Advancement & Awards – Page 3

No glamping allowed — Here’s what does and doesn’t count

By Michael Freeman

These days, Scouts spend the night in cabins, yurts and museums — or even on aircraft carriers. So what kind of camping counts for Boy Scout advancement?

Make the Personal Management merit badge really count

By Michael Freeman

A Scout might never again cook over a campfire, hike into the wilderness or use CPR. But he will undoubtedly need to manage his time and money.

Class Act: Sixty years after his brave stand, one member of the Little Rock Nine talks to ‘Eagles’ Call’

By Michael Freeman

On Sept. 25, 1957, Eagle Scout Ernest Green Jr. and eight other African-American students walked through the front doors of Little Rock’s Central High School and onto the pages of history.

Think globally, act locally to earn the World Conservation Award

By Mark Ray

Requirements for the award have recently been updated to reflect changes in the advancement program.

How to add color to the Art merit badge

By Mark Ray

While many Scouts earn the badge at summer camp, the badge is also a great offseason option.

How to help Scouts make an Eagle Scout service project great

By Scouting magazine

Your Scouts’ Eagle Scout service projects will soar with these tips for going above and beyond.

Tips for teaching the Environmental Science merit badge

By Scouting magazine

Capturing Scouts’ attention when it comes to observing nature can be a challenge. Pique their interest with the Environmental Science merit badge.

Tips for navigating the Orienteering merit badge

By Scouting magazine

Orienteering is one of Scouting’s more popular merit badges. Here’s how to help Scouts with the best orienteering resources, equipment and more.

When it’s OK to complete two advancement requirements with one activity

By Scouting magazine

In some cases, it’s fine for Scouts to “double dip.” We break down when it’s OK to make the most out of one activity.

Tips for making First Aid merit badge lessons last

By Aaron Derr

How to use hands-on demonstrations, learn-as-you go lessons and much more to make First Aid merit badge training last.