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The Scout Oath includes the phrase “to help other people at all times,” which reminds us to always be of service to others. Project planning should begin by discussing various service ideas with your fellow scouts and SPL. Adult leaders, your chartered organization, and the local government are also good resources for ideas. Projects will be more meaningful and fun if they are well-planned.
Several sources exist to help plan a troop service project including pages for already planned events as well as contact information for additional agencies
Merit Badge Counselor List (this list is now available in Scoutbook, all Scoutmasters have access to this list. Use your my.scouting.org ID to log in. scoutbook.com
A Scout is reverent. He is reverent toward God. He is faithful in his religious duties and respects the convictions of others in matters of custom and religion.
To encourage members to grow stronger in their faith, religious groups have developed the following religious emblems programs. The Boy Scouts of America has approved of these programs and allows the emblems to be worn on the official uniform. The various religious groups administer the programs. Check with your local council service center or contact the religious organization directly to obtain the curriculum booklets.
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You can learn about sports, crafts, science, trades, business, and future careers as you earn merit badges. There are more than 135 merit badges, and any Scout, or any qualified Venturer or Sea Scout may earn any of these at any time.
The requirements posted here are the most current, accurate, and official. This will always be the best place to find the most up-to-date requirements.
What is the University of Scouting?
The University of Scouting is a one-day leader training program designed to provide ideas and resources in areas to benefit your Pack, Troop or Crew. The University of Scouting is offered once a year to assist ALL Scouts and Scouters in their Scouting positions.
Who should attend?
All Adult Volunteers. This includes Cub Scout, Scouts BSA, and Venturing Leaders, Commissioners, District and Council Level Volunteers, and all other Scout Volunteers. Also Boy Scouts and Venturers ages 11 and up. Kids Club Day Camp for kids 4-10.
Eagle Scout is the highest achievement or rank attainable in the Scouts BSA program of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). Since its inception in 1911, only four percent of Scouts have earned this rank after a lengthy review process.
Contents: On this page: advancement tracking sheet, leadership update form.
Visit the official NESA page here.
Eagle Requirements/Workbook