Complete a bsa youth application and health record and give them to the scoutmaster of the troop you choose. Click on a troop near you to see its contact info so you can call the troop or your local council about joining. Bsa originally published changes to cub scout advancement requirements in late november, 2016, in the form of an online document listing the original and proposed requirements. The boy scouts requirement book gives you uptotheminute information on the latest rank requirement changes. Wolf required adventures call of the wild complete requirements 14 plus at least one other.
If a scout starts work after a new edition of scouts bsa requirements is issued. No one may add or subtract from the official requirements found in boy scout. These documents will help us update our current handbooks. 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. A pdf with the new requirements was posted along with a handy sidebyside comparison to previous requirements. Check out the 2016 boy scout requirements faqs for information about how to handle this in your troop. Volunteer leaders promote the mission of preparing cub scouts, scouts bsa members, and venturers to make ethical and moral choices during their lifetime by instilling in. 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. Over 100,000 scouting units pack, troops, crews and posts are owned and operated by local faith based, civic and educational organizations. I found the new requirements in this pdf 2016 boy scout requirementsparallel comparison.
These spreadsheets track cub scout advancement under the requirements which went. Boy scouts of america new registration requirements. Girl scouts is the best girl leadership organization in the world, created with and for girls. In historic shift, boy scouts to expand girls participation. January 1, 2017 all scouts must use new requirements. It did say that in the fine print, but i missed it the first time. Boy scouting was modeled after the scouting movement founded by robert s. Following the guidelines set in the bsa safe swim defense, in water at least 7 feet deep, show a standing headfirst dive from a dock or pool deck. The bsas national council is led by a volunteer board of directors, the. Through its two editionsthe cub scout edition and the boy scout editionboys life provides programspecific material for cub scouts adventure loop and pin activities and boy scouts program features and merit badges. Registration forms missing any of the required items will not be accepted. Eagle scout is the highest achievement or rank attainable in the scouts bsa program of the. New york ap in its latest momentous policy shift, the boy scouts of america will admit girls into the cub scouts starting next year and establish a new program for older girls based on the.
The guide to advancement 2017 and 2017 boy scout requirements are the official boy scouts of america sources on boy scout advancement procedures. Exactly how the new requirements are phased in is explained in this pdf document notes on transitioning to the new requirements. Boy scouts will start admitting girls to the cub scouts. While girls will be allowed to join the boy scouts program, the girls scouts program will continue on. Scout joining requirements scouts bsa boy scouts cub scouts. Boy scout bsa eagle 6th edition 4th printing rockwell sep 1962 handbook book.
The 2017 summer is shaping up to be one of the best ever. 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. Boy scout advancement changes effective january 1, 2018. Beginning in january 2016, bsa started the sale of the new th edition scout handbook, with many revised requirements for each rank. The boy scouts of america has a 100 year history of collaborating with local community organizations to deliver the scouting program. The boy scouts of america bsa colloquially, the boy scouts is the largest scouting. In order to be triggered as positiontrained in the bsa learn center. Merit badge chart this is a pdf file of a chart that shows all of the 7. The requirements for the tenderfoot, second class, and first class ranks may be worked on simultaneously. Scouts who fail to advance will need to satisfy all of the. By now, all of you have heard about the new cub scout requirements modifications that were implemented at the beginning of december 2016. In a smallgroup setting, meet with other scouts or with friends. All subsections of the registration requirements section in the.
Boy scouts of america adult application this application is also available in spanish. The requirements were last issued or revised in 2014 this workbook was. Quicky look up the latest merit badge requirements for all. 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. Communication merit badge 20142017 us scouting service. On october 11, 2017, the boy scouts of america announced that in 2019. Clarke history museum of ozarks scouting contests the michael j. The revised requirements were later published in addendum booklets to be inserted in the cub scout handbooks for each level until they can be revised and republished.
Scouts of america bsa to host the mining in society merit badge booth at the 2017. The bsa has made it easy for you, providing this pdf. 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. Boy scouts will tell about their duty to god at each rank from tenderfoot to eagle scout plus eagle scout palms. All scouts must use the new requirements regardless of rank. Boy scouts of america new registration requirements as new families join your scouting unit, please pay special attention to processing applications accurately. New bsa requirements take effect on january 1, 2017 bsa. These were the requirements from 2014 until the revisions made in 2018.
