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What is VarsityScouting?
Varsity Scouting is a program ofthe Boy Scouts of America
for
young men ages 14 through 17
(14 & 15 in LDS Teams). Packed
with opportunities for adventure,
leadership, personal growth, and
service, the Varsity Scout program
holds special appeal for older
Scouts. It is also flexible enough to
allow chartered organizations to
design the program to effectivelymesh Scoutings principles
and
values with the objectives of the
chartered organizations.
Varsity Scouts are distinguished on
their uniform from Boy Scouts by
wearing the blaze (orange)
epaulettes and the Varsity strip
above the Boy Scouts of America
strip above the right shirt pocket.
Welcome to Varsity Scouting
How does Varsity differfrom Boy Scouts?
In a number of ways Varsity Scoutingis like Boy Scouting.
Varsity Scoutscan, and should, continue to work onrank advancements
to eventuallycomplete their Eagle.
In addition to Boy Scout ranks, the
Varsity program allows the Scout to
work on recognitions specifically
designed for Varsity Scouts. These
recognitions include:
Varsity Letter
Varsity Activity Pins
Denali Award
Instead of being called a Troop, the
Varsity Scouts are organized as a
Team. Instead of Scoutmasters and
Patrol Leaders; Varsity has Coaches
and Team Captains as well as Program
Managers for each of the 5 fields of
emphasis.
Additionally, while Boy Scouting
focuses on monthly themes for
meetings and activities; Varsity Scouts
utilize a program feature for 3 months
and focus on the 5 fields of emphasis
in planning and executing their
meetings and activities.
The Five Fields ofEmphasis
Advancement - Varsity Scouts
work on Boy Scouts ranks,
earn Varsity specific awards,
and can earn other
recognitions such as the Fifty-
Miler Award; Mile Swim, BSA;
etc
High Adventure/Sports
Emphasizes sports and high-
adventure.
Personal Development -
Promotes growth through
spirituality, leadership,
citizenship, social and cultural
attributes, and physical
fitness.
Service - Emphasizes service,
with the intent that it become
integral to one's daily
experience.
Special Programs and Events
Emphasis is placed on
activities that dont fall in the
other fields.
Varsity Shoulder Loops
