Advancement
This is the top level advancement page, it may include...
- Introduction to Advancement
- What is Advancement?
- A brief explanation of the BSA advancement process, its importance, and how it helps in the personal development of Scouts.
- Advancement Philosophy
- An overview of the principles behind the BSA advancement program, emphasizing personal growth, leadership development, and skill acquisition.
- What is Advancement?
- Ranks Overview
- List of Ranks
- Provide a list of all the ranks from Scout to Eagle Scout.
- Each rank should be clickable, leading to a detailed page or section about that rank’s specific requirements.
- Requirements
- A summary of the general requirements to advance through each rank, with links to more detailed resources or the official BSA rank requirements.
- List of Ranks
- Merit Badges
- Introduction to Merit Badges
- Explain the purpose of merit badges, how they fit into advancement, and the variety available.
- List of Popular Merit Badges
- A categorized list (e.g., outdoor skills, science and technology, citizenship) with links to specific badges.
- Merit Badge Process
- Step-by-step instructions on how to earn a merit badge, including finding a counselor, completing requirements, and getting signed off.
- Introduction to Merit Badges
- Court of Honor
- What is a Court of Honor?
- Explain the significance of the Court of Honor, including when they occur and what they celebrate.
- Upcoming Courts of Honor
- A calendar or list of upcoming dates for Courts of Honor, including any special notes or themes.
- Preparation Tips
- Guidance on how Scouts and parents can prepare for a Court of Honor, including what to expect, what to wear, and how to invite family and friends.
- What is a Court of Honor?
- Resources for Scouts and Parents
- Forms and Documentation
- Provide downloadable links to commonly used forms, such as rank advancement forms, Eagle Scout applications, and merit badge worksheets.
- Advancement Tracking Tools
- Introduce tools or apps for tracking progress, such as Scoutbook, and provide tutorials or links to external resources.
- FAQs
- A section answering common questions about the advancement process, merit badges, and ranks.
- Forms and Documentation
- Contact Information
- Advancement Chair Contact
- Provide contact details for the Troop’s Advancement Chair or another relevant adult leader.
- Merit Badge Counselors
- List or link to a directory of available Merit Badge Counselors within the troop, with contact details.
- Advancement Chair Contact
- Recognition and Highlights
- Recent Achievements
- Showcase recent advancements, such as Scouts who have earned a new rank or completed a merit badge.
- Eagle Scouts
- Highlight the troop’s Eagle Scouts, perhaps with a gallery or stories of their projects and achievements.
- Recent Achievements
- Advancement Policies
- Troop-Specific Policies
- Detail any troop-specific guidelines related to advancement, merit badges, or Courts of Honor.
- BSA National Policies
- Link to or summarize important BSA national policies related to advancement, including those on safety, ethics, and the role of parents.
- Troop-Specific Policies