Scouts BSA Troop 457 > Lessons > Tracking your Hiking and Camping
Course Content
TROOP 457 QUICK START
In this topic, we'll explain how to complete the paperwork required to join our Troop and the basic equipment a Scout needs to start in our program.
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Welcome to the Quick Start Module
Completing a Youth Membership Application
Completing an annual BSA Health Form
How Scouting is Organized
The Youth-led Troop
Leadership Structure
The Patrol
Troop Communication
IMPORTANT GEAR (1 of 3) – The Scout Uniform
IMPORTANT GEAR (2 of 3) – Scout BSA Handbook
IMPORTANT GEAR (3 of 3) – Scouting Binder
TroopTrack Basics
Troop 457 uses an online tool called TroopTrack to manage our calendar of events, track our Scout's advancement progress, and facilitate communication. In this topic, we'll introduce you to the basic functionality you'll use in the application.
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Welcome to the TroopTrack Module
Types of TroopTrack Accounts
Initial Account Setup
The TroopTrack Interface
Updating a Profile & Notification Settings
Viewing the Troop Calendar
RSVPing to Events
Adding the Troop Calendar to Your Phone/Computer
Communicating via TroopTrack
Requesting Additional Adult Accounts or Adding a Scout Email Address
Troop Meetings
Learn more about the different types of meetings our Troop runs and the basics of how the meetings operate.
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Welcome to the “Troop Meeting” Module
Weekly Troop Meetings
The Monthly Patrol Leaders Council
The Monthly Parents Meeting
Semi-annual Troop Elections
Annual Planning Conferences
Activities
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Welcome to the Activities Module
Who Can Attend Troop Activities?
Annual Troop Activities
What to Bring to Every Outdoor Activity
Car Camping
Backpacking
Summer Camp
Special Campouts
Basic Camping Equipment
Where to Source Camping Gear
Other Activities
Tracking your Hiking and Camping
Advancement, Awards & Recognition
Advancement is an important part of the Scouting program which recognizes Scouts for demonstrating their knowledge and skills in topics that will enable them to be prepared for life. In this topic, we'll explore the different types of advancement, how their earned, and how our Scouts are recognized.
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Welcome to the “Advancement, Awards & Recognition” Module
CORE CONCEPT: Advancement is Done Individually
CORE CONCEPT: Wording Matters
CORE CONCEPT: The Four Steps of Scout Advancement
CORE CONCEPT – When to Work on Advancement
Rank Advancement
Child Abuse Prevention Pamphlet & Cyberchip Requirements
The Scoutmaster Conference
Boards of Review
Merit Badges
Other Awards
Tracking Achievement Progress in TroopTrack
Courts of Honor
The Order of the Arrow
Serving our Community
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Welcome to the Serving our Community Module
How to identify a Service Project
Obtaining Approval for a Service Project
Logging your Service Hours
Paying for Scouting
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The Cost of Scouting
Introducing the TroopTrack Scout Account
Replenishing a Scout Account
Fundraisers
Alternative Funding Options
Getting Involved as an Adult
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Welcome to the “Getting Involved as an Adult” Module
Just Help Out!
Merit Badge Counselors
Adult Scout Leaders
REMINDER – BSA Overnight Activity Requirements
Help us to Improve
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How to Provide the Troop with Feedback
Coffee with the Scoutmaster
New Member Boot Camp
About Lesson

The Scouts BSA Handbook has a special Hiking and Camping Logs (starting on page 461 and 463 respectively) for tracking a Scout’s hiking miles and camping nights.  After a Scout has completed a hike or attending a campout, they should fill in all the fields in these logs EXCEPT the Scoutmaster or Adult Signature field. The Scout should then request the Scoutmaster or other Adult Leader who attended the hike/campout sign the Scoutmaster or Adult Signature field. Only signed off camping nights or hiking miles can be used to complete rank requirements.

REMEMBER: Camping used for rank requirements must be with the Troop or your Patrol. Camping nights for the Camping Merit Badge must be completed at designated Scouting activities or events and can be completed before beginning the merit badge.

Hiking / Camping Log in TroopTrack

An Advancement Coordinator or another adult leader will make sure the hiking miles and camping nights are accurately tracked in TroopTrack for reporting purposes.

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