Troop 1249
St. Matthew's United Methodist Church, Bowie, MD.
Tuesdays - 7:30pm
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Scouting Resources

Scout Links:
  • Animated Knot Tying - Awesome site featuring animated knot-tying sequences for all kinds of knots and rope care directions.  Don't miss it, the animations are beautifully done!
  • Camping in a Hammock
  • Camping Resources
  • Dutch oven cookbook    - Recipes and tips for cooking in a Dutch oven.  Print this one double sided and it folds into a booklet.
  • Dutch oven cookbook     - from Scouting Resources
  • Knots on the Web
 

  • Scout Stuff - The official Boy Scouts of America on-line source for information about camping equipment, uniforms, handbooks, scout craft and project supplies, and other essential Scouting merchandise.
  • The Patrol Method
  • US Scouts - Largest collection of Scouting resource materials available online is assembled by volunteer Scouters. The U.S. Scouting Service Project, Inc. is a non-profit corporation that supports the Scouting movement.
  • Troop 1249 - Packing / Equipment list     - Describes Scout items and gear needed for outings.  Includes recommendations of what, and what not, to get.
  • Troop 1249 - Winter Camping Checklist
  • Troop 1249 - Winter Camping Tips


General Scout Links:
  • BSA National Site    - The official Boy Scouts of America Site.
  • Boy's Life Magazine Online
  • BSA Online Fieldbook
  • Florida High Adventure Sea Base  
  • Games at US Scouting   
  • MacScouter    - Scouting Resources Online
  • National Scouting Museum   
  • ​Philmont Scout Ranch    - The Official Philmont Site
  • Robert Baden-Powell     - Biographical information about Scouting's founder
  • Scouter.com      - Scouter Forum
  • Scouting Magazine Online   
  • The Inquiry Net!       - Excellent Resource for ALL scouters
  • US Scouting Service Project     - Online
  • World Scouting Organization  

Outdoor Resources:
  • Lightning Safety
  • Map and Compass
  • Backpacker Magazine
  • Leave No Trace
  • Reserve America        - Camping Reservations (state parks)
  • The Lightweight Backpacker
  • TopoZone
  • Download FREE Topographic Maps of the US

Eagle Resources
  • Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project Workbook   - How-To-Manual and Workbook, Print and use the application pages for completing a draft copy. For the final version it is best to use an original workbook obtained from the Scout Service Center.
  • Eagle Scout Rank Application  - Print two copies. Use one for completing a draft copy to be approved by the Troop 1249 Eagle Scout Coordinator. Once approved, complete final version for required signatures.
  • Eagle Scout Checklist
  • Eagle Scout Resources
  • National Eagle Scout Association Scholarship Applications
  • National Eagle Scout Association Membership Applications
  • NCAC Eagle Scout Procedures Guide
  • Walking the Trail of the Eagle Scout    dedicated to helping Scouts become Eagle Scouts!

Merit Badge Resources:
  • Merit Badge Research     - Everything you wanted to know about Scouting Merit Badges.
  • Updates on Merit badges

Equipment Resources:
  • Bass Pro
  • Campmor
  • Gregory Packs
  • Jansport
  • Kelty
  • Lowe Alpine
  • Mountain Hardware
  • Primus Camping
  • REI​
  • The North Face

Adult Leader Resources
  • A Scout is Reverent
  • BSA Official Site
  • Climb on Safely
  • Guide to Safe Scouting
  • Guide to Safety Afloat
  • NCAC Merit Badge Counselor Application
  • Scoutmaster's Rocking Chair      - Information Links for Scout Leaders
  • The Scoutmaster's Minute        - From Boy Scout Trail
  • The Scoutmaster's Minute        - From Scout-O-Rama
  • Wood Badge
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State Parks:
  • Delaware State Parks
  • Maryland State Parks
  • Pennsylvania State Parks
  • Virginia State Parks

Government Resources:
  • Bureau of Land Management      -U.S. Department of Interior
  • Declaration of Independence​
  • Maryland State Government
  • Prince George's County Government
  • The White House
  • U.S. Constitution
  • U.S. House of Representatives
  • U.S. National Park Service
  • U.S. Senate
  • U.S. Supreme Court​

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