 5.9 Clip Art 6 See also 7 References

Your Patrol Leaders Council can pick and choose the themes that interest them. Then for each theme they can tailor their own plan from a variety of resources in the chapter.

Each program is designed to let older Scouts teach newer Scouts the associated Scout Skills for Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class. Older Scouts are encouraged to continue to explore the related Merit Badges for each topic.

By using this three-year program rotation, every Scout Skill is reinforced and Scouts are introduced to almost every merit badge. Some programs such as Camping, First Aid, and Emergency Preparedness will probably be annual themes for new Scouts with older Scouts teaching and doing the related merit badges.

Although rarely mentioned in the Troop Program Features, the Guide to Safe Scouting must be with you on all activities and applies to every activity. Also note that the Table of Contents is sometimes out of order because the real subject name is used instead of the chapter name. Both names are shown in the chapter notes below.

Yearly Program Planning

The full introduction with much more information is here: Introduction - How to Plan

“ A successful troop meeting begins with advance planning. In recent research, the Boy Scouts of America determined that inadequately planned and executed troop meetings were the number one cause of boys leaving Scouting. Troop meetings should focus on a monthly program feature, be fast-moving, and start and end on time. The program feature should be interwoven with the program at all experience levels: the new-Scout patrol, experienced patrols, and the Venture patrol. Planning a troop program on an annual and a monthly basis is a new task for many leaders. Good planning and execution depend on (1) a Scoutmaster who understands the process, (2) trained youth leaders who can plan meetings and successfully execute them, (3) sufficient personnel in the form of Assistant Scoutmasters and troop committee members, and (4) parents who are knowledgeable and informed. Your first step in planning is to utilize the resources available to set goals for the troop. The next step is to train your youth leaders in the planning process. Then give them the responsibility and authority to plan and implement the troop program. The final step is to get your troop committee and parents to “buy in” to support this “Scout-planned” program. The program planning guide in chapter 8 of the Scoutmaster Handbook will guide you through the basics of planning, from doing your homework to securing parental support for your program. The monthly troop program features found in Scouting magazine are the other principal resources needed to run the program planning workshop. ”

— Troop Program Features Vol. I

Troop Program Features Volume I

Source: Troop Program Features Vol. I (last downloaded 5/7/2009) - Vol I Printed

How to Plan Troop Programs

Introduction - How to Plan - Troop Program Features Volume I pp. 5 - 14 Troop Meeting Plan Form p. 14

Aquatics

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Aquatics - Troop Program Features Volume I pp. 15 - 23. (Also see the Troop Program Feature for Backpacking.).

• Advancement Opportunities: Swimming - Lifesaving - Small-Boat Sailing - Mile Swim BSA - Snorkeling BSA - BSA Lifeguard - Boardsailing BSA - 50-Miler - Safe Swim Defense - Safety Afloat
• A Canoe Diagram is included
• Although not mentioned, there are swimming requirements in Second Class and First Class. In addition, Canoeing, Rowing, Water Sports, and Whitewater are Aquatics Advancement Opportunities.
• See Swimming Skills for many resources including lesson videos.

Athletics

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Athletics - Troop Program Features Volume I pp. 25 - 34. (Also see the Troop Program Feature for Physical Fitness.).

• Advancement Opportunities: Tenderfoot - Athletics - Personal Fitness - Skating - Cycling - Hiking - Sports - Swimming - Water Sports
• Note that although this chapter suggests earning your Skiing merit badge, Skiing was replaced in the 1990's with Snow Sports.
• See Personal Fitness for many resources including lesson videos.

Backpacking

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Backpacking - Troop Program Features Volume I pp. 35 - 44. (Also see the Troop Program Feature for Hiking.).

• Advancement Opportunities: First Class - Backpacking - Hiking - Camping - Cooking - Orienteering - Wilderness Survival - Outdoor Code
• See Backpacking for many resources including lesson videos.

