2012 Pahuk Pride "Spirit of Scouting" Memorial Scholarship
 The Boy Scouts of America, Mid-America Council is honored to offer this scholarship opportunity to four Scouts who have registered for National Youth Leadership Training and have been accepted. Scholarships are each valued at $200. We're presenting the scholarships in memory of Josh Fennen, Aaron Eilerts, Sam Thomsen, and Ben Petrzilka and also honoring the other Scouts who demonstrated the ultimate leadership skills at Pahuk Pride in 2008. Registration deadline is March 1, 2012. Application Form 
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Totin' Chip
 This certification grants a Scout the right to carry and use woods tools. There is a wallet card and patch available.
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Paul Bunyan Woodsman
 A Scout that has earned his Totin'
Chip can demonstrate advanced woodsman skills by teaching Totin' Chip skills to other scouts
and completing a woodsman work project.
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Firem'n Chit
 This certification grants a Scout the right to carry matches and build campfires. There is a wallet card and patch available.
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 National Outdoor Badges
The National Outdoor Badge (No. 430-509) recognizes Boy Scouts/Varsity Scouts who have exemplary knowledge and experience in performing high-level outdoor activities. The award consists of five areas of emphasis (Riding, Hiking, Camping, Aquatics, and Adventure) with rigorous requirements to earn each segment.
National Outdoor Badge application
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National Medal for Outdoor Achievement
The National Medal for Outdoor Achievement is the highest recognition that a Boy Scout or Varsity Scout can earn for exemplary achievement, experience, and skill in multiple areas of outdoor endeavor. National Medal for Outdoor Achievement Award application
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Historic Trails Award
 Love
of America and devotion to our country depend upon a thorough appreciation of the ideals, principles, and traditions that have made
our country strong. Historic Trails Award requirements emphasize cooperation between historic societies and Boy Scout, Varsity Scout,
and Venturing units. Application Form | Read more
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50-Miler Award
 The primary
objective of this program is to stimulate Boy Scout, Varsity Scout, and Venturer interest in the ideals of the movement and to promote
activity that will result in personal fitness, self-reliance, knowledge of wood lore, and a practical understanding of conservation. Application Form
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50-Miler Award Trek
All Boy Scouts, Varsity, Venturers, leaders, parents and families are invited on a 50-mile hike over 5 days and 4 nights along the Cowboy Recreation and Nature Trail starting at Emmet, NE and ending at Long Pine, NE. on May 21-25, 2012. Read more
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The BSA Ready & Prepared Award
 The BSA Ready & Prepared Award was developed to encourage and reward Boy Scout troops, Varsity Scout teams, and Venturing crews that incorporate safe practices while enjoying challenging activities. Application form | Read More
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BSA Physical Fitness Award
 The
BSA Physical Fitness Award is a national program of emphasis designed to heighten fitness awareness and to help change the
lifestyles of American youth and adults regarding exercise and a healthy diet to improve the quality of their lives. Award application | Read more
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Leave No Trace Awareness Award
 Instilling values in young people and preparing them to make ethical choices throughout their lifetime is the mission of the Boy Scouts of America. Leave No Trace helps reinforce that mission, and reminds us to respect the rights of other users of the outdoors as well as future generations. The Leave No Trace Awareness Award is awarded to Scouts and leaders. Award packet | Read more
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Emergency Preparedness BSA Award
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is a challenge to be prepared for emergencies in our world of man-made and natural phenomena. The Emergency Preparedness BSA
program is planned to inspire the desire and foster the skills to meet this challenge in our youth and adult members so that
they can participate effectively in this crucial service to their families, communities, and nation.
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BSA Lifeguard Award
 A
three-year training designation awarded to Boy Scouts, Venturers, and adults who meet prescribed requirements in aquatics skills,
Safe Swim Defense, Safety Afloat, first aid, and emergency action. Award application
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Mile Swim BSA
 The Mile Swim BSA Award is offered by many Boy Scout Summer Camps as a part of their aquatics program. The patch is not worn on the uniform. It is an aquatic insignia and can be worn on swim trunks. It can also be worn on a jacket or patch vest or placed on blankets, backpacks, or other personal equipment.
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Snorkeling BSA
 The Snorkeling BSA award introduce Scout-age children and adult leaders to the special skills, equipment, and safety precautions
associated with snorkeling; encourage the development of aquatics skills that promote fitness and recreation; and provide a
foundation for those who later will participate in more advanced underwater activity. Award application | Read More
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Scuba BSA
 Scuba BSA introduces qualified Boy Scout, Venturing, and registered adult participants to the special skills, equipment, and safety precautions associated with scuba diving, encourages aquatics activities that promote fitness and recreation, and provides a foundation for those who later will participate in more advanced underwater activity. Award application | Read More
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Kayaking BSA
 Kayaking BSA provides an introduction to kayaking skills and safety procedures and serves as a program opportunity for Boy Scout, Varsity, and Venturing units in camp or out. Mastery of Kayaking BSA skills is a first critical step towards satisfying Safety Afloat guidelines for safe kayak excursions. Read More
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Boardsailing BSA
 The BSA Boardsailing award has been developed to introduce Scouts to basic boardsailing skills, equipment, and safety precautions;
to encourage the development of skills that promote fitness and safe aquatic recreation; and to lay a skill and knowledge foundation
for those who will later participate in more advanced and demanding activities on the water. Boardsailing BSA is well suited
as a program feature for older Scouts at summer camp.
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Etz Chaim Award
The Etz Chaim (Tree of Life) Award is designed for Boy Scouts ages 14 to 17 and Venturers ages 14 to 20. The purpose of the award is to encourage the young adult to explore adult Jewish roles in the context of family, community, and Jewish people. Award application | Read more
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Religious Emblems
To encourage members to grow stronger in their faith, religious groups have developed religious emblems programs. Duty to God Packet
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Council and District Level Awards
Visit the Mid-America Council Awards
section to learn more about council and district level awards such as
the Silver Beaver Award, Award of Merit, the National Court of Honor
Lifesaving and Meritorious Action Awards and many more.
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