Scout Badge

(Note that the Scout badge is NOT considered a "Rank" by BSA.  The Charter and Bylaws in Article X, Section 1, Clause 6, states)

"Ranks. There shall be the following ranks in Boy Scouting: Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, Star, Life, and Eagle. The requirements shall be those authorized by the Executive Board and set forth in official Scouting publications. Eagle Palms may also be awarded on the basis of requirements authorized by the Executive Board and set forth in official Scouting publications."

TENDERFOOT

Tenderfoot is the first rank you will earn as a Boy Scout. The requirements offer a taste of the great adventures awaiting you in Scouting, and can give you the basic skills you'll need to begin taking part in those adventures. There is a lot of challenge in earning the Tenderfoot badge, and you might soon find yourself doing things you had only dreamed about before.

SECOND CLASS

With the Tenderfoot requirements behind you, you're ready to move ahead toward Second Class. You're about to learn how to use a map and compass. Soon you will know new ways to observe wildlife, and you'll understand when and how to build a campfire.

You'll master the safe use of plcketknives and other woods tools, go on more campouts, take part in troop and patrol activities, and add to your knowledge of first aid. Add swimming and service project, and you will be well on your way to wearing the Second Class award.

FIRST CLASS

Ready for lots more hiking and camping? Want to cook outdoors, practice first aid, identify native plants, and lash together rustic structures? Becoming a First Class Scout also prepares you to be more of a leader in your patrol, your troop, and your community. People will expect more of you, and you will expect more of yourself. More time in the outdoors, more responsablities, more knowledge of Scouting's skills--that's what becoming a First Class Scout is all about. A good place to begin is by getting out a map and compass and increasing your knowledge of how to find your way.

The First Class badge joins together the Tenderfoot and the Second Class badges. When you have earned the right to wear it, you will have completed the training you need to take part in most of Scouting's activities and adventures.

Star Scout

The trail to Eagle leads through the ranks of Star Scout and Life Scout - an exciting pathway that will challenge you, test you, and open many doors to new ideas and opportunities.

Building on the knowledge and experience you gained in becoming a First Class Scout, the requirements for Star and Life offer plenty of freedom in choosing the direction your interests take you, and many options for achieving each higher ranks.

The requirements also emphasize the roles that the Scout Oath and Law play in your life, and the importance of service to your Scout troop and to others.

Life Scout

Eagle Scout

The First Boy Scout Handbook describe anyone worthy of the Eagle Scout Award as "the all-round perfect scout." That is a very demanding standard indeed, and a worthy goal. Striving to become an Eagle Scout will require your best efforts to master the skills of leadership, service, and outdoor know-how, and to practice good citizenship and ethnic behavior of the highest order. The long trail to Eagle is full of opportunities for you to learn, to lead, to listen, and to teach. Along the way and throughout your life, the rewards from earning the Eagle Scout Award will be great.

Bronze Palm

Gold Palm

After Becoming an Eagle Scout, you will certainly want to continue taking part in activities with your troop, and you may continue earning merit badges. The BSA recognizes achievements beyond the Eagle Scout rank by awarding Eagle Palms.

Silver Palm