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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. This is a council sponsored girls only event.