Becoming an Eagle Scout is a life long dream for most scouts. These boys started out as a Cub Scout, then a Webelos, then a Scout who progressed through the ranks to Eagle. They put in tireless hours of earning Merit Badges, Community Service, and camping that brought fun and excitement at every turn. Troop 561 is so proud of our Eagle Scouts!
Eagle Scout Requirements
1: Be active in your Troop for a period of six months.
2: Demonstrate the principles of the Scout Oath and Law in your daily life.
Earn a total of 21 merit badges including: First Aid, Citizenship in the Community, Citizenship in the Nation, Citizenship in the World, Communications, Personal Fitness, Emergency Preparedness OR Lifesaving*, Environmental Science, Personal Management, Swimming OR Hiking OR Cycling*, Camping and Family Life.
4: While a Life Scout serve actively for a period of six months in one or more of the following Positions of Responsibility:
Patrol Leader, ASPL, SPL, Venture Patrol Leader, Troop Guide, Order of the Arrow troop representative, Cen Chief, Scribe, Librarian, Historian, Quartermaster, Junior Assistant Scoutmaster, Chaplin aid, Instructor, Webmaster, or Leave No Trace trainer.
5: While a Life Scout, plan, develop, and give leadership to others in a service project helpful to any religious institution, any school, or your community.
6: Take part in a Scoutmaster conference.
7: Complete your Eagle Scout Board of Review.
* choose one of the merit badges