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Whether you’re looking for information regarding the many Advancement opportunities or Awards that may be earned, you’ve come to the right place!

Click on the drop-downs below to explore the opportunities that are available to leaders, parents, and youth.

Advancement

Update September 8, 2023- Units will no longer need to turn in an advancement form to the local scout shops. Units will  need continue to log their rank advancements  in Scoutbook or using Internet Advancement. Scoutbook and Internet Advancement all sync with the our National system. When purchasing restricted items from the your local Scout Shop units must show proof-e.g display on phone, printed purchase order, etc- that ranks have been earned and recorded correctly. Nothing will be collected from the customer.     

The (original) Internet Advancement platform was closed June 10, 2019 for use by Packs, Troops, Crews, and Ships. This platform is still available for use by Explorer Posts.  When a unit tries to login or create an account, they will be redirected to a landing page with additional explanation on the changes.

Awards

Eagle Scouts

Reaching the Top

The rank of Eagle Scout is the highest and most prestigious achievement a  Scout can achieve. Highly respected, the title of Eagle Scout carries with it a special significance not only in Scouting, but also in school, business and the community for a lifetime. To attain Eagle, a Scout must earn at least 21 merit badges, display leadership and outdoor skills, demonstrate by example the Scout Oath and Law and complete a comprehensive service project in the community.

Eagle Rank Resources

Eagle Scout Extension Process

The Council has authority to grant limited extensions of time to complete Eagle, Quartermaster and Summit  requirements. These will be reviewed at a local Council level following the National guidelines. Youth members who qualify under the three tests listed in the guide material may apply.

Citizenship in Society Merit Badge- The Eagle requirements (1 through 6) must be completed before July 1, 2022. The application does not have to be verified, nor the Board of Review held before July 1st. But if any requirements are not finished before 7/01/22 the Scout must do the Citizenship in Society merit badge.

 

Eagle Trail Workshop

2023 Eagle Trail Workshops

Jump start your journey along the trail to Eagle with this workshop! The workshop is a unique experience where Scouts work with counselors on three Eagle required badges and the Life-to-Eagle process.

2023 Workshop Dates
July 31st- August 3rd, 2023| Register HERE
December Workshop Date (date coming late Spring of 2023)

Learn About Nova - S.T.E.M. based awards
  • National Nova Program – Familiarize yourself with the BSA NOVA program and find all the newest updates.
  • STEM STAR Patch 2022 - New to GSLAC Scouts. Earn this patch by going down the STEM trail while earning other core BSA advancements.  Can you be a star in STEM, absolutely.  The application is now available - apply HERE!  Thanks to Daugherty Business Solutions as our patch sponsor!
  • Nova Literature – You can purchase Nova Books for Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, & Venturers.
  • Nova Unit Guides – Need some help bringing STEM to your Unit? The National STEM Committee developed STEM Unit Guides for Cub Scouts and for Scouts BSA.
  • Online Nova Training –Complete your Nova training online through my.scouting- BSA Learn Center

Merit Badge Counselors

If you experience any issues with the Merit Badge Counselor process please contact:
Donna Baer  314-256-3126
Donna.Baer@scouting.org

New Badge - Citizenship in Society-   When applying to become a counselor for this badge please complete the supplemental form and email it to donna.baer@scouting.org or deliver/mail it to any of our council service centers. This badge requires additional training due to the unique way this badge is conducted. Please take the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Scouting Training located at my.scouting.org. NOTE: if you experience issues with my.scouting please clear cache/cookies from your computer as these can cause the program to hang up. Also, using a new incognito window can help helpful.  On your counselor application please list your qualifications and and any experience you have regarding this topic.  Anticipate that counselor approval for this badge may take longer than usual.

CITIZENSHIP IN SOCIETY agreement (supplemental form)

Citizenship in Society Counselor Seminar- Learn more about this merit badge and tools to help you conduct the merit badge session.
Please check back for next class date.

New Badge - Health Care Professions.  This badge will replace the Medical merit badge.  Starting January 01, 2022 the Medical merit badge should not be started.  Those currently working on the Medical badge may finish under those requirements.

Nova and Supernova awards - The individual Nova and Supernova awards have been added to the directory. Counselors and Mentors can now apply for the specific award they are interested in working with.

Guide for Merit Badge Counseling

Merit Badge Skill Centers
  • Click here to see classes offered by Council Approved Program Partners
  • GSLAC Merit Badge Group Instruction Policy Form
  • Merit Badge Classes:
    • Dog Care at Humane Society | Ongoing Zoom classes | Sign Up Here
    • Various classes with Gateway Arch | Sign up starts Jan 03, 2023 | Information Here
    • Truck Transportation-UniGroup | April 29, 2023 | Sign Up Here
    • Olin Shotgun Merit Badge | March 18, April 15, May 20, 2023 | Contact Bill Cochran @ wacochran10@gmail.com to register for this class.
    • See Council Approved Program Partners for new Citizenship in the Nation classes.

Learning and Earning

Merit Badge Sponsor Information

Cub Advancement Workshops

*NEW* Cub Scout Advancement Workshop

We will be offering Cub Scout Advancement Workshops to help supplement dens to achieve their rank advancement.

Beaumont Scout Reservation| November 5th 2022.

My Tiger Jungle (Tiger) | Sign Up HERE
Paws of Skills (Wolf)| Sign Up HERE
BALOO the Builder (Bear)| Sign Up HERE
Cast Iron Chef (Webelo) |Sign Up HERE

University of Scouting

University of Scouting

University of Scouting is an event that offers the widest variety of Merit Badge clinics as well as training opportunities, in all program areas, all in one place! You will find just about anything to do with Scouting at University of Scouting whether you are a Scout, leader, commissioner, or parent!

Mark your calendars for the 2022 University of Scouting on January 28th, 2023! Click Here for more information.

Scouts BSA Voyageur Workshop

What is it?

Calling all Scouts BSA! We have an action-packed event that is designed to help our first-year Scouts along their advancement trail and enjoy some of the fun activities available at our camps. The workshop runs from 9:00am to 4:30pm.

Join us for Map and Compass, Fire Building, First Aid, and Knots and Lashing instruction. Scouts will also get to try their hand at shooting sports! Don’t miss this chance to have an awesome day at camp while fulfilling many Scout through First Class rank requirements!

Event Dates

May 20th| Beaumont Scout Reservation
Register HERE

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