For tenderfoot requirement 1b, a scouts bsa member must spend at least one night on a patrol or troop campout in a tent he helped pitch. When a boy or girl joins a scout troop, the first rank he or she earns is the scout rank. Describe what the boy scout ranks are and how they are earned. Learning about personal safety is also a requirement. Eagle scout rank application the names of individuals who. For your convenience, this page also has the activities to be completed for each adventure. If you have already completed these requirements as part of the webelos scouting adventure, simply demonstrate your knowledge or skills to your scoutmaster or other designated leader after joining the. The requirements for this rank focus on the basics, such as the scout oath, scout law, patrol method, and advancement methods. Mechanics of advancement in scouts bsa boy scouts of america. Be active in your troop for at least four months as a first class scout. There will be a brief maintenance window starting at 5. To earn their rank badge, lion cub scouts complete five adventures, which are collections of themed, multidisciplinary activities. This 15 page printable pdf guide will help boy scouts and leaders learn all the requirements for rank advancement. Those transition rules are shown with the requirements on the pages linked below.
Search and rescue sar merit badge, kayaking merit badge, welding merit badge. Scout rank requirements omparable to the required arrow of light adventure, scouting adventure all requirements for the scout rank must be completed as a member of a troop. All books are in clear copy here, and all files are secure so dont worry about it. Some of the resources on the site relate directly to the changes in boy scout rank requirements. Find and share resources for each bsa boy scout rank requirement. No glamping allowed heres what does and doesnt count. New boy scout requirements mandatory as of january 1, 2017 quick heads up for anyone still using pre2016 boy scout rank requirements. Requirements below are a brief paraphrasing of the more detailed requirements in the various editions of the boy scout handbooks. For venturers working on scouts bsa requirements, replace troop with crew and scoutmaster with crew advisor. As a first class scout, demonstrate scout spirit by living the scout oath and scout law.
Scout rank the scout badge transitions from its widely misunderstood status as a joining badge to a nearly fullfledged rank nearly in my opinion only because it does not require a. Since earning the eagle scout rank or your last eagle palm, demonstrate. The scout and his family should be involved in the. These activities do not include troop or patrol meetings. Bsa rank advancement requirements, 19102019 requirements below are a brief paraphrasing of the more detailed requirements in the various editions of the boy scout handbooks. Mar 22, 2017 this boy scout excel spreadsheet is a workbook of free spreadsheets developed by evan clements, a scout leader in the hobble creek district, utah national parks council. Lion cub scout requirements required and elective cub. To recognize those campers scouts and scouters who best exemplify the scout. Be a boy who is 11 years old, or who has completed the fifth grade or earned the arrow of light award and is at least 10 years old, but is not yet 18 years old. A scout can complete requirements for any other rank in virtually any order, but the ranks must be earned in sequence scout, tenderfoot, second class, first class, star, life, and eagle.
Scout rank requirements comparable to the required arrow of light adventure, scouting adventure note. Alternative requirements for the scout rank are available for scouts with physical or mental disabilities if they meet the criteria listed in the scouts bsa requirements book. Alternative requirements for the second class rank are available for scouts with physical or mental disabilities if they meet the criteria listed in the boy scout requirements book. Heres a complete list of 2017 boy scout requirement changes. As bsa revises their merit badges always effective january 1, this spreadsheet will not only update to reflect the new requirements, but it will also keep a copy of the old requirements for one calendar year to allow scouts to finish up their partials, as per bsa policy. Jan 01, 2017 new boy scout requirements mandatory as of january 1, 2017 quick heads up for anyone still using pre2016 boy scout rank requirements. Scout rank requirementsomparable to the required arrow of light adventure, scouting adventure all requirements for the scout rank must be completed as a member of a troop.
Any progress toward a rank that is begun after jan. Websites may be reproduced and used locally by scouting volunteers for training purposes consistent with the programs of the boy scouts of america bsa, the world organization of the scout movement wosm or other scouting and guiding organizations. Policy on unauthorized changes to advancement program no council, committee, district, unit, or individual has the authority to add to, or subtract from, advancement requirements. Note especially in the first four handbook editions, spelling and capitalization of terminology are often very inconsistent between printings, and even in the same book. Assemble a personal firstaid kit to carry with you on future campouts and hikes. Repeating the outdoor code from memory is new, but this was added due to an increased emphasis on the outdoors and camping built into the rank requirements. The guide to advancement gta does include policies where through no fault of their own the life scout is not able to actively participate in the troop meet all the requirements by their 18 th birthday. Guide to advancement 2019 bsa mission statement the mission of the boy scouts of america is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the scout oath and scout law. While a star scout, use the teaching edge method to teach.
