Advancement & Awards FAQs Archives

By Mark Ray

From the Mile Swim award, Boardsailing, Stand Up Paddleboarding and more, find out how your Scouts can earn a special aquatics award.

By Scouting magazine

Merit Badge Counselors are essential players in the advancement program. Here’s what you need to know.

By Scouting magazine

The BSA’s training awards and keys can help you track your progress and help you be a more successful leader.

By Michael Freeman

The rules of group merit badge instruction.

By Michael Freeman

Two special awards recognize those who start or join new Scouts BSA troops, Cub Scout packs, Venturing crews or Sea Scout ships.

By Michael Freeman

Adventure is a hallmark of every level of the Scouting program. But in Cub Scouting, the word takes on a special meaning.

By Michael Freeman

With membership in the OA now expanded to include Venturers, Sea Scouts and girls in troops, it’s a good time to review unit election procedures.

By Michael Freeman

Interpreter strips speak to others that you’re the one to talk to.

By Michael Freeman

Answers to your most frequently asked questions regarding Venturing’s Summit Award.

By Michael Freeman

Common questions to proper uniforming answered.