Troop 60 Meeting Agendas (2026-2027)

CYCLE 1: SCOUT BASICS & CITIZENSHIP

September 2026 | M1–M5

M1 — Wednesday, Sep 2

Theme: Court of Honor + Parents Meeting + New Scout Orientation Setting: Indoor — full troop + families | Duration: 60 minutes

Time	Block	Detail
0:00–0:05	Opening	Color guard posts colors. SPL leads Pledge of Allegiance and Scout Oath. Brief welcome from SM.
0:05–0:20	Court of Honor — Summer Camp Merit Badges	SPL calls each Scout forward. SM presents merit badge(s) with one personal sentence per Scout. Parent pins badge. 60–90 seconds per Scout — keep pace.
0:20–0:40	Parents Meeting	SM presents 2026–2027 program year: meeting schedule (Wednesdays, 60 min), 5 overnight campouts, 3 courts of honor, advancement focus (Scout → T → 2C → 1C), rank timeline targets. Distribute printed program calendar. Q&A (5 min max).
0:40–0:50	New Scout Orientation	ASM pulls new Scouts and families aside. Cover: handbook, patrol assignment, how advancement works. Distribute S-6a/6b child protection pamphlet — must be completed at home with parent before M2.
0:50–0:55	Patrol Introductions	SPL introduces each patrol. PLs stand, name patrol, give patrol yell.
0:55–1:00	Closing	Retiring of colors. SM: “Next Wednesday — bring your handbook.”

Materials: Merit badge patches + parent pins (pre-sorted); program year calendar (one per family); S-6a/6b pamphlets; new Scout paperwork; patrol assignment list.

Leader note: Keep merit badge presentation moving — brief the pinning parent in advance. The parents meeting is the most important 20 minutes of the year for retention — be organized and confident.

M2 — Wednesday, Sep 9

Theme: Scout Basics / Oath & Law Setting: Indoor | Scout rank track: S-1a, S-1b, S-1c, S-1d, S-6a/6b verify

Req	Rank	Description
S-1a	S	Recite Scout Oath, Law, motto, slogan from memory
S-1b	S	Explain Scout spirit
S-1c	S	Demonstrate Scout sign, salute, handshake
S-1d	S	Describe First Class Scout badge
T-1a	T	Recite Scout Oath, Law, motto, slogan
T-1b	T	Know Scout spirit; demonstrate it
T-1c	T	Demonstrate Scout sign, salute, handshake
T-2a	T	Describe Scout badge; explain each part

Time	Block	Detail
0:00–0:06	Opening	Flag ceremony. Announcements: S-6a/6b take-home reminder.
0:06–0:38	Skill Instruction	Part 1 (10 min): Scout Oath and Law — recite, then discuss meaning. What Law point is hardest to live? Part 2 (10 min): Scout motto and slogan — real-life examples. Part 3 (12 min): Scout sign, salute, handshake — demonstrate and practice in pairs. First Class badge walk-through. New Scouts and returning Scouts work together.
0:38–0:53	Patrol Time	Returning Scouts mentor new Scouts on Oath/Law recitation. ASM checks S-6a/6b completion — sign off for those who completed the take-home. New Scout sign-offs: S-1a, S-1b, S-1c, S-1d.
0:53–0:58	Closing	SM: one Scout Law point to carry this week. Next week: flag ceremonies and patrol elections.

Materials: Printed Oath/Law cards; Scout handbook; advancement tracker; flag set; S-6a/6b completion checklist.

⚠️ Sep 18 — Outdoor Skills Academy (Fri): Scouts who attend earn reinforcement for T-5a/5b, S-1e, outdoor skills. Not a troop meeting — optional but strongly encouraged for new Scouts.

M3 — Wednesday, Sep 16

Theme: Flag Ceremonies & Citizenship + Patrol Elections Setting: Indoor | Scout rank track: S-1f, S-2a–2d, S-3a, S-3b

Req	Rank	Description
S-1f	S	Pledge of Allegiance; explain meaning
S-2a–2d	S	Troop leadership, advancement, ranks, merit badges
S-3a, S-3b	S	Patrol method; patrol name/emblem/yell
T-3a	T	Oath/Law in daily life
T-3b	T	Demonstrate Pledge of Allegiance
T-3c	T	Participate in a flag ceremony
2C-7a	2C	Scout Oath/Law in family, school, community
1C-8a	1C	Explain rank to a non-Scout

Time	Block	Detail
0:00–0:07	Opening — Teaching flag ceremony	Walk through full sequence before doing it. Execute with a Scout-led color guard.
0:07–0:30	Skill Instruction	Flag etiquette (10 min): proper display, half-staff, retirement. Pledge of Allegiance (8 min): recite together, explain phrase by phrase — S-1f sign-off for new Scouts. Citizenship discussion (5 min): rank-differentiated — S/T: Oath/Law in daily life; 2C: how Scouting values show up at school; 1C: what you’d tell a non-Scout.
0:30–0:43	Patrol Elections	Patrol Leader and ASPL elections run by SPL. Newly elected PLs take charge of their patrols. New Scouts learn patrol name, emblem, flag, yell — S-3a, S-3b.
0:43–0:53	Patrol Time	PLs lead patrol introductions for new Scouts. Service project brainstorm for T-3b service hour requirement.
0:53–0:58	Closing	SM: citizenship challenge — one good turn this week, written down.

Sep 26 — USGS Columbia Environmental Research Center (Sat): Excellent field opportunity for 2C-5a/5b (wildlife/plant ID) and 1C-2a/2b (conservation). Encourage all 2C and 1C Scouts to attend.

