Posts by Cole

The Lifesaving merit badge is crucial for safely planning activities in or around water. To earn this Eagle-required badge, you'll need to learn a variety of first aid skills, rescue techniques, and...

There were some key updates to the world of Scouting in 2024, and one of the biggest was the retirement of the Cyber Chip. As of January 1st, the BSA officially retired the Cyber Chip program, but...

You've made it to Part 2 of the Sports merit badge. This is where the real work happens! If Part 1 was about building your knowledge base (safety, health, sportsmanship), Part 2 is where you actually...

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...

You've made it to the home stretch of the Communication merit badge! If Part 1 was about learning to listen, speak, and persuade, Part 2 is where you prove you can teach, write, and lead an event...

Becoming a good citizen within your community is all about being informed, contributing often, and taking action. The Eagle-required Citizenship in the Community Merit Badge will have you do all...