(Boy Scout Joining Requirements)

Meet age requirements. Be a boy who has completed the fifth grade or is 11 years old, or has earned the Arrow of Light Award but is under 18 years old.

Complete a Boy Scout application and health history signed by your parent or guardian.

Find a Scout troop near your home.

• Troop 259 's Scout Meetings are every Tuesday from 6:30 P.M. until 7:30 P.M. at the Andrew J. Cain Scout Hut, located at the back of Hugh Camp Park approximately one mile North of I-20 & Old 135. Come join the fun and adventure of being a Boy Scout, all eligible boys, from 11 to 17 are WELCOME !

Repeat the Pledge of Allegiance.

Demonstrate the Scout sign, salute, and handshake.

Demonstrate tying the square knot (a joining knot).

Understand and agree to live by the
Scout Oath or Promise, Law,
Motto, and
Slogan, and
the Outdoor Code.

Describe the Scout badge.

Complete the pamphlet exercises. With your parent or guardian, complete the exercises in
the pamphlet How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse: A Parent's Guide.

Participate in a Scoutmaster conference. Turn in your Boy Scout application and health
history form signed by your parent or guardian, then participate in a Scoutmaster conference.

If you have questions or need more information contact Troop 259's Scoutmaster Roy Dudley, you may use the 'Link' below;