Scout rank
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<center><big>A boy must complete the Boy Scout Joining Requirements ([[Scout Badge]]) to be a [[Boy Scout]].</big></center><br> | <center><big>A boy must complete the Boy Scout Joining Requirements ([[Scout Badge]]) to be a [[Boy Scout]].</big></center><br> | ||
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|name= Scout Badge | |name= Scout Badge | ||
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{{quote-source|Your son can be a Scout if he has completed the fifth grade and is at least 10 years old or is age 11 or has earned the [[Arrow of Light Award]] and is at least 10 years old, but has not reached age 18. | {{quote-source|Your son can be a Scout if he has completed the fifth grade and is at least 10 years old or is age 11 or has earned the [[Arrow of Light Award]] and is at least 10 years old, but has not reached age 18. | ||
# Complete the application (sign your name, indicating approval). | # Complete the application (sign your name, indicating approval). | ||
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# Secure a copy of the Boy Scout Handbook and complete the joining requirements as listed.|[http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/28-406C.pdf Youth Application #28-406]}} | # Secure a copy of the Boy Scout Handbook and complete the joining requirements as listed.|[http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/28-406C.pdf Youth Application #28-406]}} | ||
- | The troop or team leader signs the [http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/28-406C.pdf Youth Application #28-406] when the boy has completed the Boy Scout Joining | + | The troop or team leader signs the [http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/28-406C.pdf Youth Application #28-406] when the boy has completed the Boy Scout Joining ([[Scout Badge]]) Requirements. |
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== Requirement resources == | == Requirement resources == |
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lesson videos showing Outdoor Skills, and First Aid Skills plus Merit Badges, and Scout Awards links.
Troop resources include the Advancement Campout and monthly Troop Program Themes.
![]() | Boy Scouts and Varsity Scouts are referred to as "Scouts." |
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— Youth Application #28-406 |
The troop or team leader signs the Youth Application #28-406 when the boy has completed the Boy Scout Joining (Scout Badge) Requirements.
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Scout rank requirements | ![]() | ||
All requirements for the Scout rank must be completed as a member of a troop or as a Lone Scout. 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.
Footnotes
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Notes
![]() | A FREE workbook for Scout rank is available here! ![]() with the maps, charts, links, diagrams, and checklists you need! Or click here to print just the Scout rank requirements. | meritbadge.org has PDF and DOC versions of Boy Scout merit badge workbooks, Webelos workbooks, Cub Scout workbooks, and Nova Award workbooks. |
Requirement resources
2. New Youth Application: English and Spanish
3. Find a Scout troop near your home. Find your local council.
4. Repeat the Pledge of Allegiance.
- "I pledge allegiance to the flag
- of the United States of America
- and to the republic for which it stands,
- one nation under God,
- indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
5. See the Scout rank Workbook for diagrams of the Scout sign, salute, and handshake.
6. See Square Knot and the Scout rank Workbook for step-by-step diagrams for tying a square knot.
- Animated Knots: Basic Scout Knots - Forty Scout knots - Special Knots - Sailing knots - Fishing knots - Folsoms Knots - Animatedknots.com - Great Animations - More Animated Knots - More great Animated Knots - Still more - Knot Videos - Basics Videos - Basics2
- Other Knot Links: Advanced knots - Ropers Knots Page - Climbing Knots - Fishing knots - Knots Index
7. Scout Oath or Promise - Scout Law - motto - slogan - Outdoor Code
8. See the Scout rank Workbook for the diagram of the Scout badge.
9. "How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse: A Parent's Guide"
10: Scoutmaster Conference - Explains that you don't "pass" a Scoutmaster Conference.
See also
![]() | Boy Scout portal |
![]() | Varsity Scout portal |
- Troop
- Boy Scouts
- Summer Camp
- First Class-First Year
- Scout - Tenderfoot - Second Class - First Class
- Skills Instruction and Videos: First Aid Skills - Swimming - Outdoor Skills - Wilderness Survival - Backpacking - Cooking - Navigation - Campfires - Clothing - Cycling Skills
External links
- Boy Scout Joining Requirements (Scout Badge)
- Youth Application
- BSA's Local Council Locater — The Local Council Locater (search engine by Zip Code) will help you find the Council that serves your area.
- Troop locator - Pack locator
- Orientation for New Boy Scout Parents
Scout • Tenderfoot • Second Class • First Class • Star • Life • Eagle Scout • Eagle Palms
Boy Scouting ranks: Scout badge • Tenderfoot • Second Class • First Class • Star Scout • Life Scout • Eagle Scout Award
Varsity Scouting awards: Varsity Scout Letter • Denali Award