Scouts move along the Scouting trail at their own pace. Active Scouts could earn 1st Class within a year of joining, most achieve this in 18 months. We have a program in place during this time to help new Scouts begin working on and completing requirements for each rank. Requirements for Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class may be worked on simultaneously, however, each rank must be earned in sequence. These first set of ranks are based on Scouting skills and need to be practiced and used during this time. Star, Life, and Eagle ranks have Merit Badge requirements and are focused on Scout Leadership and service to the community. These Scout ranks require a minimum time of service. Scouts have until their 18th birthday to achieve the rank of Eagle Scout.