Advancement

This page lists resources that Scouts and their parents will find useful for Rank Advancement.

• BSA Guide to Advancement
  It’s 100 pages long, but it has everything you need to know about rank advancement.
• Advancement Info
  This site provides information about requirements for all the Scout ranks.
• Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook

Merit Badges

The Benefits of Merit Badges
There is more to merit badges than simply providing opportunities to learn skills. There is more to them than an introduction to lifetime hobbies, or the inspiration to pursue a career — though these invaluable results occur regularly. It all begins with a Scout’s initial interest and effort in a merit badge subject, followed by a discussion with the unit leader or designated assistant, continues through meetings with a counselor, and culminates in advancement and recognition. It is an uncomplicated process that gives a Scout the confidence achieved through overcoming obstacles. Social skills improve. Self-reliance develops. Examples are set and followed. And fields of study and interest are explored beyond the limits of the school classroom.

• Merit Badge Requirements
  This site provides information on all available Merit Badges.
• Merit Badge Worksheets
  This site provides downloadable books and worksheets that will make it easy for Scouts to track their progress on Merit Badges.