Boy Scout Troop 8
Wyalusing, PA
This part of our web page is made to give you an idea about the Boy Scout Organization.
The Boy Scouts of America is a organization based on community service with the purpose of training boys to have a respect of the things around them and to be a productive member of society.
(IN THE ORDER SHOWN ABOVE)
Tenderfoot: The first rank you can achieve when you join a troop. The tenderfoot rank requires basic knowledge of the Scout Oath, Motto, Law, and Slogan (see above).
Second Class: The second rank you can achieve in the Boy Scouting community. The Second Class rank requires more knowledge of how a Boy Scout troop acts and works.
First Class: The third rank to achieve in the Boy Scout troop. The First Class rank requires basic knowledge of the outdoors, including, camping, hiking, knots, etc.
Star: The fourth rank you can achieve, but only after six months of active participation in the troop, after achieving your First Class rank. To earn this award a scout must also earn 6 merit badges, including 4 required merit badges (see section on Eagle) and several hours of community service.
Life: The fifth rank in your trip towards Eagle. The requirements for Life are the same as for Star, but the merit badges must be different then the ones used for the Star rank.
Eagle: The highest and most respected rank in the Boy Scouting community. To earn this rank a scout must:
Be an active member of his troop. |
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Hold a leadership position* in the troop for six months |
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Earn all twelve required merit badges** and at least 9 elective merit badges |
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Plan and carry out a leadership project that benefits the community. |
*The leadership positions in a Boy Scout troop are as follows: Junior Scoutmaster, Senior Patrol Leader, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, Patrol Leader, Assistant Patrol Leader, Bugler, Den Chief, Chaplain Aide, Librarian, Quartermaster, Troop Guide, Instructor, Scribe, Troop Historian, Order of the Arrow Troop Representative
**The merit badges required for the Eagle rank are as follows: Camping, Citizenship in the Community, Citizenship in the Nation, Citizenship in the World, Communications, Emergence Preparedness or Lifesaving, First Aid, Cycling or Hiking or Swimming, Personal Management, Personal Fitness, Enviromental Science, and Family Life.