Dog gone! The puppy ate this Scout’s merit badge, and wait till you hear which one
This true tale of canine consumption gets even better when you realize which merit badge Molly, the Australian shepard puppy, munched down.
What’s your go-to indoor game for Scouting meetings?
It’s raining outside, ruining plans for an outdoor game. What can you play indoors?
Top of their game: Grandmasters help girls earn Chess merit badge
With the help of some female grandmasters, a group of Scouts in St. Louis became some of the first girls in the country to earn the Chess merit badge.
Check out the latest official merit badge rankings: 1 to 137
First Aid merit badge extended its reign atop the charts in 2018, while the Exploration, Animation and Bugling merit badges each saw double-digit gains.
How to complete requirement 4B of Scouting Heritage merit badge
Now that the museum has opened at its new home at Philmont, the procedure for completing requirement 4B of Scouting Heritage merit badge has changed.
These 8 often-overlooked words in every merit badge pamphlet mean a lot
I flipped open a merit badge pamphlet recently and saw eight words on the first page. The words were added around 2013, but I hadn’t noticed them before.
This was the least-earned merit badge in BSA history
Let’s look back at why this merit badge was discontinued and what we know about the 10 Scouts who earned it during the three years it was available.
Chess set Scout made for Metalwork merit badge is now in World Chess Hall of Fame
A steel-and-wood chess set crafted at summer camp by a Scout working on his Metalwork merit badge is now in the World Chess Hall of Fame.
Top 5 merit badges Scouts could earn while completing assignments for school
Turns out several merit badge requirements align perfectly with schoolwork. And there’s no BSA rule against going for double credit. Here are five that make the grade.
Encourage your Scouts to answer the call to bugle
Don’t forget the powerful impact bugling can play in your unit and community.
Use Google’s Morse code keyboard, flash cards to teach Scouts their dits and dahs
Google’s Morse code offerings are big news for Scouts and Scout leaders — especially those who want to teach or earn the Signs, Signals and Codes merit badge.
Summer camp merit badge encourages Eagle Scout’s welding career choice
When it came time for higher education, one Eagle Scout in Florida remembered what he learned at summer camp, which ignited his path to a career.
Top 5 merit badges to help you win that Fortnite Victory Royale
Fortnite imparts lessons in critical thinking, teamwork and survival — all lessons learned in Scouting. What that in mind, here are the Top 5 merit badges that would help you win that Victory Royale.
Can you ace this ‘Jeopardy!’ category about merit badges?
On the Feb. 22, 2018, episode of “Jeopardy!”, viewers were treated to a category called “21st Century Boy Scout Merit Badges.”
Presenting the 2017 Merit Badge Rankings: Which were the most and least popular?
In our 2017 merit badge rankings, we share: the top 10 (Eagle-required included), the top 10 (Eagle-required excluded), the bottom 10 and the merit badges gaining and losing popularity.
Get your popcorn ready — here’s some fun ideas to do ahead of the Oscars
With the Academy Awards nominations out, it’s a good time to dive into some cinematic activities with your Scouts before the red carpet rolls out.
Grab your hiking boots and go trekking — in the city?
A Scout hike likely conjures up images of backpacking by a pristine lake. Or for one Ohio Scout, it could mean touring the streets of downtown Manhattan.
Law Merit Badge Day in South Carolina raises bar for others across country
Ninety Boy Scouts have registered to attend the event, presented by the Indian Waters Council and held at the University of South Carolina School of Law.
September is BSA Month at Bass Pro Shops
September is the eighth annual Boy Scouts of America Month at Bass Pro Shops. The retailer has a month of activities planned to support Scouting.
Century-old printing presses breathe new life into Graphic Arts merit badge
Using technology invented in 1440 on printing presses built 100 years ago, Scouts earn one of the BSA’s least-earned merit badges.
Everywhere you look, enthusiasm for the Welding merit badge is heating up
It’s easy to see the appeal of welding among Scouts. After all, the main requirement for the Welding merit badge is to do some actual welding.
What happens to Scouting Heritage MB requirement 4B during National Scouting Museum relocation?
As the National Scouting Museum prepares to relocate to Philmont, the procedure for completing Scouting Heritage merit badge requirement 4B has changed.
2016 Merit Badge Rankings unveiled: These were the most and least popular
The most-earned merit badge in 2016 was a repeat of 2015. We have ranked every merit badge by popularity — both in 2016 and lifetime.
Here’s a complete list of 2017 Boy Scout requirement changes
Each year, the BSA modifies Boy Scout merit badge and rank requirements. Here are the 2017 updates, as reflected in the 2017 Boy Scout Requirements Book.
BSA releases Exploration merit badge
The Exploration merit badge — the BSA’s 137th currently available badge — celebrates the spirit of adventure that has long inspired Scouts.
3 questions to ask yourself before becoming a merit badge counselor
Planning to teach them Traffic Safety? School them in Scholarship? Before you serve as a merit badge counselor, ask yourself these three questions.
Step by step: How to be a merit badge counselor
The merit badge counselor is one of the coolest jobs in Scouting. It also could be one of the most meaningful. Here’s how to do it right.
Could you earn the Golf merit badge? Take this 18-question quiz to find out
This 18-question quiz has answers taken straight from the Golf merit badge pamphlet. Be Prepared: Like the game itself, this quiz isn’t easy.
Who can sign off on Boy Scout requirements?
It’s a question that every Scout will face: Who can sign off on Boy Scout requirements for merit badges and rank advancement?
2015 merit badge rankings: The most and least popular
The 2015 merit badge rankings are here, and the winner is clear. More Scouts earned one merit badge than any other, and it wasn’t close.