Boating-Canoeing

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Boating-Canoeing - Troop Program Features Volume I pp. 45 - 54. (Also see the Troop Program Feature for Aquatics.).

• Advancement Opportunities: Canoeing - Rowing - Small-Boat Sailing - Safety Afloat - Safe Swim Defense
• Although not mentioned as an Advancement Opportunity, Motorboating is also a boating merit badge and canoe trips can apply towards the 50-Miler award.
• This topic does include good Canoe Paddle and Canoeing Strokes diagrams.

Business

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Business - Troop Program Features Volume I pp. 55 - 64. (Also see the Troop Program Feature for Citizenship.)

• Advancement Opportunities: Tenderfoot - Second Class - First Class - American Business - American Labor - Citizenship in the Community - Citizenship in the Nation
• Although not mentioned as an Advancement Opportunity, Entrepreneurship is how businesses are created. And the sales campaign activity is from the Salesmanship merit badge. Personal Management applies these business skills to help manage your life.
• The suggested "Business" campout instead features an Orienteering race and a nature hike.

Camping

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Camping - Troop Program Features Volume I pp. 65 - 74

• Advancement Opportunities: Tenderfoot - Second Class - First Class - Leave No Trace - Camping - Cooking - Hiking - Orienteering - Wilderness Survival
• See Scout Skills for many resources including lesson videos. Also see: Teaching Leave No Trace.

Citizenship

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Citizenship - Troop Program Features Volume I pp. 75 - 84. (Also see the Program Features for Public Service and Leadership.)

• Advancement Opportunities: Tenderfoot - Second Class #4 - First Class #5 - Citizenship in the Community - Citizenship in the Nation - Citizenship in the World - American Cultures - American Heritage - Law
• Although not mentioned, Family Life is about citizenship in the home.
• The suggested "Citizenship" campout instead features an Orienteering race and a nature hike.
• See Citizenship in the Community, Citizenship in the Nation, and Citizenship in the World for many resources including lesson videos.

Communications

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Communications - Troop Program Features Volume I pp. 85 - 94

• Advancement Opportunities: Communication - Computers
• The Communications campout features semaphore flag signaling instruction!
• Although not mentioned as an Advancement Opportunity, Public Speaking is all about communications as well.
• See Communication for many resources including lesson videos.

Cooking

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Cooking - Troop Program Features Volume I pp. 95 - 104. (Also see the Troop Program Feature for Dutch Oven Cooking.)

• Advancement Opportunities: Tenderfoot - Second Class - First Class - Cooking - Camping - Backpacking - Leave No Trace
• This chapter includes: Cooking Recipes, Foil Cooking, and Dutch Oven Cooking
• See Cooking for many resources including lesson videos.

Cultural Awareness

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Cultural Awareness - Troop Program Features Volume I pp. 105 - 112. (Also see the Troop Program Feature for Citizenship.)

• Advancement Opportunities: Citizenship in the Community - Citizenship in the Nation - Citizenship in the World - - American Heritage - Indian Lore - Genealogy
• Although not mentioned in this topic, since 1979, the BSA continues to offer a merit badge about "Cultural Awareness" called American Cultures.

Emergency Preparedness

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Emergency Preparedness - Troop Program Features Volume I pp. 113 - 122. (Also see the Troop Program Feature for First Aid.).

• Advancement Opportunities: Tenderfoot - Second Class - First Class - First Aid - Emergency Preparedness
• Although not mentioned in this topic, the BSA does offer an emergency preparedness award called the Emergency Preparedness Award.
• See Emergency Preparedness for many resources including lesson videos.

Engineering

Engineering - Troop Program Features Volume I pp. 123. (Also see the Troop Program Feature for Pioneering.).

• Although called "Engineering," this chapter focuses on "Wilderness Engineering" lashings and pioneering projects. Also see Pioneering 1 and Pioneering 2
• Advancement Opportunities: Tenderfoot #4 - First Class #7 - Engineering - Pioneering - Camping - Computers - Drafting - Electricity - Electronics.
• See the merit badge links above for many resources including lesson videos.
• Although not mentioned in the chapter, Energy and Nuclear Science are also engineering disciplines.
• A drawing for Space Exploration is included but the merit badge is not mentioned.

