Focuses on sensory outdoor exploration, listening skills, basic safety rules, and foundational Trailman values.
Building confidence in knot tying, tool usage, nature identifcation, camping basics, and team cooperation.
Preparing for middle school transition with advanced outdoor skills, patrol leadership roles, and camping trips.
An exploration of American Heritage, Christian Heritage, and a boy's own family heritage. Emphasis is placed on upholding the finest traditions of the heritage we obtained from our forefathers.
An exploration of various indoor and outdoor hobbies that demand varying levels of knowledge, skill, or aptitude.
Teaching life lessons ranging from practical to higher-level interpersonal skill sets
Gaining basic understanding of woodcraft, hiking, exploration, and camping skills.
An exploration of physical and natural science concerning our created world.
Having fun in the outdoors with sports and other activities.
Instilling Bible-based values within the boys regarding any number of pertinent topics. The central focus of this branch is teachings of the Christian faith.
The most important special award within the Trail Life USA program centers on faith. This can be Worthy Life Award, offered by Trail Life USA, or an award that fits the requirements that may be offered by a denomination or faith tradition. Requirements are different for different age groups. Crosses are awarded at each program level on completion of the Worthy Life Award requirements, with the first cross awarded along with the Worthy Life implement itself. A Woodlands Trail Trailman can earn up to three crosses in his 6 program years. These crosses adorn the green ribbon. A fully-adorned Worthy Life Award will have 3 crosses on the green Woodlands Trail ribbon, one cross on the gray Navigators ribbon, and one cross on the blue Adventurers ribbon. The Worthy Life Award is one of only two awards that continue to be worn by the Trailman as long as he is a member of Trail Life USA.
The Timberline Award is the highest award a Trailman can achieve in the Woodlands Trail program and it is available only to Mountain Lion Trailmen. It was developed to celebrate a boy’s entrance into the new world of Trail Life USA’s Navigators program. Just as the tall timbers stop at the timberline’s edge, so must a Mountain Lion’s time stop in the Woodlands Trail program. As the Trailman proceeds on his individual path, he leaves the Woodlands Trail and embarks on a new trail of exploration and experiences. The Trailman leaves with many good wishes and prayers that he will continue to Walk Worthy with the God Who created him, loves him, and guides him.
Missed a meeting due to illness or family conflict? Trailmen can complete 2 handbook lessons at home with parents and email the details to advancement@traillifenc413.com to receive full advancement credit!
Annual Event
Our annual winter car racing event! Trailmen build and customize official Lego cars, competing for speed, creative creative craftsmanship, and sportsmanship trophies across all patrol levels.
April Annual Event
Our flagship community barbecue event! Delicious slow-cooked pork barbecue, live auctions, and troop fellowship supporting troop camping gear, trailer upgrades, and our high-adventure expedition to Iceland.