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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.
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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.
