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Boy Scout Joining Requirements
(Scout Badge)

  • Complete the fifth grade, or be 11 years old, or have earned the Arrow of Light Award, but be younger than 18 years old.
  • Submit a completed Boy Scout application and health history signed by your parent or guardian.
  • Repeat the Pledge of Allegiance.
  • Demonstrate the Scout sign, salute, and handclasp.
  • Demonstrate tying the square knot (joining knot).
  • Understand and agree to live by the Scout Oath or promise, Law, motto, and slogan, and the Outdoor Code.
  • Describe the Scout badge.
  • With your parent or guardian, complete the exercises in the pamphlet "How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse and Drug Abuse".
  • Participate in a Scoutmaster conference.
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