Advancement & Awards FAQs Archives - Page 4 of 5

What you need to know about earning the Historic Trails Award

By Scouting magazine

Learn more about the Historic Trails Award.

Help Venturers discover faith while earning the TRUST Award

By Scouting magazine

Venturing offers three expert awards: Ranger for outdoor skills, Quest for sports and TRUST for religious and community life. Here’s an introduction to the TRUST Award.

Facts and suggestions on leading effective boards of review

By Scouting magazine

Here’s a primer on keeping a key step in the advancement process — boards of review — from becoming a stumbling block.

Examine the requirements of the STEM Supernova awards program

By Scouting magazine

Learn more about the STEM Supernova awards available for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Venturers.

Learn more about religious emblems that aim to promote reverence

By Scouting magazine

A Scout pledges to do his duty to God. Helping him understand what that pledge means is the purpose behind the religious emblems programs Scouting recognizes.

Recognize a Scout’s meritorious actions with one of two awards

By Scouting magazine

On rare occasions, service performed as a Scout or Scouter earns that individual national recognition, such as one of two meritorious action awards.

Recognize a Scout’s heroic actions with one of three awards

By Scouting magazine

Learn how to nominate a Scout’s heroic actions for one of three life-saving awards.

How to use beads to encourage Tiger Cub advancement

By Scouting magazine

Learn how you can help encourage Tiger Cub advancement using the Tiger Cub beads.

New changes in Eagle Scout Service Project requirements

By Scouting magazine

Learn more about the changes to the Eagle Scout Service Project workbook, including why changes were needed to the project requirements.

How to measure a Scout’s participation for BSA requirements

By Scouting magazine

What exactly does “active” mean and how can troop leaders measure participation?