The bsa s 2017 boy scout requirements book, detailing major and minor changes to boy scout ranks and merit badges, is now available inside youll find. Scout leaders may not require the use of this or any similar workbooks. On campouts, spend the night in a tent that you pitch or. Alternative requirements for the first class rank are available for scouts with physical or mental disabilities if they meet the criteria listed in the scouts bsa requirements book. Alternative requirements for the first class rank are available for scouts with physical or mental disabilities if they meet the criteria listed in the boy scout requirements book. A scout who foresees that, due to no fault or choice of their own, it will not be possible to complete the eagle scout rank requirements before age 18 may apply for a limited time extension in accordance with guide to advancement topic 9. These are rarely granted and reserved only for work on eagle. Questions should focus on the use of the scout skills learned for this rank, without retesting these skills.
However, these requirements are not much different from the old requirements where boys were expected to memorize the scout oath and scout law for their first rank, tenderfoot. New boy scout requirements mandatory as of january 1, 2017. The requirements were last revised in 2018 this workbook was updated in july 2018. To earn their rank badge, cub scouts complete seven adventures, which are collections of themed, multidisciplinary activities. May merit badge requirements or rank requirements be modified. Dec 20, 2017 so what kind of camping counts for scouts bsa advancement. While a star scout, participate in a scoutmaster conference. The requirements for the scout, tenderfoot, second class, and first class ranks may be worked on simultaneously.
Eagle rank requirements be active in your troop, team, crew, or ship for a period of at least six months after you have achieved the rank of life scout. From time to time, advancement requirements change. During 2016, specific rules for transition from the old requirements to the new requirements will be in place. Scouts bsa rank requirements pdf book manual free download. Scouting ranks bsa scouts advancement boy scouts of. To help us keep up to date on all the changes, and various resources, bsa has create the program updates web page. All current ranks and requirements are included in this pdf guide. If you have already completed these requirements as part of the webelos scouting adventure, simply demonstrate your knowledge or skills to your scoutmaster or other designated leader after joining the troop. Be active in your troop for at least six months as a star scout as a star scout, demonstrate scout spirit by living the scout oath and scout law. Alternative requirements for the second class rank are available for scouts with physical or mental disabilities if they meet the criteria listed in the scouts bsa requirements book. Advancement patriots path council boy scouts of america. Since joining scouts bsa, participate in 10 separate trooppatrol activities, at least six of which must be held outdoors. Scout rank requirements us scouting service project. Share your efforts with your scoutmaster or other adult leader.
After 2016, all scouts must meet the current requirements for advancement. Boy scout rank workbooks and checklists us scouting service. This tracks boys from 11 year old new scouts to tenderfoot scouts to s. Scouts bsa rank requirements the rank requirements in this book are official as of jan. The badge is awarded when the scout completes requirements in the areas of scoutcraft, physical fitness, citizenship, personal growth, and scout spirit.
Upon joining, a scout must still meet the age requirements. Demonstrate that you live by the principles of the scout oath and law in your daily life. The attached pdf file is a first pass at listing all the rank requirements for tenderfoot through eagle scout from 1910 to today. This page represents the requirements prior to january 1, 2019 for the current requirements click here. If you have already completed these requirements as part of the webelos scouting adventure, simply demonstrate your knowledge or skills to your scoutmaster or. Scouts who joined the boy scouts of america on or after jan. The official bsa website for scouting in the us scout rank. These experiences help sea scouts to set realistic goals to achieve rank, accomplish projects, and gain knowledge and understanding of the world around them. This page represents the requirements prior to january 1, 2019. All requirements for the scout rank must be completed as a member of a troop. A scout can work on the requirements for the tenderfoot, second class, and first class ranks at the same time, but each rank must be earned in sequence. Specific requirements for these adventures can be found in this addendum.
Apr 25, 2019 read online scouts bsa rank requirements book pdf free download link book now. Scout is not currently a rank, but will become a rank effective jan. Bear claws bear necessities fellowship and duty to god fur, feathers, and ferns. The requirements for scout, tenderfoot, second class, and first class ranks may be worked on simultaneously. Here, youll find the requirements for the five required adventures and the seven elective adventures. For tenderfoot, second class, first class, star, and life ranks, members of the unit committee conduct it. Advancement is one of the eight methods used by scout leaders to help youth fulfill the aims of the bsa.
