These are the advancement ranks for both the Boy Scout and Senior Scout programs of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines. Boy Scouting is not a pre-requisite for Senior Scouting and a Boy Scout is not required to go through Senior Scouting to achieve the rank of Outdoorsman Scout. Trail to Eagle is merely my personal way of categorizing the common ranks between both programs.
Note: that under the Trail to Eagle section, some requirements relating to merit badges and specialist ratings becomes unworkable due to poor planning on the part of our national council's program department
Note: that under the Trail to Eagle section, some requirements relating to merit badges and specialist ratings becomes unworkable due to poor planning on the part of our national council's program department
Advancement in Boy/Senior Scouting
- Membership
- Explorer Scout
- Pathfinder Scout
- Outdoorsman Scout (Airman, Seaman)
- Venturer Scout (Air Venture, Sea Venture)
- Eagle Scout
Membership Badge
NOTE: Required for all boys entering Senior Scouting, whether or not they have been Boy Scouts.
- Recite the Scout Oath and Law, Scout Motto, and Slogan, and the Senior Scout Code. Explain the meaning of each in your own words as they relate to your daily life.
- Demonstrate and explain the meaning and use of the Scout Sign, Scout Salute, and Scout Handshake. Explain the symbolism of the Scout Badge and Senior Scout Emblem. Tell when to wear the Senior Scout Uniform and how to care for it.
- Earn of save enough money and pay your membership fee with the Boy Scouts of the Philippines.
- In conference, explain to your Senior Crew Leader and Outfit Advisor why you want to become a SENIOR SCOUT.
- In a formal investiture ceremony, commit yourself to the Scout Oath and Law and the Senior Scout Code in the presence of your Outfit Advisor and Crew.
Eagle Scout Rank
For a period of at least eight-(8) months as a holder of the Venturer Scout Rank, do the following:
Senior Scout Ideals
Senior Scout Ideals
- Satisfy your parents and Scout Leaders that you are doing your best to live by the Scout Oath and Law and the Senior Scout Code.
- Show evidence that you are faithful in observing your religious obligations.
- Practice or lead in an institutional or district activity involving the development of Filipino attitudes and values.
- With the members of your Crew, plan and organize a cultural activity participated by girls.
- Within your chosen area of vocational/avocational study, earn a secondSpecialist Rating (involving three related merit badges). Make an individual vocational training/development plan to pursue your chosen occupation and secure the approval of your Outfit leaders.
- With the members of your Crew, plan and carry out two-(2) community service projects designed to improve the physical environment in your community.
- With your Crew, go on a 4-day survival expedition during rainy season to an approved Scout camping area bringing with you only a compass and map, raincoat, knife, and waterproof matches and living off the land. After the expedition, present yourself to your Advisor to show you are still healthy and narrate your experiences.
- Earn the World Brotherhood and Lifesaving Merit Badges.