This chart lists all Religious Emblems Programs available to members of the Boy Scouts of America. Images of the medals, where available, may be viewed by clicking the award’s name. African Methodist Episcopal Church Local council service center or P.R.A.Y.11123 S. Towne Square, Suite BSt. Louis, MO 63123Toll Free: 1-800-933-7729; Fax: 314-845-0038; e-mail info@praypub.org ; […]

What are the religious emblems programs? The religious emblems programs are programs created by the various religious groups to encourage youth to grow stronger in their faith. The religious groups—not the Boy Scouts of America—have created the religious emblems programs themselves. The Boy Scouts of America has approved of these programs and allows the recognition […]

Why Were You Recruited As a Chaplain? Scouting is a resource for religious organizations, schools, and community and civic groups to use in their program for young people. Scouting is an educational program based on “duty to God” and designed to enhance A personal value system Leadership skills Citizenship responsibilities Career awareness Personal fitness If […]

To serve as a chaplain or chaplain aide is a unique opportunity for ministry. While serving in these offices, you will have the opportunity to help Scouts as they grow, both physically and spiritually. Some techniques to be used are modeling, mentoring, and offering faith-based experiences. Use this manual to help you become better oriented […]

2023 Religious Observances | 2024 Religious Observances | 2025 Religious Observances | 2026 Religious Observances The Boy Scouts of America maintains that no member can grow into the best kind of citizen without recognizing an obligation to God. In the first part of the Scout Oath or Promise the member declares, “On my honor I will do my […]

Available to Members of the Boy Scouts of America A Scout is reverent. He is reverent toward God. He is faithful in his religious duties and respects the convictions of others in matters of custom and religion. To encourage members to grow stronger in their faith, religious groups have developed the following religious emblems programs. […]

First, youth members must obtain the specific booklet for their religion. This booklet will contain information on all the lessons and service projects that they will need to complete. Each member needs to have his or her own booklet to document progress. Some religions also provide adult manuals for counselors and mentors. Check with your […]

January 2026 Try not to schedule Scouting events on red highlighted dates. If programs must be scheduled on red highlighted dates, Scout organizations should arrange alternate dates for the events that do not conflict with that religion’s holidays and are near to the scheduled date.  Do not schedule events on Christmas, Easter, Nativity of Christ, […]

This FAQ will hopefully answer your questions on how you can join your local Scouting program as a Scout, Parent or Volunteer. How old (or young) can a youth be to join Scouting? Is there a Scouting unit in my area? Must I be a U.S. citizen to join Scouting? Are Cub Scouts the same […]

The religious emblems programs should be presented to youth members and their families as an optional program for them to complete through their religious organization. Religious instruction should always come from the religious organization, not from the unit leader. Parents need to be informed of these programs and told where to get the information for […]

The religious emblems programs are created by the various religious groups to encourage youth to grow stronger in their faith. The religious groups—not the Boy Scouts of America—have created the religious emblems programs themselves. The Boy Scouts of America has approved of these programs and allows the recognition to be worn on the official uniform, […]

Overview To encourage youth members to work on the religious emblem pertaining to the denomination of their choice. Who Can Earn This Award? Youth members earn awards; recognitions are available for adult members for some denominations. How To Get the Award Download information from https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/512-879_WB.pdf Supply Item Description & Uniform Placement Silver knot on purple […]

(Two-day program) First Day 8:45-9:00 A.M. Registration (coffee available)   9:00 A.M. Opening—inspirational flag ceremony (from Troop Program Features, Volumes I, II, and III, Nos. 33110A, 33111A, and 33112A)     Staff   Words of welcome – Council camping chairman Staff introductions Introduction of campmasters Brief outline of the training experience Organize into patrols   […]

Awards Cub Scouts Earn as Individuals Cub Scout Outdoor Activity Award Tiger, Wolf, Bear, and Webelos Scouts may earn the Cub Scout Outdoor Activity Award by meeting the following requirements and activities. The Cub Scout will receive the pocket flap award, which is to be worn on the right pocket flap of the uniform shirt. […]

