Growth Path

Youth Advancement

Our structured advancement system recognizes achievement, encourages growth, and provides clear goals for every member on their journey.

How It Works

A Clear Path to Growth

Members progress through ranks by completing requirements, earning badges, and demonstrating growth in character and leadership. Each advancement represents real achievement and prepares members for the next level of responsibility.

  • Complete Requirements

    Each rank has specific requirements that build upon previous achievements.

  • Earn Badges

    Demonstrate skills and interests by earning badges across multiple categories.

  • Lead & Serve

    Take on leadership roles and serve your community to advance.

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Rank Progression

Five Levels of Achievement

Members advance through five ranks, each building on the skills and experiences of the previous level.

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Begin the journey

Initiate

Begin your journey with foundational skills and values

  • Complete orientation
  • Learn the pledge
  • Attend 3 meetings
Sample Badges
Reading
Penmanship
Journaling
2
Build core competencies

Apprentice

Build core competencies and community connections

  • Earn 3 skill badges
  • Complete service project
  • 6 months active
Sample Badges
First Aid
Cooking
Camping
3
Develop leadership

Journeyman

Develop leadership abilities and mentorship skills

  • Lead team activity
  • Earn 6 badges
  • Mentor new member
Sample Badges
Communication
Navigation
Chivalry
4
Master key competencies

Craftsman

Master key competencies and demonstrate excellence

  • Complete major project
  • Earn 10 badges
  • Hold leadership role
Sample Badges
Wilderness Survival
Programming
Financial Freedom
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Guide others

Leader

Guide others and shape the future of our community

  • Demonstrate mastery
  • Train other leaders
  • Community impact
Sample Badges
Beacon of Light
Discipleship
Just Serve
Requirements

What It Takes

Explore the different types of requirements for advancement in our program.

Advancement Overview

Our advancement system is designed to recognize growth and encourage continuous development. Members progress through ranks by completing requirements, earning badges, and demonstrating leadership.

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Complete rank-specific requirements
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Earn required number of badges
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Participate in service projects
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Demonstrate character and leadership
Badge Categories

Earn Badges Across Four Areas

Demonstrate your skills and interests by earning badges in these categories.

Service

Community service and volunteer work

Just Serve
First Aid
Emergency Preparedness
12 badges

Skills

Practical life skills and hobbies

Archery
Programming
Cooking
18 badges

Leadership

Leadership and communication

Chivalry
Communication
Etiquette
8 badges

Faith

Spiritual growth and development

Discipleship
Temples
Consecration
6 badges
Recognition

Special Awards & Honors

Outstanding achievement is recognized with special awards that honor dedication and excellence.

Eagle Award

The highest honor for demonstrating exceptional leadership and service

Exceptional leadership and service

Service Star

Recognizes outstanding dedication to community service

Outstanding community service

Leadership Medal

Honors members who have made significant impact as leaders

Significant leadership impact

Faith Formation

Celebrates growth in spiritual development and formation

Spiritual growth and formation
Get Started

Track Your Progress

Log in to the member portal to view your advancement progress, see what requirements you have completed, and discover what is next on your journey.

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