View a general overview of our Troop here. Troop leadership and fellow scouts will support scouts on their journey through Scouting, if that means camping and having fun or pursuing Eagle rank or both.
Apply online: https://beascout.scouting.org/list/?program%5B%5D=scoutsBSA&zip=60618&unitID=364981
Scoutbook login: https://www.scoutbook.com/
- resource for Scouts and parents to track progress in both rank advancement and Merit Badges
- Scouts track their journey in their handbook, but this is a digital back up
- includes Internet Advancement, a resource for parents & scouts to record camping nights, hiking miles, and service hours
Pathway to Adventure Council: http://pathwaytoadventure.org/
- local council for camping, training, and other resources
Scout Rank requirements, as of 1/1/2023: https://www.scouting.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2023-Scouts-BSA-Rank-requirements.pdf
Merit Badge Listing: https://www.scouting.org/programs/scouts-bsa/advancement-and-awards/merit-badges/
Eagle-required Merit Badges, ranked and recommended order: https://scoutsmarts.com/eagle-merit-badge-difficulty-rankings/
Life-to-Eagle journey information: https://pathwaytoadventure.org/advancement/#Eagle
- includes the application, service project workbook, PTAC application checklist, and other helpful information
- we also have a volunteer Eagle coach in our Troop