Your son can be a Scout if he has completed the fifth grade and is at least 10 years old or is age 11 or has earned the Arrow of Light Award and is at least 10 years old, but has not reached age 18.

1. Complete the application (sign your name, indicating approval).
2. Give the completed application and fees to the Scoutmaster.
3. Secure a copy of the Boy Scout Handbook and complete the joining requirements as listed.

The troop leader signs the Youth Application when the boy has completed the Boy Scout Joining (Scout Badge) Requirements:

The Scout Badge is given to a boy after completing the requirements for joining the troop.  The Scout Badge is earned as soon as a boy joins a troop, especially if he has earned his Arrow of Light as a Webelos scout. This first rank is earned by applying and memorizing some important scouting basics. Some troops have Webelos scouts bridge over from the pack to the troop in February at their Cub Scout pack Blue and Gold dinner and then have a court of honor in March or April where they are presented with their Scout badge.

Scout Rank Requirements: Meet age requirements. Be a boy who has completed the fifth grade or is 11 years old, or has earned the Arrow of Light Award but is under 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, Law, motto, slogan and the Outdoor Code. Describe the Scout badge. Complete the pamphlet exercises. With your parent or guardian, complete the exercises in the pamphlet How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse: A Parent's Guide. 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.