Troop Program Features Volume II

Source: Troop Program Features Vol. II (last downloaded 5/7/2009) - Vol II Printed

Environment

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Environment - Troop Program Features Volume II pp. 15 - 24. (Also see the Troop Program Feature for Nature.).

• Advancement Opportunities: Second Class - First Class - Environmental Science - Insect Study - Reptile and Amphibian Study - Soil and Water Conservation - Mammal Study - Leave No Trace
• See the merit badge links above for many resources including lesson videos. Also see: Teaching Leave No Trace.

First Aid

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First Aid - Troop Program Features Volume II pp. 25 - 33. (Also see the Troop Program Feature for Emergency Preparedness.).

• Advancement Opportunities: Tenderfoot - Second Class - First Class - First Aid - Emergency Preparedness
• See First Aid Skills for many resources including lesson videos.

Fishing

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Fishing - Troop Program Features Volume II pp. 35 - 44

• Advancement Opportunities: Fishing - Cooking
• Although not mentioned in this chapter, since 2002, the BSA has offered a merit badge about "Fly-fishing" called Fly Fishing.
• See Fishing and Fly Fishing for many resources including lesson videos.

Forestry

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Forestry - Troop Program Features Volume II pp. 45 - 54. (Also see the Troop Program Feature for Nature.).

• Advancement Opportunities: Second Class - Forestry - Mammal Study - Geology - Fish and Wildlife Management - Insect Study
• See the merit badge links above for many resources including lesson videos.

Health Care

Health Care - Troop Program Features Volume II pp. 55 - 63

• Advancement Opportunities: Tenderfoot - Public Health - Medicine - Citizenship in the Community

High Adventure

High Adventure - Troop Program Features Volume II pp. 65 - 74

• High Adventure typically means backpacking, canoeing, hiking, or cycling. To the Boy Scouts of America, it means Blindfold Soccer and Soccer Frisbee in this topic.
• Advancement Opportunities: Second Class - First Class - Backpacking - Hiking - Cycling - Wilderness Survival - Leave No Trace
• See the merit badge links above for many resources including lesson videos.

Hiking

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Hiking - Troop Program Features Volume II pp. 75 - 83. (Also see the Troop Program Feature for Backpacking.).

• Advancement Opportunities: Tenderfoot - Second Class - First Class - Hiking - Camping - Backpacking - Leave No Trace
• Although not mentioned in this chapter, the 50 Miler Award and Historic Trails are related topics.
• See Hiking for many resources including lesson videos.

Hobbies

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Hobbies - Troop Program Features Volume II pp. 85 - 94

• Advancement Opportunities: Collections
• This chapter suggests several other hobbies but does not reveal that they are merit badges: Archery, Camping, Coin Collecting, Computers, First Aid, Fishing, Indian Lore, Model Design and Building, Soil & Water Conservation, Pets, Pioneering, Stamp Collecting, and Wood Carving.
• This chapter does not use the BSA name or reveal that these are merit badges: Artwork (Art), Birding (Bird Study), Ceramics (Pottery), Fly tying (Fly Fishing), Gun safety (Rifle Shooting & Shotgun Shooting), Insect collections (Insect Study), Model trains (Railroading), Rock collections (Geology), Star study (Astronomy), Still photography (Photography), and Video photography (Cinematography), and Woodworking (Woodwork).
• Other merit badges are not mentioned that can make great hobbies: Aviation, Basketry, Genealogy, Golf, Horsemanship, Leatherwork, Music, Reading, Radio, Sculpture, and Space Exploration.
• See the merit badge links above for many resources including lesson videos.

Leadership

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Leadership - Troop Program Features Volume II pp. 95 - 104

badge. (Also see the Troop Program Feature for Citizenship.)

