Transition scouts who started working on the boy scout outdoor ethics action award before january 1, 2016. This page represents the requirements prior to january 1, 2019 for the current requirements click here. What isnt changing current ranks and approach tenderfoot to first class earned concurrently. New boy scout advancement requirements take effect january 1, 2016. Changes to the content support new boy scout requirements for 2016, including those in the areas of camping, cooking, fitness, outdoor ethics, nature, first aid, citizenship, service, duty to god and stem. New bsa requirements take effect on january 1, 2017 bsa. The two files attached will help you understand when you must change and what those changes are. Jan 03, 2014 the merit badge program has been getting stronger with the release of each new merit badge, and the trail to eagle scout continues to produce terrific young men. Youth protection and adult leadership clarified language in the adult supervision and accommodations sections. Jan 03, 2014 the saying if it aint broke, dont fix it could be used to describe some tweaks coming to the boy scouts program in 2016. Newly updated, this th edition of the boy scout handbook is still the goto book for every scout. Scouts who joined the boy scouts of america on or after jan. Scouts bsa action award changes outdoor ethics boy scouts. Knowing that a scout is thrify im sure you are all wondering if you need to purchase a new handbook to get the new requirements.
Yes, the th edition of the boy scout handbook, which includes the new requirements, will be available in january 2016. New boy scout handbook, other boy scout program tweaks due in. Who are working on the tenderfoot through first class ranks may. Jan 04, 2016 there is a new element of scout spirit in the new requirements. Bsa published an excerpt from the handbook, containing the revised ranks advancement requirements in late december, 2015. New listing cub scout webelos handbook, boy scouts of america, 2015 printing. The 12th and current edition of the boy scout handbook. On the new requirements insert, if the requirement was already completed a. Completely revised for 2019, this handbook for new patrol leaders provides. Scouts who joined before 2016 were allowed to finish the ranks through first class using the old requirements. Show scouts the sections in the boy scout handbook that relate to this session. There is a new knot requirement sheet bend and a new navigation tool requirementgps in recognition of the importance of internet safety, there are new cyber chip requirements. Who are working on the scout badge may continue to work on the existing requirements, but must convert to the new requirements upon completion of the scout badge. Handbooks program literature literature scout shop.
New boy scout handbook just our th edition ever is full. The scouts bsa handbook contains the requirements and great resources for each rank from a new scout earning the scout rank through the eagle scout rank to eagle palms. I found the new requirements in this pdf 2016 boy scout requirementsparallel comparison. The boy scout handbook is one of the important tools we have to help our scouts from our seasoned eagle scouts to our newest members understand how scoutings values can guide them through lifes challenges, what new adventures await after learning some basic scouting skills, and why service can make such a big difference in their.
Public 2016 rank insert boy scout troop 701 fond du lac. Will a new handbook be released for use with the new requirements. If the calendar in the page content above isnt enough, i doubt youll find what youre hoping for. New boy scout advancement requirements take effect. Scouts bsa action award changes outdoor ethics boy. New listing bsa boy scouts of america 2012 boy scout. During 2016, specific rules for transition from the old requirements to the new requirements will be in place. Camping updated information about webelos overnight camping. A new boy scout handbook will be available on january 20, 2016 newly joined you can complete the scout badge using the old requirements starting with tenderfoot, you must use the new requirements.
New version is perfect for my 10yearold, who just crossed over from cub scouts to boy scouts. Scouts, as of january 1, 2017, the new bsa rank requirements officially go into effect. If you need the new rank requirements you can print out the pdf file at the bottom of the page and attach it to your current book, or you can pick up the th edition of. We are getting a new boy scout handbook, but the th edition, due out in january 2016, will keep most of its content from the 12th edition released in 2010. New listing vintage boy scouts of america handbook for boys c1948, 5e, 11p, 1057. This edition adds new, updated information, links to resources on the web at. Who are working on the tenderfoot through first class ranks may continue to follow the old requirements, but must convert to the current requirements upon attaining first class. As of january 1, 2017, the new bsa rank requirements officially go into effect. A pdf with the new requirements was posted along with a handy sidebyside comparison to previous requirements. May read chapter 7 on leave no trace in the 12th edition of the boy scout handbook or chapter 7 on outdoor ethics in the th edition of the boy scout handbook or the new scouts bsa handbookfor requirement 2a. There are three major components of advancing from star to eagle merit badges, service, and positions of. Leave copy of welcome letter for scoutparent to read.
Boy scout advancement changes effective january 1, 2016. Exactly how the new requirements are phased in is explained in this pdf document notes on transitioning to the new requirements. The merit badge program has been getting stronger with the release of each new merit badge, and the trail to eagle scout continues to produce terrific young men. Beginning in january 2016, bsa started the sale of the new th edition scout handbook, with many revised requirements for each rank. All scouts must use the new requirements for all ranks. Bsa has released the new requirements for scout through eagle. The boy scout handbook boy scouts of america, explains the advantages, responsibilities and membership requirements of scouting and provides the requirements and possible projects for earning skill awards and merit badges. Its officially 2016 and the new boy scout rank requirements that you have been hearing about for months are now official. Januaryfebruary 2016 advancement news 4 th edition, boy scout handbook the new th edition of the oy scout handbook is scheduled for release in late january. The new advancement requirements are available as a free pdf insert, so older scouts wont need to buy the new handbook. There is a new element of scout spirit in the new requirements. Jul 31, 2015 exactly how the new requirements are phased in is explained in this pdf document notes on transitioning to the new requirements. Updated language throughout to reference scouts bsa rather than boy scouts.
