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Significant Requirements
The following is a list of significant efforts or long-term activities that the scout will need to accomplish toward his Eagle. Note that these are not the full requirements — be sure to check the real requirements in the up-to-date merit badge book, Boy Scout Handbook, or Boy Scout Requirements Handbook.
- Record the best results for some defined fitness exercises, practice for 30 days, and then record again to show improvement. (Tenderfoot rank)
- Camp 20 days and 20 nights at Scouting activities — some with hiking, backpacking, snowshoeing, skiing, biking, boating, rappelling, or snow camping. (Camping merit badge)
- 16 months of positions of responsibility. (Total for Star, Life, and Eagle ranks.)
- 13 hours of approved service. (Total for Second Class, Star, and Life ranks.)
- Volunteer eight hours at a charitable organization. (Citizenship in the Community merit badge)
- Obtain a physical examination using the official scout medical examination form. (Personal Fitness merit badge)
- Design and follow a 12-week physical fitness program. (Personal Fitness merit badge)
- Participate in an emergency service or practice drill with a community agency or the troop. (Emergency Preparedness merit badge) Footnote
- Swim continuously for 400 yards. (Lifesaving merit badge)Footnote
- Swim continuously for 150 yards. (Swimming merit badge)Footnote
- Plan and hike five 10-mile hikes and a 20-mile hike on different days. (Hiking merit badge)Footnote
- Cycle two 10-mile rides, two 15-mile rides, two 25-mile rides, and a 50-mile ride. (Cycling merit badge)Footnote
- Keep a journal while observing two small outdoor areas six different times. (Environmental Science merit badge)
- Track personal finances for 13 consecutive weeks. (Personal Management merit badge)
- Prepare and a follow a seven day schedule and keep a daily diary during this time. (Personal Management merit badge)
- Prepare a list of home chores and do them for 90 days keeping a record when each is done. (Family Life merit badge)
- Plan, lead, and document an approved Eagle project. (See chapter [Earning the Eagle].)
In many cases, the boy should discuss the merit badge and rank requirements in advance with his counselors and leaders.
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- The scout only needs to earn one of the Lifesaving or Emergency Preparedness merit badges for the Eagle requirement.
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- The scout only needs to earn one of the Swimming, Hiking, or Cycling merit badges for the Eagle requirement.
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