How many merit badges are there?
For a full list see www.meritbadge.org There are a 136 merit badges covering a wide range of interests. Take a look through the merit badge list and find something you will enjoy. You will be surprised to see how many of the things you do in your daily life, sports, taking care of your dog, working on family projects or reading fulfill merit badge requirements. Can I work on a merit badge on my own? Yes! Summer Camp, troop-run programs and Merit Badge Night help, but you should work on badges on your own. You should always have one or two badges that you are actively working on and when you finish one, find another on which to start. You will be surprised how fast that sash fills up! Where do I find the requirements? For each merit badge there is a merit badge book to guide you through the requirements. The books are for sale at the Scout Store or you can borrow from another scout or you may be able to borrow one from the Troop Library. As a quick reference, the BSA Scout Store also se
