Merit Badge Archives - Aaron On Scouting

The Aviation merit badge just got a first-class upgrade: introducing a new digital experience

May 14, 2025 2

The Aviation merit badge is officially the first to feature an online, interactive resource guide packed with multimedia tools.

2023 merit badge rankings: A look into Scouts’ current interests and achievements

February 13, 2024 54

If you’re a Scout parent or leader who likes to keep a finger on the pulse of youth interests, the list you’ve been waiting for is here! Once a year, we share our roundup of

2022 merit badge rankings: A new chart-topper emerges

February 28, 2023 13

Let’s take a look at what changed, what stayed the same and what took the prize as our most highly earned merit badge of last year.

Six New Year’s resolutions from the Personal Fitness merit badge

December 28, 2022 1

We took a look at the Personal Fitness merit badge to inspire six goals attainable for Scouts and adults, alike, who want to pay special attention to their health in 2023.

Take a look at Scout Life’s virtual Chess Fest: Watch it all here!

November 15, 2021 5

The Scout Life team brings you chess experts, tips to improve your game, a DIY chess set how-to and an epic chess game!

A challenge for Scouts: Let’s work together to make the world a better place

June 10, 2020 0

Submit your ideas, art and poems.

Join the virtual Art-O-Ree to work on the Art Merit Badge

May 24, 2020 8

Join live-drawing demonstrations and Q&As with the incredible illustrators. We’re covering different art media and how to render awesome art using a variety of tools.

The 20 most (and least) earned merit badges of 2011

January 25, 2012 81

What were the hottest merit badges last year? I’ve got the answer. Maybe. So first, a caveat: The friendly folks at the Supply Division tell me there’s no way to determine exact numbers of merit