50 Miler | ||||
| Intended for: | Boy Scouts | |||
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The Boy Scout, Varsity Scout, or Venturer unit or provisional group must follow these rules for a 50-Miler trip:
The 50 Miler Award is available as a Cloth or Leather Patch or a Decal. It is NOT worn on the Uniform, but may be attached to equipment, jackets, backpacks, patch vests or blankets, etc. The 50-Miler Award is presented to each qualifying individual for satisfactory participation in an approved trip. In order to qualify for the award the group of which the individual is a member must fulfill all of the following requirements.
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75th Anniversary | |||||||||||||||||||
| Intended for: | Cub Scouts | ||||||||||||||||||
| Details: | ![]() 2005 marked the 75th anniversary for Cub Scouts in the Boy Scouts of America (1930-2005). All Cub Scouts, Scout Leaders and family members during the Cub Scouts 75th Anniversary could earn Special Edition Awards. Each 75th Anniversary Award utilizes a special patch. Read about each Cub Scout 75th Anniversary Award to learn about the fun requirements for earning each award. These awards need to be orderd through your local Council. Please check with them to ensure they have the awards available. Requirements: ![]() Youth Award Complete Requirement 1 and complete 5 other activities.
![]() Leader Award Complete Requirement 1 and complete 5 other activities.
![]() Family Award Complete Requirement 1 and complete 5 other activities.
![]() Pack Award Complete Requirement 1 and complete 5 other activities.
Also available for the qualifying Cub Scout Pack is a special Cub Scouts 75th Anniversary Award Pack Ribbon. ![]() Unit Leaders can order the following items when requirements have been fulfilled for the special Cub Scout 75th Anniversary Awards
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Antarctic Scout | ||||
| Intended for: | Eagle Scouts | |||
| Details: |
These are the requirements for candidates for the Boy Scouts of America participation in the National Science Foundation and BSA scientific project to Antarctica.
Candidates need to submit an Application Form to the BSA national headquarters before February 1. | |||
Boardsailing | ||||
| Intended for: | Boy Scouts | |||
| Details: |
Requirements
Counselors Anyone recognized and certified as an instructor by Windsurfer International or the United States Boardsailing Association may serve as a counselor for this award with the approval of the local council. Someone trained and experienced in boardsailing skills and safety may serve as a counselor for this award in a Scout summer camp program under the direction and supervision of a currently certified Aquatics Instructor, BSA. All requirements must be completed as stated on the Boardsailing BSA application. The counselor should not omit, vary, or add requirements. The requirements should be taught and completed in the order in which they are presented on the application. Recognition Scouts completing the requirements will receive a swimsuit patch, No. 00249. A completed award application should be submitted to the local council by the counselor or unit leader. The patch is not to be worn on the scout uniform. Teaching Areas Instruction must be conducted on a body of water meeting the criteria defined in the BSA guidelines for boardsailing. (See the "Aquatics" section of Camp Program and Property Management, No. 20-920.) A steady five- to seven-knot breeze is ideal for beginner practice. Initial water entry and practice should be on a gradual beach that meets Safe Swim Defense standards. The body of water should be free of other traffic, and be protected from shore and open water so that students are within fifty feet of assistance at all times during beginner instruction and practice. Board Sailing Guidelines Whenever Scouts or Explorers participate in boardsailing activities, the following guidelines and practices should be followed:
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Boy Scout Conservation Good Turn | ||||
| Intended for: | Boy Scouts | |||
| Details: |
The Conservation Good Turn is an opportunity for Boy Scout troops to join with conservation or environmental organizations (federal, state, local, or private) to carry out a conservation Good Turn in their home communities. Working together in the local community, the unit and the agency plan the details and establish the date, time and location for carrying out the project. Conservation projects should involve the entire troop - scouts, leaders, and family members. Hands-on projects help Boy Scouts realize that everyone can do things to care for the environment. Scouts participating in the Conservation Good Turn can also meet some advancement requirements. Agencies to contact for project ideas:
Some suggested projects could be:
The patch can be worn as a temporary insignia. Pick up an application form from your local council office or use this Application Form | |||
Boy Scout World Conservation | ||||
| Intended for: | Boy Scouts | |||
| Details: |
If a Cub Scout earned the Cub Scout version of this badge, he may not transfer it to his Boy Scout uniform - he must earn the award as a Boy Scout. Earn the Boy Scout World Conservation Award by earning the following merit badges:
The World Conservation Award is worn on the uniform shirt, centered on the right pocket as a TEMPORARY patch. Only ONE Temporary patch may be worn at a time. Download or complete this Application Form | |||
BSA Family | |||||||
| Intended for: | Cub Scouts | ||||||
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To earn the award, a family must complete 10 activities within a 12-month period. The family chooses one activity in two topics in each of the following categories:
When a family has completed the requirements, all family members are eligible to receive an award certificate, patches for uniform wear, and/or pins for non-uniform wear.
