How do you become a Boy Scout?

You Must Meet Age Requirements
Be a boy who is 11 years old, or one who has completed the fifth grade or the Arrow of Light Award and is at least 10 years old, but 3 is not yet 18 years old.

Complete a Boy Scout Application and Health History signed by your Parent or Guardian.

Find a Scout Troop near your home.

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, SLOGAN, AND THE OUTDOOR CODE, [Page 9)

COMPLETE THE PAMPHLET EXERClSES - With your parent or guardian, complete the exercises in the pamphlet How to Protect Your Children fmm Child Abuse:

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.

When you have done these things the Scoutmaster will give you a certificate of membership, and you can proudly wear the badgeadn uniform that show you are a member of the Boy Scouts of America.