Advancement

What is advancement?

• Education and fun are an integral part of Scouting
• Advancement is the process by which youth progress from rank to rank
• Tiger to Arrow of Light in Cub Scouting
• Tenderfoot to Eagle in Boy Scouting
• Bronze Award to Ranger in Venturing

Principles of Advancement

• Learn by Doing
• Progress at your own rate
• Demonstrate learned skills
• Receive Recognition and awards for skills learned

Purpose of Advancement

• Personal Growth
• Character development
• Citizenship awareness
• Fun through Learning

The Scout advancement plan is designed to encourage Scouts to accomplish a progressive series of learning experiences in the areas of citizenship, character, and personal fitness. It provides for measuring and recognizing these experiences.  The Boy Scout advancement program is subtle.  It places a series of challenges in front of a Scout in a manner that is fun and educational.  As Scouts meet these challenges, they achieve the three aims of Scouting, citizenship, growth in moral strength and character, and mental and physical development.