As a Varsity Scout I will:As a Varsity Scout I will:Live by the Scout Oath, Law,Live by the Scout Oath, Law,

Motto, and Slogan;Motto, and Slogan;Honor the dignity and worth of all persons;Honor the dignity and worth of all persons;

Promote the cause of freedom; and Promote the cause of freedom; and Do my best to be a good team member.Do my best to be a good team member.

Varsity Varsity scouting scouting program program

A program for ages 14 A program for ages 14 through 17.through 17.

Developed to keep older Developed to keep older boys challenged physically boys challenged physically & mentally through team & mentally through team sports or high adventure.sports or high adventure.

For youth ready for new For youth ready for new experiences & experiences & responsibilities.responsibilities.

Develops leadership skills Develops leadership skills on the way to eagle scout on the way to eagle scout & palms.& palms.

Focusing on five program Focusing on five program fields Advancement, High fields Advancement, High Adventure/Sports Adventure/Sports Activities, Personal Activities, Personal Development, Service and Development, Service and Special Programs & EventsSpecial Programs & Events

Five fields of emphasisFive fields of emphasis

AdvancementAdvancement High Adventure/ SportsHigh Adventure/ Sports Personal DevelopmentPersonal Development ServiceService Special Programs and EventsSpecial Programs and Events

IdealsIdeals

►Scout Oath, Law, Motto, & SloganScout Oath, Law, Motto, & Slogan►Duty to God, country, others, and self.Duty to God, country, others, and self.► Intended to support, not replace, Intended to support, not replace,

guidance by parents, home, school guidance by parents, home, school and religious institutionsand religious institutions

Varsity UniformVarsity Uniform

►The traditional uniform for formal The traditional uniform for formal occasionsoccasions

►Orange tabsOrange tabs►Team may choose a separate activity Team may choose a separate activity

uniformuniform

Varsity Letter

REQUIREMENTS• Be a registered Varsity Scout team member• Actively participate in either a Venture or Varsity

activity• Attend at least 75% of meetings for three

consecutive months.• Satisfy the Varsity Scout Coach that they know &

live by the Scout Oath and Law. • The “V” may be worn on official Scout Jacket or

bottom front of merit badge sash.

RECOGNITION

• Merit badges• Boy Scout

Advancement (rank advancement to Eagle)

• Earning Boy Scout Awards

• Religious emblems

• Varsity Letter• Activity Pins (High

Adventure/Sports) 27 Different pins

• Denali Award (highest Varsity Award)

RECOGNITION COMES AS A RESULT OF A GOOD PLANED PROGRAM.

Varsity Scout Resources

• Varsity Scout Guidebook

• Troop/Team Record Book

• Varsity Scout Leader Fundamentals

• Boy Scout Handbook

• Varsity Scout Leader Fast Start

• Varsity Scout Roundtable Planning Guide