Merit Badge
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Tentative Prerequisites, Partials & Notes ✓
Requirements completed may vary depending on the Scout’s preparation and participation, makeup of the class, material covered within the allotted time, and weather (for outdoor classes).
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Updates
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Current USScouts Worksheet &
new Study Guides
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| American Cultures
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet
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• American Culture Worksheet
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| American Business
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet
• Not covered: #5, 6
• Bring: internet device and research or interview #6 notes
• Suggest preparing using American Business Worksheet
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• American Business Worksheet
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| American Labor
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet.
• Not covered: #2
• Suggest preparing using the American Labor Worksheet
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• American Labor Worksheet
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| American Heritage
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet.
• Not covered: 3
• Suggest preparing using the American Heritage Worksheet
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• American Heritage Worksheet
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| Animal Science
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet.
• Suggest preparing using Animal Science Study Guide
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Updated 2025
• Animal Science Study Guide
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| Animation
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet.
• Suggest preparing using Animation Worksheet
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• Animation Worksheet
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| Archaeology
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet.
TBD
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| Architecture and Landscape Architecture
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet.
• Not covered: #1
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• Architecture Worksheet
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| Art
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet.
• Requirements not covered: #4, 6
• Suggest preparing using Art Worksheet
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• Art Worksheet
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| Archery
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• Prerequisites: Read merit badge pamphlet.
• Bring: Print and read the Study Guide.
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| Artificial Intelligence
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• There is no merit badge pamphlet for this class. Research requirements using Scoutly; can use Artificial Intelligence Study Guide
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Updated 2025
• Artificial Intelligence Study Guide
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| Astronomy
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet
• Includes an evening observation session
• Suggest preparing using Astronomy Study Guide and viewing video resources for each requirement
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Updated 2025
• Astronomy Study Guide
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| Athletics
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• Prerequisite: #2b, Read merit badge pamphlet
• Bring: Must bring 2b [Annual Health and Medical Record (Part A, B, C entitled Are You Going to Camp?) which requires a physical signed by a physician]
• Not covered: #3a, 3d, finishing #5
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| Aviation
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet
• Not covered: #4, 5 (TBD)
• Suggest preparing using Aviation Study Guide
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Updated 2025
• Aviation Study Guide
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| Automotive Maintenance
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet
• Not covered: #11, 12
• Suggest preparing using Automotive Maintenance Worksheet and viewing video resources for each requirement.
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Updated 2026
• Automotive Maintenance Worksheet
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| Backpacking
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• Requirements not covered: #6b, 8c, 8d, 9a, 9e, 10, 11.
• Bring: fully loaded backpack for #9c & 9d. (Maximum 10 Scouts per class)
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• Backpacking Worksheet
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| Basketry
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet.
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• Basketry Worksheet
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| Bird Study
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet.
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| Bugling
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge book
• Requirements not covered: #6
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• Bugling Worksheet
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| Camping
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet.
• Not covered: #3, 4b, 5e, 7b, 8d, 9
• Bring: highly recommend preparing & bringing completed Camping Worksheet
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• Camping Worksheet
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| Canoeing
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet. Must be able to pass a swim test; be physically fit
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| Chemistry
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet
• Bring: research for #8; highly recommend preparing & bringing completed Chemistry Study Guide
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Updated 2025
• Chemistry Study Guide
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| Chess
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet
• Not covered: #6 (complete after class)
• Bring: chess set if you have one
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| Citizenship in the Community
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet
• Not covered: 3, 4, 7, 8
• Bring #2 (community map and government chart)
• Bring: highly recommend preparing & bringing completed Citizenship in Community Worksheet
• Will watch a movie on Saturday evening
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• Citizenship in Community Worksheet
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| Citizenship in the Nation
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet. Watch the national news for five days for #5. Research #6
• Not covered: #7, 8 and #5, 6 if not prepared
• Bring copies of #8 (letters) and highly recommend preparing & bringing completed Citizenship in the Nation Worksheet
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Updated 2026
• Citizenship in the Nation Worksheet
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| Citizenship in the Society
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• All day or 2 periods
• Prerequisite: Scouts must research the requirements, especially #7, 8 (recommend utilizing the worksheet)
• For ages 13+ and First Class and above
• Class will be taught in a small group with Scouts of similar age by a council-approved counselor
• Bring: Research for #7, 8; highly recommend preparing & bringing completed Cit in Society Worksheet
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• Citizen in Society Worksheet
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| Citizenship in the World
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet. Prepare #3 (a current world event or geography topic to discuss during class).
