Why Advancement?Scouts and Adults participate in Scouting because it's FUN! But although fun is a big part of the Scouting program, we also believe that each Scout (and Adult leader) should receive recognition for their achievements. Advancement sets a pattern of setting positive goals and reaching them throughout life. Even though it's not one of the primary aims of Scouting, advancement is a natural byproduct of the Scouting program. Your Scouting experience is acquainting you with the BSA ideals, the patrol method, the outdoors, association with adults, personal growth, leadership development, and the Scout uniform. As part of your day to day scouting activities, it's easy to advance by following these four basic steps: -
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Recognition
Youth Advancement Cub Scout Advancement requirements are found in the Tiger Cub Handbook, the Wolf Cub Scout Book, the Bear Cub Scout Book, and the Webelos Scout Book. The basic information presented in these books are available on this site.
Boy Scout Advancement requirements are found in the Boy Scout Requirements book, which is issued annually. Again, the basic information documented in that book is posted on this site.
Venturing Advancement is a bit more complex. As of August 1, 1998, Boy Scouts of America split the former BSA Exploring program into two separate organizations: -
Explorer Posts in the following areas were transferred to the new Venturing Division of BSA and became Venturing Crews.
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Sea Exploring Ships became Sea Scouting Ships.
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All other Explorer Posts and their members were transferred to the new Exploring Program in the Learning for Life program, which is a separate subsidiary corporation of BSA. Explorers are NOT eligible for Boy Scouting or Venturing Advancements.
Venturing Advancement consists of four separate Advancement tracks: -
The Venturing Bronze, Gold, and Silver Awards are available to all youth (male and female) in the Venturing program. -
The Ranger Award is also available to all youth (male and female) in the Venturing program, but is primarily for members of Outdoor Crews. -
Sea Scouting has its own Advancement Program for youth members (male and female) of Sea Scouting Ships. -
Boy Scout Advancements - under the following procedures and restrictions. -
Any male Venturer who has achieved the First Class rank as a Boy Scout in a troop or as a Varsity Scout in a team may continue advancement toward Star, Life and Eagle Scout ranks and Eagle Palms up to his 18th birthday. -
He must meet the requirements as prescribed in the official Boy Scout Handbook and the current Boy Scout Requirements book. -
The Venturer may fulfill leadership requirements by serving as president, vice president, secretary, or treasurer of his crew, or as boatswain, boatswain's mate, yeoman, purser, or storekeeper for his ship. -
The Scoutmaster conference will be conducted by the Advisor or Skipper. -
As the Venturer meets requirements for the Star and Life ranks, a Board of Review will be conducted by the crew or ship committee. -
The Eagle Board of Review should follow the procedures established by the local council. Cub ScoutsBoy Scouts VenturingNote: Male Venturing members that have completed the Boy Scout Advancement Requirements through First Class in a Boy Scout Troop or Varsity Scout Team, may continue working toward the Star, Life, and Eagle awards while a Venturer up to his 18th birthday.Adult RecognitionScouts aren't the only ones who deserve recognition. Although everyone in Scouting has fun, adult leaders work hard to put on a program that "delivers the promise". For that effort, Scouting has developed an extensive program to recognize their accomplishments. Insignia and Award Placement Once you get those patches and awards, you need to know where to put them. You can find out about proper placement here:
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