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...

How do we keep society safe from disease? By raising our community’s awareness of public health! In earning the Public Health merit badge, you’ll learn about different forms of illness,...

The Eagle-required Emergency Preparedness merit badge will test your planning skills in the face of unexpected disasters. After all, a scout must be prepared for anything! In earning this badge...

Are scout campouts some of the best times of your life? They should be! Some of my favorite Scouting memories come from the activities and games my troop would play during our camps. In this...

Kids ages 5-10 are able to become Cub Scouts and learn useful lessons in the outdoors. Like joining Scouting though, becoming a Cub Scout also costs money. In this article, I'll be breaking down...

The ability to communicate clearly and effectively is essential for achieving success in the 'real world'. To earn the Eagle-required Communication merit badge, you'll need to examine your own...