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Palms are worn for life, just like the Eagle medal or knot.” He noted that palms are earned by Eagle Scouts, and only about 4 percent of scouts earn the Eagle. Only about 25 percent of Eagles earn a single Bronze Palm, and only 0.4 percent of Eagle Scouts earn their first Silver Palm.

Troop dues for Scouts BSA members will typically run between $100 to $150. Special activities that require fees are more common, so I'd recommend budgeting another $100 to $200 for these.

“Eagle Scout” is the highest rank a young person can reach in Scouting. In fact, only around 5% of all scouts who join ever reach the Eagle rank. As such, becoming an Eagle Scout is an exceptionally difficult challenge, even for scouts who can complete merit badges and rank requirements quickly!

This performance-based achievement has high standards that not everyone will earn. Only about 6 percent of all Scouts BSA members earn Eagle, making over 2 million Eagle Scouts since 1912.

Eagle Scout is the highest achievement or rank attainable in the Scouts BSA program of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). Since its inception in 1911, only four percent of Scouts have earned this rank after a lengthy review process.

An instructor teaches Scouting skills as needed within the troop or patrols. The chaplain aide assists the troop chaplain or religious coordinator. Outdoor ethics guides help the troop plan and conduct an outdoor program that emphasizes effectively practicing the principles of outdoor ethics.

Being an Eagle Scout is a big deal to colleges. Many schools value Eagle Scouts because they know they've learned specialized skills, display positive character traits, and are capable leaders. Your Eagle Scout status is an excellent way to add more differentiation to your application.

Questions to ask when selecting a Scout troop Does my child feel comfortable in this troop? When does the troop meet? Where does the troop meet? How often do you go camping? What are some of your troop's core/signature events? Is the troop youth-led? Does your troop participate in high-adventure trips?