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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]BSA Scout leader here. One of my kids earned Eagle at 17 and registered as an adult when he turned 18 - not very active now since he's off at college, but he still joins some of our events when he's home on breaks.  Other kid is still in at 15, Life Scout.

I find there are two big waves of kids leaving:
5th-6th grade - when it's time to bridge from Cub Scouts to BSA, it seems like about 1/4 to 1/3 decide not to continue, or they bridge but leave within a year. Finishing elementary school is a time when kids' interests are changing, and they are narrowing their activities and spending more time on a select few, so something has to drop. For some, that's Scouts.

Most who stick with it through 6th grade tend to stay until at least 9th.  I've only had a couple leave during middle school.

10th-11th grade - a ton of kids make Life rank by 9th grade, and then slow down when they get busier in high school. They might skip meetings all spring due to conflicts with a sports team schedule, or stop camping once they have their camping merit badge done. A bunch get re-energized at 16-17 and finish Eagle, but others fade away until they drop out.

If they're still in and somewhat active at 16, they usually stay all the way through to either Eagle or their 18th birthday. [/quote]

DS just finished 7th grade and is 1st class. Goal is Life by the end of 8th grade - timing and his badges make it possible. I have gotten comments that he's rushing, but we foresee the future and that in high school there will be other demands. He plans to have Eagle by sometime in 10th grade. Right now he loves it and says he will stay involved, we will see what happens when reality of high school comes along! [/quote]

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