Advancement

Scout Advancement

Trail to First Class - This Troop 380 program is led by a Patrol Leader with the guidance of a Troop Guide and an Assistant Scoutmaster for new boy scouts during the first year of Scouting. Its purpose is to introduce Scouts to the basics of scouting and encourage the advance in rank.

Trail to Eagle - This Troop 380 program purpose is to encourage Scouts to advance in rank and Scouting skills with the help of Troop Instructors and Assistant Scoutmasters, as necessary. Meeting merit badge requirements and leadership skills are a strong focus.

Merit Badge Requirements

Click on the link above. This nationally recognized site contains the requirements for merit badges, but does not attempt to provide information regarding how to earn the badges, resources for added information, or similar data.

Another web site that that does provide some of that information is www.meritbadge.com.

Eagle Required Merit Badges

Although a Scout must earn only 12 Eagle Merit badges for the rank of Eagle, a Scout may choose any combination of these merit badges to fulfill requirement # 3 for Star and Life Scout. Eagle Merit Badges include: Camping, Citizenship in the Community, Citizenship in the Nation, Citizenship in the World, Communications, Cycling, Emergency Preparedness, Environmental Science, Family Life, First Aid, Hiking, Lifesaving, Personal Fitness, Personal Management, Swimming

Eagle Project Planning Guide

Click on the link above for current information for the Life Scout working toward Eagle rank, including complete Eagle project guide.

Venturing Advancement

Advancement Requirements

Click on the link above to view the current Venturing advancement awards including Bronze, Gold and Siler, plus the Ranger award.