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...

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,...

Have you ever wondered how events in your troop get planned? If you're relatively new to Scouting, this process might seem like a total mystery. Not to fear! Below, I'll be explaining how troop...

Do you know how to demonstrate Scout Spirit in your everyday life? After reading this article, you should! In it, we’ll be taking a deep dive into what Scout Spirit really is, how it ties into...