BB-2: Camp Programs: Waterfront and Boating IN THIS MODULE OVERVIEW COMMUNICATION MOBILITY ACCESS TO THE WATER’S EDGE INCLUDING NONSWIMMERS & BEGINNER SWIMMERS PFD RISK ASSESSMENT BUDDIES AND BUDDY BOATS SPECIFIC SITUATIONS Physical Disabilities Blind Scouts Deaf Scouts and Scouts that are Non-verbal Intellectual/Learning/Executive Function AQUATICS DECISION FRAMEWORK OVERVIEW This module is for Waterfront Directors at […]

A total of 21 merit badges (10 more than required for the Life rank) must be earned for the Eagle Scout rank, including these 14 merit badges: (a) First Aid, (b) Citizenship in the Community, (c) Citizenship in the Nation, (d) Citizenship in Society, (e) Citizenship in the World, (f) Communication, (g) Cooking, (h) Personal Fitness, […]

[…] aims of character, citizenship, leadership, and personal fitness are developed. Learn More Cub Scout Awards Cub Scouts can earn other awards in addition to their badge of rank. Check out the awards your child can earn. Learn More Adult Recognition There are various awards for those who serve as Cub Scout leaders. Some have […]

[…] fail to address. Participants will likely find it the most valuable program they’ll ever take.  WFA Certification BSA has identified the following providers as meeting the BSA’s requirements for WFA training:   American Red Cross, American Red Cross, and Boy Scouts of America Training Agreement  Emergency Care & Safety Institute, Emergency Care & Safety Institute […]

[…] items highlighted in bold underline below were inadvertently left off the list of qualifying positions of responsibility for the Eagle Scout Award. The requirement should read as follows: EAGLE Rank Requirements While a Life Scout, serve actively in your troop for six months in one or more of the following positions of responsibility: Scout troop. Patrol […]

Who is required to take Wilderness First Aid (WFA)? Requirements are program centric. As an example: All four of the BSA high-adventure bases require at least one person per trek (two per trek at Philmont Scout Ranch) to be certified in WFA through an approved provider. Additional participants trained in WFA skills are recommended. […]

[…] just like other elective adventures. Here you will find the requirements, den meeting plans, and program resources.   Preview Adventure recognition items are purple in color for all ranks to signify they are in preview mode. Adventure loops and pins for preview adventures can only be purchased online at ScoutShop.org.  Have an idea for a […]

[…] basis, regardless of title, including assistant rangers. Camp Ranger Basic training must be obtained within 12 months of the date of employment. For information regarding NCAP training requirements for rangers, please review NCAP standard SQ-404.    Why attend Camp Ranger Basic? Camp Rangers are key staff in every council. They are often the “face […]

[…] start any work on any Arrow of Light requirements.  Work on current Arrow of Light requirements will not count for the updated Arrow of Light badge of rank requirements that take effect on June 1, 2024. Current 4th grade Webelos instead should focus on earning elective Adventures.  Elective Adventures will no longer be shared […]

[…] All bouldering moves should have appropriate spotters. Participation in canyoneering activities in ACA-rated Class 4 canyons is not allowed for any BSA units. Climbing and Rappelling The requirements applicable to climbing and rappelling listed in National Camp Accreditation Program (NCAP), apply to district and council activities. Climbing activities in which the participant’s feet are […]

[…] is the beginning of the next program year. Q: Our schools get out past June 1st, will our Cub Scouts be able to complete their badge of rank that they are currently working on, past June 1st? A: Yes.  Scoutbook will allow you to enter the advancement of the current program between June 1 […]

[…] and addresses the following points. Document the deconstruction process, your analysis of the components, and how they work together Document your analysis of failure possibilities plus maintenance requirements, and what these suggest about design improvements Resources Bryan Bergeron. Teardowns: Learn How Electronics Work by Taking Them Apart. McGraw-Hill/TAB Electronics, 2010. Naval Education and Training […]

