Trail of the Thunderbird

A program designed to ensure that every Scout gets the most he can out of the Royaneh program. Scouts participate in this program by doing activities in a variety of program areas. The participation requirements become more difficult as the Scouts get older. A Scout who completes the requirements for his year will be awarded a special neckerchief. Scouts can only earn this prestigious award once a year. First year Scouts who have completed all first year requirements will be recognized at a special first year campfire Thursday night. All other Scouts will be recognized at the closing campfire Friday night. Scouts who earn the award should also stop by the Trading Post to pick up a certificate and sign the permanent scroll of Thunderbird Trail recipients. Scoutmasters will be asked to stop by the Trading Post and reimburse the camp for the award’s cost, as he would for a merit badge or other emblem.

Refer to the current Leader’s Guides for times or costs on all activities.

1st Year (Do 7 of the following):

Take a swim check
Make a handicraft project
Earn Totin’ Chip
Make a Mountain Man craft
Shoot Archery
Shoot at the Rifle Range
Go on a trail ride
Be a waiter
Earn Swimming MB or go to swim instruction
Attend 1st year Nature activity
Work on a rank at Baden Powel

2nd Year (Do 7 of the following):

Take a swim check
Earn Firem’n Chit
Throw a tomahawk
Help feed at the Nature Glen
Shoot Archery
Groom, feed and water a horse
Shoot for score at the Rifle Range
Be a waiter
Pick up 20 pieces of litter and bring to trading post
Demonstrate the 8 basic knots to the Scoutcraft staff

3rd Year (Do 7 of the following):

Take a swim check
Be a waiter
Take part in a Scoutcraft project
Feed horses morning and night or help with barn chores
Make some loom beadwork
Earn Rifle or Archery Merit Badge
Help with a Conservation Project
Participate in C.O.P.E.
Help a Scout with 1st Class skills

4th Year (Do 7 of the following):

Take a swim check
Be a waiter
Complete a Cairn Hike
Earn Horsemanship MB, or go on an outpost or breakfast ride
Shoot black powder
Shoot a shotgun
Earn Paul Bunyan Award or help raise a pioneering project
Help lead a troop campfire
Participate in C.O.P.E. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING MANDATORY ITEM:
Complete a service project given by the Program Director or Commissioner

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