Scoutbook Notes

Adding Notes for National Outdoor Achievement Awards

1. Log to https://advancement.scouting.org

2. In the Upper Right Corner, use the "Currently viewing:" dropdown box, ensure that you select the "Parent / Guardian" connection (if logged in as the parent) or the "Scouting Participant" connection (if logged in as the youth)

3. Click on "Youth Profile" from the navigation menu on the left side of the screen

4. Under the "AWARDS" section, click on pending card

5. On the "Awards" screen, search for the award you want to enter a comment on (eg "National Outdoor Achievement Award (Aquatics)"

   1. When the award you want to update is displayed, click on it.

6. Scroll down to the bottom of the page page and enter a comment in the following format:
   <Date>: <Event>, <Description what was done>
   For example:
   2025-10-19: Kayaking MB Weekend, 4 Aquatics Hours

7. Click on the "Add Comment" button

If you believe that you have completed any of the requirements or award, please talk with the Advancement Chair and they can signoff/approve them.