Meet the requirement: any 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 of age.

Submit a completed Boy Scout application and health history signed by your parent or guardian.

Find a troop near your home

Repeat the Pledge of Allegiance

Demonstrate the Scout sign, salute, and handshake.

Show how to tie a square knot.

Understand and agree to live by the Scout Oath, Scout Law, Scout Motto, Scout Slogan, and the Outdoor Code.

Describe the Scout badge.

With your parent or Guardian, Complete the exercises in the pamphlet How to Protect Your Child From Drug and Child Abuse.

Participate in a Scoutmaster conference.