ADVANCEMENT

Details on advancement procedures, links to forms for collecting advancement awards,etc.

Prepare Arrow of Light Scouts for Transition from Cubs to Scouts

When your youth are Cubs, adults do most of the leading. Then they become Scouts; now adults are doing the guiding. Follow this link to see how to make this a smooth transition.

National Eagle Scout Association Scholarships: Deadline January 31st

Scholarships are available for Eagle Scouts by following this link for information, dates and details. Good luck to all the candidates.

Eagle Scout Service Project Nominations

Please submit your service project nominations before January 31, 2026! Learn more here! The Council Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year winner will be recognized at the Council Recognition Dinner on February 7.

The Venturing Ranger Award Updates

The Venturing Ranger Award has been updated. To find out about these details, follow this link, for more information.

Guide your scout from First Badge to Eagle

Knots and How to Tie Them

Scouts BSA Handbook, 14th Edition for Boys

The Scout's Deck of Outdoor Recipe Cards

Emergency Preparedness Merit Badge Pamphlet

The Aviation merit badge just got a first-class upgrade: If you’re planning to “fly high” in Scouting, check out the upgrades on this merit badge.

Six New Year's Resolutions from the Personal Fitness Merit Badge

With the beginning of the year, many of us begin those New Year's Resolutions. The Personal Fitness Merit Badge has some ideas. If health and fitness are part of your plan for 2026, follow this link for additions to your plan.

Two New Merit Badges

We have two new badges to add to the dozens of others. The first one is about Artificial Intelligence. The second is about Cybersecurity. Check out these links to learn more.