Wilderness Requirements

Both Boys and Leaders

Boys Only

  • Earn Silver Medal or second Expedition Rangers Medal
  • Sponsor a boy into FCF
  • Participate in at least two Frontier Adventures and be an active member in good standing for at least two years.

Leaders Only

  • Attend a National Training Camp
  • Sponsor additional boy into FCF
  • Participate in at least four Frontier Adventures and be an active member in good standing for at least two years.

Both Leaders and Boys

After earning the additional four required merits and completing the Wilderness study program, submit your application for advancement for Wilderness to the district FCF office. Then wear the "Wilderness Pouch" until the Vigil is completed. After successfully completing the Wilderness Vigil ceremony you will be awarded your Wilderness pin.