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Category: Rank Advancement

link to Personal Safety Awareness: The Scouts BSA Training Replacing Cyber Chips

Personal Safety Awareness: The Scouts BSA Training Replacing Cyber Chips

There were some key updates to the world of Scouting in 2024, and one of the biggest was the retirement of the Cyber Chip. As of January 1st, the BSA officially retired the Cyber Chip program,...

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How To Plan An Eagle Scout Project: An Easy 5-Step Guide

A large-scale service project is one of the final obstacles that you'll need to overcome to reach Scouting's highest rank: Eagle Scout. If you're a Life Scout in the process of planning your own...

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Timeline To Become An Eagle Scout & What To Know In 2025

"Eagle Scout" is the highest rank a young person can reach in Scouting. In fact, only around 5% of all Scouts who join ever reach the Eagle rank. As such, becoming an Eagle Scout is an...

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Earning Tenderfoot Rank⚜️: A Scout’s Ultimate Guide in 2025

Earning the Tenderfoot rank is the first real obstacle in a Scout's journey to Eagle. To complete the 11 requirements standing between you and your new rank, you'll need to learn about camping,...

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Advance Fast in Scouting (5 Rank-Up Keys To Earn Eagle Quickly)

Everyone knows that you can't become an Eagle Scout without ranking up! However, along the journey, it's easy to get stuck and stop making progress. Or, to become discouraged because there are...

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link to The 16 Skills of Scouting: What BSA Scouts Learn And Do

The 16 Skills of Scouting: What BSA Scouts Learn And Do

Everyone knows that Scouting teaches useful skills and encourages personal growth. However, you might be wondering what exactly the skills covered in Scouting include. Look no further! In this...

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