Most of the ideas in the BSA Family Activity Book will be useful during family meetings or gatherings. However, parents will also find ways to incorporate them into daily life. Many ideas may be adapted for use while riding in a car and during mealtimes, and may provide things to occupy children when they say there is "nothing to do." In short, parents may use the ideas and activities to meet their own family's needs and interests. | ||||||
BSA Lifeguard | ||||
| Intended for: | Boy Scouts | |||
| Details: |
REQUIREMENTS:
BSA LIFEGUARD TRAINING PROCEDURE:
BSA LIFEGUARD RETRAINING: To be retrained as BSA Lifeguard, someone who previously has been trained can complete the regular BSA Lifeguard course, passing each of the requirements. Those whose BSA Lifeguard training is current or has expired within the past 12 months can be retrained by demonstrating a current knowledge of and ability to perform the skills necessary to fulfill BSA Lifeguard requirements. It is not necessary to retake the BSA Lifeguard course. | |||
Centennial Quality Unit | ||||
| Intended for: | All Scouts | |||
| Details: |
The BSA National Strategic Plan is guided by five pillars supported by measurable, specific goals. The plan requires immediate and continued attention to each pillar. Each year there will be an emphasis on one of the pillars.
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Crime Prevention | ||||
| Intended for: | All Scouts | |||
| Details: |
January, 2007: I contacted BSA National about this award after hearing from someone that they could not get the patch locally. BSA replied that the Crime Prevention emblem IS in stock, however, this is a restricted item and can only be obtained through your local council. If your council does not have this in stock, they can order it. It is item #04189. Phase I-Youth and Family Phase II-Youth and Unit
Once both phases have been completed, the unit leader must sign the application. Awards may be purchased at the local council service center. Download the Cub Scout Application Form Information for the Parent or Unit Leader Youth
Family
The following strategies and projects can involve individuals or whole families in preventing crime:
Neighborhood/Community
Consider these suggestions for crime prevention projects:
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Cub Scout Conservation Good Turn | ||||
| Intended for: | Cub Scouts | |||
| Details: |
The Conservation Good Turn is an opportunity for Cub Scout packs to join with conservation or environmental organizations (federal, state, local, or private) to carry out a conservation Good Turn in their home communities. Working together in the local community, the unit and the agency plan the details and establish the date, time and location for carrying out the project. Conservation projects should involve the entire Cub Scout pack - scouts, leaders, and family members. Hands-on projects help Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts realize that everyone can do things to care for the environment. Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts participating in the Conservation Good Turn can also meet some advancement requirements. Agencies to contact for project ideas:
Some suggested projects could be:
The patch can be worn as a temporary insignia or on the scout's patch vest. Pick up an application form from your local council office or use this Application Form | |||
Cub Scout Outdoor Activity | |
| Intended for: | Cub Scouts |
| Details: | ![]() Cub Scouts at all levels from Tiger to Webelos can earn the Outdoor Activity Award. When the award is first earned, the scout receives the pocket flap award, worn on the right pocket flap of his uniform. In each additional year that he earns the award, a wolf track pin is attached to the flap. The Summertime Pack Award pin should be pinned through this patch just like the wolf track pins. Successive years should build on skills and experiences from earlier years, having the scouts participate in more extensive activities. Requirements: Scouts at all ranks must attend Cub Scout day camp or Cub Scout/Webelos Scout resident camp in the current program year. Tiger Cubs Complete one requirement in Achievement 5, 'Let's Go Outdoors' (Tiger Cub Handbook) and complete three of the outdoor activities listed below. Wolf Cub Scouts Assemble the 'Six Essentials for Going Outdoors' (Wolf Handbook, Elective 23b) and discuss their purpose, and complete four of the outdoor activities listed below. Bear Cub Scouts Earn the Cub Scout Leave No Trace Award (Bear Handbook, Elective 25h) and complete five of the outdoor activities listed below. Webelos Scouts Earn the Outdoorsman Activity Badge (Webelos Handbook) and complete six of the outdoor activities listed below. Outdoor Activities: With your den, pack, or family:
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Cub Scout World Conservation | ||||
| Intended for: | Cub Scouts | |||
| Details: |
This award can be earned only once while you are in Cub Scouting (i.e. as either a Wolf, Bear, or Webelos Scout). As a Wolf Cub Scout, earn the Cub Scout World Conservation Award by doing the following:
As a Bear Cub Scout, earn the Cub Scout World Conservation Award by doing the following:
As a Webelos Scout, earn the Cub Scout World Conservation Award by doing the following:
Download or complete this Application Form | |||
Den Chief Service | ||||||
| Intended for: | Boy Scouts | |||||
| Details: |
REQUIREMENTS:
There is no official form for this award, but you can use the Den Chief Service Record from the Den Chief Handbook or This Form might be useful. | |||||
Eagle Palm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intended for: | Eagle Scouts | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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After becoming an Eagle Scout, scouts may earn Palms by completing the following requirements:
You may wear only the proper combination of Palms for the number of merit badges you earned beyond the rank of Eagle. The Bronze Palm represents five merit badges, the Gold Palm 10, and the Silver Palm 15.
