Category: Best of ScoutSmarts

At some point, almost every Scout has wondered which merit badges they could earn most easily. I know I have! Because there are so many conflicting lists out there, I've decided to determine, once...

It's no secret, some Eagle-required merit badges are harder to earn than others. If you're interested in difficulty rankings and recommendations of when to complete each Eagle-required merit badge,...

Citizenship in Society is an Eagle-required merit badge that'll help you to broaden your sense of ethics and become an upstander in your community! In earning the Citizenship in Society merit badge,...

Collecting references are a necessary step towards reaching the final rank in Scouting and becoming an Eagle Scout. Easier said than done! I don't know about you, but when I was a Scout, I didn't...

Citizenship in the World is an Eagle-required merit badge aimed at connecting Scouts to their global communities. In earning the Citizenship in the World merit badge, you’ll learn about various...

Running an Eagle Scout service project is the final obstacle that separates most scouts from the 5% who rise up to earn their Eagle rank. You’ve prepared as much as possible for this day, and now...