M4 — Wednesday, Sep 23

Theme: Knots — Round 1 Setting: Indoor | Spiral: ★ Knot Progression 1 of 3 | Scout rank track: S-4a, S-4b

Req	Rank	Description
S-4a	S	Tie square knot, two half hitches, taut-line hitch
S-4b	S	Rope care; whipping and fusing
T-4b	T	Tie square knot, two half hitches, taut-line hitch
2C-2g	2C	Bowline, sheet bend; whipping and fusing

Time	Block	Detail
0:00–0:06	Opening	Flag. SPL leads Scout Law — call on a Scout to define one point.
0:06–0:38	Skill Instruction	Station 1 — Square Knot (8 min): demonstrate, explain uses, tie 3 times. Station 2 — Two Half Hitches (8 min): post/ring securing, practice on chair leg. Station 3 — Taut-Line Hitch (8 min): adjustable guyline, fixed anchor practice. Whipping & Fusing (8 min): both methods on pre-cut rope ends.
0:38–0:53	Patrol Time	New Scouts: S-4a sign-off with returning Scout mentor. T Scouts: T-4b partner check. 2C/1C: 2C-2g whipping/fusing. PLs record in tracker.
0:53–0:58	Closing	SM: which knot has a real consequence if tied wrong? Preview advancement review next week.

Materials: Pre-cut rope 3 ft per Scout × 3 each; whipping twine; lighter (leader only); advancement tracker.

M5 — Wednesday, Sep 30

Theme: Advancement Review / SM Conferences Setting: Indoor | Scout rank check-in

Time	Block	Detail
0:00–0:05	Opening	Flag. Brief announcements.
0:05–0:40	SM Conferences + Sign-offs	SM: Tenderfoot SM conferences for any ready Scouts. ASM Station 1: Scout rank check-in — verify S-1a through S-4b completion, note what remains (S-1e at M6; S-5 at M7; S-7 at M12). ASM Station 2: Tenderfoot open sign-offs from M2–M4.
0:40–0:53	Patrol Skills Relay	PLs run timed knot tying, Oath/Law recitation, flag-folding relay. Inter-patrol competition — new Scouts participate alongside returning Scouts.
0:53–0:58	Closing	Preview October outdoor skills cycle. SM: what’s one thing you want to get better at this month?

SM Conference Checklist (Tenderfoot): Recites Oath/Law/motto/slogan from memory; explains Scout spirit; demonstrates sign/salute/handshake; ties 3 knots on demand; participated in flag ceremony; discussed citizenship and service; states personal goal for next rank.

CYCLE 2: OUTDOOR SKILLS — CAMPING & GEAR

October 2026 | M6–M8 + Campout Planning M9–M10

M6 — Wednesday, Oct 7

Theme: Leave No Trace & Outdoor Ethics Setting: Indoor | Scout rank track: S-1e

Req	Rank	Description
S-1e	S	Outdoor Code + 7 LNT principles
T-5a	T	Explain LNT principles
2C-4a	2C	All 7 LNT principles; discuss application
1C-4a	1C	LNT for patrol outings; lead assessment

Time	Block	Detail
0:00–0:06	Opening	Flag. PL connects Scout Law “Clean” to LNT.
0:06–0:38	Skill Instruction	Outdoor Code (5 min): recite together. New Scouts: S-1e — explain difference between Outdoor Code and LNT. LNT 7 Principles (20 min): scenario-based — present a situation for each principle, Scouts answer first. Principles: Plan Ahead / Durable Surfaces / Waste Disposal / Leave What You Find / Minimize Campfire Impacts / Respect Wildlife / Be Considerate. Rank differentiation (7 min): S/T: one sentence per principle; 2C: hardest principle on a troop campout; 1C: LNT failure observed and how to correct as a leader.
0:38–0:53	Patrol Time	Each patrol creates LNT Commitment Card — 3 specific actions for the Nov 14 campout. New Scouts write all 7 principles from memory (S-1e sign-off).
0:53–0:58	Closing	SM: LNT isn’t just camping — what does it look like in your school hallway?

M7 — Wednesday, Oct 14

Theme: Camping Gear & Equipment Setting: Indoor | Scout rank track: S-5

Req	Rank	Description
S-5	S	Pocketknife safety and responsible use
T-5b	T	Buddy system; what to do if lost
2C-4b	2C	Buddy system in field; campsite setup
1C-4b	1C	Topo map for campsite planning

Time	Block	Detail
0:00–0:06	Opening	Flag. SPL: campout date (Nov 14) reminder.
0:06–0:38	Skill Instruction	Pocketknife safety — S-5 (10 min): safe handling, opening/closing, blood circle, storage. New Scouts focus here — direct S-5 sign-off path. 10 Essentials (12 min): assemble pack display, pull items out as you go. Layering system (6 min): base/mid/shell, why cotton kills. Buddy system (4 min): STOP procedure, applies always.
0:38–0:53	Patrol Time	New Scouts: S-5 sign-off with ASM. All Scouts: build personal gear checklist for Nov 14 campout. Older Scouts review newer Scouts’ lists, flag gaps. PLs note gear loans needed.
0:53–0:58	Closing	SM: the one piece of gear Scouts forget most (rain gear). Oct 24 — Mizzou Merit Badge University this Saturday.

Oct 24 — Mizzou Merit Badge University (Sat): Coordinate with Scouts — confirm which merit badges they’re pursuing and ensure prerequisites are met before the event.

M8 — Wednesday, Oct 21

Theme: Knots — Round 2 + Lashings Setting: Indoor | Spiral: ★ Knot Progression 2 of 3

Req	Rank	Description
T-4b	T	Knot reinforcement — taut-line, square, two half hitches
2C-2g	2C	Whipping and fusing sign-off
1C-3a	1C	Square, diagonal, shear lashing instruction (sign-off on campout)

Time	Block	Detail
0:00–0:06	Opening	Flag. Quick Scout Oath.
0:06–0:38	Skill Instruction	Bowline (10 min): rabbit/hole/tree method, tie 3 times, rescue loop use. Square Lashing (10 min): X-frame gadget, wrapping sequence, frapping turns, square knot finish. Diagonal + Shear Lashing intro (12 min): non-90° joins, A-frames. 1C Scouts attempt; T/S observe and assist.
0:38–0:53	Patrol Time	T/S Scouts: knot re-checks on demand. 2C: 2C-2g whipping/fusing sign-offs. 1C: lashing practice — square first, diagonal if time allows.
0:53–0:58	Closing	SM: next two meetings include campout planning for Nov 14. Come with your menu ideas.