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Emergency Preparedness | |||||
| Intended for: | All Scouts | ||||
| Details: |
Tiger Cub Requirements
Wolf Cub Scout Requirements
* Achievement and elective numbers could change; the achievement or elective title determines what the requirement is. Bear Cub Scout Requirements
* Achievement and elective numbers could change; the achievement or elective title determines what the requirement is. Webelos Scout Requirements
Boy Scout and Varsity Scout Requirements
Venturer Requirements
Unit Volunteer Scouter RequirementsThis award is available to all registered Scouters who serve a unit, including all leaders and committee members. Do any three of the following:
Council/District Volunteer Scouter RequirementsDo any three of the following:
Resources
Program ItemsAll Emergency Preparedness BSA items are available to local councils as Supply items, though the National Distribution Center.
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Firem'n Chit | ||||
| Intended for: | Boy Scouts | |||
| Details: |
To earn this certification, the Scout must show his Scout leader, or someone designated by his leader, that he understands his responsibility to do the following:
The Scout's 'Firem'n Rights' can be taken from him if he fails in his responsibility. (In our troop, we tear off a corner from the wallet card for any minor infraction. When all four corners are gone, the scout loses his fireman rights.) There are two older versions of the card in circulation and still valid: ![]() | |||
Good Turn for America | ||||
| Intended for: | All Scouts | |||
| Notes: | This program was implemented in 2004. | |||
| Details: |
Good Turn for America goals include the following:
There are three major program areas.
It takes a bit of work to ge through the 'paperwork' to receive the patches for this award. See Good Turn Ideas See GoodTurnForAmerica.org | |||
High Adventure Triple Crown | ||||
| Intended for: | Boy Scouts | |||
| Details: |
The basic rule is that if you receive a participant emblem/patch from the High Adventure base during your program, it qualifies as your participation requirement for that BSA high adventure base. Programs hosted by the three bases and their satellites that do not qualify for earning a BSA high adventure participant award do not qualify as meeting the Triple Crown requirement. Examples include attending training such as Wood Badge or similar programs are not qualified. You will need to supply the program, crew number, dates, and staff member name for each of your three high adventure treks. A useful frequent questions page is online. Use the Triple Crown Award application to get your award patch. | |||
Historic Trails | ||||
| Intended for: | Boy Scouts | |||
| Details: |
A unit historic activity requires members to:
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Hometown U.S.A. | |
| Intended for: | Boy Scouts |
| Details: | The Hometown U.S.A. Award is a joint program between Keep America Beautiful Inc. (KAB) and the Boy Scouts of America. It is designed to give recognition to the outstanding efforts of Scouts in their communities in regard to citizenship and environmental improvement. The Purposes of the Award:
Award Requirements
Ideas for Community Service Projects
Receiving the Patch Scouts must complete the Hometown U.S.A. Award application form and present it to their Scoutmaster or troop advancement chairman. In order to qualify for the award, Scouts must have successfully completed the requirements as outlined. The troop advancement chairman will know which merit badges each Scout needs in order to qualify. It is suggested that the community service project be under the overall direction of a natural resources professional or other qualified adult supervisor. After completing the project, the adult supervisor should sign a statement that the project has been completed and meets the requirements of the project sponsor. |
International Activity | ||||
| Intended for: | All Scouts | |||
| Details: |
The specific requirements for earning this recognition are up to individual councils to define. BSA National has published some Suggested Criteria but you should check with your council for exact requirements. Here are a few application forms available from various councils:
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International Youth Exchange Emblem | ||||
| Intended for: | Boy Scouts | |||
| Details: |
International Youth Exchange Emblem requirements:
