2015 Awards Catalog

“… that you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing Him, being fruitful in every good work

and increasing in the knowledge of God;…”– Colossians 1:10 (NKJV)

AWARDSCATALOG

FALL 2015

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ON MY HONOR,

I WILL DO MY BEST

TO SERVE GOD AND MY COUNTRY;

TO RESPECT AUTHORITY;

TO BE A GOOD STEWARD OF CREATION;

AND TO TREAT OTHERS

AS I WANT TO BE TREATED.


TABLE OF CONTENTSTrail Life USA Ranking Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Letter from Trail Life USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Troop Lanyard for all Troop Rankings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Woodlands Trail Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–6Woodlands Trail Trail T-shirt & Travel/Meeting Polo . . . . . . . . 6Navigators Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–9Navigators Trail T-shirt & Travel/Meeting Polo . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Adventurers Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–12Adventurers Trail T-shirt & Travel/Meeting Polo . . . . . . . . . . . 12Trail Life USA Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Trail Life USA Handbook (Navigators & Adventurers) . . . . . . . 13Troop Uniform Shoulder Loops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Elective Badge Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Training & Certification Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Troop Insignia Placement & Trail Life USA Online Store . . . . . 16


Journey Horizon FREEDOMThe Trailman

becomes a Rangeman

GUIDONLed by Advisors

Coed Members

{Life}18-25 Years

NAVIGATORSLed by Trailmaster

Recruit Trailman

Able Trailman

Ready Trailman

Ranks

{Understanding}

6th–8th Grade

ADVENTURERSLed by Advisor

Awards

{Wisdom}

9th–12th Grade

WOODLANDS TRAIL

Led by Ranger

Fox Mountain Lion

Levels

{Knowledge}K–5th Grade

TROOPLed by Troopmaster

COLLEGE-AGE

Hawk > > > > > > > >> > > >> > > >> >> >

K–5th Grade

WORTHY LIFE PROGRAM&

RELIGIOUSRECOGNITIONS

{Spiritual Growth}

{Spiritual Growth}

MANHOOD JOURNEY6th–8th Grade

BAND OF BROTHERS

9th–12th Grade

VANGUARD11th–12th Grade

6th-8th Grade



9th-12th Grade



{Spiritual Growth} {Spiritual Growth}

{Discipleship} {Discipleship}

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Trail Life USA is about building relationships. • Relationships between Trailmen as they develop and strengthen friendships while working

together to accomplish their goals;

• Relationships between Christian male mentors and Trailmen as the men model what it means to walk worthy as godly and responsible husbands, fathers, and citizens;

• Relationships within the family, growing together in faith as they enjoy, together, all that membership in Trail Life USA has to offer; and most important,

• The relationship between a young man and Jesus Christ as the Trailman steps out in faith, maturing every year.

The program and advancements of Trail Life USA exist to support these relationships. With four distinct levels, our program is designed to support positive male relationships, spiritual growth, and servant service through a fun outdoor-based program in an age-appropriate way.

Starting with the Woodlands Trail for grades K-5, boys gain knowledge about outdoor skills, citizenship, character, friendship, and faith through fun activities and skill instruction with caring Christian adults leading the way.

Navigators, grades 6-8, gain understanding of their values and beliefs under the guidance of godly male role models through being responsible in outdoor adventures and in their home and school life. They explore areas of interest and earn Trail Badges for advancement.

Boys in grades 9-12, in our Adventurer level, mature in wisdom and faith by progressing through more difficult challenges and leadership activities with Christian men walking alongside them. They plan outdoor events, large projects, and hold leadership positions in the Troop.

Lastly, Guidon (still in development for ages 18-25) provides positive peer support in the life phase as they walk with considerable challenges to their faith.

It is our hope that the program be used as a tool for fostering growth and relationships in the young men of Trail Life USA for years to come. And while the program may change and evolve as we move forward, our mission will not. We will always strive to guide generations of courageous young men to honor God, lead with integrity, serve others, and experience outdoor adventure.

We hope you find this catalog helpful in providing insight into the various elements and their use.