CYCLE 3: COOKING + CAMPOUT PLANNING (NOV 14)

October–November 2026 | M9–M12

M9 — Wednesday, Oct 28

Theme: Cooking Methods + 📋 Campout Planning (Nov 14 — 2 weeks out) Setting: Indoor | 🏕️ Campout Nov 14 — first planning meeting

Req	Rank	Description
T-5c	T	Explain importance of balanced meals; food groups
2C-4c	2C	Plan and cook one camp meal (campout sign-off)
1C-5a	1C	Plan patrol menu for a weekend campout
1C-5c	1C	Tell methods to safely purify water

Time	Block	Detail
0:00–0:06	Opening	Flag. SM: Nov 14 campout is 2.5 weeks away — tonight we start planning.
0:06–0:30	Cooking Instruction	Cooking methods overview (15 min): backpacking stove, Dutch oven, foil pack, open fire, camp grill — how each works, when to use, fuel/maintenance. Food safety (9 min): temperature danger zone (40–140°F), cross-contamination, cooler packing, handwashing in the field, bear/critter storage. Water purification (6 min): filter, chemical, boiling — 1C-5c discussion sign-off.
0:30–0:53	📋 Campout Planning Block	PLs lead patrol meal planning for Nov 14. Each patrol plans: Friday dinner, Saturday breakfast, Saturday lunch, Saturday dinner, Sunday breakfast. Apply food safety rules. 1C Scouts draft shopping list draft and estimate per-person cost (1C-5b — full sign-off at M10). Assign duty roster roles: KP, fire, water, first aid kit carrier.
0:53–0:58	Closing	SPL: bring completed menu to M10. SM: this campout is our first cooking sign-off window — every Scout should know what they’re cooking and why.

Materials: Cooking methods display; food safety temp chart; meal planning worksheets (one per patrol); duty roster template; budget worksheet for 1C Scouts.

M10 — Wednesday, Nov 4

Theme: Menu Planning + 📋 Final Campout Prep (Nov 14 — 10 days out) Setting: Indoor | 🏕️ Campout Nov 14 — final planning meeting

Req	Rank	Description
T-5c	T	Explain balanced meals and food pyramid
2C-4c	2C	Finalize campout meal plan
1C-5a	1C	Finalize patrol menu
1C-5b	1C	Complete shopping list + per-person budget (due before campout)

Time	Block	Detail
0:00–0:06	Opening	Flag. Ask: what did you eat for breakfast? Could you have made that at a campsite?
0:06–0:26	Nutrition Instruction	MyPlate overview (8 min): carbs/protein/fat — roles, trail calorie needs (2,000–3,500+ cal/day). Hydration (6 min): water requirements, electrolytes, when to treat. Meal planning principles (6 min): weight per meal, shelf stability, ease of prep and cleanup.
0:26–0:53	📋 Final Campout Prep	Each patrol finalizes menu and shopping list. 1C Scouts calculate final per-person cost (1C-5b sign-off). PLs assign a Scout to purchase food with parent (minimum 48 hrs before campout). Gear check: every Scout confirms their gear list against Nov 14 checklist. SM walks through campout logistics: arrival time, parking, site location, buddy assignments.
0:53–0:58	Closing	SPL: food purchase deadline — Monday Nov 9. SM: Nov 14 is a Friday arrival — plan to arrive by 7 PM. Full campout prep reminder.

Materials: MyPlate diagram; patrol menus from M9; shopping list template; budget worksheet; campout logistics sheet; gear checklist.

⚠️ 1C-5b must be complete before Nov 14 campout — if a Scout shows up without a shopping list, they cannot earn 1C-5b that weekend.

M11 — Wednesday, Nov 11

Theme: Fire Building & Cooking Practicum Setting: Outdoor preferred | 🏕️ Full sign-offs at Nov 14 campout

Req	Rank	Description
T-5d	T	Demonstrate safe use of backpacking stove; fire safety
2C-4d	2C	Build and use a campfire (campout sign-off)
1C-5d	1C	Serve as patrol cook — full day of meals (campout sign-off)

Time	Block	Detail
0:00–0:06	Opening	Flag (outside if possible). SM safety brief — fire rules, burn kit location.
0:06–0:38	Skill Instruction	Fire lay types (12 min): teepee (quick ignition), log cabin (sustained cooking), star fire (minimal wood). Build each type as demo. Fire safety (8 min): fire triangle, containment, extinguish fully — stir/drown/feel. Backpacking stove (12 min): canister assembly, lighting, flame control, windscreen, shutdown, boiling water demo.
0:38–0:53	Patrol Time	If outdoor/fire pan available: patrols build and light a fire. T Scouts: T-5d stove sign-off if stove available. All Scouts: final gear and menu review for Nov 14 campout.
0:53–0:58	Closing	SM: full cooking and fire sign-offs happen on the campout — Nov 14 is your window. Come prepared. Campout departs Friday.

⚠️ Never do a fire demonstration without water and a shovel staged and ready.

