Merit Badges Available To All Boy Scouts



Advancement through knowledge and skill building.

Through the scouting program, each scout pursues a rank advancement, which requires them to learn new things in a variety of areas, including outdoor skills, citizenship, conservation and first aid, to name a few. Each scout progresses at his own rate, following a more fixed set of requirements in the lower ranks and expanding into a broader fields of study in the higher ranks.  In addition the scouts must demonstrate scout spirit by living the Scout Oath and Laws for each rank. 

After joining the troop as a Scout, you’ll earn seven ranks on your path to Eagle Scout. You can work on the first four—Scout, Tenderfoot, Second Class and First Class Scout—at the same time. Most Scouts  become First Class Scouts within 12-18 months after joining the troop. You’ll find that you can complete all of the requirements by attending troop meetings regularly, participating in the troop’s monthly outings, and joining us for our weeklong summer camp.. As you earn each of these ranks, you’ll find yourself developing terrific outdoor skills, self-reliance, physical fitness and community service. 

Troop 740 plans advancement into our program and activities throughout the year.  Fun with a purpose is our goal.  The learning is infectious.  We participate in many events and camp outs throughout the school year.  Summer camp is the place to get a lot done not to mention a lot of fun.

Rank Advancement

Scout Rank

Tenderfoot Rank

Second Class Rank

First Class Rank

Star Scout
 
Life Scout

Eagle Scout

Eagle Palms