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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(year updated)
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Links to current
SHAC created Study Guides & USScouts Worksheets
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| American Cultures |
• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet |
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• American Culture Worksheet |
| American Business |
• 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 |
| American Labor |
• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet.
• Not covered: #2
• Suggest preparing using the American Labor Worksheet |
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• American Labor Worksheet |
| American Heritage |
• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet.
• Not covered: 3
• Suggest preparing using the American Heritage Worksheet |
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• American Heritage Worksheet |
| Animal Science |
• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet.
• Suggest preparing using Animal Science Study Guide |
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Updated 2025
• Animal Science Study Guide |
| Animation |
• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet.
• Suggest preparing using Animation Worksheet |
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• Animation Worksheet |
| Archaeology |
• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet.
TBD |
2026 |
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| Architecture and Landscape Architecture |
• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet.
• Not covered: #1 |
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• Architecture Worksheet |
| Art |
• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet.
• Requirements not covered: #4, 6
• Suggest preparing using Art Worksheet |
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• Art Worksheet |
| Archery |
• Prerequisites: Read merit badge pamphlet.
• Bring: Print and read the Study Guide. |
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coming soon |
| Artificial Intelligence |
• 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 |
| Astronomy |
• 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 |
| Athletics |
• 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 |
2026 |
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| Aviation |
• 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 |
| Automotive Maintenance |
• 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 |
| Backpacking |
• 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 |
| Basketry |
• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet. |
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• Basketry Worksheet |
| Bird Study |
• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet. |
2026 |
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| Bugling |
• Prerequisite: Read merit badge book
• Requirements not covered: #6 |
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• Bugling Worksheet |
| Camping |
• 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 |
| Canoeing |
• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet. Must be able to pass a swim test; be physically fit |
2026 |
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| Chemistry |
• 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 |
| Chess |
• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet
• Not covered: #6 (complete after class)
• Bring: chess set if you have one |
2026 |
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| Citizenship in the Community |
• 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 |
| Citizenship in the Nation |
• 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 |
| Citizenship in the Society |
• 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 |
| Citizenship in the World |
• 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 |
| Climbing |
• 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 |
TBD |
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• Collections Worksheet |
| Coin Collecting |
• 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 |
2026 |
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| Cooking |
• 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 |
| Communication |
• 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 |
| Composite Materials |
• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet |
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| Crime Prevention |
• 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 |
Crime Prevention and
Fingerprinting |
• Prerequisite: Read Crime Prevention pamphlet and
• Requirements not covered: Crime Prevention: #3a, eb, 10, 11 |
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Crime Prevention Worksheet |
| Cybersecurity |
• 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 |
| Cycling |
• 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. |
2026 |
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| Dentistry |
• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet.
• Requirements not covered: #3 |
2025 |
old needs updated to 2025 -
change to requirement #1, 7 |
| Digital Technology |
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 |
| Disability Awareness |
• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet
• Not covered: #2, 4 |
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• Disability Awareness Worksheet |
| Dog Care |
TBD |
2025 |
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change to Requirement 10 |
| Drafting |
TBD |
2025 |
old needs updated to 2025 -
change to Requirement 2-8 |
| Electricity |
• 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 and viewing the video resources for each requirement. |
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Updated 2025
• Electricity Study Guide |
| Electronics |
• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet.
• Requirements not covered: #2, 9a (TBD) |
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Updated 2025
• Electronics Study Guide |
| Emergency Preparedness |
• 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. |
*2026 |
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| Engineering |
• 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 |
| Energy |
• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamplet.
• Requirements not covered: #4 (TBD)
• Suggest preparing using Energy Worksheet |
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Updated 2025
• Energy Worksheet |
| Entrepreneurship |
• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet.