M12 — Wednesday, Nov 18

Theme: Advancement Review + Campout Debrief (Nov 14) + Scout SM Conferences Setting: Indoor | Scout rank: S-7 SM conference target

Time	Block	Detail
0:00–0:05	Opening	Flag. Welcome back — quick energy check.
0:05–0:20	Campout Debrief	SPL facilitates: what went well, what failed? Topics: cooking quality, fire management, LNT compliance, patrol teamwork, gear issues. PLs take notes on improvements.
0:20–0:48	SM Conferences	SM Station 1: Scout rank SM conferences (S-7) — all new Scouts who have S-1 through S-6 complete. This is the primary target tonight. SM Station 2 (ASM): Tenderfoot SM conferences for any returning Scout ready for BOR. ASM Station 3: post-campout sign-offs — fire, cooking, gear, LNT. Update advancement records.
0:48–0:53	Dec 16 CoH Preview	SM announces Dec 16 CoH + holiday party. Confirm which Scouts are advancing. SPL assigns ceremony roles. Note: Scout rank BOR must happen before Dec 16.
0:53–0:58	Closing	SM: first aid cycle starts Dec 2.

⚠️ Any new Scout not ready for S-7 tonight needs an immediate intervention — identify the gap, schedule a makeup, communicate with parents. Dec 16 CoH is fixed.

Dec 5 — Hike (Sat): Good field opportunity for T-6b (orient map with compass) and 2C-3b (compass course). Encourage navigation-focused Scouts to bring their compasses.

CYCLE 4: FIRST AID

December 2026 – January 2027 | M13–M17

M13 — Wednesday, Dec 2

Theme: First Aid — Cuts, Burns, Blisters Setting: Indoor

Req	Rank	Description
T-7a	T	First aid for cuts/scrapes, blisters, minor burns
2C-6a	2C	Hypothermia, frostbite, sunburn, heat exhaustion/stroke
1C-7a	1C	Anaphylaxis, broken bones, head/spinal injuries

Time	Block	Detail
0:00–0:06	Opening	Flag. Ask: has anyone needed first aid in the field? What happened?
0:06–0:38	Skill Instruction	Station A — Cuts & Scrapes (T, 10 min): clean, pressure, bandage types, when to seek further care. Station B — Burns (T/2C, 10 min): 1st/2nd/3rd degree, sunburn as burn type. Station C — Environmental injuries (2C/1C, 12 min): hypothermia signs and field rewarming, frostbite (do not rub), heat exhaustion vs. heat stroke distinction.
0:38–0:53	Patrol Time	Stations rotate — each Scout practices bandaging on a partner. 2C leads environmental injury scenario. 1C: EpiPen protocol with trainer pen if available.
0:53–0:58	Closing	SM: Dec 16 is CoH + holiday party — reminder for Scouts and families.

Materials: First aid kit; bandage assortment; EpiPen trainer (borrow from council); scenario cards; nitrile gloves (one per Scout).

M14 — Wednesday, Dec 9

Theme: Rescue Breathing & Choking Setting: Indoor

Req	Rank	Description
T-7b	T	Universal distress signal; how to get help
2C-6b	2C	Choking — conscious/unconscious, adult/child/infant
1C-7b	1C	Rescue breathing on adult manikin

Time	Block	Detail
0:00–0:06	Opening	Flag. SM: how do you signal for help if you have no phone?
0:06–0:38	Skill Instruction	Universal distress signal (8 min): three of anything, signal mirror, whistle signals — T-7b sign-off. Choking conscious adult (10 min): Heimlich — demonstrate carefully on partner and on manikin. Choking child/infant (8 min): back blows + chest thrusts for infant, modified Heimlich for child. Rescue breathing (6 min): tilt-chin-lift, breath delivery, 1 breath/5 seconds on manikin.
0:38–0:53	Patrol Time	Partner scenario rotations: Scout A chokes, Scout B responds. Switch. 1C Scouts: rescue breathing on manikin.
0:53–0:58	Closing	SM: Dec 16 CoH — Class A uniforms, families invited. No meetings Dec 23 and 30.

Materials: CPR manikin (borrow from council/Red Cross/fire dept); baby doll; whistle and signal mirror; scenario cards.

M15 — Wednesday, Dec 16

Theme: COURT OF HONOR + Holiday Party Setting: Indoor — full troop + families | Duration: 60+ minutes

Ranks recognized: Scout rank + Tenderfoot (and any others completed)

See Court of Honor Checklist for full run-of-show.

Time	Block	Detail
0:00–0:05	Opening	Color guard posts colors; Pledge; Scout Oath.
0:05–0:08	Welcome	Committee Chair, 3–4 minutes.
0:08–0:15	SM Remarks	Troop accomplishments: campouts, activities, service. Personal note for each advancing Scout.
0:15–0:27	Candle Ceremony	12 Scout Law candles — one Scout reads each point.
0:27–0:50	Rank Recognition	Scout rank first, then Tenderfoot. SM personal comment, parent pins, Scout Oath option for Scout rank recipients.
0:50–0:55	Retiring of Colors + Closing	Color guard; SM benediction.
0:55–end	Holiday Party	Refreshments, photos, informal time.

M16 — Wednesday, Jan 6

Theme: Sprains, Fractures & Shock Setting: Indoor

Req	Rank	Description
2C-6c	2C	Sprains, muscle cramps, blisters
2C-6d	2C	Stopped breathing, stroke, severe bleeding, poisoning
1C-7c	1C	First aid for shock
1C-7d	1C	Suspected spinal injury

Time	Block	Detail
0:00–0:06	Opening	Flag. Quick review: signs of heat stroke vs. heat exhaustion? (callback from M13)
0:06–0:38	Skill Instruction	Sprains & cramps (10 min): RICE method, figure-8 ankle wrap, cramp treatment. Fractures (10 min): open vs. closed, CSM check, improvised splinting — never straighten angulated fracture. Shock (8 min): signs, treatment (lay flat, elevate legs, keep warm, no fluids), call 911. Spinal injury (4 min): when to suspect, in-line stabilization, log roll.
0:38–0:53	Patrol Time	Station 1: ankle wrap practice — every Scout wraps a partner’s ankle. Station 2: improvised splint from room materials. Station 3 (1C): full shock scenario verbalized and demonstrated.
0:53–0:58	Closing	SM: knowing what NOT to do is as important as knowing what to do. Klondike Derby is Jan 30.