Laura BurtonNational Registration and Program Manager

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Woodlands TrailThe Woodlands Trail is for boys in Kindergarten through 5th grade and is divided into three Patrol Levels: Fox (K-1st grade), Hawk (2-3rd grade), and Mountain Lion (4-5th grade). The boys earn “leaves” for participating in activities with their patrol. There are seven designated Branches (areas of study) in which boys earn leaves: Heritage, Hobbies, Life Skills, Outdoor Activities, Pioneering Skills, Science and Technology, and Values. The same seven Branches are earned within all three age groups (Fox, Hawk, and Mountain Lion). Branch completion is tracked on Leaf Tracking Cards. Awards are placed on the official Troop Uniform. The ordering of most awards is tied to the online Advancement program.

Item #2010 – Lanyard (Pack of 10)The Trail Life USA Lanyard/Sleeve is an actual part of the uniform and should be worn at all Troop gatherings when it is safe to wear. It provides a level of safety (as it serves to identify Registered Adults and Leaders) and serves in advancement tracking. This set of 10 Official Member Lanyard/Sleeve combos is used for all levels of Trailmen, from Woodlands Trail to all Registered Adults and leaders. It carries Woodlands Trail Leaf Cards and other awards, as well as Navigator and Adventurer ID and certification cards for swimming, Warrior Games, etc. For members over 18, it carries their ID cards, which include their member active dates and Child Safety Youth Protection Training certifications and more. It is essential for your Troop in providing a safe environment for Troop meetings.

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Item #2334 - Swimming Competency Card (Sheet of 9)This Swimming Competency Card is for Woodlands Trail Trailmen when they complete the swim test. There is an area to punch out what level the boy has completed, Non-swimmer, Beginner, and Swimmer. He can keep it in his lanyard for showing leaders his swim ability at events around water. This sheet contains 9 Swimming Competency Cards.

Item #2332 - Fireguard Card A Fireguard Card is given to a Mountain Lion Trailman to keep in his lanyard after he has completed the requirements outlined in the Woodlands Trail Leader Guide. It shows other leaders and boys he is safe and knowledgeable with fire. The set contains 9 of the same card.

Trailman’s Name

Adult Troop Leader

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Item #1100 - Fox Leaf Cards Item #1101 - Hawk Leaf Cards Item #1102 - Mountain Lion Leaf Cards

Leaf Tracking Cards for Fox, Hawk, & Mountain LionThis “Starter Set” for Foxes (K-1st grade) has the 9 cards essential to a Woodlands Trail Fox Trailman: Name Card (1), Branch Cards (7), and the Sylvan Star Card (1). The boys will carry these cards in their Lanyard/Sleeve and bring them to each meeting so they may record their leaves earned. It’s the way a boy can track his own progress!

Item #2333 - Laser Tag Card (Sheet of 9)A Laser Tag card is given to a Mountain Lion Trailman when he completes all the requirements and knows how to play safely. He will store it in his lanyard. This is a sheet of 9 of the same card.

Item #2335 - Woodsman Card (Sheet of 9)A Woodsman Card is given to a Mountain Lion Trailman after he has completed the requirements outlined in the Woodlands Trail Leader Guide. It shows other leaders and boys he is safe with a knife. Each sheet contains nine of the same card that has rules to remember on the back and a name and signature area on the front.

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Item #2359 - Fox Sylvan Star Pin - Bronze (Pack of 10)

Item #2360 - Hawk Sylvan Star Pin - Silver (Pack of 10)

Item #2361 - Mountain Lion Sylvan Star Pin - Gold (Pack of 10)

Sylvan Star Award for Fox, Hawk & Mountain LionA Sylvan Star is awarded to a Woodlands Trail Trailman, after he earns his Forest Award, when he earns four additional leaves in a branch. He can earn up to seven Sylvan Stars, one for each branch, which are worn on the Forest Award Patch of his level. Piercing the Forest Award with a Sylvan Star can be difficult, as there are multiple layers of threading at the point of insertion. We recommend it is done by an adult, using an awl or heavy needle to pre-pierce the hole.

Item #2101 - Fox Branch PatchThe Fox Trailman receives this patch on joining and wears it on his uniform. It holds the seven Branch pins earned as the Fox proceeds through the program.

Item #2104 - Fox Forest Award

Item #2102 - Hawk Branch PatchThe Hawk Trailman receives this patch on joining or progressing from a Fox and wears it on his uniform. It holds the seven Branch pins earned as the Hawk proceeds through the program.

Item #2105 - Hawk Forest Award

Item #2103 - Mountain Lion Branch PatchThe Mountain Lion Trailman receives this patch on joining or progressing from a Hawk and wears it on his uniform. It holds the seven Branch pins earned as the Mountain Lion proceeds through the program.

