Merit Badge and Rank Advancement Information
A Scout is Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, Reverent.
Merit Badges
To earn the rank of Eagle, a Boy Scout must earn a total of 21 merit badges, 11 of which are required. A helpful website for more merit badge information is: www.meritbadge.com
The Rank of Eagle
The rank of Eagle is the highest attainable rank in the Boy Scouting program. To achieve this rank, one must devote a large amount of time and energy. An Eagle Scout must demonstrate leadership, and therefore he must plan, organize, lead, and manage an extensive service project to earn his rank of Eagle. Once the rank of Eagle is earned it stays with you for life and you will always be recognized as an Eagle Scout.
Here is a handy pamphlet on the 10 Essentials of Hiking:
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