• Not covered: #7 (and #3, 4 if not prepared)
• Bring #4, 7
• Bring: highly recommend preparing & bringing completed Citizenship in the World Worksheet
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Updated 2026
• Citizenship in the World Worksheet
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| Climbing
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet. Must be physically fit.
• Recommended for older Scouts due to the physical strength needed and the significant heights involved.
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| Collections
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TBD
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• Collections Worksheet
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| Coin Collecting
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• Prerequisite: collect #4 Read merit badge pamphlet
• Not covered: #6 and #4 and #7d4 if not brought to class
• Bring: photo of #4a, b, c, d, 5 different state quarters plus 2 to trade (in baggie marked with name), parent permission (note with parent permission to participate in the virtual tour of the American Numismatic Association) for #7d4
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| Cooking
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet; be prepared to discuss #8
• Requirements not covered: #4-7
• Bring: tablet or laptop with wifi, highly recommend preparing & bringing completed Cooking Study Guide.
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Updated 2025
• Cooking Study Guide
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| Communication
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet. Prepare and practice #3 (800+ words depending on rate of speaking)
• Requirements not covered: #5, 8
• Bring #1, 2, 3, research #9, and highly recommend preparing & bringing completed Communication Worksheet
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• Communication Worksheet
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| Composite Materials
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet
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| Crime Prevention
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet
• Requirements not covered: Crime Prevention: #3a, eb, 10, 11
• Suggest preparing using Crime Prevention Worksheet
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Updated 2025
• Crime Prevention Worksheet
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Crime Prevention and
Fingerprinting
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• Prerequisite: Read Crime Prevention pamphlet and
• Requirements not covered: Crime Prevention: #3a, eb, 10, 11
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Crime Prevention Worksheet
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| Cybersecurity
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet; bring verification of viewing the Personal Safety Awareness "Digital Safety" video
• Bring a tablet or laptop with wifi
• Suggest preparing using Cybersecurity Study Guide
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Updated 2025
• Cybersecurity Study Guide
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| Cycling
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• Weather permitting. Will only be offered if there is enough interest
• Mountain bikes
• Prerequisite: Read merit badge book; prepare by viewing helpful videos.
• Requirements not covered: Option B #6B(5)
• The class is physically demanding. Must be able to ride on trails. There will be additional morning and evening rides. Scouts can bring a mountain bike and helmet, but they must meet specifications. All equipment is provided.
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| Dentistry
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet.
• Requirements not covered: #3
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2025
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| Digital Technology
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Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet
• Prerequisite: must bring verification of viewing the Personal Safety Awareness "Digital Safety" video
• Bring a tablet or laptop with wifi and email address
• Suggest preparing using the Digital Technology Study Guide and viewing vidoes resources for each requirement
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Updated 2026
Digital Technology Study Guide
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| Disability Awareness
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet
• Not covered: #2, 4
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• Disability Awareness Worksheet
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| Dog Care
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TBD
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2025
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change to Requirement 10
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| Drafting
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TBD
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2025
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| Electricity
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet.
• Requirements not covered: #2, 7
• Bring an electric bill and a picture of your electricity meter (to read numbers) for #9a, b and prepare #2, 7
• Suggest preparing using Electricity Study Guide
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Updated 2025
• Electricity Study Guide
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| Electronics
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet.
