SWC #57: January 10-12, 2025 | Back to the Basics: The Spirit of Scouting

HONOR PATROL

How is it awarded?

HONOR PATROL

HONOR PATROL

Honor Patrol is the highest award at SWC.

Honor Patrol is denoted by the coveted gold bead and is awarded to the one patrol that achieves the highest overall score. The overall score is calculated per the Loading Factors (see below). 

For the uninitiated, this may be a distant goal. For the serious SWC participant, the quest for the GOLD BEAD is serious. We encourage this “Scouting” competition to bring out the BEST in each of us and to show others that we can be in competition while still having fun as Scouts. 

How Can We Become Honor Patrol?

If you truly want to become the Honor Patrol, follow the entire Participant’s Packet carefully. In summary, perform well in all games, show your best Scouting spirit, and earn as many points as possible.

How are points earned?

The information below is from the 2025 Participant’s Packet.

Game Results …………………. (pg. 7) ……. 25%

Participation …………………… (pg. 7) …….. 25%

Spirit Patrol Votes ………. (pg. 11) …… 20%

Campsite Evaluation …… (pg. 8) …… 15%

Patrol Flag Judging ……… (pg. 11) ……..10%

Complete Registration … (pg. 5) ………5%

Which activities are judged?

All rotation games, patrol flag, campsite, wood carving, and table decorations.

What activities count towards "participation"?

Factors in this score include:

• Providing 2 totems and correct paperwork at check-in

• Bring a Presentation Board to the Café on Friday night.

• Have a minimum of two members participate in the Good Turn Project

• Participation in the campwide activity

• Display a table decoration at the campwide dinner