[…] Part 2 includes elements such as analysis, reflection, experimentation, design, or invention, and culminates in a report created by you. Click here to get started. STEM Exploration Requirements Science Technology Engineering Mathematics –> The following requirements apply to any specific STEM field of interest chosen by a Venturer or Sea Scout in the course of completing a Nova or Supernova […]

[…] and addresses the following points. Document the deconstruction process, your analysis of the components, and how they work together Document your analysis of failure possibilities plus maintenance requirements, and what these suggest about design improvements Resources Bryan Bergeron. Teardowns: Learn How Electronics Work by Taking Them Apart. McGraw-Hill/TAB Electronics, 2010. Naval Education and Training […]

[…] watched.       2. Discuss two of the questions or ideas with your counselor.   2. Complete ONE adventure from the following list for your current rank or complete option A or B. (If you choose an Adventure, choose one you have not already earned.) Discuss with your counselor what kind of science, […]

[…] On Increasing Advancement, No. 512-047 Troop Resource Survey, No. 512-116 Guide to Awards and Insignia, No. 33066 Venturing Board of Review Guide, No. 512-940 Guardians at the Gate Rank Advancement forms Application for Alternative Eagle Scout Rank Merit Badges, No. 512-730 Belated Rank Application, No. 512-076 Eagle Scout Application for youth who completed requirements before […]

Advancement Cub Scout activities are centered around earning  badges that are specific to each school grade level.  This badge represents a rank.  Advancement refers to the progress a Cub Scout makes toward their badge of rank.  All of the activities for each rank are in the Cub Scout handbooks.  Learn About the Advancement Trail […]

Cub Scouts >  Cub Scout Adventures Back to: Cub Scouts Program Cub Scout Adventures Cub Scouts earn Adventures that are specific to their grade and rank. A number of Adventures must be completed to earn the badge of rank for each grade level. Completion of Adventures is how the aims of character, citizenship, leadership, […]

[…] see if it stocks these booklets in its store, or contact the religious organization directly. Second, parents must review the specific guidelines for their particular program; age/grade requirements vary from program to program. Some programs require that the youth be an official “member” of the local religious institution, others may not. Each program determines […]

[…] Page New or updated language for Scouts BSA printed materials, such as the Scouts BSA Handbook, Scouts BSA Requirements book, or a merit badge pamphlet. Updated requirements for merit badges or ranks Information on new Scouts BSA initiatives or opportunities Links to previously live-streamed office hours – with topics including Eagle time extension requests, DEI advancement changes, recruiting […]

[…] youth members; however, they also serve to protect adult leaders. Registered leaders must follow these guidelines with Scouting youth outside of Scouting activities.   GENERAL INFORMATION Registration Requirements The chartered organization representative, or in their absence the executive officer of the chartered organization, must approve the registration of all unit’s adult leaders. Scouting uses […]

[…] This Award? Earned by Scouts BSA members. How To Get the Award Sold by Supply. Supply/BIN Item Number Emblem, No. 356 Keep America Beautiful Hometown USA Award Requirements Background Keep America Beautiful was founded in 1953 with the purpose of building and sustaining a national cleanliness ethic. The Boy Scouts of America has been […]

There are four ranks in the Venturing program: Venturing, Discovery, Pathfinder, and Summit. We have designed them to work with crews of any specialization, and each rank serves as a benchmark along a Venturer’s journey.

As part of continuous improvements, changes have been made to rank and merit badge requirements. Attached is a list of those changes that will take effect on January 1, 2024. These changes will also appear in ScoutBook. Download the file here

[…] on knife safety with three new elective Adventures.  To use a knife in Cub Scouting the Cub Scout must first complete the knife safety Adventure for their rank, even if they earned the knife safety Adventure in a previous rank.  This replaces the Whittling Chip and introduces continuous certification for the use of a […]

[…] Awareness Award Venturers and Venturing Advisors interested in learning more about outdoor ethics and Leave No Trace should begin by exploring the Outdoor Ethics Awareness Award. The requirements are as follows: Recite from memory and explain the meaning of the Outdoor Code. Watch the National Park Service Leave No Trace video. Complete the Leave […]