Scouts BSA
Youth 11 - 17 Years Old
Scouts BSA is the traditional Scouting experience for youth in the fifth grade through high school. Service, community engagement and leadership development become increasingly important parts of the program as youth lead their own activities and work their way toward earning Scouting’s highest rank, Eagle Scout.
Advancement & Awards
There are more than 150 awards you can earn as a member of Scouts BSA. Whether it’s a rank advancement, merit badge or one of the many other individual awards, there’s plenty for you to set your sights on.
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Merit Badges
There are more than 135 merit badges, and any Scout, or any qualified Venturer or Sea Scout my earn any of these at any time.
The Eagle Scout Rank
Those who have earned the Eagle Scout rank count it among their most treasured achievements.