Scouting Origins
SOA History
Ranks & Advancement
Scout Oath & Law
Traditions & Symbols
100

Who founded the Boy Scouts of America in 1910?

William D. Boyce

100

What does “SOA” stand for?

Scouting of America

100

What rank comes after Scout?

Tenderfoot

100

How many points are in the Scout Law?

12

100

What symbol is on the SOA uniform that shows rank?

Rank Badge

200

What year did the Boy Scouts of America begin?

1910

200

What city was the first national BSA office located in?

New York City

200

What is the highest rank a Scout can earn?

Eagle Scout

200

Which part of the Scout Oath mentions helping others at all times?

“To help others people at all times”

200

What is the Scout slogan?

Do a Good Turn Daily

300

In what country did Scouting begin?

England

300

Who brought Scouting to the United States after meeting Scouts in England?

William D. Boyce

300

What rank comes after First Class?

Star

300

What is the last point of the Scout Law?

Reverent

300

What do the three fingers in the Scout sign represent?

The three points of the Scout Oath

400

On what island did the first Scout camp take place

Brownsea Island

400

Which organization honors Scouts with camping and service traditions?

Order of the Arrow

400

How many merit badges are required for Eagle Scout?

21

400

What point of the Scout Law means you can be trusted?

Trustworthy 

400

What neckerchief item holds the neckerchief together?

Slide (or woggle)

500

What book written by Baden-Powell helped start Scputong worldwide?

Scouting of Boys

500

Which high-adventure base in New Mexico is famous for backpacking?

Philmont Scout Ranch

500

Which Eagle-required merit badges focuses on helping others in emergencies?

First Aid

500

What does the phase “morally straight” refer to in Scouting?

Doing the right thing 

500

What color background is used on the rank badges for Scouts SOA?

Tan