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'''Advancement and recognition in the Boy Scouts of America''' is a tradition dating from the inception of the Scouting movement. A fundamental purpose of advancement is the self-confidence a young man or woman acquires from his participation in Scouting. Advancement is one of the methods used in the "Aims of Scouting"– character development, citizenship training and personal fitness. | '''Advancement and recognition in the Boy Scouts of America''' is a tradition dating from the inception of the Scouting movement. A fundamental purpose of advancement is the self-confidence a young man or woman acquires from his participation in Scouting. Advancement is one of the methods used in the "Aims of Scouting"– character development, citizenship training and personal fitness. | ||
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| style=" text-align: center;" | [[Advancement and recognition in the Boy Scouts of America#Boy Scout division|'''Boy Scout advancement''']] | | style=" text-align: center;" | [[Advancement and recognition in the Boy Scouts of America#Boy Scout division|'''Boy Scout advancement''']] | ||
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The Varsity Letter is cloth patch that can be worn either on the front bottom of a merit badge sash or on the right breast of the Varsity Scout or Boy Scout jacket. This award can be earned every three months by an actively participating Varsity Scout. Subsequent awards are represented by gold bars pinned on the letter. Activity pins can also be pinned on the Varsity Letter. | The Varsity Letter is cloth patch that can be worn either on the front bottom of a merit badge sash or on the right breast of the Varsity Scout or Boy Scout jacket. This award can be earned every three months by an actively participating Varsity Scout. Subsequent awards are represented by gold bars pinned on the letter. Activity pins can also be pinned on the Varsity Letter. | ||
Varsity Scouts can also earn '''activity pins''' in several areas of high adventure and sports. Program resources and official pins are available for [[Backpacking (wilderness)|backpacking]], | Varsity Scouts can also earn '''activity pins''' in several areas of high adventure and sports. Program resources and official pins are available for [[Backpacking (wilderness)|backpacking]], basketball, [[bowling]], [[canoe]] [[camping]], [[caving]], cross-country skiing, [[cycling]], discovering America, [[fishing]], [[cycling|freestyle biking]], [[Mountain men|frontiersman]], [[mechanics]], [[Operation On-Target]], [[orienteering]], [[Climbing|rock climbing]] and rappelling, roller hockey, shooting sports, snow [[camping]], [[Football (soccer)|soccer]], [[Survival skills|survival]], [[swimming]], tennis, [[triathlon]], volleyball, waterskiing, and [[whitewater]] [[canoeing]]. The requirements for earning an activity pin are determined locally by the team captain and are usually awarded at the conclusion of each ultimate adventure or sports season. | ||
The '''Denali Award''' is the highest award in Varsity Scouting. The award is named after | The '''Denali Award''' is the highest award in Varsity Scouting. The award is named after Denali, also known as [[Mount McKinley]] in Alaska. Requirements include advancing at least one rank in the Boy Scout program (or earning a palm for those who are already Eagle Scouts), serving in a leadership position for six months, taking primary and supportive leadership roles for activities in all five areas of emphasis, living the Varsity Scout Pledge, and completing a progress review. | ||
==== Adult recognition ==== | ==== Adult recognition ==== | ||
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The '''[[Order of the Arrow]]''' ('''[[OA]]''') is a program of the [[Boy Scout]] division of the [[Boy Scouts of America]] (BSA). It is the [[BSA]]'s national | The '''[[Order of the Arrow]]''' ('''[[OA]]''') is a program of the [[Boy Scout]] division of the [[Boy Scouts of America]] (BSA). It is the [[BSA]]'s national honor society for experienced campers, based on American Indian traditions, and dedicated to the ideal of cheerful service. | ||
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:''There are also [[Bronze Award|Bronze]], [[Silver Award|Silver]], and [[Gold Award|Gold]] awards in the [[Girl Scouts of the USA]].'' | :''There are also [[Bronze Award|Bronze]], [[Silver Award|Silver]], and [[Gold Award|Gold]] awards in the [[Girl Scouts of the USA]].'' | ||
A '''Bronze Award'''<ref>{{cite web | last = | first = | authorlink = | coauthors = | year = | url = http://www.scouting.org/venturing/awards/bronze.html | title = Venturing Bronze Award | format = | work = | publisher = Boy Scouts of America | accessdate = March 15 | accessyear = 2006}}</ref> may be earned for each category of arts and hobbies, outdoor, religious life, sea scouting and sports. After earning at least one Bronze Award and meeting tenure, leadership, personal growth and other requirements the Venturer may earn the '''Gold Award'''.<ref>{{cite web | last = | first = | authorlink = | coauthors = | year = | url = http://www.scouting.org/venturing/awards/gold.html | title = Venturing Gold Award | format = | work = | publisher = Boy Scouts of America | accessdate = March 15 | accessyear = 2006}}</ref> To earn the '''[[Silver (Venturing)|Silver Award]]''',<ref>{{cite web | last = | first = | authorlink = | coauthors = | year = | url = http://www.scouting.org/venturing/awards/silver.html | title = Venturing Silver Award | format = | work = | publisher = Boy Scouts of America | accessdate = March 15 | accessyear = 2006}}</ref> the Venturer must earn the Gold Award, earn [[first aid]] and | A '''Bronze Award'''<ref>{{cite web | last = | first = | authorlink = | coauthors = | year = | url = http://www.scouting.org/venturing/awards/bronze.html | title = Venturing Bronze Award | format = | work = | publisher = Boy Scouts of America | accessdate = March 15 | accessyear = 2006}}</ref> may be earned for each category of arts and hobbies, outdoor, religious life, sea scouting and sports. After earning at least one Bronze Award and meeting tenure, leadership, personal growth and other requirements the Venturer may earn the '''Gold Award'''.<ref>{{cite web | last = | first = | authorlink = | coauthors = | year = | url = http://www.scouting.org/venturing/awards/gold.html | title = Venturing Gold Award | format = | work = | publisher = Boy Scouts of America | accessdate = March 15 | accessyear = 2006}}</ref> To earn the '''[[Silver (Venturing)|Silver Award]]''',<ref>{{cite web | last = | first = | authorlink = | coauthors = | year = | url = http://www.scouting.org/venturing/awards/silver.html | title = Venturing Silver Award | format = | work = | publisher = Boy Scouts of America | accessdate = March 15 | accessyear = 2006}}</ref> the Venturer must earn the Gold Award, earn [[first aid]] and CPR certifications, show leadership and participate in ethics training. | ||
Venturers may also earn expert awards that build on some areas of the Bronze Awards. | Venturers may also earn expert awards that build on some areas of the Bronze Awards. | ||
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*The American Legion offers the Eagle Scout of the Year and the Scouting Square Knot Award. | *The American Legion offers the Eagle Scout of the Year and the Scouting Square Knot Award. | ||
*The [[Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks]] offers the Marvin M. Lewis Award. | *The [[Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks]] offers the Marvin M. Lewis Award. | ||
*The | *The Freemasons of North America offer the Daniel Carter Beard Masonic Scouter Award. | ||
*The United States Department of Defense offers the Youth Certificate of Recognition and the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal. | *The United States Department of Defense offers the Youth Certificate of Recognition and the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal. | ||
*The | *The Veterans of Foreign Wars offer the Scouter's Achievement Award. | ||
== Footnotes == | == Footnotes == | ||
