Serving Scouts in Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom, Island, and San Juan Counties

Advancement

           

Advancement and Recognition

Advancement in the Boy Scouts of America emphasizes the growth a young person experiences as a result of participation in unit programs. Advancement is more than just the process by which youth progress from rank to rank in the Scouting program. Everything done to advance and earn these ranks, from joining until leaving the program, should be designed to help the young person have an exciting and meaningful experience.

A quality Scouting program strives for the following:

  • Every young person achieves personal growth.
  • Every one learns by doing.
  • Youth members progress at their own rate.
  • All young people receive recognition for their individual accomplishments.
  • Advancement encourages Scouting ideals.

The Mount Baker Council Court of Honor/Recognition Dinner
"A Commitment to Service"
May 17th, 2008 – 6:00 pm At the Commons Building at Naval Station Everett

Send your registration and payment ($25/person) to either the Everett or Bellingham Scout Service Center. Deadline: Friday, May 2, 2008. Click here for driving directions. Click here for the registration form.

Cub Scout Advancement: The Cub Scout advancement plan provides fun for the boys, gives them a sense of personal achievement as they earn badges, and strengthens family understanding as adult family members work with boys on advancement projects.

Boy Scout Advancement: The Boy Scout advancement plan allows the Scout to plan and progress at his own pace. The Boy Scout is rewarded for each achievement, which helps him gain self-confidence, grow in self-reliance and in the ability to help others.

Varsity Scout Advancement: Varsity Scouts use the same advancement program as Boy Scouts.

Venturing Advancement: The Venturing program's strength is its ability to meet the interests of all its members. Venturers typically have many interests or would like to have more. Because of that desire, and to provide a pathway to many different experiences, the Venturing awards program is offered.

To help you understand and implement an advancement program, BSA has published a pamphlet, Advancement Committee Policies and Procedures. The pamphlet is available at the both of Mount Baker Council's service centers.

Recognition and Awards

Many awards are recognitions with which Scouts and adult Scouters are presented when others wish to honor them for accomplishments. Click here to go to the Nomination Forms page. Other awards are earned for tenure and training.

In many cases, BSA represents awards with square knot insignia for uniform wear. Some of these knots are exclusively for adults, although several may be worn by youth members.

Exploring Awards: Click here for information on Exploring awards

Sea Scouting Awards: Click here for information on Sea Scouting awards