SCOUT

ADVANCEMENT

THE TRAIL TO
EAGLE. . .

WERE ON THE UPWARD TRAIL

Were on the upward trail,
Were on the upward trail,
Singing as we go, Singing as we go,
Scouting bound.
Were on the upward trail,
Were on the upward trail,
Singing, Singing, Everybody singing
Scouting bound.

The Four Steps in

ADVANCEMENT

P REPARATION
E XAMINATION
R EVIEW
A WARD

STEPS IN EARNING A MERIT BADGE

Determine the merit badge required.
Seek the help of the outfit/troop advisor in filling up
the merit badge application form.
Outfit advisor introduces the applicant to the merit
badge counsellor.
Merit badge counsellor sets two or more meetings
with the applicant.
Applicant returns the application form signed by the
merit badge counsellor to the outfit/troop advisor
who will then submit to the Board of Review.
Applicant presents himself to the Board of Review
together with projects/assignments completed.
In due time, the merit badge will be presented to the
applicant at an appropriate ceremony.

The Boy/Senior Scouts Advancement Scheme

10 YEARS OLD

TENDERFOOT

2ND CLASS

1ST CLASS

OUTDOORSMAN
MEMBERSHIP
13 YEARS OLD

17 YEARS OLD

BOY SCOUTING

EXPLORER

VENTURER

EAGLE

PATHFINDER
SENIOR SCOUTING

17 YEARS OLD

2nd Class

Explorer

1st Class

Pathfinder

The
Sash

Outdoorsman

Venturer

Eagle

MERIT BADGES

If you are planning for a year,

SOW RICE
If you are planning for a decade,
PLANT TREES
If you are planning for a lifetime,
TRAIN THE YOUTH