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You can learn about sports, crafts, science, trades, business, and future careers as you earn merit badges. There are more than 135 merit badges. A scout may earn any of these at any time.
Merit badge requirements are revised as needed to reflect updated information and technology. Click here to view new and recently revised merit badges.
Pick a Subject. Talk to your unit leader about your interests. Read the requirements of the merit badges you think might interest you, and pick one to earn. Your leader will give you the name of a person from a list of counselors. Your leader will then assign the counselor to you via Scoutbook.
Contact the Merit Badge Counselor. Get in touch with the merit badge counselor and explain that you want to earn the badge. The counselor will explain what is expected and start helping you meet the requirements. You should also discuss work you have already started or possibly completed.You must have another person with you at each meeting with the merit badge counselor. This person can be another Scout, your parents or guardian, a brother or sister, a relative, or a friend.
Requirements. You are expected to meet the requirements as they are stated—no more and no less. You must do exactly what is stated in the requirements. If it says “show or demonstrate,” that is what you must do. Just telling about it isn’t enough. The same thing holds true for such words as “make,” “list,” “in the field,” and “collect,” “identify,” and “label.”
Show Your Stuff. When you are ready, contact the counselor again to make an appointment. When you go, take along the things you have made to meet the requirements. If they are too big to move, take pictures or have an adult tell in writing what you have done. The counselor will review the work you have completed.
Get the Badge. When the counselor is satisfied you have met each requirement, he or she will update Scoutbook. Once approve the scout will receive the badge at the next court of honor.
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