The exchange group must complete all requirements to qualify for recognition. Each individual in the group must complete all requirements to qualify. Certification of an individual for the International Youth Exchange emblem is the responsibility of the unit leader or a designated representative. Unit representatives may order the emblems (No. ID-214) from the International Division at a cost of $4 per emblem. Please make check or money order payable to the Boy Scouts of America. Please provide documentation of exchange when ordering emblems. ( * Under special circumstances, the exchange can be with a non-Scout youth group from a nation without a recognized Scout program, if approved in advance by the International Division.) The International Division Boy Scouts of America 1325 West Walnut Hill Lane P.O. Box 152079 Irving, TX 75015-2079 Telephone: 972-580-2401 Fax: 972-580-2413 E-mail: intnldiv@netbsa.org Use Emblem order form to purchase patches. | |||
Interpreter Strip | ||||
| Intended for: | Boy Scouts | |||
| Details: |
Earn the interpreter strip by:
The interpreter strips are worn centered above the "Boy Scouts of America" strip on the uniform. The requirements are verified by the unit leader, after receiving sufficient evidence of the Scout's or Scouter's ability to read, write, and speak the language. You can use this Interpreter Strip Confirmation form. The unit leader should note the personal achievement on the local Council's Advancement Report for youth or Training Report for adults and submit to the Council. The unit leader purchases the strip from the local scout shop. If it is a rare language in your area, the strip may need to be ordered from a different council or National Supply Division. Most Councils do not have a specific application form, but check with your scout shop or district executive to see. | |||
James M. Stewart Good Citizenship | ||||
| Intended for: | Boy Scouts | |||
| Details: |
This award has been established by the James M. Stewart Museum Foundation with the consent and cooperation of the Boy Scouts of America, Penn's Woods Council and the family of James M. Stewart. The purpose of this award is to introduce Boy Scouts to the life of a great American, James Maitland Stewart. The Jimmy Stewart Museum is offering this award to a Boy Scout or Scouter who has exemplified the characteristics necessary to live the life of a Good Citizen. To earn the award, Scouts are required to complete the Jimmy Stewart Museum quiz, write an essay of not less than 500 words, and do a good citizenship project in their community in honor of James M. Stewart. Interested Scouts or Scouters should contact The Jimmy Stewart Museum to receive a copy of the workbook. The price of the workbook is $4.00 which includes shipping. Scouts can send a check in that amount to: The Jimmy Stewart Museum P. O. Box 1 Indiana PA 15701 Once the required work has been done, the application form from the workbook, the quiz and the 500 word essay should be sent to the Museum. The patch and /or medal will then be sent. The price of the patch is $4.00, and the medal is $7.50. Please add $1.00 for each item ordered to cover shipping. Again, a check may be sent to the Museum. Jimmy Stewart was born in Indiana, PA and grew up with a background in scouting. He remained involved with scouting throughout his adult life. It is hoped that the values of the Boy Scouts that were shared by Jimmy Stewart will become ingrained in each recipient of The James M. Stewart Good Citizenship Award. | |||
Kayaking BSA | ||||
| Intended for: | Boy Scouts | |||
| Details: |
Requirements
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Leave No Trace Boy Scout | ||||
| Intended for: | Boy Scouts | |||
| Details: |
Leave No Trace Backcountry Guidelines
Scout Award Requirements:
Adult Award Requirements:
The award patch is a 'temporary' patch and should be displayed centered on the right pocket, either sewn or hanging from the pocket button. BSA Guidelines Page - for more details Award Application Form | |||
Leave No Trace Cub Scout | ||||
| Intended for: | Cub Scouts | |||
| Details: |
Leave No Trace Frontcountry Guidelines
Award Requirements:
BSA Guidelines Page - for more details Award Application Form | |||
Mile Swim | ||||
| Intended for: | Boy Scouts | |||
| Details: |
Requirements
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National Camping | ||||
| Intended for: | Boy Scouts | |||
| Details: |
The patch is an individual award for which all members of a unit may not qualify. Only those members who have met the cumulative camp out levels may qualify for one of the four awards. Each individual member needs to keep track of his personal campouts and have them approved by the scoutmaster. The patch can be placed on a backpack or worn as a temporary badge on the uniform. To earn the annual National Camping Award, a unit must have reached one of these levels of camping achievement:
To earn the cumulative National Camping Award, a unit must fulfill one of the following levels of camping during the entire history of the unit:
The ribbon can also be displayed with the troop flag. Individual scouts and scouters can also qualify for a National Camping Award patch provided that the required cumulative number of days and nights of camping has been met. This total can include any combination of camping with the scouts family, patrol or unit.
