Merit Badges
Merit Badges
On a scout’s journey to Eagle, they will need to collect a minimum of 21 merit badges. 13 of these will have a silver ring around them. This indicates that they are specific to earn Eagle rank. Additionally, they will need 8 green-ringed badges. They have the option to choose those extra from over 100 more options.
Important: You must have a blue card before starting a new merit badge. To find more information on blue cards, Click Here.
**Not All Merit Badge Pamphlets Are The Current Version. Merit Badge Workbooks Are Current So Please Refer To Those When Completing Requirements For The Badge
To view the list of Troop Merit Badge Counselors, Click Here.
The following merit badges are specific to earning the Eagle rank.
First Aid
First Aid Pamphlet First Aid Workbook
Citizenship in the Community
Citizenship in the Community Pamphlet Citizenship in the Community Workbook
Citizenship in the Nation
Citizenship in the Nation Pamphlet Citizenship in the Nation Workbook
Citizenship in the World
Citizenship in the World Pamphlet Citizenship in the World Workbook
Citizenship in Society
Citizenship in Society Pamphlet Citizenship in Society Workbook
Communication
Communication Pamphlet Communication Workbook
Cooking
Cooking Pamphlet Cooking Workbook
Personal Fitness
Personal Fitness Pamphlet Personal Fitness Workbook
Personal Management
Personal Management Pamphlet Personal Management Workbook
Camping
Camping Pamphlet Camping Workbook
Family Life
Family Life Pamphlet Family Life Workbook
Emergency Preparedness or Lifesaving
Emergency Preparedness Pamphlet Emergency Preparedness Workbook
Lifesaving Pamphlet Lifesaving Workbook
Environmental Science or Sustainability
Environmental Science Pamphlet Environmental Science Workbook
Sustainability Pamphlet Sustainability Workbook
Swimming, Hiking, or Cycling
Swimming Pamphlet Swimming Workbook
Hiking Pamphlet Hiking Workbook
Cycling Pamphlet Cycling Workbook
The following are some, but not all, of the options for additional merit badges.
Animal Science
Animal Science Pamphlet Animal Science Workbook
Archery
Archery Pamphlet Archery Workbook
Astronomy
Astronomy Pamphlet Astronomy Workbook
Aviation
Aviation Pamphlet Aviation Workbook
Chess
Climbing
Climbing Pamphlet Climbing Workbook
Digital Technology
Digital Technology Pamphlet Digital Technology Workbook
Electronics
Electronics Pamphlet Electronics Workbook
Fishing
Fishing Pamphlet Fishing Workbook
Game Design
Game Design Pamphlet Game Design Workbook
Motor-Boating
Motorboating Pamphlet Motorboating Workbook
Rifle Shooting
Rifle Shooting Pamphlet Rifle Shooting Workbook
Space Exploration
Space Exploration Pamphlet Space Exploration Workbook
Wilderness Survival
Wilderness Survival Pamphlet Wilderness Survival Workbook
See the full list of Merit Badges at https://www.scouting.org/programs/scouts-bsa/advancement-and-awards/merit-badges/