The ranks are Scout, Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, Star, Life and Eagle. The first four are earned by learning and practicing scouting skills and doing some volunteering or service.  Once a Scout has earned the rank of First Class he can really consider himself a Scout with all the requisite knowledge and experience. At each rank, the Scout will meet with his Scoutmaster to review what he has learned and plan where he is going.  For all ranks other than Scout, the youth will a