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Troop 849
Manhattan Beach, CA
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Last Updated:
  April 9, 2025

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HistoryActivities, Summer Camp, Court of Honor, Scout House, Sponsoring organization
FacilitiesFacilities the troop uses on a regular basis
Troop CommitteeWho we are, When & where, Typical agenda
FormsScouting America forms, Troop 849 forms
Cool SitesCool Scouting websites around Los Angeles and the U.S.
NavigationA quick course in how to navigate our site
About UsA little bit about Troop 849
Contact UsHow to get in contact with us

New Members

General
Before You JoinThe trail ahead in Scouting
TransitioningMaking the transition from Cub Scouts to the Scout BSA program offered by Troop 849
Welcome ScoutWelcome message, Backpacking equipment, Expectations, A word on behavior
Welcome ParentWelcome message, First step, Second step, Troop meetings, Courts of Honor, Activities, Fund raisers, Backpacking equipment, Camperships, Printed information, Your commitment
Shopping ListUniform, Insignia, Handbooks, Local shops
UniformsUniforms, What to wear and when, Patch placement, Uniform closet
FinancialActivity Fees, Fund raisers, Camperships

Calendar

GeneralGeneral comments about the calendar
NewslettersA few of the most recent newsletters

Scout Pages

GeneralGet involved
Senior Patrol LeadersSenior Patrol Leader Honor Roll
Eagle ScoutsEagle Scout Honor Roll

Advancement

GeneralExpectations, Scoutmaster's conference, Board of Review, Court of Honor
Board of ReviewPurpose, Composition of a Board, the Process, Sample questions for each rank
Merit BadgesEarning a Merit Badge, Merit Badge requirements
Eagle Candidate InfoWhat every Eagle candidate should know
Order of ArrowPurpose, History, Membership, Eligibility, Induction, Brotherhood membership, Vigil Honor, Lodges

Backpacking - Weekend

GeneralDeparting, Cost, Returning
First HikeThings you should know before going on your first backpacking hike with the troop
Weekend ChecklistChecklist of everything you will need for a weekend backpacking hike
Equipment GuideA description of each item on the Weekend Checklist, what it is for, and what to look for when buying it
First Aid KitA list of everything you'll want in your personal first aid kit
Prohibited ItemsDon't bring these!
Trail EtiquetteEverything you wanted to know about hiking on mountain trails.

Backpacking - Advanced

General
Trail TipsTrail tips for the advanced hiker
Brag RagHow to make a brag rag to proudly display your patches
Winter ChecklistChecklist of everything you will need for a backpacking hike in the winter

Backpacking - Longterm

GeneralIntroduction, Eligibility requirements, Selection, Pre-hike activities, Priority
ChecklistChecklist of everything you will need for a long-term hike
Prior LongtermsWhere we've gone in past years and the peaks we've climbed
JournalsPersonal journals from various long-terms

Hikemaster - Weekend

GeneralA description of what is in this section
Weekend Hikemaster's HandbookA collection of weekend hikemaster notes including - location selection, permits, equipment, food, travel, cost, and a checklist of things to do.
ReservationsHow to get wilderness permit reservations
IodineIodine purification notes
GracesSelected prayers and graces that are especially appropriate on long-term hikes

Hikemaster - Longterm

GeneralA description of what is in this section
Longterm Hikemaster's HandbookA collection of long-term hikemaster notes including - location selection, permits, equipment, food, travel, cost, and a checklist of things to do.
ReservationsGeneral procedure for getting wilderness permit reservations
ShowersPlaces to get a shower after long-term

Summer Camp

GeneralPrerequisites, Special Need Scouts, Medication, Spending Money
ChecklistChecklist of everything you will need for summer camp

Ceremonies

General
Arrow of Light Presentation of the Arrow of Light award
BridgingA transition ceremony where the Scout leaves Cub Scouting and joins Scout BSA
Presenting the ColorsA simple ceremony to present the colors
Rank AdvancementNormal Court of Honor to do rank advancement
Eagle Court ChecklistA list of what the troop members need to do to put on an Eagle Court of Honor
Eagle's Family ChecklistA list of what the Eagle family needs to do to for the Eagle Court of Honor
Trail of the EagleEagle Court of Honor ceremony
Flag RetirementA fully-scripted flag retirement ceremony
Simplified Flag RetirementSame as above but simplified to make it shorter

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