Eagle-Required Merit Badges
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Helpful Troop Resources
Publications
* All publications have downloadable versions.
Scouts BSA Handbook for Boys, 14th Edition
Because we are always on the lookout for keeping our programs growing and relevant, the 14th Edition of the Scouts Handbook is still the go-to book for every Scout. Featuring updated images and design for 2022, this edition offers more information than ever before, including additional information about:
- service at all ranks
- healthy eating habits
- requirements
- physical fitness at each rank
- outdoor ethics
- weather safety
- risk assessment, and more!
Scouts BSA Handbook, 14th Edition for Girls
The 14th edition of the Scouts BSA Handbook for girls is the go-to book for every female Scout. Featuring updated images and information on service at all ranks, healthy eating habits, physical fitness, outdoor ethics, risk assessment and mitigation, and more!
Handbook for scouts while they work on merit badges. Upgraded with the latest requirements for members, the 2023 edition of the Scouts BSA Requirement Book is your go-to resource for Scout advancement.
SA Guide to Advancement Pamphlet 2021
Get your hands on the updated guidebook for advancement in all Scouts BSA programs!
Scouts BSA Senior Patrol Leader Handbook
The official handbook for Scouts BSA Senior Patrol Leaders, this coil-bound handbook provides the groundwork for leading troop and patrol activities.
Scouts BSA Patrol Leader Handbook
The official handbook for Scouts BSA Patrol Leaders, this coil-bound handbook provides the groundwork for leading troop and patrol activities.
Scouts can learn about sports, crafts, science, trades, business, and future careers as they earn merit badges. And each merit badge has its own pamphlet to learn! There are more than 135 merit badges, and any Scout may earn any of these at any time.
The first step is to acquire the pamphlet to learn the course and meet requirements. Pamphlets may be purchased through the BSA Scout Shop in physical form or as a digital download.
Some merit badges have time requirements to complete. For example, Personal Fitness requires a minimum of 90 days. It is best to research the requirements of badges as early in the Scout journey as possible.
Important: Although Scouts are encouraged to earn various merit badges to expand their knowledge and experience, BSA does have a list of Eagle Required Merit Badges. It is not necessary to be a Life Scout to earn these badges, but they are required to promote to Eagle Scout. It is highly advised to start earning these badges as soon as possible, as some of them have requirements that take time.
Online Sites
- SA Merit Badges: List and detailed information of the many BSA merit badges. With so many to choose from, BSA has you covered. But in your search, do not forget the Eagle Required Merit Badges! Workbooks may be found in US Scouts' page Merit Badge Worksheets.
- Awards, Emblems, and Scholarships: Detailed information regarding awards, Journey to Excellence, religious emblem programs, and scholarships.
- Troop Resources: Robust set of resources by the SA for troop Scouts and leadership.
- Resources: General resources by the SA for all its units.
- Guide to Awards and Insignia: The how-to's on how to wear your uniform.
- Guide to Safe Scouting: SA's overview of Scouting policies and procedures gleaned from a variety of sources.
- Training: For adults and youths, trained leaders exhibit a knowledge and confidence that is picked up by people around them. Trained leaders impact the quality of programs, leader tenure, youth tenure, safety, and a whole lot more. A trained leader is better prepared to make the Scouting program all it can be!
- SA Youth Publications: BSA's own list of recommended publications and websites.
- BSA Recruitment & Marketing: Do you feel others may benefit from joining our unit? BSA has tools and resources to help.
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Scoutbook Plus is the SA’s online unit management tool and helps Scouts, Cub Scouts, parents, guardians and leaders track advancement and milestone achievements along the Scouting trail.
Some Advantages to Scoutbook Plus:
1. You will have up to the minute visibility of your Scout’s official BSA advancement record. You can view whenever you want. And the unit can make adjustments as necessary without contacting council.
2. It automatically keeps the unit in compliance with BSA advancement reporting requirements.
3. When a Scout moves, their advancement record follows them.
Scoutbook is also available as an app.
Conducted every 4 years, this is the national SA summer camping event! The next National Jamboree will be at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia on July 22-31, 2026!
Site of the official SA retailer.
SA's official fundraising organization, to include the yearly popcorn sale! Scouts have the opportunity to fundraise all year round if the buyer inputs the Scouts SA Membership ID upon checkout.
Scouting website by Scouters for Scouters. This is a great site to find merit badge requirements and worksheets.
SA supported #TroopTalkLive (scoutingmagazine.org)
Second Wednesday of each month at 2:00 p.m. Central on Facebook Live or YouTube for useful tips, tricks, and ideas to help your troop.