After 2016, all scouts must meet the current requirements for advancement. Boy scout bsa eagle 6th edition 4th printing rockwell sep 1962 handbook book. The scout handbook has all the requirements and supportive information for a scout to progress along through the year. The requirements for the scout, tenderfoot, second class, and first class ranks may be worked on simultaneously. If scouts are coming from a wellrun webelos program where they were given responsibilities and decisionmaking opportunities, they will shift into a troop environment easily. Any boy registering in a troop for the first time on or after jan. The chart below illustrates how scouts should use the new rank requirements. Public 2016 requirements boy scout troop 46 sparks, nevada. A new edition of the boy scout handbook was issued in january, 2016 and a new edition of boy scout requirements in february, 2016, containing the final, approved, requirements.
Beginning work in the new requirements will be determined by the scouts joining date or current rank as of january 1, 2016. New boy scout advancement requirements take effect january 1. Side by side comparison of old versus new boy scout requirements. Revised june, 2016 the boy scout program is very different from cub scouts. All the boys who joined troop 233 in 2016 should have purchased this new edition and thus have been following the current requirements. The scout handbook, 1910today continued 12th editionboy scout handbook 20092015 cover art is the large word scout with a photo of boys whitewater rafting above, and a photo of a juvenile bald eagles head and us flag below. Bear claws bear necessities fellowship and duty to god fur, feathers, and ferns. Alternative requirements for the tenderfoot rank are available for scouts with physical or mental disabilities if they meet the criteria listed in the boy scout requirements book.
Please keep in mind that this book is over 400 pages long. The rank requirements in the 2016 edition of the boy scout requirements book and the boy scout handbook are official as of jan. The rank requirements in this book originally became official on jan. Completely revised for 2019, this handbook for new patrol leaders provides the groundwork for leading. Mar 28, 2016 the boy scout handbook is one of the important tools we have to help our scouts from our seasoned eagle scouts to our newest members understand how scoutings values can guide them through lifes challenges, what new adventures await after learning some basic scouting skills, and why service can make such a big difference in their. May read chapter 7 on leave no trace in the 12th edition of the boy scout handbook or chapter 7 on outdoor ethics in the th edition of the boy scout handbook or the new scouts bsa handbookfor requirement 2a may can use their time served as the troop or. New boy scout rank requirements for 2016 bsa shakori. Complete a boy scout application and health history signed by your parent or guardian. New rank requirements and th edition boy scout handbook. In january 2016 boy scout rank requirements will change. Revised june, 2016 the boy scout program is very different from cub scouts mostly in the fact that it is scout led. A scout looks at the requirements at the back of the book that refers to the page number of that requirement. New boy scout requirements for 2016 now in effect signs up. New boy scout handbook just our th edition ever is.
Where can you find the requirements, when must your scouts start using them, and what are the big changes. Jul 14, 2015 i found the new requirements in this pdf 2016 boy scout requirementsparallel comparison. Half of the requirements were done using old, half with new. A new edition of the boy scout handbook was issued in january, 2016 and a new edition of boy scout requirements in february, 2016, containing the final. The links below offer you printable checklists for all the latest rank requirements. The rank requirements in this book are official as of jan.
Scouts bsa handbook, 14th edition newly updated, this 14th edition of the scouts bsa handbook is still the goto book for every scout. Advancement pages to convert old scout handbook to new requirements. Tell them that if they know this material, they will be able to complete requirements t1b and s1c at this months outing. With the new edition of the boy scout handbook come updated rank requirements and program changes. Will every scout need to acquire a new handbook in order. Specific requirements for these adventures can be found in this addendum. Hello, i need some assistance with a scout that was using the old handbook with the new 2016 requirements stapled in. Those transition rules are shown with the requirements on the pages linked below.
It is a descendant of badenpowells original handbook, scouting for boys, which has been the basis for scout handbooks in many countries, with some variations to the text of the book. Star to eagle scout earned sequentially use of merit badge programfa what is changing scout will become a rank additions. New listing bsa boy scouts of america 2012 boy scout requirements handbook. Bear badge requirements effective december 2016 rank advancement is awarded when each scout has done the following. Jan 14, 2016 with the new edition of the boy scout handbook come updated rank requirements and program changes. Boy scout handbook is the official handbook of scouts bsa. The new advancement requirements are available as a free pdf insert. New boy scout handbook, other boy scout program tweaks due. The saying if it aint broke, dont fix it could be used to describe some tweaks coming to the boy scouts program in 2016. However, the kindle edition doesnt have page numbers.
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