Merit Badges Archives - Aaron On Scouting

What is the Scouts BSA Test Lab, and how can it benefit your troop?

March 17, 2025 0

The Scouts BSA Test Lab is a way for Scouts and adults to try out new potential merit badges, report back on their experiences and, in the process, help shape the future of Scouting.

The 2024 merit badge rankings: Take a swing at guessing what made the largest gains this year!

March 6, 2025 21

Our annual merit badge roundup has become a regular Scouting fan favorite. It’s the perfect glimpse into what elements of the program youth are interested in, are pouring time into and are emerging more knowledgeable

A photo of three Scouts bundled up during a snowstorm

Rare winter storm allows New Orleans Scouts to earn the Snow Sports merit badge

March 3, 2025 0

Earlier this winter, the city of New Orleans got 10 inches of snow in one day. For the Amadeo family, it meant an opportunity to earn the Snow Sports merit badge.

An image of the Multisport merit badge emblem

Scouting America launching Multisport merit badge; here are the requirements

February 28, 2025 3

Multisport, an athletic competition that features a combination of two or more sports, is now a Scouting America merit badge.

Scouts in Rhode Island enjoy ice skating – at summer camp

February 12, 2025 0

This frigid winter is the perfect time to go ice skating, but at Camp Yawgoog, summertime is also great.

A golden opportunity: Here’s how your Scout can get into the valuable hobby of numismatics

February 4, 2025 0

If you dig under the couch cushions or root through your car, you could find your Scout’s next hobby, a rewarding and fascinating endeavor that can teach them history, economics and the enjoyment of collecting.

A photo of a Scout skateboarding at the 2024 National Order of the Arrow Conference

These videos from USA Skateboarding will help Scouts earn the Skating merit badge

December 2, 2024 0

The Skating merit badge has an all-new option — and the backing of the national governing body for skateboarding in the United States.

These Scouts were the stars of a film festival-themed camporee

October 31, 2024 1

Camp Agawam was overrun by zombies, ghosts and evil rats. Fortunately, Scouts were in control of the situation.

This council’s University of Scouting event will offer more than 100 merit badges

October 22, 2024 12

A simple discussion over lunch sparked a big idea – so big that more than 1,000 Scouts and leaders from 16 states will flock to West Lafayette, Ind., this December for it.

Patriots’ Path Council Scouts master chess online and in tournaments

July 29, 2024 0

Every month, Scouts in the Patriots’ Path Council log online for some friendly competition. It’s not for a new videogame, but an ancient game of strategy that’s been enjoyed for centuries: chess.