Advancement is a critical part of the Boy Scouts of America’s programs, and is the core vehicle where Scouts learn the skills that will make them successful later in life.
Position Specific Information
If you are a Life Scout applying for Eagle Scout rank or are a Merit Badge Counselor, please go to the respective pages for more specific information.
Eagle Scouts
Visit this page for more information on scheduling an Eagle Board of Review, Service Project ideas, and specific paperwork.
Merit Badge Counselors
Visit this page for more information on registering and filling out the application.
Resources
Below are various resources that are open for use and download by units to support advancement tracking and related activities.
General Resources
Merit Badges
General Resources
- Guide to Advancement
- Advancement News
- Advancement Educational Presentations
- Abilities Digest
- Advancement Report
- Building Effective Advancement Committees
- Eagle Scout Challenge
- Friendstorming on Tour
- Lone Scout Friend and Counselor Guidebook
- On Increasing Advancement
- Troop Resource Survey
- Guide to Awards and Insignia
- Venturing Board of Review Guide
- Guardians at the Gate
Merit Badges