Beginning Boy Scouts

by Jeremy C. Reed, Heather R. Reed

Beginning Boy Scouts is an introduction to the youth program of the Boy Scouts of America. It is an unofficial guide to Boy Scouting to help parents, new leaders, and even scouting youth to better understand scouting goals and participate in Boy Scouting. It quickly answers numerous common questions and provides instruction and advice for parents and leaders -- to help know "what is first?" and how to get started, preparing for outdoor activities and summer camp, uniforms, leadership and the Patrol Method, earning awards and badges, Eagle planning and Eagle paperwork, and how to participate. It introduces the terminology and defines the common scouting lingo.

156 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2011

Reviews

[Jennifer Forsberg · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very helpful! Thanks Angie for letting me borrow it!

[Arwen · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good overview of the Boy Scout program in America (just boy scouts, not cubs, varsity or venturing). I think this would be a good resource for parents new to the program, as well as a useful reference as their boys progress through the ranks. It might be helpful to a new leader too, especially as a supplement to training. It is definitely not a replacement for training. I thought the leader section was a little light, but the book does give a good overall picture of the program. It goes into a lot of detail about the eagle project, which I think would be especially useful to parents.

[Angie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good overview of the Boy Scout program. Helped me to gain a better overall understanding of how things work and unraveled the mysteries of rank advancements, merit badges, and the Eagle requirements. Will continue to be a good resource!

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Easy read - lots of information.