Star to eagle scout earned sequentially use of merit badge programfa what is changing scout will become a rank additions. Cub scout advancement modifications fall 2016 task force notes on cub scout advancement modifications purpose with one year of experience, feedback suggests that the new design of the cub scout program did successfully address many original concerns, but also indicates an opportunity for further modifications. We plan to expand the information as an html file in the near future, with a more thorough listing of the requirements. As bsa revises their merit badges always effective january 1, this spreadsheet will not only update to reflect the new requirements, but it will also keep a copy of the old requirements for one calendar year to allow scouts to finish up their. These documents will help us update our current handbooks. Summer camp is a great place to earn multiple merit badges, especially badges that are. Scouts, as of january 1, 2017, the new bsa rank requirements officially go into effect. Class ranks, may continue to use the old requirements through 2016, but they must. I found the new requirements in this pdf 2016 boy scout requirementsparallel comparison. While a star scout, participate in a scoutmaster conference. National president of the boy scouts of america 20142016. All bsa rank requirements, tenderfoot through eagle scout.
Check out the 2016 boy scout requirements faqs for information about how to handle this in your troop. The requirements include an eagle scout service project where the scout must further. The number of service hours for tenderfootfirst class has increased, and 3 hours for life must be conservationrelated. All of the links have been rechecked to ensure that they are still active. What isnt changing current ranks and approach tenderfoot to first class earned concurrently. These were the requirements from 2014 until the revisions made in 2017. This edition adds new, updated information, links to resources on the web at. 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 law. Eagle scout is the highest rank attainable in the scouts bsa program division of the boy scouts. Boy scout rank requirements the rank requirements in this book are official as of jan. Uniform list 2014 university of scouting 2016 handbookregistration. All requirements for the scout rank must be completed as a member of a troop, or as a lone scout.
The attached pdf file is a first pass at listing all the rank requirements for tenderfoot through eagle scout from 1910 to today. 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. Provide information on how to join, or encourage the inactive scout to become active. No one may add or subtract from the official requirements found in boy scout. Scout rank requirementscomparable to the required arrow of light adventure, scouting adventure. Repeat from memory the scout oath, scout law, scout motto, and scout slogan. Scout resource guide 2017 national capital area council.
Be a boy who has completed the fifth grade or is 11 years old, or has earned the arrow of light award but is under 18 years old. Remember, you can complete the rank on which you are working, but you must use the new requirements for any rank advancement you start on or after january 1. This means that you help and that you obey the law of the pack. Upon joining, a scout must still meet the age requirements. Author, creator of the ebook, founder of project gutenberg.
For boy scouting and varsity scouting, check the latest annual edition of boy scout requirements, no. This tracks boys from 11 year old new scouts to tenderfoot scouts to s. Scout is not currently a rank, but will become a rank effective jan. Public 2016 rank insert boy scout troop 701 fond du lac. Scout badge boy scout joining requirements meet age requirements. Troop 55 is dedicated to the fulfillment of this mission and vision and places a strong emphasis on providing the tools and training for young men to learn to make. Quick heads up for anyone still using pre2016 boy scout rank requirements. The revised scout handbook is expected to be released in january 2016, along with the annual revision to boy scout requirements. The boy scouts of america now has created an addendum for each rank that lists all of the rank and adventure requirements, including those that werent changed. Changes usually appear first in a revised handbook, and then become effective the next january 1 and are published in the requirements book. Complete a boy scout application and health history signed by your parent or guardian. Scout resource guide 2017 page 1 the resources listed in this document are articles from previous goose creek district monthly newsletters 20112016. Beginning in january 2016, bsa started the sale of the new th edition scout handbook, with many revised requirements for each rank. Scouts who joined the boy scouts of america on or after jan.
Nov 7, 2014 cub scout webelos handbook pdf would love to share this on fb if you have any idea how to do that stay safe and healthy. I am pleased to announce that the kindle edition of the boy scout handbook, th edition, is not a pdf scan, it is a true kindle book which is a joy read. New rank requirements and th edition boy scout handbook. Every scouting activity moves young people toward the basic aims of. Boy scout handbook th edition requirements through first class and page numbers for related information scout rank 1a 1b 1c 1d 1e 1f 2a 2b 2c 2d. See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. While the scuba bsa program is open to qualified participants. Please keep in mind that this book is over 400 pages long. All the boys who joined troop 233 in 2016 should have purchased this new edition and thus have been following the current requirements. Pioneering merit badge 20142016 us scouting service project. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. 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 got a first look at the boy scout requirement changes way back in january 2014. First class 7a and 7b first aid three requirements from one of the required for eagle merit badges, as approved by your scoutmaster. The guide to advancement 2015 and 2016 boy scout requirements are the official boy scouts of america sources on boy scout advancement procedures when there is a conflict between two published lists of requirements, such as boy scout requirements bsa publication no. Scout rank the scout badge transitions from its widely misunderstood status as a joining badge to a nearly fullfledged rank nearly in my opinion only because it. New boy scout requirements mandatory as of january 1, 2017. Adult leader training kicks off during the summer 2015 philmont training center conferences and should be available for implementation by councillevel training teams that fall. If you need the new rank requirements you can print out the pdf file at the bottom of the page and attach it to your current book, or you can pick up the th edition of. By now, all of you have heard about the new cub scout requirements modifications that were implemented at the beginning of december 2016. Share your efforts with your scoutmaster or other adult leader. Update on boy scout program changes bobwhite blather. The chart below illustrates how scouts should use the new rank requirements. Scout rank requirementscomparable to the required arrow of light adventure, scoung adventure. Invite this person to an outing, activity, service project, or meeting.
Boy scout advancement changes effective january 1, 2016. A pdf with the new requirements was posted along with a handy sidebyside comparison to previous requirements. If the scout has already completed these requirements as part of the webelos scouting adventure, the scout needs to demonstrate knowledge or skills to the scoutmaster or other designated leader after joining the troop. Boy scouts will tell about their duty to god at each rank from tenderfoot to eagle scout plus eagle scout palms. The bsa has made it easy for you, providing this pdf straight from the new boy scout handbook which, by the way, will available soon.
This impacts all scouts in our troop regardless of current rank, including eagle scouts boy scout rank requirements. Please print the appropriate pages of the attached 2016 boy scout advancement requirements file and insert them into the advancement area of your scout handbook. Jan 14, 2016 with the new edition of the boy scout handbook come updated rank requirements and program changes. The bsa has made it easy for you, providing this pdf. With the new edition of the boy scout handbook come updated rank requirements and program changes. Boy scout handbook 2016 spiralbound january 1, 2016 by the boy scouts of america author 4. This is for use by boy scouter leaders to keep track of boy scouts advancement. Wolf requirements 20152016 program year cub scout requirements september 26, 2014. Jul 14, 2015 i found the new requirements in this pdf 2016 boy scout requirementsparallel comparison. All bsa rank requirements, tenderfoot through eagle scout, 1910present.
Nov 02, 2014 selection file type icon file name description size revision time user. The rank requirements in this book are official as of jan. Mar 08, 2017 by now, all of you have heard about the new cub scout requirements modifications that were implemented at the beginning of december 2016. Covers all the requirements for all 17 eagle required merit badges. Listed below is a crosswalk table to guide the transfer of completed requirements from e. He must be a boy who is 11 years old, or one who has completed the fifth grade or earned the arrow of light award and is at least 10 years old, but is not yet 18 years old. Requirement 2a was not revised when the rank requirements were revised in 2016. Tell someone who is eligible to join scouts bsa, or an inactive scout, about your scouting activities. No text in the right column indicates a new requirement.
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