Merit Badges

1. Pick a Merit Badge Subject

Merit Badges A-Z

2. Get a Bluecard

Buy a Bluecard From Scout Shop or Download a "Virtual" Online Blue Card (white online, print double-sided) 

Online Blue Card

3. Scout Buddy System

You must have another person with you at each meeting with the merit badge counselor. This person can be your parent or legal guardian, or another registered adult. 

4. Pre-approval by Leader

Contact Scoutmaster/Assistant Scoutmaster for Approval (Yes, it's required)

5. Contact the Counselor

The scout contacts the merit badge counselor (with their parent to follow youth protection guidelines) and explain that you want to earn the badge and setup an appointment.

6. Work on the Merit Badge Requirements

7. Meet the Counselor

When you are ready, call the counselor again to confirm the appointment. When you go, take along the things you have made to meet the requirements. The counselor will test you on each requirement to make sure you know your stuff and have done or can do the things required. 

8. Get the Badge

When the counselor is satisfied you have met each requirement, he or she will sign your application. Give the signed application to your unit leader so your merit badge emblem can be secured for you. 

9. Congratulation! You're done.

Scouts need to accumulate at least 21 merit badges before earning the Eagle Scout rank. Of those 21 badges, 14 must come from this list of Eagle-required merit badges and the rest can be any badges not used for these 14.