Second Class rank

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Boy Scout Second Class rank requirement resources include the Second Class rank Worksheet

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lesson videos showing Outdoor Skills, and First Aid Skills plus Merit Badges, and Scout Awards links.
Troop resources include the Advancement Campout and monthly Troop Program Themes.

Second Class Rank


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The advancement program for Boy Scouts and Varsity Scouts is symbolized by the earning of seven badges, six of which are considered ranks. The program is often considered to be divided into two phases.

The first phase of advancement (from joining to First Class) is designed to teach the Scoutcraft skills, how to participate in a group, and to learn self-reliance. The Scout badge is awarded when the Scout demonstrates a rudimentary knowledge of the Scouting ideals and program. Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class have progressively harder requirements in the areas of Scoutcraft, physical fitness, citizenship, personal growth, and Scout Spirit.

1 Second Class rank requirements
2 Notes
3 Requirement resources
4 Related Awards
5 See also

Second Class rank requirements

NOTE: The requirements for Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class may be worked on simultaneously; however, these ranks must be earned in sequence.

a. Demonstrate how a compass works and how to orient a map. Explain what map symbols mean.
b. Using a compass and a map together, take a five-mile hike (or 10 miles by bike) approved by your adult leader and your parent or guardian.*
Discuss the principles of Leave No Trace.
a. Since joining, have participated in five separate troop/patrol activities (other than troop/patrol meetings), two of which included camping overnight.
b. On one of these campouts, select your patrol site and sleep in a tent that you pitched. Explain what factors you should consider when choosing a patrol site and where to pitch a tent.
c. Demonstrate proper care, sharpening, and use of the knife, saw, and ax, and describe when they should be used.
d. Use the tools listed in requirement 3c to prepare tinder, kindling, and fuel for a cooking fire.
e. Explain when it is appropriate to use a cooking fire. At an approved outdoor location and at an approved time, and using the tinder, kindling, and fuel wood from requirement 3d, demonstrate how to build a fire; light the fire, unless prohibited by local fire restrictions. After allowing the flames to burn safely for at least two minutes, safely extinguish the flames with minimal impact to the fire site.
f. Explain when it is appropriate to use a lightweight stove or propane stove. Set up a lightweight stove or propane stove; light the stove, unless prohibited by local fire restrictions. Describe the safety procedures for using these types of stoves.
g. On one campout, plan and cook one hot breakfast or lunch, selecting foods from the MyPlate food guide or the current USDA nutrition model. Explain the importance of good nutrition. Tell how to transport, store, and prepare the foods you selected.
Participate in a flag ceremony for your school, religious institution, chartered organization, community, or troop activity. Explain to your leader what respect is due the flag of the United States.
Participate in an approved (minimum of one hour) service project.
Identify or show evidence of at least 10 kinds of wild animals (birds, mammals, reptiles, fish, mollusks) found in your community.
a. Show what to do for "hurry" cases of stopped breathing, serious bleeding, and ingested poisoning.
b. Prepare a personal first aid kit to take with you on a hike.
c. Demonstrate first aid for the following:
Object in the eye
Bite of a suspected rabid animal
Puncture wounds from a splinter, nail, and fishhook
Serious burns (partial thickness, or second-degree)
Heat exhaustion
Shock
Heatstroke, dehydration, hypothermia, and hyperventilation
a. Tell what precautions must be taken for a safe swim.
b. Demonstrate your ability to jump feetfirst into water over your head in depth, level off and swim 25 feet on the surface, stop, turn sharply, resume swimming, then return to your starting place.
c. Demonstrate water rescue methods by reaching with your arm or leg, by reaching with a suitable object, and by throwing lines and objects. Explain why swimming rescues should not be attempted when a reaching or throwing rescue is possible, and explain why and how a rescue swimmer should avoid contact with the victim.
a. Participate in a school, community, or troop program on the dangers of using drugs, alcohol, and tobacco, and other practices that could be harmful to your health. Discuss your participation in the program with your family, and explain the dangers of substance addictions.
b. Explain the three R's of personal safety and protection.
Earn an amount of money agreed upon by you and your parent, then save at least 50 percent of that money.
Demonstrate Scout spirit by living the Scout Oath and Scout Law in your everyday life. Discuss four specific examples (different from those used for Tenderfoot requirement 13) of how you have lived the points of the Scout Law in your daily life.
Participate in a Scoutmaster conference.
Complete your board of review.