• Requirements not covered: #2, 9a (TBD)
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Updated 2025
• Electronics Study Guide
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| Emergency Preparedness
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet,
• Prerequisite: Have already earned the First Aid Merit Badge
• Not covered: #3, 4, 9c, 9d
• Bring: research for #10b or c
• Note: Scouts can choose either Life Saving or Emergency Preparedness to earn the rank of Eagle Scout.
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| Engineering
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet
• Requirements not covered: #3
• Suggest preparing using Engineering Study Guide and watching the videos for each requirement
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Updated 2026
Engineering Study Guide
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| Energy
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamplet.
• Requirements not covered: #4 (TBD)
• Suggest preparing using Energy Worksheet
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Updated 2025
• Energy Worksheet
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| Entrepreneurship
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet.
• Requirements not covered: #3, 4, 5
• Suggest preparing using Entrepreneurship Worksheet
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• Entrepreneurship Worksheet
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| Environmental Science
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• Recommended for older Scouts (ages 13+)
• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet.
• Not covered: #2, 6, 7, (TBD)
• Bring: research for #11, highly recommend preparing & bringing completed Environmental Science Study Guide; suggest bringing a cell phone to use during the class and downloading one of the apps in #2 prior to class
Note: Scouts choose Sustainability or Environmental Science to earn the rank of Eagle Scout.
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Updated 2025
• Environmental Science Study Guide
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| Exploration
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet.
• Requirements not covered: #4
• Bring appropriate footwear and clothing to walk around campus
• Suggest preparing using Exploration Study Guide
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Updated 2026
Exploration Study Guide
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| Family Life
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet
• Not covered: #2, 3, 4, 5, 6
• Bring: highly suggest preparing & bringing Family Life Study Guide
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Updated 2025
• Family Life Study Guide
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| Farm Mechanics
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TBD
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• Farm Mechanics Worksheet
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| Fingerprinting
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet
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2025
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change to Requirement #2, 6
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| First Aid
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• All day course or 2 periods
• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet
• Bring: #2b1 (first aid kit), research #15b
• Bring: highly recommend preparing & bringing First Aid Worksheet
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Updated 2025
• First Aid Worksheet
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| Fire Safety
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet.
• Requirements not covered: #5d, 5g, 5e, 10a
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Updated 2025
• FIre Safety Worksheet
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| Fish and Wildlife Management
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet, Research and write down the items for Requirement #8
• Not covered: #5, 6a, 6c, , 7a, 7b, 7d
• Bring a sketch pad or camera
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Requirement #5, 6, 7, 8
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| Fishing
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet
• Not covered: #10 might not be completed if fish isn't caught
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| Fly Fishing
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet.
• Not covered: #10 might not be completed if fish isn't caught; #11
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| Forestry
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet.
• Requirements not covered: #5
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| Gardening
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet.
• Requirements not covered: TBD
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2025
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| Game Design
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet.
• Requirements not covered: #5,6,7,8.
• Merit Badge focus will be on non-electronic/programmed games.
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• Game Design Worksheet
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| Geology
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet.
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| Genealogy
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet.
• Requirements not covered: #2, 4b, 4c, 5
• Suggest preparing using Genealogy Worksheet
Note: 5 might be covered, depending onthe person teaching the camp
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• Genealogy Worksheet
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| Geocaching
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet.
• Requirements not covered: #7
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• Geocaching Worksheet
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| Golf
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet (disk golf)
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• Golf Worksheet
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| Graphic Arts
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet.
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| Health Care Professions
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet.
• Not covered: #5, 6, 9
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• Health-Professions Worksheet
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| Hiking
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet.
• Not covered: #4
• Suggest preparing using Hiking Worksheet
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• Hiking Worksheet
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| Home Repairs
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet.
• Not covered: TBD
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2026
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| Horsemanship
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TBD
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2026
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| Indian Lore
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet
• Requirements not covered: #3-4
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• Bring: completed worksheet
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| Insect Study
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet.
