At the age of 18, in the Boy Scout and Varsity Scout programs, a young man is considered an adult, and thus no longer eligible to earn a youth member’s rank. At that age he may register as an assistant Scoutmaster, and assist in providing adult-level supervision at meetings and on outings.

Scouts BSA (formerly Boy Scouts) is the flagship program of the BSA for youth ages 11 to 18; 10-year-olds can join if they have completed fifth grade or if they have earned the Arrow of Light award. Venturing is the program for ages 14 to 21. Sea Scouting is the program for ages 14 to 21 focused on nautical activities.

You can join Scouting at any stage of your life, from 6 years old and beyond. Many young people are introduced to Scouting by joining Beavers – our youngest age group – and progress through Cubs, Scouts, and Explorers.

1, 2018). The only exceptions for those older than age 18 are related to Scouts registered beyond the age of eligibility and those who have been granted time extensions to complete the Eagle Scout rank.

The first class of female Eagle Scouts has officially been inducted. They’ve built skills, and faced some teasing and skepticism along the way. RACHEL MARTIN, HOST: It’s been just over two years since girls were first allowed to join Scouts BSA, formerly known as the Boy Scouts.

Becoming an Eagle Scout takes perseverance and hard work. Scouts have to earn all the ranks in order starting with Tenderfoot (soon to be Scout). The following is a list of the activities the Scout will complete on their ​journey to Eagle Scout: Be active in the troop for at least six months as a Life Scout.

Oscar-winningest Eagle Scout: Steven Spielberg, who kicked off his filmmaking career in the Boy Scouts. Spielberg ended a long affiliation with the scouts when he stepped down from their advisory board, according to Business Insider, over the organization’s anti-gay policy.

Achieving the rank of Eagle Scout is a very big deal because it signifies a dedication and workload that few can meet. The Eagle rank indicates that the Scout has done a lot to learn many different skills, one of the most important being leadership.

Becoming an Eagle Scout, though, is really worth it for those who can achieve that goal. That’s because the process is worth it, even if you don’t ultimately make the highest rank.

Bill Clinton was a Cub Scout.

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Becoming an Eagle Scout is a valuable experience that’ll lead to several benefits for the recipient. These include lifelong friendships, increased confidence, and leadership experience. Eagle Scouts will also have a competitive advantage in college admissions, job applications, and military service.