COVID-19 Advancement Information

Baltimore Area Council Program AdvancementCOVID-19 Advancement Information

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