Scouts BSA Advancement & Awards
Scouts BSA provides a series of surmountable obstacles and steps in overcoming them through the advancement method. The Scout plans his or her advancement and progresses at his or her own pace as he or she meets each challenge. The Scout is rewarded for each achievement, which helps her or him gain self-confidence. The steps in the advancement system help a Scout grow in self-reliance and in the ability to help others.
Scouts BSA Advancement Resources
Merit Badge Counselors
Please contact the Registrar to receive an updated Merit Badge Counselor list. According to the Guide to Advancement 7.0.2.3, "Due to concerns about merit badge counselor privacy, and since Scouts should receive the names and contact information from the Scoutmaster, unit counselor lists should not be made available to Scouts online.
Special Opportunities for Scouts BSA
In addition to rank requirements and merit badges, Scouts may earn a number of other badges and awards.
Hiking Awards
Conservation Awards
Aquatic Emblems
Other Awards and Emblems
Contacts
For more information, contact your District Advancement Chair.