M17 — Wednesday, Jan 13

Theme: FA Scenario Night + 📋 Klondike Derby Planning (Jan 30 — 17 days out) Setting: Indoor | 🏕️ Klondike Derby Jan 30 — first planning meeting

Req	Rank	Description
All FA reqs T/2C/1C	All	Final sign-off opportunity — scenario stations
2C-6e/6f/6g	2C	FA prevention, emergency response, CPR info

Time	Block	Detail
0:00–0:05	Opening	Flag. Brief: first half scenario night, second half Klondike planning.
0:05–0:30	FA Scenario Rotation	4 stations, patrols rotate every 6 minutes. Station 1: cuts/burns/blisters (T). Station 2: choking and rescue breathing (2C/1C). Station 3: hypothermia/heat stroke scenario (2C). Station 4: shock + fracture (1C). Adults at each station observe and sign off.
0:30–0:45	SM Conferences	SM: Tenderfoot BOR check-ins; 2C progress. ASMs clear remaining first aid sign-offs.
0:45–0:53	📋 Klondike Planning	Klondike Derby overview: format, events, scoring. PLs assign patrol roles for derby events. Begin gear list for winter overnight. Identify any gear needs — sleeping bag rating, cold weather layers.
0:53–0:58	Closing	SM: Klondike is Jan 30 — cold weather overnight. Full planning at M18.

Materials: Scenario cards for 4 stations; first aid supplies; first aid records; adult volunteer at each station (4 needed — recruit in advance); Klondike information sheet.

M18 — Wednesday, Jan 20

Theme: Klondike Final Prep + Cold Weather Skills Setting: Indoor | 🏕️ Klondike Derby Jan 30 — final planning meeting

Time	Block	Detail
0:00–0:06	Opening	Flag. SM: Jan 30 Klondike is 10 days away — tonight we finalize everything.
0:06–0:25	Cold Weather Skills	Layering system review (8 min): base/mid/shell, no cotton, sleeping bag temperature ratings. Hypothermia prevention (10 min): stay dry, stay fueled, buddy check protocol, early warning signs. Cold weather cooking (7 min): stoves in cold, hot food importance, preventing fuel line freezing.
0:25–0:53	📋 Klondike Final Prep	Menu planning for Klondike: Saturday breakfast, lunch, and dinner (cold weather calorie needs — 3,000+ cal/day). 1C Scouts: finalize shopping list and per-person cost. Patrol strategy session: which Scouts lead which Klondike events? Gear final check: sleeping pads, cold-rated sleeping bags, hand warmers, wool socks. Emergency plan: location of camp medical station, buddy assignment protocol.
0:53–0:58	Closing	SM: Jan 27 meeting is navigation — bring a compass. Klondike departure is Jan 30 morning.

Materials: Klondike Derby event guide; meal planning worksheet; cold weather gear checklist; patrol strategy worksheet.

January–February 2027 | M19–M22

M19 — Wednesday, Jan 27

Theme: Map Reading Basics Setting: Indoor | Spiral: ★ Navigation 1 of 3

Req	Rank	Description
T-6a	T	Use and care for a compass
2C-3a	2C	Find direction without compass — day and night
1C-1a	1C	Read topographic maps

Time	Block	Detail
0:00–0:06	Opening	Flag. Ask: if you had no phone and no compass, how would you find north right now?
0:06–0:38	Skill Instruction	Topo map features (15 min): contour lines (close = steep, wide = gentle), legend, scale bar, grid, north arrows. Terrain features: ridge, valley, saddle, peak, depression. Use printed topo of a local/recognizable area. Finding direction without compass (10 min): shadow tip technique, analog watch method, North Star — covers 2C-3a. Map orientation (7 min): orient to ground using landmarks.
0:38–0:53	Patrol Time	T: identify 5 terrain features on a printed topo. 2C: describe day and night direction-finding from memory. 1C: plot a 3-point route and identify elevation gain.
0:53–0:58	Closing	SM: Klondike debrief — what worked, what didn’t? Navigation continues next week. Bring a compass to M20.

Materials: Printed topo maps of local area (1:24,000 USGS — one per Scout or patrol); star chart; analog watch; pencils.

M20 — Wednesday, Feb 3

Theme: Compass Basics Setting: Indoor with outdoor component | Spiral: ★ Navigation 2 of 3

Req	Rank	Description
T-6a	T	Use and care for a compass
T-6b	T	Orient a map with a compass
2C-3b	2C	5-point compass course
1C-1b	1C	Orient topo map to ground using a compass

Time	Block	Detail
0:00–0:06	Opening	Flag. Compass in hand — every Scout should have one or borrow one tonight.
0:06–0:38	Skill Instruction	Compass anatomy (8 min): baseplate, rotating bezel, magnetic needle, orienting arrow, direction of travel arrow, index line. Keep away from metal and electronics. Taking a bearing (10 min): pick landmark, rotate bezel to align needle, read bearing — everyone tries. Declination (8 min): why maps and compasses disagree, how to adjust — Columbia, MO ≈2–3° East. Orienting a map with a compass (6 min): place compass on map, rotate map until needle aligns.
0:38–0:53	Patrol Time	If exterior access: take bearings on 3 landmarks outside. If indoor: take bearings on 3 objects in the meeting space. 2C Scouts: plan a 5-point compass course on paper for M21 field exercise.
0:53–0:58	Closing	SM: next week is outdoor orienteering — bring compass and dress for the weather.

Materials: Baseplate compasses (at least 1 per 2 Scouts — coordinate loaners from council); topo maps from M19; declination diagram.

