Advancement & Awards

Read about the different ranks and badges that can be earned by a Scouts BSA member.

Advancement & Awards

Advice from an Eagle Scout mom

By Scouting magazine

How can parents best motivate their sons to continue on the Trail to Eagle? A mother of three Eagle Scouts suggests a one-step-at-a-time approach.

Advancement & Awards

Qualities of the best patrols

By Scouting magazine

Green Bar Bill recounts the qualities of good patrols. A TROOP’S BEST patrols exhibit enthusiasm, teamwork, and camaraderie—that special spark known as patrol spirit. How do your patrols measure up? Here are some tips for building

Advancement & Awards

Evolution of the Eagle Scout Award

By Scouting magazine

The highest rank a Boy Scout can achieve began as a sort of “super merit badge” for Scouts who earned 21 other merit badges, five of them required.

Advancement & Awards

Motivating Scouts who don't advance in rank

By Scouting magazine

Scouter M.A. noted in our March-April issue that some Scouts almost never advance in rank. Should the troop committee’s board of review find out why? M.A. asked. What else might motivate boys to advance?

Advancement & Awards

Ideas for a memorable Eagle Court of Honor

By Scouting magazine

Are your troop’s Eagle Scout ceremonies are lacking innovation and excitement? Readers offer many ideas on how to make the ceremony more memorable.