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Top 5 merit badges to help you win that Fortnite Victory Royale

May 10, 2018 2

Fortnite imparts lessons in critical thinking, teamwork and survival — all lessons learned in Scouting. What that in mind, here are the Top 5 merit badges that would help you win that Victory Royale.

Can you ace this ‘Jeopardy!’ category about merit badges?

February 23, 2018 14

On the Feb. 22, 2018, episode of “Jeopardy!”, viewers were treated to a category called “21st Century Boy Scout Merit Badges.”

Presenting the 2017 Merit Badge Rankings: Which were the most and least popular?

February 14, 2018 29

In our 2017 merit badge rankings, we share: the top 10 (Eagle-required included), the top 10 (Eagle-required excluded), the bottom 10 and the merit badges gaining and losing popularity.

Get your popcorn ready — here’s some fun ideas to do ahead of the Oscars

January 23, 2018 3

With the Academy Awards nominations out, it’s a good time to dive into some cinematic activities with your Scouts before the red carpet rolls out.

Grab your hiking boots and go trekking — in the city?

December 26, 2017 17

A Scout hike likely conjures up images of backpacking by a pristine lake. Or for one Ohio Scout, it could mean touring the streets of downtown Manhattan.

Law Merit Badge Day in South Carolina raises bar for others across country

September 27, 2017 10

Ninety Boy Scouts have registered to attend the event, presented by the Indian Waters Council and held at the University of South Carolina School of Law.

September is BSA Month at Bass Pro Shops

September 4, 2017 46

September is the eighth annual Boy Scouts of America Month at Bass Pro Shops. The retailer has a month of activities planned to support Scouting.

Century-old printing presses breathe new life into Graphic Arts merit badge

June 22, 2017 8

Using technology invented in 1440 on printing presses built 100 years ago, Scouts earn one of the BSA’s least-earned merit badges.

Everywhere you look, enthusiasm for the Welding merit badge is heating up

April 13, 2017 12

It’s easy to see the appeal of welding among Scouts. After all, the main requirement for the Welding merit badge is to do some actual welding.

What happens to Scouting Heritage MB requirement 4B during National Scouting Museum relocation?

April 6, 2017 23

As the National Scouting Museum prepares to relocate to Philmont, the procedure for completing Scouting Heritage merit badge requirement 4B has changed.