Scout Advancement
Throughout a Scouts adventure, he will advance in rank to achieve greater standards and to have fun.  From Tenderfoot through First Class, you will learn the skills you use in scouting.  Cooking, camping, survival, safety, swimming, fitness, first aid, orienteering, nature, and scouting skills are demonstrated in these ranks.  From Star to Eagle, scouts learn to become leaders themselves. 

Boy Scout Ranks

	Scout This rank signifies that the scout has shown that he knows the basics of Scouting and is ready to start his journey.
	Tenderfoot A Tenderfoot scout has shown that he knows how to pack for a campout, has pitched a tent that he has slept in it, has demonstrated some first aid skills and has even done a little cooking. At this stage the Scout has started to build a foundation that will strengthen with each rank.
	Second Class A Second Class Scout has show how a compass works, has used a compass to complete a hike, knows how to be safe when using sharp items, has attended a few more campouts, and has demonstrated some swimming skills.
	First Class A First Class Scout, this is the last rank where a Scout has to complete camping, survival, and first aid skills.  The Scout has built a sturdy foundation of knowledge and is ready to lead himself the rest of the way.
	Star A Star Scouts has demonstrate his leadership abilities, completed service hours, and complete 6 merit badges (4 of which are required for Eagle).
	Life  A Life Scout has continue to demonstrate leadership skills, completed 6 hours working on other Scout's Eagle projects or other approved projects, and complete 5 more merit badges (3 of which are required for Eagle.
	Eagle The rank of Eagle Scout, at this point a Scout has completed a total of 21 merit badges (12 of them will be required), has created a service project that he has brought together and made happen, and has continued to be a valued leader in the Scouting program. This is the highest rank in Scouting and respected by many in the community. This is a long and by know means easy journey but an accomplishment a Scout can be proud of for the rest of their life.
	Bronze Palm Once a Scout has earn Eagle Scout he can continue to earn merit badges and receive recognition for them. A Bronze Palm indicates that a Scout has completed 5 more merit badges after completing Eagle.
	Gold Palm Once a Scout has earn a  Bronze Palm he can continue to earn merit badges and receive recognition for them. A Gold Palm indicates that a Scout has completed 5 more merit badges since completing his Bronze Palm.
	Silver Palm Once a Scout has earn a Gold Palm he can continue to earn merit badges and receive recognition for them. A Silver Palm indicates that a Scout has completed 5 more merit badges since completing his Gold Palm.