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As of October 2012 there are 130 merit badges offered. This is an unusually high number as they historically have sought to keep the number around 100, retiring some when introducing new ones.
For a list of them with links to the requirements see the related link.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 12y agoTo earn Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America, you must earn 21 merit badges- 12 specifically required and 9 elective.
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How many required merit badges are needed for Star?
To earn Star Scout in the Boy Scouts of America, you must earn six merit badges, including any four from the required list for Eagle Scout.
What are the cub scout badges?
Merit badges are awards earned by Boy Scouts based on activities within an area of study. The purpose of the merit badge program is to allow Scouts to examine subjects to determine if they would like to further pursue them as a career or avocation. As of April 2011 there are 126 merit badges. A Boy Scout needs a minimum of 21 to earn Eagle Scout.
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.
Are merit badges reqired to move on to the next rank?
Merit badges are not required for the ranks up to First Class. After that, six are required for Star Rank, 5 more for Life Rank and a total of 21 are required to earn the rank of Eagle Scout.
How many merit badges does it take to earn an eagle scout award?
21
What is last sign off on for eagle scout?
the answer is the candidate's application for eagle must be made on the eagle scout rank application, with the application for alternate eagle scout award merit badges attached.
Does a Life Scout have to earn all the Eagle Required Merit badges before he can begin working on his Eagle Project?
No. And if a leader tells you you have to, ask him where it is in the book.
How many Eagle Requried merits are needed for Eagle?
well to answer 21 merit badges are required
Do you have to swim in Boy Scouts?
Not necessarily. There is a swimming merit badge but it is not required. One of the requirements for Eagle Rank is to earn either the Swimming, Hiking, or Cycling Merit Badges. If a Scout can't or doesn't want to swim, he can opt for one of the others. Also keep in mind that if a Scout cannot complete any of those merit badges due to a disability, he may apply for an alternate requirement. This is true for any of the Eagle Requirements.
What badges do you need for eagle scout?
To earn Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America, you must earn a total of 21 merit badges, including the following:First AidCitizenship in the CommunityCitizenship in the NationCitizenship in the WorldCommunicationsPersonal FitnessEmergency Preparedness OR LifesavingEnvironmental SciencePersonal ManagementSwimming OR Hiking OR CyclingCampingFamily Life
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.
Boy Scout badges?
There are many Boy Scout merit badges. There are more than 100 badges. They range from swimming to rifle shooting to Citizenship badges.