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2025
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change to requirement #1-9
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| Journalism
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet
• Not covered: #2, 4
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| Inventing
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet.
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| Kayaking
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet. • Must be able to pass the Swim Test Swimmer requirement; be physically fit
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| Landscaping Architecture
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TBD
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2025
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change to requirement #5
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| Law
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet.
• Prerequisite: #4
• Suggest preparing using Law Worksheet
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2026
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Updated 2026
• Law Worksheet
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| Leatherwork
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet.
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• Bring: completed worksheet
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| Lifesaving
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet; must be able to pass a Swim Test Swimmer requirement.
• Bring: long pants, a long-sleeved button-down shirt, shoes
• Recommended for Scouts ages 12+
• Note: Scouts can choose either Life Saving or Emergency Preparedness to earn the rank of Eagle Scout.
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| Mammal Study
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet.
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| Metalwork
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• Bring: gloves (leather or vegan leather alternative), long sleeve shirt, long pants
• Suggest preparing using Metalwork Study Guide
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Updated 2025
• Metalwork Study Guide
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| Mining in Society
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet.
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| Model Design and Building
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet.
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| Motorboating
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TBD
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| Moviemaking
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet.
• Bring cell phone or video camera and computer with video editing software
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| Multisport
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• All day
• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet; must have earned the Swimming Merit Badge
• Not covered: #2a, 5, 7a
• Bring: fitness-appropriate clothes including tennis shoes
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| Music
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet.
• Requirements not covered: #3 and #1 or 4 if not prepared
• Bring instrument unless singing for #1; prepare #1 & 4a or 4b, research #6a or 6b
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| Nature
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet.
• Requirements not covered: #3
• Suggest preparing using Nature Worksheet
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Updated 2025
• Nature Worksheet
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| Nuclear Science
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet.
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| Oceanography
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet.
• Not covered: #8
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| Orienteering
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet.
• Not covered: #10
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• Orienteering Worksheet
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| Painting
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet.
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| Personal Fitness
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet
• Not covered #7 (plan)
• Bring: highly recommend preparing & bringing completed Personal Fitness Study Guide;
• Bring: Wear activity uniform (e.g., Scout shirt) and appropriate clothes for the fitness test, including tennis shoes
• Suggest viewing digital resources and downloading program document
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Updated 2026
Personal Fitness Study Guide
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| Personal Management
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet.
• Requirements not covered: #2, 8 & #10 if not prepared
• Bring: highly recommend preparing & bringing completed Personal Management Worksheet and research for #10
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• Personal Management
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| Pets
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TBD
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2026
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| Photography
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet; bring verification of viewing the Personal Safety Awareness "Digital Safety" video
• Requirements not covered: #7
• Bring: camera, and 12 digital pictures that you are willing to share for #4, 5.
• Suggest preparing using Photography Worksheet
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• Photography Worksheet
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| Pioneering
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet.
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• Pioneering Worksheet
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| Plant Science
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet.
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| Plumbing
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet.
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Updated 2025
• Plumbing Worksheet
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| Pottery
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet.
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Updated 2025
• Pottery Worksheet
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| Programming
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet.. View the Personal Safety Awareness "Digital Safety" video (with your parent or guardian's permission.)
• Requirements not covered: #5
• Bring: proof of current Cyber Chip
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| Public Health
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• For Scouts ages 13+ due to content covered
• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet
• Not covered: #1, 7, 8
• Bring: highly recommend preparing & bringing completed worksheet
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| Public Speaking
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet. Prepare and practice #2 (500-800 words depending on rate of speaking) and #4 (~1,500 words)
• Not covered: #2, 4 (if not prepared before the event)
• Bring: highly recommend preparing & bringing completed Public Speaking Worksheet
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• Public Speaking Worksheet
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| Pulp and Paper
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet.
