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From Basketry to Robotics, merit badges are where Scouts meet the wider world. These posts share counselor tips, workbook debates, new badge announcements and the stories behind favorite badges.
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This backpacking program feature offers the opportunity to learn more about hiking and low impact camping. A Boy Scout troop PLC can plan a whole month of activities incorporating a backpacking theme. The plans for the Backpacking troop program feature can be found in Volume 1 of Troop Program Features from BSA: Backpacking can be…
The reign of First Aid merit badge continues. More Boy Scouts earned this Eagle-required merit badge in 2013 than any other. And it wasn't event close. Not only was it the most-earned merit badge in 2013, it also topped the list in 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009 … you get the idea.
As a software developer, I was really excited to see the Programming merit badge for Boy Scouts introduced. Today's youth are more and more connected via technology. Understanding programming will help them understand how to use that technology safely and effectively.
Michael sent in this question: What scout age is too young for Citizenship in the Community? I have a couple "younger scouts" who would like to begin the badge but they are only 7th graders and Second Class? Is it my call or do you have a certain criteria?
The BSA's newest merit badge, Mining in Society, launched this week at the annual meeting of The Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration Inc., which was instrumental in the development of the merit badge. The latest in a series of merit badges on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) topics, Mining in Society focuses on mining's…
Without mining, you wouldn't be reading this blog post right now. That's because the high-tech components found in smartphones, tablets and computers are made of mined minerals. Reading this on a computer? Thank mining for the silicon, copper, gold, silver and aluminum that make it work.
I admit it. Once in awhile I get bored. And when I do strange things sometime happen. Like the other week for example. I was listening to the Carly Rae Jepsen song, Call Me Maybe , when other words started popping into my head.
New Merit Badge for Boy Scouts
Mining in Society merit badge won't officially launch until Feb. 24 at the Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration's Annual Meeting in Salt Lake City. But I've been given the OK to release the merit badge patch and first two requirements today - just to give you and your Scouts a sneak peek at the all-new merit…
Jonathan Ive, who designed the iMac, iPod, iPhone and iPad, was born the same year the BSA introduced Computers merit badge. That should give you some idea just how old Computers merit badge is and just how much has changed in the world of technology since then.
If you know a Boy Scout who thinks he might want to be a doctor, have him look at the requirements for the Medicine merit badge . The practice of medicine has a rich history that spans several centuries. Since the first use of plants and other items as simple medicines and balms, many men and…
I recently was asked to review a new "Scouting Book" by new author Greg Cieply. I quickly read the book and posted a review on Amazon . After reading the book, I thought it would be a great idea along with Greg to interview him here on the blog.
The Gardening merit badge helps Boy Scouts develop their green thumbs. While working on this badge, the learn all about growing plants. Humans have been growing plants for thousands of years. Farmers and horticulturists make their living growing food and other plants, while other people grow gardens for pleasure.
Looking for the latest merit badge fliers? Want to know which new merit badges are in the works? Check out http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/BoyScouts/GuideforMeritBadgeCounselors.aspx . There you can download fliers, resources, and more to distribute or add to any roundtable meetings, newsletters, or training sessions. Be sure to bookmark this page so you can easily access the latest information.
Boy Scout learn to appreciate and create art while working on the requirements for the Art merit badge . Your creative Scouts will enjoy this badge. This merit badge concentrates on two-dimensional art, specifically drawing and painting in various media, including an introduction to design applications in the fields of graphic arts and industrial design, history…
