Merit Badges

Merit Badge Workbooks and Info

Merit Badge Requirements

Eagle Required Merit Badges

The process for earning merit badges

1. The Scout develops an interest in a merit badge and may begin working on the requirements.
2. The Scout discusses his interest in the merit badge with his Scoutmaster.
3. The Scoutmaster signs a blue card and provides the Scout with at least one counselor contact.
4. The Scout contacts the counselor.
5. The counselor considers any work toward requirements completed prior to the initial discussion with the unit leader.
6. The Scout  and the counselor meet (often several times).
7. The Scout finishes the requirements.
8. The counselor approves completion.
9. The Scout returns the signed blue card to his Scoutmaster, who signs the applicant record section of the blue card.
10. The Scoutmaster gives the blue card to the advancement chairperson.
11. The unit reports the merit badge to the council.
12. The Scout receives his merit badge at the next court of honor.