Current merit badge pamphlet and requirement revision dates. 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. The training times spring 2017 download printerfriendly version boy scout online training we recently launched the boy scout elearning content. In 2014 the number of eaglerequired merit badges was increased to. Editions of boy scout handbook by boy scouts of america. The requirements for each merit badge appear in the current bsa merit badge pamphlet for that award and in the book boy scout requirements, available at scout shops and council service. The font size can be adjusted to accommodate readers who prefer either large or small print. The 2017 boy scout rank requirements include a duty.
Click here to begin program planning cub scouts 2020 click here to begin program planning scouts bsa 2020 w. New boy scout requirements mandatory as of january 1, 2017. If you do find a copy on line in pdf form, it was scanned and posted illegally. Boyce council serving 14 counties in central illinois.
Come to the surface, take a breath, and repeat the sequence twice. Who are working on the tenderfoot through first class ranks may continue to follow the old requirements, but must convert to the current requirements upon attaining first class. Boy scout advancement requirements changes effective january 1, 2017 with updates through august 1, 2017. Do a headfirst surface dive to a depth of at least 5 feet and swim underwater for three strokes. Clarke history museum of ozarks scouting is located inside the ozark trails council clarence and edna wheeler scout service center at 1616 s. Beginning in 2014, the site added pdf transcripts of. Publication date 1910 topics boy scouts publisher new york. Make list of equipment the group should bring in addition to their.
Heres a complete list of 2017 boy scout requirement changes. From pack 358s delaware tribes cubmaster sharla merrick. The first rank of scouting can be earned as soon as youths join a troop, especially if they have earned the arrow of light as webelos scouts. Boy scout rank requirements the rank requirements in this book are official as of jan. Boy scouts and cub scouts salute during a memorial day ceremony in linden, mich on may 29, 2017. This created an additional training option for leaders and volunteers who need to complete their positionspecific training requirements for the boy scout program. Scout leaders to help youth fulfill the aims of the bsa. I thought i was getting the 2012 edition of the boy scout handbook for my brandnew scout. Scoutbook 2020 scouts bsa merit badge requirements. Eagle scout requirements have evolved since the award was conceived.
The pages glide seamlessly and load instantly, so there is no lag time when reading. It has been updated to reflect the 2014 requirements, including the changes. Working on merit badges is especially enjoyable when scouts work together. It is important to monitor each scouts rank progress and to strongly encourage them to complete any current rank requirements before january 1, 2017. Quick heads up for anyone still using pre2016 boy scout rank requirements. Search and rescue sar merit badge, kayaking merit badge, welding merit badge. Make list of items to take on activity selected in req. Youll also be current on all revised requirements and minor updates affecting merit badges. We have long recognized that boys life has a direct influence on membership retention. These requirements are effective as of february, 2019. In a cub scout pack, boy scout troop, varsity scout team, venturing crew, or sea scout shipor in any position in a district or. There are three major components of advancing from star to eagle merit badges, service, and positions of. But first, a quick plug for scoutbook, the official bsa web app that makes tracking advancement.
The boy scouts of america was incorporated on february 8, 1910, and chartered by congress in 1916 to provide an educational program for boys and young adults. In january 2017, grant will be a webelos 2 who is very close to crossing over to boy scouts. On january 30, 2017, the boy scouts of america announced that transgender. The guide to advancement 2017 and 2018 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. This application is to be submitted after you have completed all requirements for the eagle scout rank. Immediate changes to cub scout advancement announced. Alternave requirements for the tenderfoot rank are available for scouts with physical or mental disabilies, if they meet the criteria listed in the boy scout requirements book. Scouts, as of january 1, 2017, the new bsa rank requirements officially go into effect. Grant will have until january 1, 2017 to decide whether he will continue working with the requirements he has in the 2015 book or switch to the requirements in the 2016 book.
New listing vintage boy scouts of america handbook for boys c1948, 5e, 11p, 1057. When there is a conflict between two published lists of requirements, such as boy scout. The boy scouts of america bsa colloquially, the boy scouts is the largest scouting organization and one of the largest youth organizations in the united states, with about 2. Transition paths for each rank are shown on the flow diagram below. National boy scouts of america council guidestar profile. Scouts who joined the boy scouts of america on or after jan. Scoutbook boy scouts swimming merit badge requirements.
All the boys who joined troop 233 in 2016 should have purchased this new edition and thus have been following the current requirements. Ive got the full list of changes, as outlined in the 2017 boy scout requirements book, below. The bsa was founded in 1910, and since then, about 110 million americans participated in bsa programs at some time in their lives. Blanks in this worksheets table appear when we do not have a worksheet for the badge that includes these requirements.
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