Category: Scouts BSA

  • Scouts BSA Eagle Scout Rank

    Scouts BSA Eagle Scout Rank

    Eagle Scout is the highest advancement rank in Scouts BSA. Eagle is earned after the rank of Life. ”Once an Eagle, always an Eagle”. A young woman or man who finishes his or her Scouting career at 18 years of age as a Life Scout will say “I WAS a Life Scout.” But a young…

  • Scouts BSA Second Class Rank Helps and Documents

    Scouts BSA Second Class Rank Helps and Documents

    Second Class is the rank a Scout can earn after Tenderfoot. The requirements for Second Class continue to teach the youth to the skills needed to advance in Scouts BSA.

  • Developing Youth Leadership in an All-New Troop

    Developing Youth Leadership in an All-New Troop

    A reader asks about being youth-led in an all-new troop where all of the Scouts have no previous experience. “The girls have tried, but without experienced scouts in leadership positions to model how to plan a scouting year, run troop meetings or plan a trip, and troop trainers to instruct new scouts in camping skills,…

  • Scouts BSA Board of Review Failure

    Scouts BSA Board of Review Failure

    Board of Review failure may occur if a Scout does not fulfill all the requirements for rank advancement. While it is possible for a Scout to request an early review, it is essential to consider whether they are fully prepared for it. The review should focus on the Scout’s personal growth and Scouting journey rather…

  • Scouts BSA Leadership Disagreement

    Scouts BSA Leadership Disagreement

    In Scouts BSA, conflicts and disagreements can arise among leaders and scouts alike. One such situation that may occur is when the Scoutmaster and the elected Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) have a leadership disagreement regarding the selection of an Assistant Senior Patrol Leader (ASPL). Let’s explore this scenario and shed light on the best way…

  • Scouts BSA Trivia Quiz

    Scouts BSA Trivia Quiz

    Test your Scouts BSA knowledge with these BSA trivia questions. How many answers do you know?