• Advancement Opportunities: First Class #5 - Citizenship in the Community - American Cultures - American Heritage
• This chapter includes an excellent group project "Stranded" where alone and then as a group you decide what survival items are important. Includes answer key and explainations. Good for a troop meeting.
• P. 96 suggests that "Older Scouts can concentrate on the Citizenship merit badge this month." There is no such merit badge.
• This chapter does not mention it but the BSA does have a youth leadership program: National Youth Leadership Training.

Mechanics

Mechanics - Troop Program Features Volume II pp. 105 - 115. (Also see the Troop Program Feature for Pioneering.).

• Although this chapter is called Mechanics, it is not about being a mechanic but does offer good Pioneering projects and COPE-type games.
• Advancement Opportunities: First Class - Pioneering - Includes how to make a balloon launcher.

Nature

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Nature - Troop Program Features Volume II pp. 117 - 126

• Advancement Opportunities: Second Class - First Class - Nature - Mammal Study - Geology - Fish and Wildlife Management - Insect Study - Leave No Trace
• Although not mentioned, Soil and Water Conservation, Oceanography, and Reptile and Amphibian Study are Advancement Opportunities in Nature.
• See the merit badge links above for many resources including lesson videos. Also see: Teaching Leave No Trace.

Orienteering

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Orienteering - Troop Program Features Volume II pp. 127 - 136

• Advancement Opportunities: Second Class - First Class - Orienteering
• See Orienteering for many resources including lesson videos.

Troop Program Features Volume III

• Source: Troop Program Features Vol. III (last downloaded 5/7/2009) - Vol III Printed

Physical Fitness

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Physical Fitness - Troop Program Features Volume III pp. 15 - 24

• Advancement Opportunities: Tenderfoot - Personal Fitness - Hiking - Camping - Athletics - Swimming - Sports - Skating - Cycling
• See Personal Fitness for many resources including lesson videos.

Pioneering

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Pioneering - Troop Program Features Volume III pp. 25 - 34. (Also see the Troop Program Features for two other pioneering topics: Engineering and Mechanics.)

• Advancement Opportunities: Tenderfoot - Second Class - First Class - Pioneering
• See Pioneering for many resources including lesson videos.

Public Service

Public Service - Troop Program Features Volume III pp. 35 - 43. (Also see the Troop Program Feature for Citizenship.)

• Advancement Opportunities: Second Class #4 - First Class #5 - Citizenship in the Community - Citizenship in the Nation - Citizenship in the World - Public Health - American Cultures - American Heritage - Historic Trails

Safety

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Safety - Troop Program Features Volume III pp. 45 - 54

• Advancement Opportunities: Safety - Fire Safety
• Although not mentioned as Advancement Opportunities, Crime Prevention, Traffic Safety, and Emergency Preparedness do focus on safety.
• See the merit badge links above for many resources including lesson videos.

Science

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Science - Troop Program Features Volume III pp. 55 - 64

• Advancement Opportunities: Weather
• Although not mentioned as Advancement Opportunities, Chemistry, Astronomy, Computers, Electricity, Electronics, Energy, Environmental Science, Geology, and Nuclear Science are applied sciences just as Weather is.
• See the merit badge links above for many resources including lesson videos.

Shooting

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Shooting - Troop Program Features Volume III pp. 65 - 74

• Advancement Opportunities: Archery - Shotgun Shooting - Rifle Shooting
• See the merit badge links above for many resources including lesson videos.

Special Cooking

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This topic is actually Dutch Oven Cooking and Reflector Oven Cooking.

Special Cooking - Troop Program Features Volume III pp. 75 - 84. (Also see the Troop Program Feature for Cooking.).

• Tenderfoot - Second Class - First Class - Cooking - Camping
• You will use Dutch Oven Cooking and Reflector Oven Cooking and have a troop outdoor banquet.

