Advancement & Merit Badges

Advancement & Merit Badges

Discover over 130 merit badges and track your scouting progress.

Outdoor Skills

Camping

Learn to camp safely and comfortably in the outdoors.

Complete 20 nights of camping, demonstrate camp setup, cooking, and Leave No Trace principles.

Citizenship

Citizenship in the Community

Understand your role as a citizen in your community.

Study local government, attend a public meeting, and complete a service project.

Leadership

Communication

Develop effective communication skills.

Give presentations, write reports, and demonstrate active listening.

Outdoor Skills

Cooking

Master outdoor and indoor cooking skills.

Plan and cook meals at home and on campouts, demonstrate food safety.

Outdoor Skills

Environmental Science

Study ecosystems and environmental stewardship.

Conduct ecological studies, learn about pollution, and complete conservation projects.

Health & Safety

First Aid

Learn how to respond to emergencies and provide first aid.

Demonstrate first aid for various injuries, CPR, and emergency preparedness.

Health & Safety

Personal Fitness

Develop and maintain a personal fitness program.

Track fitness over 12 weeks, learn about nutrition and exercise science.

STEM

Robotics

Explore the world of robotics and automation.

Build and program a robot, understand robotic systems, and demonstrate problem-solving.

Health & Safety

Swimming

Develop swimming skills and water safety knowledge.

Demonstrate swimming strokes, water rescue, and safety procedures.

Trades

Woodworking

Learn woodworking tools, techniques, and safety.

Complete woodworking projects using hand and power tools safely.