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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.

Eagle Scout shares beekeeping benefits through school, fundraiser

October 4, 2022 1

This past summer, this Texas Scout shared his fundraising idea with Save the Children, a humanitarian organization that helps feed hungry children around the world.

Merit Badge History: Snowboarders carve their name into BSA lore with Snow Sports merit badge

December 22, 2021 0

The badge, which replaced Skiing MB, could be earned in one of three ways: downhill skiing, cross-country skiing and snowboarding.

Merit Badge History: Dentistry gets seal of approval from American Dental Association

September 22, 2021 1

In 1975, Scouts were all smiles about the new Dentistry merit badge, created in partnership with the American Dental Association.

Merit Badge History: In 1965, NASA astronauts helped launch Space Exploration into orbit

September 1, 2021 1

When astronaut Ed White took his walk into space, he carried with him a small circle of embroidered threads and khaki cloth.

Merit Badge History: In Fingerprinting, the FBI and the BSA found the perfect match

August 9, 2021 2

In this edition of Merit Badge History, we look at the fascinating story of the Fingerprinting merit badge.