The Scout rank is the first step in the Scouts BSA program. It is designed for boys and girls who are joining a troop for the first time. This rank helps new Scouts learn the basic information they need to participate fully in their troop. By working on the Scout rank, Scouts start to...
The Scouts BSA program is a big change from cub scouting, the biggest change being that it isscout-ledinstead of adult-led. If you have youth crossing over from Webelos and joining a scout troop, challenge them to invite at least one non-scouting friend to join them. Since 3/4 of Scou...
Tenderfoot is the second rank earned in Scouts BSA. The requirements of becoming a Tenderfoot provide basic skills to begin preparing the scout for higher adventure outings. Earning badges and receiving recognition can be very satisfying to youth. However, keep in mind that the badge is only a ...
To earn the Life Rank in Scouts BSA, Scouts must fulfill certain time requirements. As a Star Scout, it is necessary to be actively involved in the troop for at least six months. This requirement ensures that Scouts have had sufficient time to demonstrate their commitment and dedication to Sc...
have joined a girls’-specific organization instead, and some people accused her of cheating the requirements. One of the parents at a troop she looked at initially even said she didn’t believe girls should be in the BSA because they are “too organized” and would “over...
These articles heavily implied that the condom policy was new, and that it was directly connected to the decision to allow girls into BSA: Advertisement: At best this is misleading, as the policy requiring condoms to be available at the World Scout Jamboree comes from the World Organization of...
Scouts BSA, Venturing and Sea Scouts Q: May merit badge requirements or rank requirements be modified? A: No. All requirements must be completed as written. If meetings or activities are canceled or limited, youth should continue to work on requirements as far as possible. By employing common...
Thank you Dr. Lisa Johnson DVM for leading merit badge classes June 24th for both the Pets and Dog Care merit badge. Summer time is a great time for our scouts to complete these requirements!!! Thank you Troop 61 for serving Saturday, May 20, at the NB Fish and Game Club as part of...
Click on a Pack near you to see its contact info so you can call the Pack or your local Council about joining. Complete a BSA Youth Application and Health Record and give them to the Cubmaster of the Pack you choose. To earn the Bobcat rank the new Cub Scout does the following: Lear...
This Adventure may be earned by completing the requirements belowORpassing the BSA Swimmer TestORtaking swimming lessons. Learn about the swimming safety rules that you need to follow. Demonstrate how to enter the swimming area properly. With your Tiger adult partner as your buddy, be active in...