Boy scout rank worksheets us scouting service project. For sea scouts working on scouts bsa requirements, replace troop with ship and scoutmaster with skipper. There are many opportunities for advancement in sea scouts. Bear badge requirements effective december 2016 rank advancement is awarded when each scout has done the following. For venturers working on scouts bsa requirements, replace troop with crew and. Complete a boy scout application and health history signed by your parent or guardian. Each of those programs are available as free downloads. Of the outdoor activities, at least three must include overnight camping. Advancement is an important part of the sea scout experience. Boy scout rank requirements the rank requirements in this book are official as of jan. Tell him how to join, or encourage the inactive boy scout to become active. Mar 28, 2020 we cannot diminish or alter in any way the eagle scout rank requirements spelled out in the current scouts bsa handbook.
Alternative requirements for the first class rank are available for scouts with physical or mental disabilities if they. Scout, currently a joining badge, to become its own rank. Save resources for yourself or share with the world. Scout rank requirementscomparable to the required arrow of light adventure, scouting adventure note. Three requirements from one of the required eagle merit badges, as approved by your scoutmaster 7. Order of the arrow eligibility requirements and election procedures about the order of the arrow the order of the arrow oa is scoutings national honor society. District troops advancement and awards merit badges eagle scout order of the arrow youth leader training extra links. Eagle scout procedures guide and the now replaced october 2014 edition. All bsa rank requirements, tenderfoot through eagle scout. Bsa has provided inserts that you can add to your existing book. Boy scout and cub scout rank advancement requirements. All requirements for the scout rank must be completed as a member of a troop or as a lone scout. Scoutbook 2020 scouts bsa merit badge requirements. Worksheet for use in working on the cyber chip award, word format pdf format.
Scouts should check with their unit leaders to ensure the requirements they are using are current. This site is like a library, you could find million book here by using search box in the header. No one may add or subtract from the official requirements found in boy scout requirements pub. The lion cub scout program is for the youngest membersthose who are in kindergarten. First class rank requirements boy scouts of america. Guidance on cub scoutingscouts bsaventuringsea scouting rank advancement and the coronavirus covid19 pdf dated march 18. Scouting ranks bsa scouts advancement boy scouts of america. Eagle scout information national capital area council. They have been tested successfully with the adobe acrobat reader, the foxit pdf reader, and the nuance pdf reader. Quicky look up the latest merit badge requirements for all 8 merit badges by name or category.
All requirements for scout rank must be completed as a member of a troop or as a lone. Tell how you have done your duty to god and how you have lived the scout oath and scout law in your everyday life. Youll sometimes hear of these requirements as the boy scout joining requirements. The pdf versions of the workbooks and checklists have been designed with form fields. If a scout has started work toward a rank before that date using requirements that were current before jan. Invite him to an outing, activity, service project, or meeting.
Below, youll find the exact requirements for each lion cub scout adventure. The scout badgerank is changing, but the age requirements to become a boy scout are not. Tell someone who is eligible to join boy scouts, or an inactive boy scout, about your scouting activities. Scouts may download these files and then type their notes into the form fields, and save their work locally. Quicky look up the latest merit badge requirements for all. Scouts bsa rank requirements the rank requirements in this book are offi cial as of jan. Webelos badge requirements effective december 2016 rank advancement is awarded when each scout has done the following. Eagle scout rank requirements 2019 boy scouts of america.
Tell what you can do while on a campout or other outdoor activity to prevent or reduce the occurrence of injuries or exposure listed in tenderfoot requirements 4a and 4b. See the eagle advancement info page for details of the patriots path process for approving eagle. The requirements for the life rank are similar to those of the star rank. Oa eligibility requirements and election procedures. All bsa rank requirements, tenderfoot through eagle scout, 1910present. I found the new requirements in this pdf 2016 boy scout requirements parallel comparison.
Bsa rank advancement requirements, 19102019 troop 97. Boy scout rank requirements scout joining requirements 1. Scout spirit by living the scout oath and scout law. This is for use by boy scouter leaders to keep track of boy scouts advancement. Notes on transitioning to the new requirements in 2016. Scouts bsa rank requirements 2019 pdf book manual free download. The eagle scout rank application esra is updated annually so scouts and scouters need to make sure they are using the most current version.
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