* If you use a wheelchair or crutches, or if it is difficult for you to get around, you may substitute "trip" for "hike" in requirement 1b.

NOTE: Alternate Requirements for the Second Class rank are available for Scouts with physical or mental disabilities if they meet the criteria listed in the Boy Scout Requirements book.

The official source for the information shown in this article or section is:
Boy Scout Requirements, 2014 Edition (BSA Supply No. 33216 - SKU# 619576)

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Notes

A FREE workbook for Second Class rank is available here!

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"The requirements for Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class ranks may be worked on simultaneously; however, these ranks must be earned in sequence."
Alternate Requirements for the Second Class rank are available for Scouts with qualifying physical or mental disabilities.
The Advancement Campout includes all of the camping, cooking, first aid, and hiking skills through First Class.

Regarding Requirement 8. Please make certain that the parents of your Scouts are fully informed about the scope and content of the material you will be using. This should be an opt-in program, if done by the Troop. Be careful not to usurp parental authority.

2010 Second Class Badge.

Requirement resources

BSA Videos: The BSA Video: Skills Lessons are excellent but are large files that require Apple QuickTime.
Most Links provide a number of resources including videos from the Outdoor Skills, Swimming Skills, and First Aid Skills.

1a. BSA Video - Navigation
1b. BSA Video - Navigation - Hiking Skills
2. BSA Video - Leave No Trace
3a. BSA Video - Outdoor Skills
3b. BSA Video - Campsite Selection - Tent Setup
3c. BSA Video - Knife Skills - Ax and Saw Skills
3d. BSA Video - Campfires - Campfire Building - Campfire Types - Campfire Starting - Campfire Safety - Firem'n Chit
3e & 3f. BSA Video - Food Pyramid - Campfire Safety - Backpacking Stoves
3g. BSA Video - Cooking Skills - Meal Planning - Recipes - Food Handling - Outdoor Cooking - Cooking Gear
4. BSA Video - Flag Ceremonies
5. BSA Video - Service Projects
6. Ecology Resources: BSA Video

General Resources: American Museum of Natural History - Discover Magazine - Environmental Protection Agency - Int. Assn. of Fish and Wildlife Agencies - Nat. Climatic Data Center - Nat. Geographic Society - Nat. Park Service - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - American Meteorological Society - American Zoo and Aquarium Association - The Discovery Channel - Nat. Fish and Wildlife Foundation - Nat. Oceanic and Atmospheric Admin - Nat. Wildlife Federation
Conservation Resources: Soil and Water Conservation Merit Badge resources - Conservation and Resource Center - Leave No Trace Center - Wildlife Conservation Society
Bird Resources: Bird Study Merit Badge resources
Fish Resources: Fishing Merit Badge Requirement resources - American Fisheries Society
Insect Resources: Insect Study Merit Badge resources
Mammal Resources: Mammal Study Merit Badge resources
Reptile & Amphibian Resources: Reptile and Amphibian Study Merit Badge resources - Frog Songs

7. First Aid:
7a. BSA Video - Choking - Bleeding - Poisoning
7b. BSA Video - First Aid Kit
7c. BSA Video - Object in Eye - Bites and Stings - Puncture Wounds - Burns - Heat Exhaustion - Shock - Heat Stroke - Dehydration - Hypothermia - Hyperventilation

Your handbook is your primary reference. See First Aid Skills for step-by-step instructions and lesson video links.
See also: First Aid Merit Badge Pamphlet - First Aid Kit - Emergency Kit - Guide to Safe Scouting - Physcial

8. Swimming:
8a. BSA Video - Diving (has feet-first entries as well) - Safe Swim Defense
8b. BSA Video - Swimming Strokes - Swimming Turns
8c. BSA Video - Reach, Throw, Row, Go

Your handbook is your primary reference. See Swimming Skills for step-by-step instructions and lesson video links.
See also: Swimming & Lifesaving Merit Badge Pamphlets - Guide to Safe Scouting - Safe Swim Defense - Safety Afloat

9. BSA Video
11. BSA Video - What does Scout Spirit really mean? (It's not what you do in your troop!)
12. BSA Video - Scoutmaster Conference - Explains that you don't "pass" a Scoutmaster Conference and how to appeal.
13. BSA Video - Board of Review - What can they ask? How long can it be? Is the uniform really required? How do you appeal?