Advancement - Bryan on Scouting

Should Scoutmasters limit their availability for conferences with Scouts?

September 12, 2018 24

A Scoutmaster conference is so much more than something that needs to be signed off on before a board of review.

BSA will make Scoutbook free for everyone beginning Jan. 1, 2019

August 31, 2018 39

The BSA will make Scoutbook subscriptions free to all BSA units beginning Jan. 1, 2019. Units that already use Scoutbook won’t be charged when they renew their subscription on or after Sept. 1, 2018.

Philmont Training Center courses ideal for anyone involved in tracking advancement

May 24, 2018 1

If you’re the man or woman who tracks advancement for your Scout unit, here’s an opportunity to get trained, have fun and spend a week at one of the greatest places in the Scouting universe.

Scouting app for iPhone and Android helps Scouts track advancement on the go

March 15, 2018 40

The Scouting app, developed by the Boy Scouts of America, allows youth members and their parents to view and track advancement within Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting and Venturing.

BSA’s Scoutbook Lite, which will replace Internet Advancement, debuts in early 2018

December 21, 2017 138

The BSA announced it will release Scoutbook Lite, a new tool for quickly inputting advancement data, in the second quarter of 2018.

Scoutbook now automatically syncs with BSA national advancement database

December 7, 2017 45

An important update allows units with active Scoutbook subscriptions to sync their youth advancement with ScoutNet. But you need to activate the sync.

Which positions of responsibility count toward Star, Life and Eagle Scout?

October 3, 2017 55

By the time he becomes an Eagle Scout, a young man will have served at least 16 months in positions of responsibility. It’s a dress rehearsal for life.

Exception to Second Class, First Class swimming requirements benefits Scouts who live far from water

September 5, 2017 64

The BSA has approved an exception to the Second Class and First Class swimming requirements, helping Scouts who live far from safe swimming areas.

Revised campout requirements for Second Class, First Class

July 11, 2017 127

The number of overnight campouts required for a young man to earn the Second Class and First Class ranks will be reduced beginning Aug. 1, 2017.

The big difference between Cub Scout advancement and Boy Scout advancement

May 3, 2017 26

Rank advancement in Cub Scouts is not like rank advancement in Boy Scouts. In Cub Scouts, it’s grade- or age-based. In Boy Scouting, Scouts hold the reins.