Category: Merit Badge Explainers

Earning merit badges is one of the best parts of Scouting, but let’s be real - not all badges are created equal! Some, like Fingerprinting, can be finished in a single afternoon, while beasts like...

You're standing on the shore, watching your friends have fun at the beach on a beautiful day, when you see someone slip under the water. There is no lifeguard, no whistle, and no time to waste. In...

Citizenship in the Community is an Eagle-required merit badge, and it shows you how your town really runs, up close. You’ll map your community, sit in on a government meeting, interview someone in...

Merit badges are one of the best parts of Scouting, but some badges get way more attention than others. I remember skipping over certain badges in the pamphlet because the name sounded boring, only...

Hey Scout! If you're reading this, you're probably on the path to Eagle, or at least thinking about it. First off, congratulations. Just considering this goal and looking into how best to reach it...

Imagine opening your banking app one day to find your balance at zero because of one bad decision. Scary, right? Money, time, and planning can quietly shape the rest of your life, for better or...