M21 — Wednesday, Feb 10

Theme: Orienteering & Route Planning Setting: OUTDOOR REQUIRED | Spiral: ★ Navigation 3 of 3

Req	Rank	Description
2C-3c	2C	5-point compass course on actual terrain
1C-1c	1C	Map and compass together for route planning
1C-1d	1C	5-point course: topo + compass

Time	Block	Detail
0:00–0:06	Opening	Outside. Safety rules: stay with buddy, whistle signal to return, boundaries defined.
0:06–0:38	Field Exercise	Course A (T/2C): 5-point compass course around the meeting area. Scout pairs navigate point to point. ASM floats for safety. Course B (1C): map-and-compass course with topo features to identify at each control. Route planned before departure. 1C Scouts navigate independently with one buddy.
0:38–0:53	Debrief + Sign-offs	Regroup. Each Scout reports route, errors, corrections. ASMs sign off 2C-3c for Course A completions. 1C sign-offs for Course B.
0:53–0:58	Closing	SM: navigation errors are how people get lost. What did you learn about your own habits? Pioneering campout Mar 6 — planning starts next week.

Materials: Orienteering course (set up in advance); punch cards or codes at control points; compasses (full supply); topo maps for Course B; weather backup (gym/hallway abbreviated course).

CYCLE 5 CLOSE / CAMPOUT PLANNING (MAR 6)

February 2027 | M22–M23

M22 — Wednesday, Feb 17

Theme: Advancement Review + GPS + 📋 Pioneering Campout Planning (Mar 6) Setting: Indoor | 🏕️ Pioneering Campout Mar 6 — first planning meeting

Req	Rank	Description
1C-1e	1C	Demonstrate GPS unit or app use
Navigation sign-offs	All	All open T/2C/1C navigation requirements

Time	Block	Detail
0:00–0:05	Opening	Flag. SPL: who is close to 2C? Who needs navigation sign-offs?
0:05–0:20	GPS Overview	How GPS works (satellite triangulation), UTM vs. lat/long, handheld GPS vs. phone app (AllTrails, Gaia GPS, OnX). Demonstrate: mark a waypoint, navigate to a waypoint, track a route. Battery management in the field. GPS supplements map and compass — it does not replace them.
0:20–0:35	SM Conferences + Sign-offs	SM: 2C SM conferences for eligible Scouts. ASMs: clear open navigation sign-offs from M19–M21.
0:35–0:53	📋 Pioneering Campout Planning	Pioneering overview: what is pioneering? (lashing structures — tripods, A-frames, bridges, towers). Patrol projects — assign which patrol builds which structure. Begin menu planning for Mar 6 campout: Saturday arrival, full day Saturday, Sunday morning departure. 1C Scouts start shopping list draft.
0:53–0:58	Closing	SM: Feb 24 is final Pioneering prep — bring your menu.

M23 — Wednesday, Feb 24

Theme: Pioneering Lashing Skills + 📋 Final Campout Prep (Mar 6) Setting: Indoor | 🏕️ Pioneering Campout Mar 6 — final planning meeting Spiral: ★ Knot Progression 3 of 3

Req	Rank	Description
1C-3a	1C	Square, diagonal, shear lashing — build functional structure (sign-off on campout)
T-4b	T	Knot review — square knot, two half hitches (reinforcement)

Time	Block	Detail
0:00–0:06	Opening	Flag. SM: Mar 6 campout is 10 days away — tonight we finish lashing instruction and lock in the plan.
0:06–0:30	Lashing Instruction	Review square lashing (8 min): correct sequence, tight frapping turns — 1C Scouts demonstrate while T Scouts practice. Diagonal lashing (8 min): for non-90° joins. Shear lashing (8 min): A-frame and bipod builds. All three must combine into a functional structure on the campout (1C-3a). Practice building a small prototype in the meeting.
0:30–0:53	📋 Final Campout Prep	Menus finalized — PLs confirm with each patrol. 1C Scouts: finalize shopping list and per-person cost (1C-5b). Assign campout cooking roles. Pioneering project assignments confirmed: which patrol builds what. Gear check: rope quantities (lashing requires a lot — 50–100 ft per patrol), poles or staves. Logistics: Saturday arrival time, site map, parking.
0:53–0:58	Closing	SM: Pioneering campout is the best campout of the year — you build something real. Mar 6 morning arrival.

Materials: Rope lengths for practice; poles or dowels (2 per patrol); lashing diagram handout; final campout logistics sheet; shopping list template.

CYCLE 6: FITNESS

March 2027 | M24–M26

M24 — Wednesday, Mar 3

Theme: Personal Fitness — Full Battery Baseline Setting: OUTDOOR REQUIRED — all 5 events including mile run** All fitness events consolidated at this meeting

Req	Rank	Description
T-9a	T	Record baseline — 1-mile run, push-ups, sit-ups, pull-ups, standing long jump
2C-9a	2C	Record baseline across all 5 events
1C-6a	1C	Record baseline across all 5 events

Time	Block	Detail
0:00–0:06	Opening	Outside. Brief warm-up led by SPL — jumping jacks, arm circles, leg swings. SM: tonight we record your starting point across all 5 fitness events. Results are private.
0:06–0:18	Fitness Plan Instruction	FITT principle (6 min): Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type — build a real 30-day plan. Why Scouting requires fitness: high adventure, carrying a pack, emergency response. Template walkthrough (6 min): 3 days/week cardio, 2 days/week strength, 1 rest day. Older Scouts mentor newer Scouts.
0:18–0:53	Full Battery — All 5 Events	Run in sequence with stations managed by ASMs. 1-mile run (timed, measured course): all Scouts run — walk/run acceptable, personal effort is the standard. Push-ups: max correct reps in 60 seconds. Sit-ups: max correct reps in 60 seconds. Pull-ups: max reps. Standing long jump: 3 attempts, record best. Record all 5 on individual tracking cards — kept private, not posted or compared publicly.
0:53–0:58	Closing	Each Scout writes 3 fitness goals for the 30-day plan. SM: fitness is personal — your competitor is who you were last month. Retest is Apr 7.

