How do I achieve the goal of having a boy-led troop?

We know that one of the methods of scouting is Leadership Development. Throughout the  BSA literature we see reference to the boy-led or scout-led troop. What are some specific strategies that you use to attain the ideal?

How would our troop complete the Physical Fitness requirements for the Journey to Excellence Award?

Item 12 on the Journey to Excellence award requires troops to be involved in fitness. What kind of activities could a troop do to fulfill the Journey to Excellence award?

Objective	Bronze Level	Silver Level	Gold Level
Fitness: Troop meetings and activities include physical fitness component.	Troop program regularly includes active physical activity such as hiking, cycling or some physical activity	Bronze plus the troop promotes and coordinates group fitness activities.	Silver plus the troop holds an ongoing fitness competition where members can track their performance.