ADVENTURER ranks

This Patch and Medallion pair is awarded to the Adventurer when he completes the requirements for the Ascent Rank. It is suspended from the right chest pocket flap of his Troop Uniform, and the medallion is affixed to his Troop Standard.

Prerequisite Work

1.   Must be a registered Adventurer who has earned the Journey Rank

Trail Badge Work

Earn a total of 20 Trail Badges including:

2.   All 9 Core Skills Trail Badges: Aquatics, Camping, Fire Ranger, First Aid, Our Flag, Outdoor Cooking, Ropework, Trail Skills, and Woods Tools.

3.   Any 3 True Freedom Trail Badges: Citizenship, Emergency Preparedness, Family Man, Outdoor Life, Personal Resources, and one Fitness Badge (Cycling, Fitness, Hiking, or Swimming).

4.   Any 8 other Trail Badges of your choice: remaining True Freedom Trail Badges, published Elective Trail Badges, or Design Your Own Badges.

Servant Service

5.   Complete 20 hours of service for each program year as an Adventurer.

Freedom Experience (complete one of the following):

6a.   Complete at least 1 Freedom Experience since becoming an Adventurer.

Troop Involvement

7.   Maintain a level of in-uniform Troop meeting attendance acceptable to your Advisor (typically 60% or better).

8.   Since becoming an Adventurer, participate in at least 6 Troop activities, not including regular meetings, for each year as an Adventurer. 

Leadership

9.   Since earning the Journey Rank, complete one of the following leadership options:

9a.   As an Adventurer, serve as a First Officer, Second Officer, Quartermaster, Patrol Leader, or other Troop-approved leadership role for a minimum of six months.

9b.   At five Troop meetings or outings, demonstrate your leadership ability by planning and instructing a Woodlands Trail patrol in significant skills approved by your Advisor and the Woodlands Trail Ranger.

9c.   At five Troop meetings or outings, demonstrate your leadership ability by planning and instructing a Navigators or Adventurers patrol in significant Trail Badge skills approved by your Advisor, Trail Guide, and, if applicable, the Navigators Trailmaster.

9d.   Plan and implement a Troop or patrol camping or high adventure trip including the program, food, and wilderness travel plans (biking, hiking, paddle craft, etc.) approved by your Advisor.

9e.   Plan and implement an Adventurers-only high adventure or extended travel experience including the program, food, and travel plans approved by your Advisor.

9f.   Plan and implement a Troop-wide or patrol service project approved by your Advisor.

Review

10.   Successfully complete an Advancement Conference in uniform.

11.   Successfully complete a Board of Review in uniform.

Prerequisite: Earn the Journey Award.

This Patch and Medallion pair is awarded to the Adventurer when he completes the requirements for Horizon. The patch is suspended from a button on his uniform. The medallion is affixed to his Troop Standard.

Prerequisite Work (complete one of the following):

1a.   Must be a registered Adventurer who has earned Ascent Rank

Trail Badge Work

Earn a cumulative total of 25 Trail Badges including:

2.   All 9 Core Skills Trail Badges: Aquatics, Camping, Fire Ranger, First Aid, Our Flag, Outdoor Cooking, Ropework, Trail Skills, and Woods Tools.

3.   All 6 True Freedom Trail Badges: Citizenship, Emergency Preparedness, Family Man, Outdoor Life, Personal Resources, and one Fitness Badge (Cycling, Fitness, Hiking, or Swimming).

4.   Any 10 Elective Trail Badges of your choice: remaining published Elective Trail Badges, or Design Your Own Badges.

Servant Service

5.   Complete 20 hours of service for each program year as an Adventurer.

Freedom Experience (complete one of the following):

6a.   Complete at least 2 Freedom Experiences since becoming an Adventurer.

Troop Involvement

7.   Maintain a level of in-uniform Troop meeting attendance acceptable to your Advisor (typically 60% or better).

8.   Since becoming an Adventurer, participate in at least 6 Troop activities, not including regular meetings, for each year as an Adventurer. 

Leadership

9.   Since earning the previous rank, complete one of the following leadership options:

9a.   As an Adventurer, serve as a First Officer, Second Officer, Quartermaster, Patrol Leader, or other Troop-approved leadership role for a minimum of six months.

9b.   At five Troop meetings or outings, demonstrate your leadership ability by planning and instructing a Woodlands Trail patrol in significant skills approved by your Advisor and the Woodlands Trail Ranger.

9c.   At five Troop meetings or outings, demonstrate your leadership ability by planning and instructing a Navigators or Adventurers patrol in significant Trail Badge skills approved by your Advisor, Trail Guide, and, if applicable, the Navigators Trailmaster.

9d.   Plan and implement a Troop or patrol camping or high adventure trip including the program, food, and wilderness travel plans (biking, hiking, paddle craft, etc.) approved by your Advisor.

9e.   Plan and implement an Adventurers-only high adventure or extended travel experience including the program, food, and travel plans approved by your Advisor.

9f.   Plan and implement a Troop-wide or patrol service project approved by your Advisor.

Review

10.   Successfully complete an Advancement Conference in uniform.

11.   Successfully complete a Board of Review in uniform.