Scout to First Class

In your path from Scout to First Class, Scouts will learn essential skills that are part of scouting.  Scouts begin to learn about a lot about camping, first aid, other scouting essentials and most of all, the ideals of Scouting.  As Scouts earn each advancement through these advancements, they are also building each segment of the Scout crest until they have completed all pieces, coming together in the First Class rank.  Effective January 1, 2010, the rank requirements changed for Tenderfood, Second Class, First Class and Life Scout.  Make sure you check out the new requirements!

First Class to Eagle

Having learned the essentials of Scouting, the Path to Eagle is a matter of individual motivation.  In these stages, emphasis is placed on leadership and individual development.  Scouts continue to grow and learn by obtaining one of the 15 leadership positions along with some of the 121 merit badges opportunities that are available.  

At each level, more and more is expected of the Scout.  By building at each level of advancement, the Scout should no only have learned, but also should be able to use that newly-learned skill to continue their own development, help other Scouts learn, further demonstrate the ideals of Scouting and contribute to the community and mankind through service.

More about Scoutmaster Conferences and Boards of Review.

How to Advance! Be active and display Scout Spirit at all times Learn what requirements are needed for each advancements As you complete each requirement, have it immediately signed-off in your book by a Scoutmaster Once you've completed all requirements, schedule a Scoutmaster Conference (SMC) and Board of Review (BOR) by emailing the Advancement Chairman Check the calendar to see what dates are scheduled for the SMC and BOR
	Scout	Tenderfoot	Second Class	First Class
	Star	Life	Eagle	Palms