• Requirements not covered: #3, 4, 5
• Suggest preparing using Entrepreneurship Worksheet |
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• Entrepreneurship Worksheet |
| Environmental Science |
• 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 |
| Exploration |
• 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 |
| Family Life |
• 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 |
| Farm Mechanics |
TBD |
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• Farm Mechanics Worksheet |
| Fingerprinting |
• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet |
2025 |
old needs updated to 2025 -
change to Requirement #2, 6 |
| First Aid |
• All day course or 2 periods
• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet
• Bring: #2b1 (first aid kit), research #15b
• Bring: highly recommend preparing by watching video resources, and bringing completed First Aid Study Guide |
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Updated 2025
• First Aid Study Guide |
| Fire Safety |
• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet.
• Requirements not covered: #5d, 5g, 5e, 10a |
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Updated 2025
• FIre Safety Worksheet |
| Fish and Wildlife Management |
• 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 |
| Fishing |
• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet
• Not covered: #10 might not be completed if fish isn't caught |
*2026 |
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change to Requirements close (#1) |
| Fly Fishing |
• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet.
• Not covered: #10 might not be completed if fish isn't caught; #11 |
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| Forestry |
• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet.
• Requirements not covered: #5 |
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| Gardening |
• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet.
• Requirements not covered: TBD |
2025 |
old needs updated to 2025 -
change to Requirement #5, 8 9 |
| Game Design |
• 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 |
| Geology |
• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet. |
2026 |
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| Genealogy |
• 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 |
| Geocaching |
• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet.
• Requirements not covered: #7 |
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• Geocaching Worksheet |
| Golf |
• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet (disk golf) |
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• Golf Worksheet |
| Graphic Arts |
• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet. |
*2026 |
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| Health Care Professions |
• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet.
• Not covered: #5, 6, 9 |
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• Health-Professions Worksheet |
| Hiking |
• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet.
• Not covered: #4
• Suggest preparing using Hiking Worksheet |
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• Hiking Worksheet |
| Home Repairs |
• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet.
• Not covered: TBD |
2026 |
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| Horsemanship |
TBD |
2026 |
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| Indian Lore |
• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet
• Requirements not covered: #3-4 |
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• Bring: completed worksheet |
| Insect Study |
• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet. |
2025 |
old needs updated to 2025 -
change to requirement #1-9 |
| Journalism |
• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet
• Not covered: #2, 4 |
2026 |
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| Inventing |
• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet. |
2026 |
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| Kayaking |
• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet. • Must be able to pass the Swim Test Swimmer requirement; be physically fit |
2026 |
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| Landscaping Architecture |
TBD |
2025 |
old needs updated to 2025 -
change to requirement #5 |
| Law |
• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet.
• Prerequisite: #4
• Suggest preparing using Law Worksheet |
2026 |
Updated 2026
• Law Worksheet |
| Leatherwork |
• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet. |
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• Bring: completed worksheet |
| Lifesaving |
• 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. |
2026 |
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| Mammal Study |
• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet. |
*2026 |
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| Metalwork |
• 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 |
| Mining in Society |
• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet. |
2026 |
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| Model Design and Building |
• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet. |
2026 |
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| Motorboating |
TBD |
2026 |
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| Moviemaking |
• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet.
• Bring cell phone or video camera and computer with video editing software |
*2026 |
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| Multisport |
• 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 |
2026 |
old needs updated to 2026 |
| Music |
• 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 |
*2026 |
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| Nature |
• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet.
• Requirements not covered: #3
• Suggest preparing using Nature Worksheet |
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Updated 2025
• Nature Worksheet |
| Nuclear Science |
• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet. |
*2026 |
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| Oceanography |
• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet.
• Not covered: #8 |
*2026 |
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| Orienteering |
• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet.
• Not covered: #10 |
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• Orienteering Worksheet |
| Painting |
• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet. |
*2026 |
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| Personal Fitness |
• 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 |
| Personal Management |
• 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 |
| Pets |
TBD |
2026 |
old needs updated to 2026 |
| Photography |
• 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 |
| Pioneering |
• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet. |
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• Pioneering Worksheet |
| Plant Science |
• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet. |
2026 |
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| Plumbing |
• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet.
