Merit Badges

Merit badges are a key requirement for advancing in rank, especially as you progress further towards Eagle Scout. Merit badges offer many options to learn about sports, crafts, science, trades, business, and future careers as you earn merit badges. There are more than 135 merit badges (current list here) a wide range of skill, including:

A scout must earn a total of 21 merit badges to achieve the rank of Eagle. Out of the 21 merit badges, there are 13 specifically required for the rank of Eagle and are trimmed in silver thread. Eagle-required merit badges include:

Info for Adult Merit Badge counselors

Troop adults help increase the ability of our scouts to earn merit badges outside of summer camp. We encourage all parents to assist as merit badge counselors for subjects they are passionate and/or knowledgable about. Follow the 4 steps below to become a merit badge counselor:

• Step 1 – Merit Badge Counselor Application – Open this page and input all the information including the merit badges, up to 10 merit badges at one time. Print this form for step 4 below.
• Step 2 – Adult application – Complete an adult application. If you already completed an application, we need another one just for merit badges. There is no charge as long as you designate the position code of 42 / merit badge counselor. Print this form for step 4 below.
• Step 3 – Waivers – All waivers must be completed if not done already. If you have done these, then your set. IF you have not completed all waivers, follow this link to complete the waiver process and print all certificates and move to step 4.
• Step 4 – Print all forms from above, and turn them into Scoutmaster, Committee Chair, or Advancement Chair to file the paperwork and complete the process.