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• Pulp and Paper Worksheet
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| Radio
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet.
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| Railroading
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet.
• Not covered: #7
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• Railroading Worksheet
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| Reading
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet
• Bring all requirements in an envelope, folder or notebook clearly marked with the Scout's name. Please type answers; using the Reading Study Guide is encouraged.
• Special Instructions: Drop off requirements at check-in at check-in for review by the merit badge counselor and pick up after the event.
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Updated 2026
• Reading Study Guide
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| Reptile and Amphibian Study
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TBD
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2025
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change to 5equirement #8
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| Rifle Shooting
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• Prerequisites: Print and read Study Guide. Read merit badge book. Learn more
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| Robotics
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet.
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2026
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| Rowing
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet; • Must be able to pass the Swim Test Swimmer requirement;
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| Safety
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet
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| Salesmanship
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet
• Requirements not covered: #5
• Suggest preparing using Salesmanship Worksheet
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• Bring: completed worksheet
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| Scholarship
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet
• Bring all requirements in an envelope, folder or notebook clearly marked with the Scout's name. Include: completed worksheet, #1 (copy of report card), #3 (letter from principal/counselor), #5 (report)
• Special Instructions: Drop off requirements at check-in for review by the merit badge counselor and pick up after the event.
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• Scholarship Worksheet
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| Scouting Heritage
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet
• Requirements not covered: #4,5,6,7,8
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| Sculpture
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet.
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| Search and Rescue
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet
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| Shotgun Shooting
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| Signs, Signals, and Codes
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet.
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| Skating
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TBD
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| Small-Boat Sailing
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet.
• Must be able to pass the Swim Test Swimmer requirement;
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| Snow Sports
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TBD
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| Soil and Water Conservation
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet. Must be able to read a topo map,
• Requirements not covered: 5a, 6d, 7c
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• Soil & Water Conservation Worksheet
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| Space Exploration
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• Prerequisite: Read the merit badge pamphlet
• Not covered: #2, 5, 8
• Costs an extra $15 to cover the rocket supplied
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| Sports
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• Prerequisite: Read the merit badge pamphlet
• Not covered: #5
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| Stamp Collecting
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet
• Not covered: #7b
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• Stamp Collecting Worksheet
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| Surveying
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet
• Bring: #2
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| Sustainability
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet.
• Requirements not covered: #8a
• Bring: highly recommend preparing & bringing Sustainability Worksheet
• Note: Scouts choose either Sustainability or Environmental Science to earn the rank of Eagle Scout.
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• Sustainability Worksheet
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| Swimming
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet. • Must be able to pass the Swim Test Swimmer requirement;
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2026
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| Textile
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet
• Bring: completed worksheet
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• Textile Worksheet
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| Theater
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet.
• Not covered: #1, 2, 3
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• Theater Worksheet
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| Traffic Safety
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet
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*2026
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old needs updated to 2026
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| Truck Transportation
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge book
• Not covered: #4
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2026
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old needs updated to 2026
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| Veterinary Medicine
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TBD
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2026
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old needs updated to 2026
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| Water Sports
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TBD
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2026
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old needs updated to 2026
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| Weather
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet
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2026
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old needs updated to 2026
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| Welding
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet.
• Bring: 2 pens; must wear hiking boots (no running shoes, or plastic or nylon shoes) and a 100% cotton shirt and pants (e.g., jeans). AWS provides welding jackets, gloves, and helmets.
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• Welding Worksheet
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| Wilderness Survival
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet.
• Bring photo of #5 (survival kit)
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2026
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old needs updated to 2026
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| Whitewater
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TBD
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2026
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old needs updated to 2026
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| Wood Carving
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet. Completed the Totin' Chip.
• Bring: proof of earning Totin' Chip.
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• Wood Carving Worksheet
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| Woodwork
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• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet. Completed the Totin' Chip.
• Bring: proof of earning Totin' Chip.
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• Woodwork Worksheet
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