the first class conference
Tell him how glad you are to see him coming up for First Class, and how you have enjoyed getting to know him during the time he has been in the troop. Ask him to tell how he feels about his Scouting experience so far. What did he like most? Which least? Would he do anything different?
Discuss his patrol job, if he had one. What did he learn from it? Would he like further chances for leadership? Why?
Remind him that you discussed two phrases from the Scout Oath in previous conferences -- "physically strong" and "mentally awake" -- and that not it's time for the third: "Morally straight." What does he think the phrase really means? could it affect actual problems, such as cheating, or doing drugs, or telling a friend "No" when he suggests something you feel is wrong. Can he recall a personal experience with "morally straight?"
Look ahead with him to the world of merit badges, and the three higher ranks he will soon be working on -- Star, Life, and Eagle. Review the requirements for Star, noting that they include a service project and Scout spirit as well as merit badges. Point out that some merit badges are required for Eagle rank, and that it might be wise to start work on them first.