See the scouts move up in rank and respect

Written by Alejandro Gonzalez

For more information about the Boy Scouts, visit http://www.scouting.org/.

Merit Badges

first scout badge Scout Badge
  • 10 years old
  • Tie square knot
  • Take scout oath

tenderfoot Tenderfoot Rank
  • ID poisonous plants
  • Demo first aid
  • Go to conference

secondclass Second Class Rank
  • Show compass skills
  • Hike with compass
  • Do service project

firstclass First Class Rank
  • Hike without compass
  • Save someone from fire
  • Pass swimming test

starbadge Star Rank
  • First class for 4 mo
  • Earn six merit badges
  • Do service project

liferank Life Rank
  • Star scout for 6 mo
  • Earn five+ badges
  • Teach younger scouts

second class rank Eagle Rank
  • Earn 21 badges
  • Develop service project
  • 6 mo as leader

eaglepalm Eagle Palms
  • Eagle scout for 3 mo
  • Earn 5+ badges
  • Board of review