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 Leave No Trace Boy Scout Award
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This Award is meant for Boy Scouts.
Decide for yourself if it is appropriate for your younger scouts or not. |
Leave No Trace is a plan that helps people to be more concerned about their environment and to help them protect it for future generations. Leave No Trace applies in a backyard or local park (frontcountry) as much as it does in the wilderness (backcountry).
Leave No Trace is an awareness and an attitude rather than a set of rules. We should practice Leave No Trace in our attitude and actions wherever we go. | |
Leave No Trace Backcountry Guidelines- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
- Dispose of Waste Properly
- Leave What You Find
- Minimize Campfire Impacts
- Respect Wildlife
- Be Considerate of Other Visitors
Scout Award Requirements:- Recite and explain the principles of Leave No Trace.
- On three separate camping/backpacking trips demonstrate and practice the principles of Leave No Trace.
- Earn the Camping and Environmental Science merit badges, OR share with a Scouter your understanding and knowledge of the Camping and Environmental Science merit badge pamphlets.
- Participate in a Leave No Trace related service project.
- Give a 10-minute presentation on a Leave No Trace topic approved by your Scoutmaster.
- Draw a poster or build a model to demonstrate the differences in how we camp or travel in high-use and pristine areas.
Adult Award Requirements:- Recite and explain the principles of Leave No Trace.
- On three separate camping/backpacking trips demonstrate and practice the principles of Leave No Trace.
- Share with another Scouter or Venturing leader your understanding and knowledge of the Camping and Environmental Science merit badge pamphlets.
- Actively assist (training, advice, and general supervision) a Scout in planning, organizing, and leading a service project related to Leave No Trace.
- Assist a minimum of three Scouts in earning the Leave No Trace Awareness Award.
- Plan and conduct a Leave No Trace awareness for Scouts, Venturers, Scouters, or an interested group outside Scouting.
The award patch is a 'temporary' patch and should be displayed centered on the right pocket, either sewn or hanging from the pocket button.
BSA Guidelines Page - for more details
Award Application Form
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