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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.
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Complete a Boy Scout application and health history signed
by your parent or guardian.
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Find a Scout troop near your home. (To find a troop, contact
your local Boy Scout Council.
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The Council name, address and phone number can be found on
BSA's Council Locator Page.)
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Repeat the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Demonstrate the Scout sign, salute, and handshake.
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Demonstrate tying the square knot (a joining knot).
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Understand and agree to live by the Scout Oath or Promise,
Law, motto, and slogan, and the Outdoor Code.
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Describe the Scout badge.
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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".
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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.