Eagle scout rank application the names of individuals who. Scout rank requirements us scouting service project. In handbooks of other troops, i have found that attendance in a certain percentage of troop activities to be included in the determination of scout spirit. For the eagle badge, which already had the design surrounded by white lettering eagle scout boy scouts of america the only change is the addition of 2010 before eagle. Boy scout rank requirements the rank requirements in this book are official as of jan. Merit badges, badges of rank, and eagle palms may be earned by a registered scout. As a life scout, demonstrate scout spirit by living the scout oath and scout law. Be active in your troop for at least six months as a life scout. Scouts bsa rank requirements the rank requirements in this book are official as of jan. Mechanics of advancement in scouts bsa boy scouts of. To make sure the scout has completed the requirements for the rank. Learning about personal safety is also a requirement. 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. Each of those programs are available as free downloads.
They have been tested successfully with the adobe acrobat reader, the foxit pdf reader, and the nuance pdf reader. Check if this is for extension of time to earn quartermaster rank or venturing summit award 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. Effective on january 1, 2018, the varsity scout program was discontinued by bsa. Upon joining, a scout must still meet the age requirements. Jul 14, 2015 i found the new requirements in this pdf 2016 boy scout requirementsparallel comparison. Jan 14, 2017 repeat from memory the scout oath, scout law, scout motto, and scout slogan. Scouting ranks bsa scouts advancement boy scouts of america. Scout rank requirementscomparable to the required arrow of light adventure, scouting adventure note. No council, committee, district, unit, or individual has the authority to add to, or subtract from, advancement requirements.
Requirement now states to repeat oath and law in full. Bsa rank requirements, tenderfoot through eagle scout, 1910. To see how good an experience the scout is having in the unit. Advancement for members with special needs boy scouts of. Scouts may download these files and then type their notes into the form fields, and save their work locally. Boy scout rank workbooks and checklists us scouting service. 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. The rank of eagle scout is the highest rank in scouts bsa. Scout is not currently a rank, but will become a rank effective jan. Qualified venturers and sea scouts with disabilities, who are working on star, life, or eagle ranks or eagle palms, must meet the same requirements and follow the same procedures as outlined for scouts bsa.
The boy scouts of america places the greatest importance on creating the most secure environment possible for our youth members. Boy scout rank requirement changes begin january 1, 2016 with all the recent buzz about the new cub scout rank changes, some may have missed that at the beginning of next year, boy scout rank requirements will also undergo changes. 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. All requirements for scout rank must be completed as a member of a troop or as a. The requirements for scout, tenderfoot, second class, and first class ranks may be worked on simultaneously. The bsa has made it easy for you, providing this pdf straight from the. Scouts who joined the boy scouts of america on or after jan. 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. You may choose any of the 17 merit badges on the required list for eagle to fulfill this requirement. Those transition rules are shown with the requirements on the pages linked below. Dec 20, 2017 complete 25 days and nights of camping including six consecutive days five nights of camping, approved and under the auspices and standards of the boy scouts of america including nights camped as part of requirements 1 through 3 above. 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. 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. While a first class scout, participate in six hours of service through one or more service projects approved by your.
Boy scout rank requirement changes begin january 1 2016. Since bsa rank requirements already set out a certain number of activities a scout must attend for the rank, can including a percentage requirement be changing the rank. This tracks boys from 11 year old new scouts to tenderfoot scouts to s. Describe what the boy scout ranks are and how they are earned.
No glamping allowed heres what does and doesnt count. Request for extension of time to earn eagle scout rank. If a scout has started work toward a rank before that date using requirements that were current before jan. From time to time, advancement requirements change. Jul 29, 2015 i found the new requirements in this pdf 2016 boy scout requirementsparallel comparison. A gold device may be earned for each additional 25 nights of camping. Advancement is an important part of the sea scout experience. You can find information on this topic in your 2016 edition of the bsa scout. The requirements for the life rank are similar to those of the star rank.
To maintain such an environment, the bsa developed numerous procedural and leadership selection policies and provides parents and leaders with resources for the cub scout, scouts bsa and venturing programs. The requirements for this rank focus on the basics, such as the scout oath, scout law, patrol method, and advancement methods. 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. Eagle scout rank requirements 2019 boy scouts of america. No substitutions for individual requirements are allowed. The scout rank is oriented toward learning the basic information every youth needs to know to be a good scout. Updated national statement on covid19 with temporary rank requirement advancement mechanisms by video conferencing. This is for use by boy scouter leaders to keep track of boy scouts advancement. This page represents the requirements prior to january 1, 2019. These experiences help sea scouts to set realistic goals to achieve rank, accomplish projects, and gain knowledge and understanding of the world around them. 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. 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. Tell how you have done your duty to god, how you have lived the. Policy on unauthorized changes to advancement program.
Earn six merit badges, including any four from the required list for eagle. You should use the work space provided for each requirement to keep track of. It starts with the scout demonstrating knowledge and understanding of the scout oath, scout law, scout motto, and scout slogan and then introduces the scout to basic troop operations and safety concerns. Scout spirit defined scouts bsa program scouting forums. 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. When a boy or girl joins a scout troop, the first rank he or she earns is the scout rank. See especially alternative merit badges for eagle scout rank, 10. Mar 28, 2020 the eagle scout rank application esra is updated annually so scouts and scouters need to make sure they are using the most current version. While working toward the tenderfoot rank, and after completing. After 2016, all scouts must meet the current requirements for advancement. Eagle scout information national capital area council. First class rank requirements boy scouts of america. Scouts bsa rank requirements the rank requirements in this book are offi cial as of jan. Who are working on the tenderfoot through first class ranks may continue to follow the old requirements, but must convert to the current.
No text in the right column indicates a new requirement. 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. Its officially 2016, meaning the new boy scout rank requirements ive. Scouts with special needs must complete all merit badge requirements as written. There are limited exceptions relating only to members with. First class 7a and 7b first aid three requirements from one of the required for eagle merit badges, as approved by your scoutmaster. The pdf versions of the workbooks and checklists have been designed with form fields. He must meet the requirements as prescribed in the official boy scout handbook and the current boy scout requirements book. The attached pdf file is a first pass at listing all the rank requirements for tenderfoot through eagle scout from 1910 to today.
Path to eagle scout south florida council boy scouts of. Requirements include earning at least 21 merit badges. Scout rank requirement 7, participate in a scoutmaster conference. You must use the eagle scout service project workbook, bsa publication no. Eagle scout is the highest achievement or rank attainable in the scouts bsa program of the boy scouts of america bsa. Scouts of america bsa, the world organization of the scout movement. All bsa rank requirements, tenderfoot through eagle scout, 1910present. Requirements for boy scout ranks us scouting service. All bsa rank requirements, tenderfoot through eagle scout. Any progress toward a rank that is begun after jan. The requirements for the scout, tenderfoot, second class, and first class ranks may be worked on simultaneously. During 2016, specific rules for transition from the old requirements to the new requirements will be in place. While a star scout, participate in a scoutmaster conference. Advancement is one of the eight methods used by scout leaders to help youth fulfill the aims of the bsa.