Materials: Individual fitness tracking cards (one per Scout — private); pull-up bar or park structure; stopwatches (1 per 3–4 Scouts); measuring tape; pre-measured 1-mile course (confirm in advance — track, park loop, or measured road segment).

⚠️ Scout the course before this meeting — confirm the distance is exactly 1.0 mile. Use the same course at M28 for comparable times. Weather contingency: if outdoor conditions prevent a safe run, postpone mile to M25 and run the 4 remaining events tonight.

M25 — Wednesday, Mar 10

Theme: Nutrition & Healthy Habits Setting: Indoor

Req	Rank	Description
T-9b	T	Three nutrients; how they help growth and health
2C-9b	2C	Good nutrition; first aid link to fitness
1C-6b	1C	Benefits of regularly pursuing outdoor activities

Time	Block	Detail
0:00–0:06	Opening	Flag. Ask: how many Scouts have stuck to their fitness plan for the first week?
0:06–0:38	Skill Instruction	Macronutrients (12 min): carbohydrates (fuel), proteins (muscle repair), fats (sustained energy/warmth). Hydration (8 min): urine color check, electrolytes, dangers of both dehydration and overhydration. Harmful substances (8 min): T-9b — tobacco, vaping, alcohol, performance enhancers — frank, factual, BSA policy. Outdoor activity benefits (6 min): 1C-6b — physical health, mental health, stress reduction, Vitamin D, science of time in nature.
0:38–0:53	Patrol Time	Connect to Cycle 3: review campout menus against macronutrient framework. What would they change?
0:53–0:58	Closing	SM: advancement review next week — bring your tracking cards.

M26 — Wednesday, Mar 17

Theme: Advancement Review + SM Conferences Setting: Indoor

Time	Block	Detail
0:00–0:05	Opening	Flag. SPL: advancement status — who is close to 2C? 1C?
0:05–0:40	SM Conferences	SM: 2C SM conferences for eligible Scouts. ASMs: clear all open sign-offs from Cycles 4–6. Fitness sign-offs (30-day plan check — who has been tracking?).
0:40–0:53	Patrol Activity	PLs run a patrol skills relay covering the year’s skills — knots, first aid, map reading. Keeps energy up during conferences.
0:53–0:58	Closing	SM: nature study and spring campout planning next week. Apr 10 campout coming up.

CYCLE 7: NATURE + CAMPOUT PLANNING (APR 10)

March–April 2027 | M27–M29

M27 — Wednesday, Mar 24

Theme: Nature Study + 📋 Spring Campout Planning (Apr 10) Setting: Outdoor preferred | 🏕️ Spring Nature Campout Apr 10 — planning meeting

Req	Rank	Description
T-8	T	Outdoor Code
2C-5a	2C	Identify 10 kinds of wild animals
2C-5b	2C	Identify 10 native plants
2C-5c	2C	Catch and release principle
1C-2a	1C	Identify 10 native plants or animals
1C-2b	1C	Explain wildlife conservation to another Scout

Time	Block	Detail
0:00–0:06	Opening	Outside. Outdoor Code recitation. Ask: what’s something in nature you noticed this week?
0:06–0:32	Nature Walk	Walk perimeter of meeting area or nearby greenspace (25 min). Scouts carry field guides or iNaturalist. Identify: trees (oak, maple, cedar, sycamore — Missouri commons), plants (poison ivy ID mandatory first), birds (robin, crow, red-tailed hawk, cardinal), insects, tracks or animal evidence. Each Scout keeps a tally sheet. ⚠️ Poison ivy ID before the walk — not after.
0:32–0:43	Conservation Discussion	1C Scouts explain to a T/Scout why one identified species matters to the ecosystem — fulfills 1C-2b. Catch and release principle (2C-5c). Connect to Scout Law “Conservation.”
0:43–0:53	📋 Spring Campout Planning	Apr 10 campout (Saturday arrival): patrol menu planning for Saturday breakfast, lunch, dinner, Sunday breakfast. 1C Scouts start shopping list and per-person cost. Duty rosters assigned. Nature tally sheets: identify which 10 species each Scout still needs for sign-off — create a target list for the campout.
0:53–0:58	Closing	SM: Apr 10 campout — bring your field guides. Apr 7 is fitness retest first.

Materials: Field guides Missouri trees/birds/wildflowers (1–2 per patrol); iNaturalist app; nature tally sheet; poison ivy ID card (mandatory handout); meal planning worksheets.

M28 — Wednesday, Apr 7

Theme: Fitness Retest — Full Battery Setting: OUTDOOR REQUIRED — same course as M24**

Req	Rank	Description
T-9a	T	Show improvement across all 5 events vs. M24 baseline
2C-9a	2C	Show improvement after 30-day plan — all 5 events
1C-6a	1C	Show improvement from 2C-9a baseline — all 5 events

Time	Block	Detail
0:00–0:06	Opening	Outside. Brief warm-up — same sequence as M24. SM: same course, same events, same order. Tonight we see how far you’ve come.
0:06–0:52	Full Battery Retest	Run in same sequence as M24: 1-mile run → Push-ups → Sit-ups → Pull-ups → Standing long jump. Scouts retrieve their M24 tracking cards. Record new results next to baseline. Same privacy protocol. Adults with stopwatches at same positions as M24.
0:52–0:58	Self-Assessment + Closing	Each Scout compares baseline to current across all 5 events. Brief patrol discussion — PLs facilitate. Scouts who improved across all events: sign-off eligible. SM: improvement is the standard — not a number. Spring campout is Apr 10 — loading up for a big weekend.

Materials: Individual fitness tracking cards from M24; same pre-measured 1-mile course; pull-up bar; stopwatches; measuring tape; water bottles.