Both the unit and individual cumulative awards are retroactive to January 1, 1991. | |||
National Den | ||||
| Intended for: | Cub Scouts | |||
| Details: |
To earn the National Den Award, a Cub Scout den must:
Once the requirements are completed as stated, the signed National Den Award application is sent to the local council service center where the ribbon can be obtained. Download an application for the National Den Award. | |||
National Honor Patrol | ||||
| Intended for: | Boy Scouts | |||
| Details: |
Each unit leader determines if a patrol qualifies for the National Honor Patrol Award. The patch is an embroidered gold star (BSA No. 00367) worn around the patrol emblem and purchased at Scout shops or council service centers. There is no application form. | |||
National Summertime Pack | |
| Intended for: | Cub Scouts |
| Details: | A pack can qualify for the National Summertime Pack Award by planning and conducting three pack activities - one each in June, July, and August. This award can be an incentive for greater attendance at your summer pack activities. Individual scouts that participate in all three pack events can receive the National Summertime Pack Award pin. Starting in 2008, there is a different color pin for each Cub Scout rank so earning the pin each year has more incentive. Dens with an average attendance of at least half their members at the three summer pack events will be eligible for a colorful den participation ribbon. The purpose of the National Summertime Pack Award is to encourage packs to provide a year-round program by continuing to meet during the time periods when school is out of session for several weeks or months. If a pack is in a 'year-round school' (or is part of a home-school association), the pack could earn the Summertime Pack Award by having a special pack activity during those breaks. A scout that earns the Summertime Pack Award pin should display it pinned on the right pocket flap. Multiple pins may be displayed from each year it is earned. If the scout has also earned the Outdoor Activity Award, it should be sewn on the right pocket flap and then the Summertime pin pinned through the patch. Download the Application for the National Summertime Pack Award. |
NESA Scholarship | |
| Intended for: | Eagle Scouts |
| Details: | The National Eagle Scout Association (NESA) is a fellowship of Eagle Scouts who use their efforts and influence toward forming the kind of young men America needs for leadership. The objective of NESA is 'to serve Eagle Scouts and, through them, the entire movement of Scouting.' NESA offers a number of scholarships at national and regional levels. NESA Scholarship Info |
OA Leadership in Service | ||||
| Intended for: | Boy Scouts | |||
| Details: |
Requirements: Arrowmen must complete the following requirements each year in which they earn the award:
*Working as camp staff does not fulfill the council service requirement. **Lodges are encouraged to use the OA's Lodge Community Service Guide to aid them in planning community service projects. The timeline for the Leadership in Service Award is a graduated system that encourages Arrowmen to continue their service from year to year. Requirements for the award can be met during the calendar years of 2005, 2006, and 2007. Service from a previous year cannot be carried over to meet the next year's requirements. Arrowmen of all ages may earn the First Year award in 2005, 2006 or 2007, the Second Year in 2006 or 2007, and the Third Year Award in 2007 only. Signatures for the requirements of this award may be signed off by the Arrowman's Scoutmaster, Lodge Chief and Lodge Advisers. Arrowmen should contact their lodge to obtain sign-off forms. Completed forms should be returned to the lodge. The awards will be presented by the lodge at an appropriate occasion. A Leadership In Service Award Sign-Off Form is available for Arrowmen to use to report the completion of this award to their lodge. Ordering the Award Lodges will receive an order form in their Lodge Program Support Pak after they recharter. The award for first time receipients (ribbon) costs $5.00. The awards for second and third time recipients (silver and bronze feathers) cost $2.00. Completed order forms should be mailed to: Order of the Arrow Boy Scouts of America P.O. Box 152079 Irving, TX 75015-2079 Lodges have until March 1 of the next year to submit their award orders. | |||
Order of Arrow Triple Crown | ||||
| Intended for: | Boy Scouts | |||
| Details: |
The OA treks at Philmont, Northern Tier, and Sea Base are a great opportunity for Arrowmen to experience the high adventure bases for a reduced price on a special program not available to all scouts. Part of the time is spent performing service for the base and the rest is an adventure trip. I was fortunate to spend 4 days with two young Arrowmen at Northern Tier in September of 2006 while I was on a short training trek there to earn my Leave No Trace Master Educator authorization. They showed me some of the portage work that the OA crews had accomplished and it was impressive. At Philmont, OA crews do trail maintenance. At Sea Base, they do oceanographic work. It isn't your run-of-the-mill service projects - the crew members learn useful skills and accomplish a lot. | |||
Paul Bunyan Woodsman | ||||
| Intended for: | Boy Scouts | |||
| Details: |
To earn this certification, study the Boy Scout Handbook and the Camping merit badge pamphlet, and demonstrate to your Scoutmaster or other qualified | |||