Merit Badge Program
Background and Purposes
As chartered by the Congress of the United States, the Boy
Scouts of America is a movement dedicated to supplementing and
enlarging the education of youth. The merit badge program, which
provides opportunities for youth to explore more than 120 fields
of skill and knowledge, plays a key role in the fulfillment of
this educational commitment.
Procedure
When a Scout has an interest in earning a particular merit
badge, he obtains the Scoutmaster's
approval and identifies another Scout with similar interests to
become his partner. They are then directed to the appropriate
merit badge counselor. The counselor reviews the badge
requirements with the young men and decides with them what
projects should be undertaken and when they should be completed.
After the counselor has certified that the Scouts have qualified
for the merit badge, it is presented to them at a troop
meeting and can be applied toward rank advancement.
Merit Badge
Requirements & Worksheets
Guide for Merit Badge Counselors
Red designated Eagle Merit
Badges.
Resource Links
