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Last updated 2026-09-23 · 6 sections

Age Specific Program

KID Scouting (Kabataang Iminumulat Diwa)[1][2][3][4][5]KID Scouts

Ages 4–6

Official summary

Home- and family-centred, non-competitive programme for preschoolers; unit is the Langkay. Motto 'Laging Masaya'.

No confirmed progression stages.

KAB Scouting (Kabataang Alay sa Bayan)[1][2][6][4][5]KAB Scouts

Ages 6–9

Official summary

Family- and school-centred programme supervised by parents and Kawan Leaders; unit is the Kawan with Color Groups.

  1. Membership Badge[6]KAB Scout Membership Badge

    Six membership requirements, then investiture into the Kawan

    Secondary / estimate

  2. Young Usa[6]

    17 advancement and 4 achievement requirements

    Secondary / estimate

  3. Growing Usa[6]

    16 advancement and 5 achievement requirements

    Secondary / estimate

  4. Leaping UsaHighest award[6]

    Final rank: 10 advancement and 6 achievement requirements (one free choice)

    Secondary / estimate

Boy Scouting[1][2][7][4][5]Boy Scouts

Ages 10–12

Official summary

Service- and outdoor-centred programme in Troops and Patrols, developing leadership.

  1. Membership Badge[7][8]Boy Scout Membership Badge

    Anthem, Oath and Law, salute; earn registration fee; investiture; 8 hours of service

    Secondary / estimate

  2. Tenderfoot Scout[7][9]

    First rank: safety, citizenship, Filipino heritage basics; 8-hour service project

    Secondary / estimate

  3. Second Class Scout[7][10]

    Health, fitness and environment; flag etiquette

    Secondary / estimate

  4. First Class Scout[7][11]

    Campcraft, ropework, cooking, first aid; 16-hour service project

    Secondary / estimate

  5. Scout Service[7][12]Scout Service Scout

    Fourth rank: weather, signalling, navigation, 8 km hike, more merit badges

    Secondary / estimate

  6. Scout CitizenHighest award[7][13]

    Highest Boy Scout rank: swimming, camping, emergency preparedness, leadership and citizenship

    Secondary / estimate

Senior Scouting[1][2][7][4][5]Senior Scouts

Ages 13–17

Official summary

Outdoor, self-education programme for teenage boys and girls in Outfits and Crews; Boy Scouting is not a prerequisite.

  1. Membership Badge[7][14]Senior Scout Membership Badge

    Oath, Law and Senior Scout Code; 4 hours of service; investiture

    Secondary / estimate

  2. Explorer Scout[7][15]

    First rank across ideals, social, vocational and outdoor activities

    Secondary / estimate

  3. Pathfinder Scout[7][16]

    Second rank: lead flag ceremonies, drug-prevention discussion

    Secondary / estimate

  4. Outdoor Scout[7][17]

    Third rank: child rights and safeguarding, social graces

    Secondary / estimate

  5. Venturer Scout[7][18]

    Community values survey, youth forum, professional interview

    Secondary / estimate

  6. Eagle ScoutHighest award[7][19][3]

    Highest youth rank; followed by Bronze/Silver/Gold Anahaw awards (6 more merit badges each)

    Secondary / estimate

Rover Scouting[1][2][5]Rover Scouts

Ages 16–24

Official summary

Fifth and final phase of the youth development programme; an open-air and service brotherhood of young men and women in Rover Circles.

No confirmed progression stages.

Leaders

Scouters (Adult Leaders)[2]Adult Leaders

Age not confirmed

LeaderSecondary / estimate

Volunteer Scouters (commissioners, unit leaders and assistants, committee members) and Professional Scouters.

No confirmed progression stages.

Sources

  1. Youth Development Program - BSP (original http://scouts.org.ph/youth-development-program/; Wayback copy 2017-04-25) · Boy Scouts of the Philippines · Accessed 2026-09-23
    1. KID SCOUTING · 2. KAB SCOUTING · 3. BOY SCOUTING · 4. SENIOR SCOUTING · 5. ROVER SCOUTING
  2. National Bylaws of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines (original https://scouts.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/National-By-laws-of-BSP.pdf; Wayback copy) · Boy Scouts of the Philippines · Accessed 2026-09-23
    Article I Clause 3·4; Article XIV Sec. 2 (KID Scout Langkays) · Article I Clause 2; Article XIV Sec. 2 · Article XIV Sec. 2 (Boy Scout Troops) · Article I Clause 6; Article XIV Sec. 2 · Article I Clause 5; Article XIV Sec. 2·3 · Article XII Sec. 3·4; Article XIV Sec. 2
  3. Boy Scouts of the Philippines — Wikipedia · Wikipedia · Accessed 2026-09-23
    Sections table
  4. Classes set to open on June 8, end on April 8, according to DepEd · PhilSTAR Life · Accessed 2026-09-23
    School-year opening date
  5. BSP - Laging Handa (original https://scouts.gov.ph/; Wayback copy 2025-08-23) · Boy Scouts of the Philippines · Accessed 2026-09-23
    Menu: Youth Development Program (page exists on current site; body blocked with 403)
  6. Basic Training Course for Kawan Leaders Session No 15/Handout — How the Badge System Works · Merit Badge Center, Philippines (training material by Leonides T. Son, ALT) · Accessed 2026-09-23
    How the Badge System Works · p.1 · p.1–2
  7. Merit Badge Center, Philippines :: Advancement Ranks · Merit Badge Center, Philippines (unofficial resource site) · Accessed 2026-09-23
    Boy Scout Program · Senior Scout Program · Senior Scout Program; Eagle Scout Anahaw Award
  8. Merit Badge Center, Philippines :: Membership Badge (Boy Scout) · Merit Badge Center, Philippines (unofficial resource site) · Accessed 2026-09-23
  9. Merit Badge Center, Philippines :: Tenderfoot Scout Rank · Merit Badge Center, Philippines (unofficial resource site) · Accessed 2026-09-23
  10. Merit Badge Center, Philippines :: Second Class Scout Rank · Merit Badge Center, Philippines (unofficial resource site) · Accessed 2026-09-23
  11. Merit Badge Center, Philippines :: First Class Scout Rank · Merit Badge Center, Philippines (unofficial resource site) · Accessed 2026-09-23
  12. Merit Badge Center, Philippines :: Scout Service Rank · Merit Badge Center, Philippines (unofficial resource site) · Accessed 2026-09-23
  13. Merit Badge Center, Philippines :: Scout Citizen Rank · Merit Badge Center, Philippines (unofficial resource site) · Accessed 2026-09-23
  14. Merit Badge Center, Philippines :: Membership Badge (Senior Scout) · Merit Badge Center, Philippines (unofficial resource site) · Accessed 2026-09-23
  15. Merit Badge Center, Philippines :: Explorer Scout Rank · Merit Badge Center, Philippines (unofficial resource site) · Accessed 2026-09-23
  16. Merit Badge Center, Philippines :: Pathfinder Scout Rank · Merit Badge Center, Philippines (unofficial resource site) · Accessed 2026-09-23
  17. Merit Badge Center, Philippines :: Outdoor Scout Rank · Merit Badge Center, Philippines (unofficial resource site) · Accessed 2026-09-23
  18. Merit Badge Center, Philippines :: Venturer Scout Rank · Merit Badge Center, Philippines (unofficial resource site) · Accessed 2026-09-23
  19. Merit Badge Center, Philippines :: Eagle Scout Rank · Merit Badge Center, Philippines (unofficial resource site) · Accessed 2026-09-23