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Boy Scout merit badges give scouts the opportunity to investigate around 120 different areas of knowledge and skills. The merit badge program plays a major role in the scouting advancement program and participation can begin as soon as a scout registers with a troop. Each scout can explore topics from American Business to Woodworking as he has interest. The only limitations are his ambition and availability of adult merit badge counselors to offer instruction.

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American BUsiness merit badge
American Business
American Cultures merit badge
American Cultures
American Heritage merit badge
American Heritage
American Labor merit badge
American Labor
Animal Science merit badge
Animal Science
Animation merit badge
Animation
Archaeology merit badge
Archaeology
Archery merit badge
Archery
Architecture merit badge
Architecture

 
Art merit badge
Art
Astronomy merit badge
Astronomy
Athletics merit badge
Athletics
Atomic Energy merit badge
Atomic Energy
Automotive Maintenance merit badge
Automotive Maintenance
Aviation merit badge
Aviation
Backpacking merit badge
Backpacking
Basketry merit badge
Basketry
Bird Study merit badge
Bird Study
Bugling merit badge
Bugling
Camping merit badge
Camping
Canoeing merit badge
Canoeing
Carpentry merit badge
Carpentry
Chemistry merit badge
Chemistry
Chess merit badge
Chess
Citizenship in the Community merit badge
Citizenship in the Community
Citizenship in the Nation merit badge
Citizenship in the Nation
Citizenship in the World merit badge
Citizenship in the World
Climbing merit badge
Climbing
Coin Collecting merit badge
Coin Collecting
Collections merit badge
Collections
Communication merit badge
Communication
Comoposite Materials merit badge
Composite Materials
Computers merit badge
Computers
Cooking merit badge
Cooking
Crime Prevention merit badge
Crime Prevention
Cycling merit badge
Cycling
Dentistry merit badge
Dentistry
Digital Technology merit badge
Digital Technology
Disabilities Awareness merit badge
Disabilities Awareness
Dog Care merit badge
Dog Care
Drafting merit badge
Drafting
Electricity merit badge
Electricity
Electronics merit badge
Electronics
Emergency Preparedness merit badge
Emergency Preparedness
Energy merit badge
Energy
Engineering merit badge
Engineering
Entrepreneurship merit badge
Entrepreneurship
Environmental Science merit badge
Environmental Science
Exploration merit badge
Exploration
Family Life merit badge
Family Life
Farm Mechanics merit badge
Farm Mechanics
Fingerprinting merit badge
Fingerprinting
Fire Safety merit badge
Fire Safety
First Aid merit badge
First Aid
Fish and Wildlife Management merit badge
Fish and Wildlife Management
Fishing merit badge
Fishing
Fly Fishing merit badge
Fly Fishing
Forestry merit badge
Forestry
Game Design merit badge
Game Design
Gardening merit badge
Gardening
Genealogy merit badge
Genealogy
Geocaching merit badge
Geocaching
Geology merit badge
Geology
Golf merit badge
Golf
Graphic Arts merit badge
Graphic Arts
Hiking merit badge
Hiking
Home Repairs merit badge
Home Repairs
Horsmanship merit badge
Horsemanship
Indian Lore merit badge
Indian Lore
Insect Study merit badge
Insect Study
Inventing merit badge
Inventing
Journalism merit badge
Journalism
Kayaking merit badge
Kayaking
Landscape Architecture merit badge
Landscape Architecture
Law merit badge
Law
Leatherwork merit badge
Leatherwork
Lifesaving merit badge
Lifesaving
Mammal Study merit badge
Mammal Study
Medicine merit badge
Medicine
Metalwork merit badge
Metalwork
Mining in Society merit badge
Mining in Society
Model Design and Building merit badge
Model Design and Building
Motorboating merit badge
Motorboating
Moviemaking merit badge
Moviemaking
Music merit badge
Music
Nature merit badge
Nature
Nuclear Science merit badge
Nuclear Science
Oceanography merit badge
Oceanography
Orienteering merit badge
Orienteering
Painting merit badge
Painting
Pathfinding merit badge
Pathfinding
Personal Fitness merit badge
Personal Fitness
Personal Management merit badge
Personal Management
Pets merit badge
Pets
Photography merit badge
Photography
Pioneering merit badge
Pioneering
Plant Science merit badge
Plant Science
Plumbing merit badge
Plumbing
Pottery merit badge
Pottery
Programming merit badge
Programming
Public Health merit badge
Public Health
Public Speaking merit badge
Public Speaking
Pulp and Paper merit badge
Pulp and Paper
Radio merit badge
Radio
Railroading merit badge
Railroading
Reading merit badge
Reading
Reptile and Amphibian Study merit badge
Reptile and Amphibian Study
Rifle Shooting merit badge
Rifle Shooting
Robotics merit badge
Robotics
Rowing merit badge
Rowing
Safety merit badge
Safety
Salesmanship merit badge
Salesmanship
Scouting Heritage merit badge
Scouting Heritage
Scholarship merit badge
Scholarship
Scuba Diving merit badge
Scuba Diving
Sculpture merit badge
Sculpture
Search and Rescue merit badge
Search and Rescue
Shotgun Shooting merit badge
Shotgun Shooting
Signaling merit badge
Signaling
Signs Signals and Codes merit badge
Signs Signals and Codes
Skating merit badge
Skating
Small Boat Sailing merit badge
Small-Boat Sailing
Snow Sports merit badge
Snow Sports
Soil and Water Conservation merit badge
Soil and Water Conservation
Space Exploration merit badge
Space Exploration
Sports merit badge
Sports
Stamp Collecting merit badge
Stamp Collecting
Sustainability merit badge
Sustainability
Surveying merit badge
Surveying
Swimming merit badge
Swimming
Textiles merit badge
Textile
Theater merit badge
Theater
Tracking merit badge
Tracking
Traffic Safety merit badge
Traffic Safety
Truck Transportation merit badge
Truck Transportation
Veterinary Medicine merit badge
Veterinary Medicine
Water Sports merit badge
Water Sports
Weather merit badge
Weather
Welding merit badge
Welding
Whitewater merit badge
Whitewater
Wilderness Survival merit badge
Wilderness Survival
Woodcarving merit badge
Wood Carving
Woodwork merit badge
Woodwork

