Category: Rank Advancement

Your Eagle Scout project is the culmination of every lesson you've learned throughout your years in Scouting. Do you already have your own project in mind? If not, don't worry! In this article, I'll...

Are you ready to earn your First Class rank and start seriously preparing to become an Eagle Scout? You're actually a lot closer than you think! In earning First Class, you'll be finishing up the...

Do you know how to handle bladed tools safely and effectively? After earning your Scouts BSA Totin' Chip, you will! Since pocket knives, saws, and axes are such a core part of Scouting, you'll need...

Cyber chips, launched in 2017, are one of the newest additions to Scouting. Necessary to earn the "Scout" (Grade 6-8) and "Star" (Grade 9-12) ranks, cyber chips teach Scouts about online safety. In...

Before you can begin Eagle Scout rank requirement 7 and hold your final board of review, you’ll be tasked with writing a comprehensive essay that discusses your long-term goals and values. This...

Fewer than 0.3% of American teenagers become Eagle Scouts and, if you're the parent of a Scout, you'll want your child to be one of them. Scouting teaches reliance on other Scouts and independent...