Here is a link to a Google Drive folder with various resources for the Troop: Scout Stuff – Google Drive Contents (as of last update, 10/21/2026): -Guide for Parents and Scouts-Leadership Position Application-Leadership Positions Guide-Life to Eagle — 12 Steps
Category Archives: Resources
Camping Cookbook
This is a camping cookbook that an former Scoutmaster shared with the Troop.
Medical Forms
For weekend campouts, Parts A and B of the Annual Health and Medical Record must be filed with the Troop. For longer campouts (72+ hours), the version with Part C, which requires a doctor’s signature, must also be filed.
Guide to Safe Scouting
Here is a link to the official Scouting America Guide to Safe Scouting.
Guide to Advancement
Here is a link to the official Scouting America Guide to Advancement.
Leadership Position Application
Scouts are to fill out and turn in this form before each Troop Election to apply to leadership positions for the next term.
Leadership Positions Guide
This handbook contains descriptions of the duties of and requirements for each leadership position.
Life to Eagle Guide
A guide taking Scouts through all of the steps between earning Life and finishing their Eagle Boards of Review.
Basic Knots
This video by Mr. Heaton teaches scouts about basic knots some of which are needed for ranks Scout through First Class. If you are tying the knots at home we advise that you use a length of rope that is comfortable for you to use. Troop 85 has rope in the troop closet for scoutsContinue reading “Basic Knots”
Contact Axemanship
This video tutorial teaches how to use contact axemanship techniques and a small hand axe to quickly split wood to kindling.
