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American Business  PDF  DOCX
American Cultures  PDF  DOCX
American Heritage  PDF  DOCX
American Labor  PDF  DOCX
Animal Science  PDF  DOCX
Animation  PDF  DOCX
Archaeology  PDF  DOCX
Archery  PDF  DOCX
Architecture  PDF  DOCX
Art  PDF  DOCX
Astronomy  PDF  DOCX
Athletics  PDF  DOCX
Automotive Maintenance  PDF  DOCX
Aviation  PDF  DOCX
Backpacking  PDF  DOCX
Basketry  PDF  DOCX
Bird Study  PDF  DOCX
Bugling  PDF  DOCX
Camping  PDF  DOCX
Canoeing  PDF  DOCX
Chemistry  PDF  DOCX
Chess  PDF  DOCX
Citizenship in the Community  PDF  DOCX
Citizenship in the Nation  PDF  DOCX
Citizenship in the World  PDF  DOCX
Climbing  PDF  DOCX
Coin Collecting  PDF  DOCX
Collections  PDF  DOCX
Communication  PDF  DOCX
Composite Materials  PDF  DOCX
Cooking  PDF  DOCX
Crime Prevention  PDF  DOCX
Cycling  PDF  DOCX
Dentistry  PDF  DOCX
Digital Technology  PDF  DOCX
Disabilities Awareness  PDF  DOCX
Dog Care  PDF  DOCX
Drafting  PDF  DOCX
Electricity  PDF  DOCX
Electronics  PDF  DOCX
Emergency Preparedness  PDF  DOCX
Energy  PDF  DOCX
Engineering  PDF  DOCX
Entrepreneurship  PDF  DOCX
Environmental Science  PDF  DOCX
Exploration  PDF  DOCX
Family Life  PDF  DOCX
Farm Mechanics  PDF  DOCX
Fingerprinting  PDF  DOCX
Fire Safety  PDF  DOCX
First Aid  PDF  DOCX
Fish and Wildlife Management  PDF  DOCX
Fishing  PDF  DOCX
Fly Fishing  PDF  DOCX
Forestry  PDF  DOCX
Game Design  PDF  DOCX
Gardening  PDF  DOCX
Genealogy  PDF  DOCX
Geocaching  PDF  DOCX
Geology  PDF  DOCX
Golf  PDF  DOCX
Graphic Arts  PDF  DOCX
Hiking  PDF  DOCX
Home Repairs  PDF  DOCX
Horsemanship  PDF  DOCX
Indian Lore  PDF  DOCX
Insect Study  PDF  DOCX
Inventing  PDF  DOCX
Journalism  PDF  DOCX
Kayaking  PDF  DOCX
Landscape Architecture  PDF  DOCX
Law  PDF  DOCX
Leatherwork  PDF  DOCX
Lifesaving  PDF  DOCX
Mammal Study  PDF  DOCX
Medicine  PDF  DOCX
Metalwork  PDF  DOCX
Mining in Society  PDF  DOCX
Model Design and Building  PDF  DOCX
Motorboating  PDF  DOCX
Moviemaking  PDF  DOCX
Music  PDF  DOCX
Nature  PDF  DOCX
Nuclear Science  PDF  DOCX
Oceanography  PDF  DOCX
Orienteering  PDF  DOCX
Painting  PDF  DOCX
Personal Fitness  PDF  DOCX
Personal Management  PDF  DOCX
Pets  PDF  DOCX
Photography  PDF  DOCX
Pioneering  PDF  DOCX
Plant Science  PDF  DOCX
Plumbing  PDF  DOCX
Pottery  PDF  DOCX
Programming  PDF  DOCX
Public Health  PDF  DOCX
Public Speaking  PDF  DOCX
Pulp and Paper  PDF  DOCX
Radio  PDF  DOCX
Railroading  PDF  DOCX
Reading  PDF  DOCX
Reptile and Amphibian Study  PDF  DOCX
Rifle Shooting  PDF  DOCX
Robotics  PDF  DOCX
Rowing  PDF  DOCX
Safety  PDF  DOCX
Salesmanship  PDF  DOCX
Scholarship  PDF  DOCX
Scouting Heritage  PDF  DOCX
Scuba Diving  PDF  DOCX
Sculpture  PDF  DOCX
Search and Rescue  PDF  DOCX
Shotgun Shooting  PDF  DOCX
Signs, Signals, and Codes  PDF  DOCX
Skating  PDF  DOCX
Small Boat Sailing  PDF  DOCX
Snow Sports  PDF  DOCX
Soil and Water Conservation  PDF  DOCX
Space Exploration  PDF  DOCX
Sports  PDF  DOCX
Stamp Collecting  PDF  DOCX
Surveying  PDF  DOCX
Sustainability  PDF  DOCX
Swimming  PDF  DOCX
Textile  PDF  DOCX
Theater  PDF  DOCX
Traffic Safety  PDF  DOCX
Truck Transportation  PDF  DOCX
Veterinary Medicine  PDF  DOCX
Water Sports  PDF  DOCX
Weather  PDF  DOCX
Welding  PDF  DOCX
Whitewater  PDF  DOCX
Wilderness Survival  PDF  DOCX
Wood Carving  PDF  DOCX
Woodwork  PDF  DOCX

Note: Merit badges listed in bold italics are Eagle-required merit badges.

