COVID-19 Advancement Information
BSA Guide to Advancement Extension of the Age Requirement (GTA 9.0.4.0) provides the five tests to be considered when reviewing extension requests.
Scouting at Home - Link to ideas of activities to stay active in Scouting while units are not actively meeting face-to-face.
BSA Scouting at Home - Link to BSA website with info for
- Cub Scouts - activities Cub Scouts can do at home
- Scouts BSA - Science activities, other fun, and 58 merit badges that can be worked at home - make sure to have a counselor!
- Venturing - try a 30 day challenge
Scoutmaster conferences: Scoutmaster Conferences may be held using web video conferencing. Ensure to maintain two-deep leadership throughout the virtual meeting: follow youth protection guidelines.
Unit review/approval of Eagle or Summit Project Proposals: Project proposal reviews may be conducted using web video conferencing. Ensure to maintain two-deep leadership throughout the virtual meeting: follow youth protection guidelines.
COVID-19 Advancement Questions and Answers - use this link to reach the BSA FAQ page with questions/answers about advancement, extensions, boards of review, and more.
BAC Eagle Application Processing - use this link to reach the BAC process for handling Eagle Applications during the COVID-19 restrictions.
BAC Additional Guidance for Videoconference Boards of Review - use this link to reach the BAC Process for implementing Videoconference Boards of Review during COVID-19 restrictions.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FROM OTHER COUNCILS
Lake Erie Council Scouting at Home - use this link to reach
Instructional videos and video taped live events
- Virtual Campfire
- Scouts Own Service
- How to fold the flag
Plus Self-Guided Activities for BSA Programs
Spirit of Adventure Council’s New England Base Camp Online - use this link to reach
- Online Cub Scout Adventures
- Merit Badges
- At-home activities
Alamo Area Council - use this link to reach
Watch “Scout TV”
- Family COPE games
- Fun Knot Tying
- Kitchen Chemistry
Merit Badge classes
ScoutShare - use this link to reach the ScoutShare site