The Seven Degrees, their names, and the Lodges in which they were grouped are detailed by clicking on the links below.

Advancing through the degrees, the Lone Scout earned rank badges of increasing prestige and difficulty. It also gave the achiever a strong sense of self-worth, something these "isolated" boys had never experienced in any other way.

Surely the legion of Lone Scouts who participated in the so-called "advancement track," and especially those who persisted, enhanced their lives and the lives and the environment of others. The 7-Degree system of advancement was continued without change until July 1, 1927 for all Lone Scouts when it was changed over to the Boy Scouts of America advancement system of Tenderfoot through Eagle Scout.

• First Degree - The Lone Scout Degree

• Second Degree - The Woodcraft Degree

• Third Degree - The Lone Eagle Degree

The Totem Pole Lodge

There were no distinct separate badges for these three degrees. When all degrees were completed, they were awarded to the Lone Scout Totem Pole Lodge badge.

• Fourth Degree - The Lone Bachelor degree
   
• Fifth Degree - The Lone Woodsman degree
   
• Sixth Degree - The Lone Hunter degree

The Sagamore Lodge

This lodge only had one degree and a distinctive badge was given for this degree.

• Seventh Degree - The Sagamore Degree