As Boy Scouting’s National Honor Society, the Order of the Arrow (OA) seeks to recognize Scouts and Scouters who as campers best exemplify the Scout Oath and Scout Law in their daily lives. The three principles of the Order are brotherhood, cheerfulness, and service. Foremost, the Order of the Arrow is a service organization that assists Scouting at all levels; nevertheless, an Arrowman’s first duty is always to his own troop.

The Boy Scouts of America have Court of Honors which are formal ceremonies to recognize a Boy Scouts' hard work. The Court of Honor is a family affair and parents are encouraged to attend in order to recognize their sons’ achievements.

Aims are long-term outcomes we want for every boy.  Every Boy Scout activity moves the boys toward three basic aims of Character Development, Citizenship Training, and Mental and Physical Fitness. It is the mission of the Boy Scouts of America to serve others by helping to instill values in young people, and in other ways to prepare them to make ethical choices over their lifetime in achieving their full potential.

You can learn about sports, crafts, science, trades, business, and future careers as you earn these merit badges. There are more than 100 merit badges. Any Boy Scout may earn any merit badge at any time. You don't need to have had rank advancement to be eligible.Merit Badges are the second main area of the Boy Scout advancement program. Unlike ranks, there is a degree of choice in the merit badge program.