Documents

All documents and forms that BSA Troop 8 uses for its Scouts BSA program, including advancement assistance, gear lists, and maps.

Activity Guides

Backpacking - Appalachian Trail - For use on backpacking trips along the Appalachian Trail.

Backpacking - Old Rag - For use on winter backpacking trips around Old Rag Mountain.

Bicycling - C&O Canal - For use on bicycling trips along the 180 mile C&O canal towpath.

Canoeing - Northern Tier - For use on high adventure canoe trips in the boundary waters of the U.S. and Canada.

Caving - For use on adventure trips exploring a natural cavern.

Cross Country Skiing - For use on cross-country skiing and snowshoeing adventures.

Klondike Derby - For cold-weather camping at the Klondike Derby.

Advancement

Board of Review (BOR) Application - Application for Board of Review (BOR) following a Scoutmaster conference.

C&O Canal Patches and Segments - Shows what segment patches correspond to each section of the C&O Towpath during bicycling outings.

Cyber Chip Requirements and Workbook - Cyber Chip requirements and processes used in Troop 8. Includes the BSA Cyber Chip Workbook.

Junior Scout Advancement Guide - A resource guide for Junior Scouts, to help them navigate advancement of junior ranks (Scout to First Class).

Sample Court of Honor (COH) Script - Sample script useful for regular COH events (not Eagle COH events).

Scoutmaster Conference Checklist - A resource guide to prepare for a Scoutmaster conference

Eagle Resources

Eagle Advisor Information (March 2017) - Coaching instruction manual for Troop Eagle Advisors.

Eagle Letter to Life Scouts (Jan 2019) - Outlines the entire process for pursuing the Eagle badge as a Life Scout.

Sample Eagle COH Script - Sample Eagle Court of Honor Script for Participants.

Sample Eagle Program - Sample Eagle Program useful for the Court of Honor.

Gear Lists

Backpacking (Dolly Sods 50-Miler 2015) - Gear list used by Troop 8 Scouts for the 2015 Dolly Sods 50-Miler backpacking trip.

Backpacking (Philmont 12-Day Personal) - Personal gear needed for a Philmont trek. Adapted from Philmont Gear list and appropriate for longer backpacking trips at colder temperatures.

Backpacking - (Philmont 12-Day Troop Gear) - Troop supplied gear for a Philmont trek. Adapted from Philmont Gear List and contains non-personal items common to the group. Does not include items supplied by Philmont.

Backpacking (Winter Weekend) - For backpacking weekend trips in the winter (typically without snow), where lightness and need for warmth collide.

Bicycling (Fall Weekend) - For our fall/spring bicycle outings, which usually involve crisp, delightful days and cool/cold nights. Gear for the bicycle and for the support vehicle.

Canoeing (Spring/Fall Weekend) - For weekend canoe outings that have a wet/dry component during the fall and spring seasons. Keeping things dry and properly stowed are important.

Fixed Site (Drive-In) Camping (Warm Weather Weekend) - Suitable for fixed site warm weather camping.

Fixed Site (Drive-In) Camping (Winter Weather Weekend) - Suitable for fixed site COLD weather camping, such as the Klondike Derby.

Maps and Trails

Appalachian Trail - Pen Mar Park to the I-70 Footbridge

Appalachian Trail - Gathland State Park to Washington Monument State Park

Appalachian Trail - Snickers Gap to Keys Gap

Assateague Island Backcountry Campsite Map - Showing the location of campsites only accessible by hiking.

Assateague Island Map - Showing the entire island, with access points in Maryland and Virginia.

Five Forks - Area Hiking Trails - Including Hamburg Road and Cunningham Falls Area.

Five Forks - Catoctin Mountain Park - Loop trail north of the Five Forks property.

Five Forks - Catoctin Trail - Long North-South trail running east of the Five Forks property.

Five Forks - Hamburg Road to Five Forks - Five mile hike from Hamburg Road to the Troop’s Five Forks property.

Five Forks - Sand Flat/Salamander Trail - Loop trail just East of the Five Forks property.

Little Schloss Loop Hike - Overnight hike near Wolf Gap Recreational Area in the George Washington & Jefferson National Forest, VA.

Northern Tier Bissett Canoe Map (2015 Route) - Route used by the 2015 Northern Tier High Adventure trip (high-resolution available).

Old Rag Mt. Robertson Loop Like - Overnight hike near Old Rag Mountain, but crossing over Mt. Robertson and camping near Corbin Cabin. Within the Shenandoah National Park.

Patuxent River Water Trail Map - Access, camping, and points of interest map.

Trout Run Valley - Trout Pond Loop Trail - Loop hike in the Trout Run Valley, near the Trout Pond Recreational Area.

Wye Island/Pickering Creek Nautical Map - Close-up view.

Wye Island/Pickering Creek Nautical Map - Wide view.

Membership

BSA Troop 8 Family Questionnaire - PDF fillable form for capturing supplemental information on Troop families that support a Scout.

Merit Badges

Merit Badge Counselors (By Badge) - Merit badge counselors grouped by merit badge (for BT8 and GT8).

Miscellaneous

Troop 8 Neckerchief Slide - Detailed instructions on how to fabricate a Troop 8 neckerchief slide.

Order of the Arrow (OA)

Arrow of Light Ceremony Script - For conducting Arrow of Light OA ceremonies for Packs

Outings

Activity Consent and Release Form - Required consent and release form for all outings, covering a specified time interval (typically the entire program year: September - August).

Outing Duty Roster and Menu Planning - Helpful guide for establishing a duty roster and weekend menu with shopping list.

Patrol Leader Council (PLC)

Monthly PLC Meeting Agenda - For use by the PLC during their monthly planning meeting

Weekly Troop Meeting Plan - Useful for the preparation of a Troop meeting.

Youth Leadership POR Application - Position of Responsibility application form. To be filled out and turned into the ASPL.

Pinewood Derby

Pinewood Derby Racing Log - For use as a backup should the tracking software fail.

Skillet

Skillet Template - Template used by the Scribe to create the monthly Skillet