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How big are merit badges?
Merit badges are circular and about one inch in diameter.
What are some alternative methods or approaches to scouting that organizations can consider implementing?
Some alternative methods or approaches to scouting that organizations can consider implementing include virtual scouting events, utilizing technology for merit badge workshops, incorporating outdoor skills challenges at home, and offering online training for leaders and scouts.
Do the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts have the same number of merit badges?
No. As of August 2011: The Boy Scouts of America has 127 merit badges in the Boy Scouting program for boys ages 10 to 18. The Girl Scouts of the USA programs in the same age range as Boy Scouting includes Juniors with 117 Girl Scout Junior badges and Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors with 88 Girl Scout Interest Project Awards. In addition: Beginning in September of 2011, Girl Scouts of the USA is introducing a new program. The new book is called "The Girl's Guide to Girl Scouting" and each Girl Scout level will have between 10 and 40 badges to earn.
What is the Boy Scout meeting where merit badges are handed out called?
A Court of Honor is where Merit Badges and Rank Badges are handed out to Boy Scouts.
Merit badge worksheet answers?
There isn't a site that has them filled in, that defeats the purpose. However, if you purchase the merit badge pamphlets from the BSA, most (if not all) of the answers are contained within those pages. Merit Badges are some of the most rewarding aspects of Scouting, enjoy them while you can. Best of Luck!
Is there a Motorcycling merit badge in Boy Scouting?
No.
What is the funnest merit badges?
Some of the funnest merit badges would be Fishing Leatherwork Rifle Shooting and WILDERNESS SURVIVAL.
Why did the Boy Scouts of America discontinue the Historical Merit Badges?
The Historical Merit Badges were a promotion for the 100 year anniversary of the BSA.
What does it mean if a merit badge is outlined in gold?
Category:Boy Scouts of America Elective merit badges use a green circle and Eagle Scout required merit badges use a silver circle. The four historic merit badges issued only for 2010 have a gold circle.
What sportsday events are merit badges given as rewards?
There are many sportsday events that give merit badges as rewards. Some of the best places where one could earn merit badges as rewards would be sports events like American football games.
Do you have to do Scout badges with Scouts?
No, there is no requirement to do badges. In fact, no merit badges are required for the first 4 ranks. If one enjoys being a scout but does not wish to progress any further in rank than First Class he can just enjoy the program and not earn any badges. Some badges are typically earned as part of the scouting activities so a scout who is participating regularly would probably not have to do a badge in his own until fairly high in the program.
Do the Boy Scouts offer merit badges in Martial Arts?
From the Guide to Safe Scouting: "Boxing, karate, and related martial arts-except judo, aikido, and Tai Chi-are not authorized activities."The requirements for Sports merit badge state that you cannot use any sport that is restricted and not authorized.
