Merit Badges
There are more than 135 merit badges, and any Scout, or any qualified Venturer or Sea Scout may earn any of these at any time.
Follow these useful steps as you begin your merit badge journey:
Pick a subject from the list of available merit badges – 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. These individuals have special knowledge in their merit badge subjects and are interested in helping you.
Contact a Merit Badge Counselor – Get a signed Application for Merit Badge from your unit leader. Get in touch with the merit badge counselor and explain that you want to earn the badge. The counselor may ask to meet you to explain what is expected and to start helping you meet the requirements. You should also discuss work you have already started or possibly completed.
Work on the badge requirements and show your stuff! – Ask your counselor to help you learn the things you need to know or do. You should read the merit badge pamphlet on the subject. When you are ready, call the counselor again to make an appointment; take along the things you have made to meet the requirements.
Get the badge – When the counselor is satisfied you have met each requirement, he or she will sign your application. Give the signed application to your unit leader so your merit badge emblem can be secured for you.
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