• Nov 2015: New NYLT patch, Trained patch available to youth now as well as adults

• Dec 2013: Boy Scout program and awards will be changed in 2016. Future program updates

• Dec 2013: Cub Scout program and awards will be changed in 2015. Future program updates

• June 1, 2008 – National Trails Day
• June 15, 1916 – U.S. President Woodrow Wilson signs a bill incorporating the Boy Scouts of America, making them the only American youth organization with a federal charter.
• June 25, 1977 – Olave Baden-Powell, wife of Robert Baden-Powell, former Chief World guide, one of the only two recipients of the gold silver fish, died at Birtley House, Bramley in Surrey, UK. Her ashes were taken to Kenya to be buried with her husband.
• June 30, 1937 – First National Jamboree, held at Washington, DC. Ran from June 30-July 9. Was to have been in 1935, but was canceled due to a polio epidemic.
• June 1923 – First recorded use of the word "woggle" (early Scouts tied a knot in their neckerchief) in the June issue of the Scout magazine. The word ring was used in early editions of the Scouting handbook Scouting for Boys until 1929 when Baden-Powell changed it in the 14th edition: "It [the scarf] may be fastened at the throat by a knot or woggle, which is some form of ring made of cord, metal or bone, or anything you like."

The purpose of the Ranger Award is to encourage Venturers to achieve a high level of outdoor skills proficiency; recognize achievement of this high level of outdoor skills proficiency; provide a path for outdoor/high-adventure skills training; and establish Rangers as a highly trained leadership resource for crews, Cub Scouts, Scouts, and the community.

The Ranger Award exemplifies a challenging high-level outdoor/high-adventure skills advancement program. Once earned, it will identify a Ranger as a person who is highly skilled at a variety of outdoor sports and interests, trained in outdoor safety, and ready to lead or assist others in activities. Rangers can be a great program asset to Cub Scout packs, Scout troops, Sea Scout ships, and others.

• 50 Miler Award
• Adams National Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award
• Amateur Radio Operator Rating Strip (discontinued)
• Boardsailing BSA
• BSA Lifeguard
• BSA Stand Up Paddleboarding
• Complete Angler
• Cyber Chip
• Den Chief Service Award
• Donor Awareness Patch
• Emergency Preparedness BSA Award
• Firem'n Chit
• Founder's Bar
• Grand Slam of National High Adventure
• Historic Trails Award
• Honor Guard
• William T. Hornaday awards
• International Activity Badge (discontinued)
• International Exchange Program Emblem (discontinued)
• International Spirit Award
• Interpreter Strip
• James E West Fellowship Award
• James M. Stewart Good Citizenship Award
• Kayaking BSA
• Arthur M. & Berdena King Eagle Scout Award
• Keep America Beautiful Hometown USA award
• Leave No Trace Achievement Award (discontinued)
• Lifesaving awards
  • Heroism Award
  • Honor Medal
  • Honor Medal With Crossed Palms
• Meritorious Action awards
  • Medal of Merit
  • National Certificate of Merit
• Messengers of Peace
• Mile Swim BSA
• National Honor Patrol Award
• National Outdoor Awards
  • National Outdoor Badge for Adventure
  • National Outdoor Badge for Aquatics
  • National Outdoor Badge for Camping
  • National Outdoor Badge for Conservation
  • National Outdoor Badge for Hiking
  • National Outdoor Badge for Riding
  • National Medal for Outdoor Achievement
• NESA Outstanding Eagle Scout Award
• National Youth Leadership Society (discontinued)
• National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) Trained Strip
• Order of the Arrow Awards
  • Distinguished Service Award
  • Founder’s Award
  • Vigil Honor
• Outdoor Ethics Action Award
• Outdoor Ethics Awareness Award
• Paul Bunyan Woodsman
• Physical Fitness Award (discontinued)
• Recruiter Strip
• Religious Emblems
• SCOUTStrong Be MedWise Award
• SCOUTStrong PALA Challenge Award
• Scuba BSA
• Service Stars
• Snorkeling BSA
• Spirit of the Eagle Award
• STEM Nova awards
  • Designed to Crunch
  • Hello, World
  • Let It Grow!
  • Mendel's Minions
  • Shoot!
  • Splash!
  • Start Your Engines!
  • Whoosh!
  • Dr. Bernard Harris Bronze Supernova Award
  • Thomas Edison Silver Supernova Award
• Summit SEAL Challenge Award
• Totin' Chip
• Trained Strip
• Triple Crown of National High Adventure
• Whitewater Rafting BSA
• World Conservation Award

Unit Awards

• 100% Boys’ Life Unit Award
• BSA Ready & Prepared Award
• Conservation Good Turn Award
• Frank L. Weil Unit Recognition Award
• Journey to Excellence
• Memorial Gold Star Award
• National Outdoor Challenge Unit Award
• SCOUTStrong Healthy Unit Award
• Veteran Unit Award
• William T. Hornaday Unit Award

Qualified Venturers may earn Scouts BSA awards.

List of all Scouting Awards

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