Boy Scout Troop 31
Rochester, New York
Supporting Youth through
Scouting for 112 years

Resources for Scouts and Leaders

This page contains helpful resources for scouts working on advancement, merit badges, and developing leadership skills.

Leadership Resources

  • The Scoutmaster's Minute
  • Games
  • Ceremonies
  • Interfaith Worship Service
  • Glossary of Scouting Terms
  • Pearls of Wisdom—Quotes From Baden-Powell
  • Founders of the BSA
  • Forms
  • Clip Art

Merit Badge Resources

Resources organized by merit badge category:

Outdoor Skills

  • Aquatics
  • Backpacking
  • Boating/Canoeing
  • Camping
  • Emergency Preparedness

Skills & Trades

  • Athletics
  • Business
  • Communications
  • Cooking
  • Engineering

Personal Development

  • Citizenship
  • Cultural Awareness

Advancement Resources

Information and requirements for advancing through the ranks:

  • Scout rank requirements
  • Tenderfoot requirements
  • Second Class requirements
  • First Class requirements
  • Star rank requirements
  • Life rank requirements
  • Eagle Scout requirements

Online Resources

Official BSA Resources:

  • BSA Website: www.scouting.org
  • Merit Badge Requirements: Available through BSA website
  • Scout Handbook: Essential resource for all scouts

Troop Library

The troop maintains a library of merit badge books and other resources available for scouts to borrow. Contact the Troop Librarian for more information.