Scout
The fleur-de-lis is the symbol of Scouting around the world. The three parts of the fleur-de-lis represent the three parts of the Scout Oath, which a scout begins to learn and live. Cub Scouts start in Kindergarten and end when a cub attains his Arrow of Light and crosses over to Boy Scouts at the end of 5th grade. Applying to a troop and memorizing the scout law and scout oath earn the Scout recognition.
The fleur-de-lis is the symbol of Scouting around the world. The three parts of the fleur-de-lis represent the three parts of the Scout Oath, which a scout begins to learn and live. Cub Scouts start in Kindergarten and end when a cub attains his Arrow of Light and crosses over to Boy Scouts at the end of 5th grade. Applying to a troop and memorizing the scout law and scout oath earn the Scout recognition.
Tenderfoot
To the fleur-de-lis on my badge have been added an eagle and shield, representing our country, and two stars, representing truth and knowledge. Tenderfoot is the first rank “earned” as a Boy Scout. The requirements of becoming a Tenderfoot provide basic skills to begin preparing the scout for higher adventure.
To the fleur-de-lis on my badge have been added an eagle and shield, representing our country, and two stars, representing truth and knowledge. Tenderfoot is the first rank “earned” as a Boy Scout. The requirements of becoming a Tenderfoot provide basic skills to begin preparing the scout for higher adventure.
Second Class
The Second Class badge is a scroll inscribed with the Scout motto, “Be Prepared.” Suspended from this scroll is a knot, reminding him to do a good turn every day. Second Class scouts work on building their outdoor survival and camping skills. Compass work, nature observation, and camp tools are areas where new skills are mastered.
The Second Class badge is a scroll inscribed with the Scout motto, “Be Prepared.” Suspended from this scroll is a knot, reminding him to do a good turn every day. Second Class scouts work on building their outdoor survival and camping skills. Compass work, nature observation, and camp tools are areas where new skills are mastered.
First Class
A First Class Scout badge shows the complete Scout emblem – fleur-de-lis, eagle and shield, stars, and scroll – indicating the completion of basic Scout training. When the First Class rank is attained, a scout has learned all the basic camping and outdoors skills of a scout. He can fend for himself in the wild, lead others on a hike or campout, set up a camp site, plan and properly prepare meals, and provide first aid for most situations he may encounter.
A First Class Scout badge shows the complete Scout emblem – fleur-de-lis, eagle and shield, stars, and scroll – indicating the completion of basic Scout training. When the First Class rank is attained, a scout has learned all the basic camping and outdoors skills of a scout. He can fend for himself in the wild, lead others on a hike or campout, set up a camp site, plan and properly prepare meals, and provide first aid for most situations he may encounter.
Star
To the first class emblem a star is added representing the unlimited opportunities of scouting, just like the stars in the night sky. A scout now moves from being a learner to being a leader. The Star rank is attained with participation, leadership, service, and self-directed advancement.
To the first class emblem a star is added representing the unlimited opportunities of scouting, just like the stars in the night sky. A scout now moves from being a learner to being a leader. The Star rank is attained with participation, leadership, service, and self-directed advancement.
Life
The heart on the badge shows that the scout has taken Scouting’s lessons to heart. He is ready to spread his wings and fly. In just a few short years, the Scout undergoes a miraculous transformation – from someone who struggles to memorize the Oath and Law to someone who lives those words, from someone who wants to go camping to someone who’s been camping many times, from someone who needs to be led to someone who can lead others.
The heart on the badge shows that the scout has taken Scouting’s lessons to heart. He is ready to spread his wings and fly. In just a few short years, the Scout undergoes a miraculous transformation – from someone who struggles to memorize the Oath and Law to someone who lives those words, from someone who wants to go camping to someone who’s been camping many times, from someone who needs to be led to someone who can lead others.
Eagle
In 1911, following tradition as old as man himself, the Boy Scouts of America chose the Eagle to symbolize the very highest in achievement. Through all of history, the eagle has been the symbol of man’s best; the Eagle is the symbol of Scouting’s best. To become an Eagle Scout, the scout has earned 12 Eagle required merit badges and at least 9 elective merit badges, served in troop leadership positions for a total of at least 6 months, and spent at least 13 hours on service projects, not including the many hours he spent on his Eagle Scout service project. In all, he has completed approximately 325 different requirements.
In 1911, following tradition as old as man himself, the Boy Scouts of America chose the Eagle to symbolize the very highest in achievement. Through all of history, the eagle has been the symbol of man’s best; the Eagle is the symbol of Scouting’s best. To become an Eagle Scout, the scout has earned 12 Eagle required merit badges and at least 9 elective merit badges, served in troop leadership positions for a total of at least 6 months, and spent at least 13 hours on service projects, not including the many hours he spent on his Eagle Scout service project. In all, he has completed approximately 325 different requirements.
