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Advancement & Awards

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Advancement is one of the methods of Scouting that empower Scouts to learn and overcome obstacles. Scouts plan their own advancement and progress at their own pace as they meet each challenge.

Scouts are recognized and rewarded for each achievement, which helps them gain confidence while learning and upholding the values of Scouting. The advancement system helps a Scout grow in self-reliance and in the ability to lead and help others.

See Scouting.org for a complete list of ranks, awards, and their requirements.
See our Troop 883 Guide to Advancement for guidance and the process.

Scouting Ranks
click ranks to see requirements

Scout
Tenderfoot
2nd Class
1st Class
Star
Life
Eagle

Special Awards

Merit Badges
BSA offers a wide variety of merit badges to earn that cover crafts and hobbies, science, trades, business, health, and more. Many Scouts find an interest in a merit badge that leads them to a related career later on in life.

See also Earning Merit Badges in our Advancement Forms and Guides

Conservation Awards
BSA offers a variety of special conservation awards and recognition. Check it out.