THE SCOUT LAW
A Scout is
trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly
courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful
thrifty, brave, clean and reverent.
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ADVANCEMENT
The aims of Scouting are to help youth develop their character, become responsible citizens and leaders in the community, and become more mentally, physically and morally fit.
Scouts BSA provides a series of challenges and the steps to overcome them through the advancement method. Each Scout will have a unique experience, as her own interests shape the experience she has.
Scouts learn by EXPERIENCING. As Scouts learn skills, they are tested on their skills, reviewed and then recognized, building self-confidence along the way. The Scout plans her own advancement based on her interests, progresses at her own pace as she meets each challenge, and is rewarded for each achievement. She will build self-reliance along the way, accept responsibility, and care for herself and others, while weaving Scouting ideals into her life.
RANK ADVANCEMENTS
Advancement is the process where Scouts move up from rank to rank. This method promotes and encourages involvement and commitment and keeps the Scouts coming back for more! Troop 163's advancement is built into our program, so that active participation leads to meaningful achievement and recognition. This fosters a continually improving readiness for more and more fun experiences.
Scout ranks
Scout ranks
Click on each Rank to learn more:
MERIT BADGES
There are over 135 merit badges that a Scout can earn. A Scout can learn about many different things, such as sports, crafts, science, trades, business and possible future careers as she earns these merit badges. Any Scout can earn any merit badge at any time.
A Scout must earn 21 merit badges to attain Eagle Rank, which includes 14 specific ones.
For Scouts earning more than the 21 required merit badges for Eagle, they are awarded the Bronze Palm for earning an additional 5 merit badges, the Gold Palm for an additional 10 and the Silver Palm for an additional 15.
merit badges
merit badges
For a full list of merit badges, click here.
Eagle required merit badges include the following:
First Aid, Citizenship in the Community, Citizenship in the Nation, Citizenship in the World, Communication, Cooking, Personal Fitness, Emergency Preparedness OR Lifesaving, Environmental Science OR Sustainability, Personal Management, Swimming OR Hiking OR Cycling, Camping and Family Life.
order of the arrow
order of the arrow
The Order of the Arrow (OA) is known as Scouting's national honor society. For over 100 years, the OA has recognized Scouts and Scouters who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives. Members maintain camping traditions and spirit and serve as models of quality leadership.
Learn about the requirements to become a member, the induction process, and the levels of memberships within the Order of the Arrow here: https://oa-bsa.org/about
SCOUTS BSA AWARDS
There are numerous awards and recognitions that Scouts can earn.
Some of these awards will be completed together as a Troop, including:
Firem'n Chit Award - this grants a Scout the right to carry fire-lighting devices and build campfires.
Totin' Chip Award - this grants a Scout the right to carry and use wood tools, including knives, axes and saws.
Other awards, like the CyberChip are completed independently.
Cyber Chip
Cyber Chip
The Cyberchip Award promotes internet safety and must be earned to advance ranks.
Click here for the complete list of Scouts BSA awards - https://www.scouting.org/awards/awards-central/
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