It's a (literal!) badge of honor to succeed in earning an extremely difficult merit badge. When I was a scout, I often wondered, "what's the hardest merit badge out there?" No need to wonder any...

The hard work, dedication, and community service achievements required to earn the Scouting rank of "Eagle Scout" can make Eagles especially attractive to college admissions boards. If you're an...

The hard work, dedication, and service that it takes to become an Eagle Scout are not without their advantages. Scholarships might seem hard to come by, but there are many more scholarship...

Earning merit badges and then proudly wearing them on my merit badge sash was one of the highlights of my Scouting journey! However, sewing a patch onto a uniform or merit badge sash can be...

Skits were one of my favorite parts of Scouting! Whether they were performed around a fire after a long day of camping, or prior to a court of honor, skits were always an awesome opportunity to...

American Labor, American Business, American Cultures, and American Heritage. Is it just me, or are there a surprising number of 'American' merit badges! In this article, I'll be breaking...