Merit Badge Pamphlets: An official Boy Scout merit badge pamphlet has been created for the BSA by topic authorities for each merit badge. The pamphlets contain requirements, introductory information and supplemental reference text. A scout can purchase pamphlets from BSA, find them in a troop library, or often-times check them out from a public library. There is also a Requirements Booklet with a merit badge list for quick reference.

Merit Badge Counselors: Merit badge counselors are volunteers that have been selected, trained, and approved by council or district committees. They are knowledgeable in the topic and understand the goals of scouting and the Boy Scout merit badge program. Many districts have a directory of counselors. See this page for more info on becoming a merit badge counselor.

Merit Badge Process: A scout decides he would like to earn a specific merit badge. He obtains approval to begin the merit badge from his Scoutmaster. The Scoutmaster identifies possible merit badge counselors. The scout identifies another scout, buddy, or family member that will be his partner to attend all meetings with the counselor to follow safe scouting guidelines. He then contacts the counselor to begin badge work. The counselor reviews the requirements with the scouts and they decide on projects to complete and a completion schedule. The counselor provides expertise, advice, guidance as needed until the scouts have completed the requirements. The merit badge counselor certifies completion of requirements and the merit badge patch is presented at a court of honor or troop meeting. See this page for more info on merit badges.

Required Merit Badges: A boy scout can begin taking merit badges as soon as he joins a troop, but no merit badges are required for advancement until he receives his First Class rank. Advancement to Star, Life, and Eagle all require completion of merit badges, service, and demonstration of responsibility. To reach Eagle rank, a scout must complete a total of at least 21 Boy Scout merit badges listing them in his handbook, 13 of which come from the Eagle-required badge list.

Request New Merit Badge Topics
If you feel another topic or activity should be added, you need to tell the Boy Scouts of America directly.
For new merit badge ideas, send your request to: merit.badge@scouting.org
See section 7.0.4.0 of this page for more info.

More Boy Scout Information to Use:
  Merit Badges - requirements and aids
  Boy Scout Activities - great scout activity ideas
  Boy Scout Awards - see what awards are available to Boy Scouts
  Boy Scout Ceremonies - a few ceremony ideas
  Boy Scout Games - patrol or troop games
  Boy Scout Graces - fun meal graces
  Boy Scout Jokes - funny, gross, and silly jokes for scouts
  Boy Scout Projects - community projects for Boy Scout patrols or troops
  Boy Scout Recipes - tasty food recipes for scout camping
  Boy Scout Skits - skits that Boy Scouts like to do
  Boy Scout Songs - songs for scouts
  Boy Scout Stories - stories that Boy Scouts will enjoy and understand
  Boy Scout Uniform - make sure you put all those badges and patches in the right spots
  Boy Scout Tests - online tests for Boy Scouts to test their knowledge
  Boy Scout Schedule - sample schedule to reach First Class rank in 12-18 months
  Eagle Scout Schedule - sample schedule to reach Eagle Scout
  Boy Scout Monthly Themes


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