Any scouts under age 13 must have an adult chaperone registered. All scouts need a chaperone for overnight programs (min. 1 chaperone per 10 scouts), chaperones must be at least 18. …

The Merit Badge Academy at Camp Emerson January 24th, 2026 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Stay Friday and Saturday night at no additional charge Sleep in Cabins all meals included An exceptional …

Merit Badge Requirements Updates What’s Changing? The Scouts BSA Advancement Committee has made thoughtful updates to over 80 merit badges based on feedback from …

Scouts BSA Merit Badges Merit badges are a special part of Scouting. They help Scouts learn new skills and explore different interests. Each badge focuses on one topic, like camping, art, …

Merit badges give scouts the opportunity to investigate around 130 different areas of knowledge and skills. The merit badge program plays a major role in the scouting advancement program …

Contact your Troop Leader to connect with a Merit Badge Counselor, and/or explore virtual and in-person offerings at camps, events and sessions: ... San Francisco Aviation Day SFO on …

Earning merit badges is one of the best parts of Scouting, but let’s be real – not all badges are created equal! Some, like Fingerprinting, can be finished in a single afternoon, while beasts …

Cooking Merit Badge AM (Ages 11 to 17) Class Dates: 1/24, 1/31 & 2/7 Newport Sea Base, Newport Beach, California

Learn with the basics of cooking with the Cooking Merit Badge! Participants will cook meals for themselves, their families, and their peers, all while learning about nutrition, health and safety …

August 2025 - May 2026 All MOSI merit badge programs are led by experienced, knowledgeable, and engaging merit badge counselors registered with the BSA. Programs include 2 hour …