Item #2106 - Mountain Lion Forest Award

Item #2396 – Fox Branch Pin - Bronze (Pack of 10)When a Fox Trailman finishes the 18 leaves on one branch he earns a Branch pin which gets pinned on the corresponding area on his Branch Patch (Joining Award). A Trailman can earn one pin on each Branch, for a total of seven, as a Fox. Also available in a pack of 25 pins (Item # 2109).

Item #2397 – Hawk Branch Pin - Silver (Pack of 10)When a Hawk Trailman finishes the 18 leaves on one branch he earns a Branch Pin which gets pinned on the corresponding area on his Branch Patch (Joining Award). A Trailman can earn one pin on each Branch, for a total of seven, as a Hawk. Also available in a pack of 25 pins (Item #2394).

Item #2398 – Mountain Lion Branch Pin - Gold (Pack of 10)When a Mountain Lion Trailman finishes the 18 leaves on one branch he earns a Branch Pin which gets pinned on the corresponding area on his Branch Patch (Joining Award). A Trailman can earn one pin on each Branch, for a total of seven, as a Mountain Lion. Also available in a pack of 25 pins (Item # 2395).

Upon earning the seventh and final Branch pin at each level in the Woodlands Trail, a boy is awarded his Forest Award Patch, which is worn on his uniform. It is here that his Sylvan Stars will also be displayed.

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Item #2108 - Timberline AwardThe Timberline Award is awarded to a Woodlands Trail Trailman who earns the Mountain Lion Forest Award and completes other activities as he prepares to bridge to the Navigators Unit. It is the only award from Woodlands Trail that transfers over to his uniform for all the higher levels of the program.

Item #2439 - Worthy Life AwardThis beautiful, progressive award for all levels (Woodlands Trail, Navigator, and Adventurer) is designed to grow boys spiritually in age-appropriate ways with added flexibility in material for the Navigators and Adventurers. As each level is completed a cross is added to the respective color ribbon on the bottom of the pin.

Item # 2599 - Worthy Life Crosses (Pack of 10)Keep these crosses on-hand to award as boys complete the levels of the Worthy Life Award. Three crosses on the Woodlands Trail, one for Navigators, one for Adventurers.

Available at www.TrailLifeUSAstore.com

Woodlands Trail Travel/Meeting PoloWoodlands Trail T-Shirt

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NAVIGATORS Navigators

The Navigators Unit is led by the Trailmaster and is for boys in 6th through 8th grades. Trailmen progress through three ranks by earning Trail Badges as well as completing leadership, service, and spiritual development requirements. There are required and elective badges required. Program details can be found in the Trailman’s Handbook. Achievements are placed on the official uniform and/or the official Troop Standard. The ordering of most awards is tied to the online Advancement program.

Item #2010 – Lanyard (Pack of 10)(Purchased Separately)

Oath & Motto Card Service Hours Tracking Card Swimming Competency Card

Trail to Ready Trailman Card Warrior Games Card Woods Tools Card

Item #1103 - Navigator Tracking Cards (Sheet of 9)The Navigator Trailman has a handy way to track his progress and to carry his certifications. In addition to the Handbook, he can record progress on cards that he carries in his Lanyard/Sleeve. His Starter Set of nine cards will include:

Name CardCamping Nights Tracking Card Fire Ranger Card

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NAVIGATORS

Item #2110 - Recruit Trailman PatchThis Patch is awarded to a Navigator when he completes the requirements for the rank advancement. The patch is suspended from a button on his uniform.

Item #2120/2122 - Able Trailman Patch & Medallion

Item #2130/2132 - Ready Trailman Patch & Medallion

Ready Trailman Required Trail BadgesTrail Badges are the building blocks for Navigator Advancement, covering the extent of essential skills a Trailman needs to become proficient in areas of Program Emphasis for his age level. Trail Badges are nailed to the Trailman’s Troop Standard. Detailed requirements for advancement and badges can be found in the Trailman’s Handbook.

