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Slippery Falls Scout Ranch - Honor Troop & Merit Troop Requirements

The Honor Troop and Merit Troop awards recognize units that participate fully in the camp program, follow camp rules and demonstrate the true spirit of Scouting.  The form for the unit to use is a part of the leader's guide.   It should be completed and turned in no later than noon on Friday of your camp week.


Merit Troop Requirements


Honor Troop Requirements


Complete 7 of the 8 following requirements.
  • The unit completes all registration materials by the proper deadlines including completed forms and payments.
  • The unit has 50% of its active membership at camp.
  • Two-deep leadership—provided completely by the unit—is present in camp at all times.
  • The unit maintains a minimum ratio of one leader for every ten Scouts.
  • Scouts attending camp participate in the scheduled activities (merit badges, free swims, and other activities during the day). Older Scouts should try to take advantage of a high adventure program.
  • The Senior Patrol Leader attends all SPL meetings and the Scoutmaster attends the Leaders’ Meetings. The unit leader and Senior Patrol Leader also attend the Leaders’ Meeting on Sunday evening.
  • The Scouts and leaders in the unit attend evening meals and campfires in correctly worn field uniforms.
  • The unit should maintain a clean campsite throughout the week.
  • Complete the following mandatory requirement:

    The unit participates in activities, follows all camp rules, and has a general attitude conductive to a Scout camp, continuing with the tradition of Scout spirit that is ever-present in the program.

In addition to completing all 9 requirements in the Merit Troop section, to be an Honor Troop, a unit must complete 3 of the 5 following requirements.
  • The unit has at least one adult attend the Scoutmasters’ planning conference. (Should be the Scoutmaster; if he or she cannot attend, an assistant scoutmaster or committee member may fill in).
  • The unit performs a conservation or camp improvement project while at camp. This project must be approved beforehand, and checked upon completion by the Eco-Con Director or Camp Ranger.
  • The unit plans one unit or campsite activity. The activity must foster a sense of Scouting friendship between at least two units.
  • At least one leader from the unit completes the Scoutmaster merit badge.
  • The unit attends at least 3 vespers services.

Complete the following mandatory requirement.

The unit participates in activities, follows all camp rules, and has a general attitude conducive to a Scout camp, continuing with the tradition of Scout spirit that is ever present in the program.


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