Meet the age requirements. Be
a boy who is 11 years old, or one who has completed the fifth grade or earned
the Arrow of Light Award and is at least 10 years old, but is not yet 18 years
old.
Find a Scout troop near
your home.
Complete a Boy Scout
application and health history signed by your parent or guardian.
Repeat the Pledge of Allegiance.
Demonstrate the Scout sign, salute,
and handshake
Demonstrate tying
the square knot (a 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
Complete the pamphlet exercises.
With your parent or guardian, complete the exercises in the pamphlet How to
Protect Your Children From Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide.
Participate in a Scoutmaster
conference. Turn in your Boy Scout application and health history form signed
by your parent or guardian, then participate in a Scoutmaster conference