Item #2207 - Aquatics Badge

Item #2211 - First Aid Badge

Item #2205 - Rope Work Badge

Item #2203 - Camping Badge

Item #2209 - Our Flag Badge

Item #2210 - Trail Skills Badge

Item #2208 - Fire Ranger Badge

Item #2204 - Outdoor Cooking Badge

Item #2206 - Woods Tools Badge

The Able Trailman Patch and Medallion & the Ready Trailman Patch and Medallion are awarded to a Navigator when he completes the requirements for the respective rank advancement. The patch is suspended from a button on his uniform and the medallion is affixed to his Troop Standard.

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NAVIGATORS

Item #2441 - Manhood Journey Participation PatchThis patch hangs on the pocket of the uniform for participants of the Manhood Journey program. Bordered in grey to indicate it is a Navigator level patch, it skillfully combines images from Manhood Journey and Trail Life USA with beautiful results. Boys will wear it with pride because it represents a growing relationship with their heavenly Father and their earthly father as well.

Item #2439 - Navigators Worthy Life AwardThis beautiful, progressive award for all levels (Woodlands Trail, Navigator, and Adventurer) is designed to grow boys spiritually in age-appropriate ways with added flexibility in material for the Navigators and Adventurers. As each level is completed a cross is added to the respective color ribbon on the bottom of the pin.

Item #2328 - Navigators Service StarA Navigator Trailman will receive a Service Star for each 15 hours of community service. The Star is nailed to his Standard.



Navigators Trail Travel/Meeting PoloNavigators Trail T-Shirt

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ADVENTURERSAdventurers

The Adventurers Unit is for boys in 9th - 12th grade. Although there is an adult Advisor that oversees the Unit, the boys are responsible for Unit leadership, electing officers and doing event planning. Adventurers can receive three awards based on earning Trail Badges as well as completing leadership, service, spiritual development, and community involvement elements. There are required and elective badge requirements. Program details can be found in the Trailman’s Handbook. Awards are placed on the official uniform and/or the official Troop Standard. The ordering of most awards is tied to the online Advancement program.

Camping Nights Tracking Card Fire Ranger Card Name Card

Oath & Motto Card Service Hours Tracking Card Swimming Competency Card

Trail to Horizon Card Warrior Games Card Woods Tools Card

Item #1104 - Adventurers Tracking Cards (Sheet of 9)The Adventurer Trailman has a handy way to track his progress and to carry his certifications. In addition to the Handbook, he can record progress on cards that he carries in his Lanyard/Sleeve. His Starter Set of nine cards will include:

Item #2010 – Lanyard (Pack of 10)(Purchased Separately)

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Horizon Required Trail BadgesTrail Badges are the building blocks for Adventurer Advancement, covering the extent of essential skills a Trailman needs to become proficient in areas of Program Emphasis for his age level. Trail Badges are nailed to the Trailman’s Troop Standard. Detailed requirements for advancement and badges can be found in the Trailman’s Handbook.

Item #2215 -Citizenship Badge

Item #2213 -Family Man Badge

Item #2216 -Outdoor Life Badge

Item #2219 -Cycling Badge

Item #2218 -Fitness Badge

Item #2214 -Personal Resources Badge

Item #2212 -Emergency Preparedness Badge

Item #2220 -Hiking Badge

Item #2217 -Swimming Badge

Item #2140/2142 - Journey Patch & Medallion

Item #2150/2152 - Horizon Patch & Medallion

Freedom Patch & Topper*This Patch and Medallion pair is awarded to the Adventurer when he completes the requirements for the Freedom Award. The patch is suspended from a button on his uniform. The Topper is affixed to the Trailman’s Troop Standard.*Requires national approval for purchase.

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

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Item #2442 - Band of Brothers Participation PatchBand of Brothers is a Christian discipleship focused program for Adventurers, aimed at building young men spiritually through Bible study and faith mentorship. The Band of Brothers program has young men disciple other young men in Christian growth under the advisement of adult mentor(s). You can find details on the Faith Building Activities for Adventurer Advancement document.

Item #2439 - Adventurers Worthy Life AwardThis beautiful, progressive award for all levels (Woodlands Trail, Navigator, and Adventurer) is designed to grow boys spiritually in age-appropriate ways with added flexibility in material for the Navigators and Adventurers. As each level is completed a cross is added to the respective color ribbon on the bottom of the pin.

Item #2329 - Adventurers Service StarAn Adventurer Trailman will receive a Service Star for each 20 hours of community service. The Star is nailed to his Standard.