M29 — Wednesday, Apr 14

Theme: Advancement Review + Campout Debrief (Apr 10) Setting: Indoor

Time	Block	Detail
0:00–0:05	Opening	Flag.
0:05–0:20	Campout Debrief	SPL: what went well, what failed? Nature ID, fitness makeup, LNT, teamwork. PLs take notes.
0:20–0:50	SM Conferences + Sign-offs	SM: 2C/1C SM conferences for eligible Scouts. ASMs: post-campout sign-offs — nature ID, fitness makeup, lashing, first aid, cooking. Update advancement records.
0:50–0:53	May Campout Preview	SM: May 8 campout — final requirement completion window. Planning starts next week.
0:53–0:58	Closing

CYCLE 8: LEADERSHIP + CAMPOUT PLANNING (MAY 8)

April–May 2027 | M30–M35

M30 — Wednesday, Apr 21

Theme: Leadership + 📋 May Campout Planning (May 8) Setting: Indoor | 🏕️ May 8 campout — first planning meeting

Req	Rank	Description
1C-8a	1C	Tell a non-Scout what you learned earning T, 2C, 1C
1C-8b	1C	Scout spirit / Scout Law in everyday life
1C-8c	1C	6-month position of responsibility
1C-8d	1C	Plan and lead one activity that helps patrol or troop grow

Time	Block	Detail
0:00–0:06	Opening	Flag. SM: tonight we talk leadership — what it means and what it looks like.
0:06–0:30	Leadership Instruction	Teaching EDGE method (8 min): Explain, Demonstrate, Guide, Enable — how good leaders teach. Scout spirit discussion (10 min): 1C-8b — four specific ways you’ve lived the Scout Oath and Law this year (different from previous ranks). Position of responsibility (7 min): 1C-8c — which Scouts are in a qualifying position, start date recorded, 6-month clock. Leadership project planning (5 min): 1C-8d — every 1C Scout identifies one activity they will plan and lead before the year ends.
0:30–0:53	📋 May Campout Planning	May 8 campout overview: final requirement completion window for the year. Requirement matrix review — what does each Scout still need? Assign targeted sign-off goals for each Scout. Begin menu planning: Friday dinner, Saturday full day, Sunday morning. 1C Scouts: start shopping list draft. PLs assign campout leadership roles — this is a 1C-8d opportunity.
0:53–0:58	Closing	SM: May 8 is the last campout — make it count. Final prep at M31.

M31 — Wednesday, Apr 28

Theme: May Campout Final Prep + Open Sign-offs (May 8) Setting: Indoor | 🏕️ May 8 campout — final planning meeting

Time	Block	Detail
0:00–0:05	Opening	Flag. SM: May 8 is 10 days away — this is the final prep.
0:05–0:30	Open Sign-off Window	SM and ASMs run targeted sign-off stations based on the outdoor requirement matrix. Stations for: cooking/fire (any Scout who still needs these), first aid scenario (makeup for Scouts who missed Campout 3), navigation (compass course for any open 2C-3b/3c or 1C-1c/1d — use parking lot or nearby field). Each station runs 8 minutes.
0:30–0:53	📋 Final Campout Prep	Menus finalized — PLs confirm grocery assignments. 1C Scouts: finalize shopping list and per-person cost (1C-5b). Leadership project assignments confirmed: which 1C Scout leads which activity on the campout. Gear check: confirm gear list against May 8 requirements. SM reviews campout logistics, departure time, site info.
0:53–0:58	Closing	SM: every Scout should leave this campout with their current rank complete, or a specific written list of what remains. May 26 CoH — set the goal.

M32 — Wednesday, May 5

Theme: Advancement Review + Summer Preview Setting: Indoor

Time	Block	Detail
0:00–0:05	Opening	Flag.
0:05–0:40	SM Conferences + Sign-offs	SM: final SM conferences for 2C and 1C Scouts. ASMs: clear all remaining open sign-offs. BOR prep conversations — confirm who is BOR-ready.
0:40–0:53	Summer Preview	SM: summer camp overview, merit badge counselor info, Eagle-path merit badges to consider. PLC debrief: year in review from patrol leader perspective.
0:53–0:58	Closing	SM: May 8 campout is the final window before May 26 CoH.

M33 — Wednesday, May 12

Theme: Campout Debrief (May 8) + Court of Honor Prep Setting: Indoor

Time	Block	Detail
0:00–0:05	Opening	Flag. Welcome back.
0:05–0:15	Campout Debrief	SPL: final campout of the year. What was the highlight? What would you do differently? PLC reflection.
0:15–0:45	Final Sign-offs + BOR Prep	SM: last sign-off window before CoH. Any Scout with outstanding requirements gets individual time. Board of Review scheduling confirmed for any Scout who needs it. CoH ceremony assignments distributed.
0:45–0:53	CoH Prep	SPL assigns color guard, candle ceremony readers, patrol escort roles. SM distributes SM remarks cards — confirms personal notes for each advancing Scout.
0:53–0:58	Closing	SM: May 26 CoH — Class A uniforms, bring your families.

M34 — Wednesday, May 19

Theme: Merit Badges & Eagle Path Preview Setting: Indoor

Time	Block	Detail
0:00–0:06	Opening	Flag.
0:06–0:40	Merit Badge & Eagle Path Instruction	Merit badge process overview (10 min): how to find a counselor, blue cards, partial completions, summer camp vs. troop-based. Eagle-required merit badges (15 min): walk through all 13 required badges — which are approachable this summer. Individual goal-setting (9 min): each Scout identifies 1–2 merit badges to pursue at summer camp.
0:40–0:53	Patrol Reflection	Year-end reflection — what did your patrol accomplish? What do you want to tackle next year? SPL shares troop-level goals for 2027–2028.
0:53–0:58	Closing	SM: May 26 — Court of Honor and send-off. See you there.

M35 — Wednesday, May 26

Theme: COURT OF HONOR + Year-End Party Setting: Indoor — full troop + families | All remaining advancements recognized