Historically, the Public Health merit badge has been about as popular as washing dishes after a campout. (It ranked No. 120 in popularity in 2019.) But with COVID-19 on everyone’s mind, the badge is now attracting more interest.
Crystal Bueno’s advice to other merit badge counselors is simple: “Do whatever you can to make it hands-on and interactive, and not just a dry lecture. This is such an important badge.