What is Boy Scouting?

Join BOY SCOUTS

Find a Scout Unit in Your Area

The National BSA Website, www.scouting.org,
now lists all
Boy Scout Advancements and Merit Badge Requirements.

Click the Patches below for information on each Rank.

UPDATED
 Boy Scout Information
Rank Requirement Changes for Tenderfoot through First Class effective 1/1/2008.  
CLICK HERE for more info.

Eagle Scout Rank Application Changes.

 Boy Scout Oath

On my honor, I will do my best
To do my duty to God and my Country and to obey the Scout Law;
To help other people at all times;
To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.

UPCOMING EVENTS:
 

Enter the Scout Zone

BOY SCOUT RANK HELP
ONLINE
BSA now has a great new site with video demonstrations
for early Boy Scout Ranks.
Visit the site HERE

Scouts Can Invite Friends Electronically

A new feature called the e-card is available to Scouts and leaders on the www.thescoutzone.org Web site. This fun and easy activity will help a Scout complete the new First Class requirement that states he must invite a friend to a troop meeting or activity.

Step 1

Go to www.thescoutzone.org.

Step 2

Click on "Tell a Friend."

Step 3

Enter your name and your friend's name and e-mail address in the boxes.

Step 4

Select images of activities you think would be fun and interesting for your friend to do.

Step 5

Chose the music and the message you would like to send.

Step 6

Preview your e-card and send it to your friend.

Field Book On Line
 

UPDATED
 Boy Scout Information

The information below is from
The National BSA Website, www.scouting.org
and
The North Florida Council Website; www.nfcscouting.org

Boy Scout Requirements

The National Youth Protection Committee recommended additions to Boy Scout rank
requirements that were approved and will become effective January 1, 2008. These changes will
help us advance the importance of Youth Protection training beyond the initial Boy Scout joining
requirements, and keep youth informed and actively engaged in understanding the key elements
of personal safety and protection.

Tenderfoot Rank
Revised requirement 9:
Explain the importance of the buddy system as it relates to your personal safety on outings and in
your neighborhood. Describe what a bully is and how you should respond to one.

Second Class Rank
New requirement 8b:
Explain the three R’s of personal safety and protection.

First Class Rank
New requirement 12:
Describe the three things you should avoid doing related to use of the Internet. Describe a
cyberbully and how you should respond to one.

The changes will be represented in the 2008 Boy Scout Requirements book and the revised ninth
printing of the 11th edition of the Boy Scout Handbook.

The curernt Boy Scout Requirements book is available from your local Scouting merchandise distributor. It may also be ordered online at www.scoutstuff.org

Boy Scouting provides a series of surmountable obstacles and steps in overcoming them through the advancement method. The Boy Scout plans his advancement and progresses at his own pace as he meets each challenge. The Boy Scout is rewarded for each achievement, which helps him gain self-confidence. The steps in the advancement system help a Boy Scout grow in self-reliance and in the ability to help others.