Scouts Corner
Welcome to the Scouts Corner! Here you'll find everything you need for your scouting journey, from advancement tracking to merit badge opportunities and patrol information.
Scout Advancement
Scout Rank
The first rank in Boy Scouts. Learn basic skills and the Scout Oath and Law.
- • Repeat Scout Oath and Law
- • Demonstrate Scout sign, salute, and handshake
- • Describe Scout badge
- • Complete Scoutmaster conference
Tenderfoot
Build on Scout skills with outdoor activities and first aid basics.
- • Present yourself to your leader
- • Spend at least one night on a campout
- • Demonstrate first aid
- • Show how to display the flag
Second Class
Develop camping and outdoor skills with more advanced requirements.
- • Demonstrate camping skills
- • Complete a 5-mile hike
- • Identify local plants and animals
- • Demonstrate cooking skills
First Class
Master fundamental scouting skills and take on leadership roles.
- • Demonstrate advanced camping skills
- • Complete a 10-mile hike
- • Show leadership in your patrol
- • Demonstrate swimming ability
Star
Earn merit badges and demonstrate leadership and service.
- • Earn 6 merit badges
- • Serve 4 months in leadership position
- • Complete 6 hours of service
- • Demonstrate Scout spirit
Life
Continue earning merit badges and serving in leadership roles.
- • Earn 11 merit badges total
- • Serve 6 months in leadership position
- • Complete 6 hours of service
- • Plan and lead a service project
Eagle Scout
The highest achievement in Scouts BSA, requiring 21 merit badges, extensive leadership, and a significant service project.
Requirements:
- • Earn 21 merit badges (13 required)
- • Serve 6 months in leadership position
- • Plan and lead Eagle Scout service project
- • Complete Eagle Scout board of review
Eagle Required Merit Badges:
- • First Aid, Camping, Cooking
- • Citizenship in Community/Nation/World
- • Communication, Personal Fitness
- • Emergency Preparedness OR Lifesaving
Merit Badge Opportunities
Camping
Eagle Required
First Aid
Eagle Required
Cooking
Eagle Required
Communication
Eagle Required
Hiking
Elective
Swimming
Elective
Environmental Science
Eagle Required Option
Personal Fitness
Eagle Required
Leadership Positions
Senior Patrol Leader (SPL)
Leads the entire troop and runs troop meetings.
Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
Assists the SPL and fills in when needed.
Patrol Leaders
Lead their individual patrols.
Troop Scribe
Keeps records of meetings and attendance.
Quartermaster
Manages troop equipment and supplies.
Chaplain Aide
Assists with religious observances and ceremonies.
Interested in a leadership position? Talk to your Scoutmaster or Senior Patrol Leader!
Contact LeadershipUpcoming Advancement Opportunities
Board of Review
Next scheduled for the last Tuesday of each month
Contact your Scoutmaster to schedule your review
Merit Badge Workshop
Monthly workshops covering various merit badges
Check the calendar for upcoming topics
Eagle Scout Project Planning
Life Scouts can schedule meetings to plan their Eagle projects
Contact the Eagle Advisor for guidance