Approval
5.0.3.0. Recruit a Lone Scout friend and counselor
Required
Every Lone Scout must work with one. Preferably a parent, but a religious leader, teacher, neighbour or Scouting volunteer will do.
Notes and warnings
Warning. Even where the friend and counselor is the Scout's own parent, all four conditions apply: Youth Protection training, at least 21 years old, registered with Scouting America, and meeting the adult membership requirements.
What this is made of
Where this step comes from
- Guide to Advancement (2025), Section 5.0.3.0 · Every Lone Scout works with a friend and counselor, preferably a parent.