• Suggest preparing using the Plumbing Study Guide and viewing the video resources for each requirement. |
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Updated 2025
• Plumbing Study Guide |
| Pottery |
• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet. |
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Updated 2025
• Pottery Worksheet |
| Programming |
• 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 |
2026 |
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| Public Health |
• 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 |
*2026
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| Public Speaking |
• 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 |
| Pulp and Paper |
• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet. |
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• Pulp and Paper Worksheet |
| Radio |
• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet. |
*2026 |
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| Railroading |
• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet.
• Not covered: #7 |
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• Railroading Worksheet |
| Reading |
• 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 |
| Reptile and Amphibian Study |
TBD |
2025 |
old needs updated to 2025 -
change to 5equirement #8 |
| Rifle Shooting |
• Prerequisites: Print and read Study Guide. Read merit badge book. Learn more |
2025 |
coming soon |
| Robotics |
• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet. |
2026 |
old - Robotics Worksheet |
| Rowing |
• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet; • Must be able to pass the Swim Test Swimmer requirement; |
2026 |
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| Safety |
• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet
• Requirements not covered: #2d, 2e, 2f |
*2026 |
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| Salesmanship |
• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet
• Requirements not covered: #5
• Suggest preparing using Salesmanship Worksheet |
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• Bring: completed worksheet |
| Scholarship |
• 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 |
| Scouting Heritage |
• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet
• Requirements not covered: #4,5,6,7,8 |
2026 |
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| Sculpture |
• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet. |
2026 |
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| Search and Rescue |
• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet |
2026 |
old - Search-Rescue Worksheet |
| Shotgun Shooting |
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Updated 2025
Shotgun Shooting Study Guide |
| Signs, Signals, and Codes |
• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet. |
*2026 |
old - Signs, Signals, and Codes Worksheet |
| Skating |
TBD |
2026 |
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| Small-Boat Sailing |
• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet.
• Must be able to pass the Swim Test Swimmer requirement; |
2026 |
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| Snow Sports |
TBD |
2026 |
old |
| Soil and Water Conservation |
• 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 |
| Space Exploration |
• Prerequisite: Read the merit badge pamphlet
• Not covered: #2, 5, 8
• Costs an extra $15 to cover the rocket supplied
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*2026 |
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| Sports |
• Prerequisite: Read the merit badge pamphlet
• Not covered: #5 |
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old needs updated -
change to requirement #1, 4, 5, 6 |
| Stamp Collecting |
• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet
• Not covered: #7b |
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• Stamp Collecting Worksheet |
| Surveying |
• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet
• Bring: #2 |
2026 |
old needs updated to 2026 |
| Sustainability |
• 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 |
| Swimming |
• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet. • Must be able to pass the Swim Test Swimmer requirement; |
2026 |
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| Textile |
• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet
• Bring: completed worksheet |
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• Textile Worksheet |
| Theater |
• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet.
• Not covered: #1, 2, 3 |
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• Theater Worksheet |
| Traffic Safety |
• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet
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*2026 |
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| Truck Transportation |
• Prerequisite: Read merit badge book
• Not covered: #4 |
2026 |
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| Veterinary Medicine |
TBD |
2026 |
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| Water Sports |
TBD |
2026 |
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| Weather |
• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet |
2026 |
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| Welding |
• 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 |
| Wilderness Survival |
• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet.
• Bring photo of #5 (survival kit) |
2026 |
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| Whitewater |
TBD |
2026 |
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| Wood Carving |
• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet. Completed the Totin' Chip.
• Bring: proof of earning Totin' Chip. |
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• Wood Carving Worksheet |
| Woodwork |
• Prerequisite: Read merit badge pamphlet. Completed the Totin' Chip.
• Bring: proof of earning Totin' Chip. |
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• Woodwork Worksheet |