The whole club gathers for a Bible message, singing, and announcements of upcoming events. One highlight of council time is the presentation of awards for individual handbook progress and team competition. Sparks are boys and girls in kindergarten, first grade and second grade. Pals are boys in third and fourth grade. Chums are girls in third and fourth grade.
Pioneers are boys in fifth and sixth grade.
Guards are girls in fifth and sixth grade. Dues and Uniforms Dues are required. They are only 75 cents each week. Dues help make special activities possible and they help defray some of the expenses of running the program. Uniforms are strongly encouraged and can usually be worn for several years.