MeritBadge.Org Resources:

• Outdoor Cooking Videos: Food Selection - Food Quality - Stoves - Utensils - Water Purification - Leave No Trace
• Cooking Gear: REI: Cookware - BSA Cooking Gear - REI: Stoves - Stove Safety
• Dutch Oven Cooking: International Dutch Oven Society - USScouts.Org - MacScouter - dutchovencookware.com

Sports

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Sports - Troop Program Features Volume III pp. 85 - 94

• Advancement Opportunities: Tenderfoot - Sports - Personal Fitness - Hiking - Camping - Athletics - Swimming - Sports - Skating - Cycling
• Although not mentioned as an Advancement Opportunity, Climbing is a sport.
• You can feature flag football, soccer, softball, and other sports on a campout.
• See the merit badge links above for many resources including lesson videos.

Tracking

Tracking - Troop Program Features Volume III pp. 95 - 104

• While called Tracking, this program is actually about Mammal Study and Scout Skills.
• Advancement Opportunities: First Class - Nature - Camping - Mammal Study - Fish and Wildlife Management - Insect Study,
• Although not mentioned as an Advancement Opportunity, Reptile and Amphibian Study also includes tracking.

Wilderness Survival

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Wilderness Survival - Troop Program Features Volume III pp. 105 - 114. Also see the Camping Program. The Stranded game is in the Leadership theme.

• Advancement Opportunities: Wilderness Survival - Camping - Cooking
• The "Downed Plane" and "The Flood" scenarios are great learning exercises.
• See Wilderness Survival for many resources including lesson videos.

Wildlife Management

Wildlife Management - Troop Program Features Volume III pp. 115 - 124. (Also see the Troop Program Feature for Nature.)

• Advancement Opportunities: Nature - Mammal Study - Fish and Wildlife Management - Insect Study
• Although not mentioned as an Advancement Opportunity, Reptile and Amphibian Study also includes management requirements.
• See the merit badge links above for many resources including lesson videos.

Winter Camping

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Winter Camping - Troop Program Features Volume III pp. 125 - 134. (Also see the Troop Program Feature for Camping.)

• Advancement Opportunities: Tenderfoot - Second Class - First Class - Camping - Leave No Trace
• Activities can feature Ice Rescue, Sledding, and Snow Sports
• See Camping for many resources including lesson videos.

Troop Program Resources

• Source: Troop Program Resources

Scoutmaster's Minute

• The Scoutmaster’s Minute - Troop Program Resources

Games

• Games - Troop Program Resources

Ceremonies

• Ceremonies - Troop Program Resources

Interfaith Worship Service

• Interfaith Worship Service - Troop Program Resources

Glossary of Scouting Terms

• Glossary of Scouting Terms - Troop Program Resources

Pearls of Wisdom—Quotes From Baden-Powell

• Pearls of Wisdom—Quotes From Baden-Powell - Troop Program Resources

Founders of the BSA

• Founders of the BSA - Troop Program Resources

Forms

• The Troop Program Resources Forms are out of date. Here are the Current BSA Forms.

Clip Art

• Clip Art - Troop Program Resources

See also

Boy Scout portal

• Patrol Leaders' Council
• National Youth Leadership Training
• Cub Scout and Webelos Den Leaders have the Fast Track Den Meeting Plans.
• Standard terminology

References

• 36 BSA Monthly Troop Programs with Troop Meeting Plans (free & online), Printed: Vol I - Vol II - Vol III - Resources
• Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops (ILST) - Troop Meeting Planner - Campfire Planner - Resource Survey - Troop Committee Challenge
• Senior Patrol Leaders Handbook - Patrol Leaders Handbook - Scoutmaster Handbook - BSA Nameplates

• Training: New Leader Training - Scoutmaster Outdoor - Scoutmaster's Key - Wood Badge
• Applications: New Unit - Adult Application
• Fundraising, Popcorn, and the importance of Individual Youth Accounts
• Advancement Policies - Advancement Report - First Class-First Year - Individual Boy Scout Record
• Orientation for New Boy Scout Parents