Adventurers Trail Travel/Meeting PoloAdventurers Trail T-Shirt


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(Set of 6)This chestnut Troop Standard is dark-stained and clear-lacquered, and is farmed, processed, and imported from forests in Bavaria for Trail Life USA – then provided by an American vendor. It is presented to the boy when he earns the Able Trailman Rank or the Journey Award. (Set of 12 - Item#2312, Set of 25 - Item#2325) * PLEASE NOTE: TROOP STANDARDS ARE

SHIPPED SEPARATELY FROM THE REST OF YOUR ORDER.

Item #HB02 – The Trailman’s HandbookThis is our second printing of the premier handbook for Navigators and Adventurers (6th - 12 grade). In addition to everything found in the original printing, the handbook now includes a full index, as well as updated graphics. Full-color photos throughout, it contains great advice for boys as well as the basics for the required Trail Badges for boys from the Recruit Trailman to the Freedom Rangeman (our highest award for boys).

Trail Life USA Shoulder Loops for all Trailman ranks and Adult Leader positions.All Troop Shoulder Loops are available to order in the Troop Leader Store on TroopTrack.

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Elective Badge AwardsElective Badge Awards should be kept handy at the Troop level for immediate delivery to the Navigator or Adventurer Trailman. Laser-cut from olive wood in Jeruslaem, these are beautiful indicators of a Trailman’s hard work in earning a badge. These badges are suspended from the Trailman’s Standard using paracord or leather stripping, a personalizing function. IMPORTANT: Ordering of this item is in addition to any badges generated automatically by the Advancement system for your Troop as single item orders.

Item #2511 – Heritage Elective Badge Awards (Pack of 10)

Item #2516 – Hobbies Elective Badge Awards (Pack of 10)

Item #2518 – Life Skills Elective Badge Awards (Pack of 10)

Item #2520 – Outdoor Skills Elective Badge Awards (Pack of 10)

Item #2522 – Science & Technology Elective Badge Awards (Pack of 10)

Item #2524 – Sports & Fitness Elective Badge Awards (Pack of 10)

Item #2526 – Values Elective Badge Awards (Pack of 10)

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Item #2348 - Waterproof Plastic Training CardsThis set of 4 hard plastic waterproof Training cards is great for outdoor use by Leaders training Trailmen in Fireguard, Woodsman, Swimming, and Warrior Games. The reverse side includes the bulleted basics for instruction for the boys to receive their Tracking Cards for these activities. They are 8.5” high by 5.5” wide, 2-sided, and allow for a three-hole punch to fit in a small binder, if you’d like, or it can be carried in a handbook.

Fireguard Training Card

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Sew the Mountain Lion Timberline Patch centered above the left pocket.

Pin these to the left pocket flap:

• Worthy Life Award

• Denomination Religious Recognition (including P.R.A.Y. Awards)

Sew Vanguard Award Patch to left flap

Hang these patches from the left pocket flap button:

• Woodlands Trail Patrol Branch Patches

• Navigators / Adventurers Discipleship Program Participation Patches (ie Manhood Journey and Band of Brothers)

Hang these patches from the right pocket flap button:

• Woodlands Trail Forest Award

• Navigators Rank

• Adventurers Award

Sew the Troop Numeral & State Patch on the right shirt sleeve (1/4” below the shoulder seam). Troop and Numeral Patches can be purchased at www.embroideryondemand.com/trail-life-usa-troop-patch/

Sew an optional Denominational Patch on the left shirt sleeve just below the USA Flag (if available from your denomination).

Slide the appropriate Shoulder Loops for your program / Leadership position onto the shirt epaulette bars.

Troop Uniform Shirt Insignia Placement

Uniform advancement items can be purchased (with proper access privileges) through theTroop Leader Store in TroopTrack, except for Troop Numeral and State Patch, as noted above.

Other items can be purchased at www.TrailLifeUSAstore.com

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2016 DATES TO REMEMBER

Trail Life USA Birthday Sunday (2014): January 3, 2016

National Day of Prayer: May 5, 2016

Summer Adventure (ACE Adventures, WV): June 19-25, 2016

Summer Adventure (Glorieta Camps, NM): July 10-16, 2016

Trail Life USA Founding Sunday: June 26, 2016

2016 Parent and Leader Convention and Leader Training (Nashville, TN): August 11-14, 2016

Join the Trail Open House Recruitment Drive: September 1 - 14, 2016

See You at the Pole Prayer Event: September 28, 2016


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