Advancement is one of the methods of Scouting, a young person’s journey from joining night to the highest ranks, earned by learning, doing, and growing along the way. Use these resources to guide advancement in your unit, from a Cub Scout’s first adventure to the Eagle Scout board of review.
Advancement by Program
- Cub Scout Advancement, ranks, adventures, and awards for grades K–5.
- Scouts BSA Advancement, the trail from Scout to Eagle, including ranks and merit badges.
- Venturing Advancement, awards and recognition for Venturers ages 14–20.
The Trail to Eagle
- Life to Eagle, the Eagle Scout process: service project workbook, references, and the board of review.
- Merit Badge Counselors, how to become a counselor and how Scouts connect with one.
Special Awards & Recognitions
- Religious Awards, Duty to God emblems across many faiths.
- STEM & Supernova, the Nova and Supernova STEM awards.
- Distinguished Conservation Award, advanced recognition for conservation work.
- Adult Recognition & Knots, awards that recognize our adult volunteers.
Tools for Tracking Advancement
Record and submit advancement with Internet Advancement and Scoutbook. For the official rules and procedures, see the national Guide to Advancement.
Last updated: January 15, 2024
