Advancement & Awards Archives - Page 2 of 10

Moviemaking merit badge lets Scouts be the stars

By Michael Freeman

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

Show others you speak their language with a special patch for your uniform

By Michael Freeman

Interpreter strips speak to others that you’re the one to talk to.

Carve out some time for the Wood Carving merit badge

By Michael Freeman

Tips for teaching a classic merit badge.

Hello, Scouts BSA!

By Michael Freeman

Check here for frequently asked questions about the Scouts BSA program.

Scout them in, ASAP

By Michael Freeman

Here are some tips on starting an all-girl troop from those who plan to do so when Scouts BSA launches in 2019.

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.

Communication merit badge imparts an essential life skill

By Michael Freeman

Communication is one of the merit badges required for the Eagle Scout rank. But counselor Paul McDonald of Overland Park, Kan., thinks it’s even more important than that.