January 2022 Do not schedule Scouting events on red highlighted dates. If programs must be scheduled on red highlighted dates, councils should arrange alternate dates for the events that do not conflict with that religion’s holidays. Sun   Mon   Tue   Wed   Thu   Fri   Sat             […]

Youth members must obtain the specific booklet for their religion. Check with your council store or contact the religious organization directly (see the chart on this site). Each youth member needs his or her own booklet to document progress. Some religions offer adult manuals for counselors and mentors. Parents must review the program guidelines. Some […]

January 2025 Do not schedule Scouting events on red highlighted dates. If programs must be scheduled on red highlighted dates, councils should arrange alternate dates for the events that do not conflict with that religion’s holidays. Islamic, Jewish and some other observances begin at sundown on the first day listed and generally end at sundown […]

Trust is an essential aspect of our relationship with others – bothpersonally and corporately. Learning to trust is the challenge. Todayyoung people live in an increasingly pluralistic society made up ofmultiple nationalities, cultures, and religions. One way to work toward asafe future is to learn to get along and work together. Understand is agood start […]

Religious Awards for Jewish Scouts Maccabee Emblem – Tiger Cubs and Cub Scouts, grades 1-3 Aleph Emblem – Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts Ner Tamid Emblem – Boy Scouts and Venturers, grades six through nine Etz Chaim Award – Boy Scouts ages 14 to 17 and Venturers ages 14 to 20 Scout Shabbat Services Scout […]

January 2023 Do not schedule Scouting events on red highlighted dates. If programs must be scheduled on red highlighted dates, councils should arrange alternate dates for the events that do not conflict with that religion’s holidays. Sun   Mon   Tue   Wed   Thu   Fri   Sat 1   2   3   […]

Most adult awards and recognitions have certificates, pins or medals, and a patch usually with a square knot embroidered on it in different colors.  Adult leaders wear these square knot patches on their uniform over the left pocket.  The order that they are worn is up to the individual.  To learn more see the Guide to […]

Religious Awards for Jewish Scouts Maccabee Emblem – Tiger Cubs and Cub Scouts, grades 1-3 Aleph Emblem – Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts Ner Tamid Emblem – Boy Scouts and Venturers, grades six through nine Etz Chaim Award – Boy Scouts ages 14 to 17 and Venturers ages 14 to 20 Scout Shabbat Services Scout […]

January 2024 Do not schedule Scouting events on red highlighted dates. If programs must be scheduled on red highlighted dates, councils should arrange alternate dates for the events that do not conflict with that religion’s holiday. Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 Feast of St. Basil, Eastern Orthodox; […]

An adult religious recognition award is presented by nomination only. The recognition is presented to worthy adults for their outstanding service to youth through both their religious institution and one of the national youth agencies. Recipients of these awards are unaware that they are being nominated. They are nominated to receive an award by submitting […]

For more than 100 years, Scouting programs have instilled in youth the values found in the Scout Oath and Scout Law. Today, these values are just as relevant in helping youth grow to their full potential as they were in 1910. Scouting helps youth develop academic skills, self-confidence, ethics, leadership skills, and citizenship skills that […]

Dozens of universities, BSA local councils, and religious, civic, and military organizations offer college scholarships to Venturing Summit Rank recipients. Some scholarships are needs-based; others are merit-based. Some go to every Summit Rank recipient who applies; others are highly competitive. We have compiled a list of scholarships available to Summit Rank recipients and will update […]

Filter Awards by Program Cub Scout Eagle Scout Explorer High Adventure Base Staff Order of the Arrow Scout Sea Scout Venturer Amount: $500 – $999 $1,000 – $1,999 $2,000 – $4,999 $5,000 – $9,999 $10,000 – $49,999 $50,000 – $70,000 SHOW RESULTS NESA World Explorer Alumni Relations Award Amount: Varies To qualify as a Eagle […]

Yes. Members can earn all levels of their religious emblems program. However, they must be in the appropriate program guidelines when they start and complete each level (they may not go backward and earn younger programs).

The universal religious square knot is worn over the left shirt pocket of the Scout uniform. The medallion is pinned over the square knot for full uniform occasions.

It depends on the program. Some programs require clergy to serve as counselor; others allow a parent or family member. Please check the specific guidelines for your religious program.