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The Troop 1018 Encyclopedia

        This page has links to our library of background information on a wide range of topics of interest to Scouts and their families.  For those new to camping, check out our "Tips for New Campers". 
        Even seasoned campers know that it's best to use a checklist before heading out -- the middle of a pouring rainstorm is not the time to discover that you forgot to pack your rain fly.  We've gathered together some other background information that will be helpful to both new and seasoned Scouts (and friends of Scouting).  We're always adding more, so check back from time to time. 

Camping Checklists (PDF format)
Camping Checklist for "Car Camping"
Camping Checklist for Long Term (summer) Camping
Camping Checklist for Backpacking
Troop/Patrol Gear Checklist  
New Scout Information
Tips for new campers
Troop 1018 Quick Start Guide -- info for new Scouts joining the troop
Camp Cooking & Recipes
Camp Cooking - Recipes and Other Information
Troop 1018 guide to Dutch oven cooking
Songs and Skits and Campfires
Camping and Boy Scout Songs and Skits

The Campfire Ash Ceremony

Troop 1018's Campfire Ash Pedigree
Camping Information and Tips
Assembly and Care Instructions for the Troop's Eureka! Tents (pdf file)
Winter Camping Tips
A Scout is Reverent
Troop 1018's guide to preparing a Scout's Own Religious Service
Duties of the Troop Chaplain Aide
Other Useful Scouting Related Information
Directions to camping areas used by Troop 1018
Helpful hints for planning a successful meeting
Boards of Review - What are they and hints on how to prepare for them
How do I get credit for service hours?
Information about BSA medical forms
Uniform Information
Leadership and Leader Training

Duties of Patrol Leadership Positions

SPL Duties and Goals

ASPL Duties and Goals

PL Duties and Goals

Chaplain Aide Duties and Goals

Troop Guide Duties and Goals

Troop Quartermaster Duties and Goals

Troop Scribe Duties and Goals

Troop Librarian Duties and Goals

Troop Historian Duties and Goals

Den Chief Duties and Goals

Troop Bugler Duties and Goals

SMART Goal Planning explanation

Sample PLC Agenda

Sample PLC Minutes

PLC Initial Training

Eagle Information (Info for aspiring Eagle Scouts)

So You Want to Be an Eagle

Link to Powhatan District Eagle Website

Forms
Boy Scout and Troop 1018 Forms
Medical Forms
BSA Physical Form (New, Replaces Class 1, 2, and 3)
Troop 1018 Authorization for Medication
Troop 1018 Authorization for Release of Medical Information
Other Useful Information
Hurricane Preparation
Financial information for parents - donations and taxes
The Scout Memorial on the Ellipse in downtown DC
Troop 1018 Information
Troop Handbook

Troop 1018 Bylaws
FAQs about the Troop 1018 Scout Buck program
The Troop Store (troop items for sale)
Checklist for planning troop activities (for Scouts and leaders)
Order of the Arrow
A tribute to our former Scoutmaster and friend, Jack Robertson
Adult Leader Resources
Index of Leader Resources

Adult Training
Leader Planning Calendar