Merit Badges Archives - Scouting magazine

Answers to FAQs About Merit Badge Counselors

By Scouting magazine

Merit Badge Counselors are essential players in the advancement program. Here’s what you need to know.

The sky’s the limit with the Astronomy merit badge

By Scouting magazine

You don’t need expensive equipment to introduce your Scouts to astronomy, according to veteran merit badge counselors.

Tips for teaching Family Life merit badge today

By Scouting magazine

Family Life merit badge can be both interesting and challenging for many Scouts, no matter what kind of family they come from.

Getting schooled on rules for merit badge classes, fairs and universities

By Michael Freeman

The rules of group merit badge instruction.

Strike a chord with the Music merit badge

By Michael Freeman

The right location makes the Music merit badge really resonate.

A path to earning the Hiking merit badge in a big city

By Michael Freeman

Former Scoutmaster Mike DiTrani has completed five Philmont treks and frequently hikes in the Adirondacks, but some of his favorite hiking happens much closer to his Staten Island home.

Make a splash with the Oceanography merit badge

By Michael Freeman

Tips for teaching the Oceanography merit badge.

Moviemaking merit badge lets Scouts be the stars

By Michael Freeman

Your Scouts are the stars when they work on this badge.

Carve out some time for the Wood Carving merit badge

By Michael Freeman

Tips for teaching a classic merit badge.

Take your Scouts to new heights with the Climbing merit badge

By Michael Freeman

Climbing is one of the most exciting merit badges available. It’s also one of a dozen badges where counselors and supervisors must have special qualifications.