Merit badge

Award of Scouting America

For the Irish merit badges, see Personal progression in Scouting Ireland § Merit badges.

Merit badges

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Merit badges are awards earned by members of Scouting America, based on activities within the area of study by completing a list of periodically updated requirements.[1] 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 vocation. The program also introduces Scouts to life skills such as contacting an adult they had not met before, arranging a meeting, and demonstrating their skills, similar to a job or college interview.

The merit badge award is represented by a circular patch with an image representing the badge's topic. The patches for the Eagle-required merit badges are distinguishable by the silver border on the outside edge. Merit badges are displayed on a sash which can be worn with the Scouts BSA uniform on formal occasions. The National Council reviews and updates badges each year. There are currently 139 merit badges.

Scouting organizations in other countries issue or have issued merit badges, including Canada, Indonesia, Japan, Spain, Thailand, and the United Kingdom. Austria has a program similar to merit badges for certain age groups.

A sample merit badge sash: From left to right, starting at top; 1 Swimming, Mammal Study, Environmental Science; 2 Basketry, Wood Carving, Dog Care; 3 Wilderness Survival, Emergency Preparedness, Bird Study; 4 Public Speaking, Scholarship, Law; 5 Rifle Shooting, Archery, Metalwork; 6 Fish and Wildlife Management, Citizenship in the Nation, Orienteering; 7 Citizenship in the Community, Communications, Personal Management; 8 Sustainability, Reptile Study, Lifesaving; 9 Forestry, Citizenship in the World, Safety

## Current badges

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The last revision date indicates the date of the latest requirement changes; the copyright or printing dates of merit badge pamphlets may have a different date. The Eagle Scout required merit badges are shaded in gray (see above paragraph for details).[2]
Name  | Created  | Requirements
revision  | Pamphlet
revision  | Number earned (2020)[3] | Number earned since creation (through 2020)[3] | Related subjects

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American Business  | 1967  | 2023  | 2013  | 4,967  | 61,953  | Business, Economy of the United States
American Cultures  | 1978  | 2006  | 2013  | 2,906  | 83,032  | Ethnic groups in the United States
American Heritage  | 1975  | 2020  | 2019, 2020  | 6,700  | 192,552  | History of the United States, Historic preservation
American Labor  | 1987  | 2006  | 2015  | 1,892  | 29,926  | Trade unions
Animal Science  | 1975  | 2023  | 2020  | 2,778  | 83,893  | Animal husbandry
Animation[4] | 2015  | 2022  | 2015  | 4,445  | 29,817  | Animation
Archaeology  | 1997  | 2021  | 2008  | 2,671  | 192,293  | Archaeology
Archery  | 1911  | 2023  | 2008  | 10,487  | 1,797,351  | Archery
Architecture  | 1911  | 2023  | 2008  | 2,734  | 237,322  | Architecture
Art  | 1911  | 2013  | 2013  | 13,953  | 1,436,561  | Art
Astronomy  | 1911  | 2022  | 2013  | 7,474  | 727,496  | Astronomy
Athletics  | 1911  | 2022  | 2008  | 1,557  | 1,081,697  | Track and field athletics
Automotive Maintenance  | 2008  | 2008  | 2012  | 7,108  | 225,956  | Auto mechanics
Aviation  | 1952  | 2006  | 2008  | 8,064  | 684,527  | Aviation
Backpacking  | 1982  | 2007  | 2008  | 1,640  | 233,724  | Backpacking
Basketry  | 1927  | 2003  | 2008  | 7,388  | 2,523,871  | Basket weaving
Bird Study  | 1914  | 2005  | 2008  | 3,950  | 612,616  | Ornithology
Bugling  | 1911  | 2020  | 2008  | 476  | 172,979  | Bugle
Camping  | 1911  | 2005  | 2008  | 30,490  | 4,954,170  | Camping
Canoeing  | 1927  | 2022  | 2008  | 9,853  | 3,166,116  | Canoeing
Chemistry  | 1911  | 2020  | 2008  | 7,166  | 412,187  | Chemistry
Chess  | 2011  | 2011  | 2011  | 15,454  | 239,164  | Chess
Citizenship in the Community  | 1952  | 2005  | 2013  | 41,987  | 3,753,138  | Citizenship
Citizenship in the Nation  | 1951  | 2022  | 2008  | 43,247  | 3,517,139  | Citizenship
Citizenship in Society  | 2021  | 2021  | 2021  |  |  | Diversity, Inclusion
Citizenship in the World  | 1972  | 2005  | 2008  | 42,738  | 2,593,491  | Global citizenship
Climbing  | 1997  | 2022  | 2008  | 7,228  | 521,055  | Climbing
Coin Collecting  | 1938  | 2022  | 2008  | 4,639  | 524,111  | Coin collecting
Collections  | 1991  | 2021  | 2008  | 6,429  | 168,524  | Collecting
Communication  | 1968  | 2003  | 2008  | 36,675  | 2,352,069  | Communication
Composite Materials  | 2006  | 2023  | 2008  | 1,011  | 22,472  | Composite materials
Cooking  | 1911  | 2023  | 2014  | 36,473  | 4,648,594  | Cooking
Crime Prevention  | 1996  | 2020  | 2008  | 5,628  | 174,749  | Crime prevention
Cycling  | 1911  | 2023  | 2008  | 5,247  | 610,301  | Cycling
Dentistry  | 1975  | 2022  | 2008  | 1,924  | 152,381  | Dentistry
Digital Technology  | 2014  | 2023  | 2014  | 8,812  | 54,274  | Technology
Disabilities Awareness  | 1993  | 2023  | 2008  | 6,334  | 156,539  | Disability
Dog Care  | 1938  | 2003  | 2008  | 4,136  | 449,515  | Dogs
Drafting  | 1965  | 2008  | 2008  | 1,026  | 231,905  | Technical drawing
Electricity  | 1911  | 2021  | 2008  | 6,235  | 859,444  | Electricity
Electronics  | 1963  | 2021  | 2008  | 4,063  | 259,193  | Electronics
Emergency Preparedness  | 1972  | 2023  | 2016  | 24,733  | 2,082,381  | Emergency management
Energy  | 1976  | 2005  | 2008  | 2,162  | 96,783  | Energy
Engineering  | 1967  | 2008  | 2008  | 7,800  | 213,737  | Engineering
Entrepreneurship  | 1997  | 2006  | 2008  | 3,284  | 42,254  | Entrepreneurship
Environmental Science  | 1972  | 2023  | 2008  | 23,571  | 3,016,109  | Environmental science
Exploration  | 2017  | 2020  | 2017  | 1,464  | 10,012  | Exploring
Family Life  | 1991  | 2023  | 2013  | 48,408  | 1,455,287  | Family values
Farm Mechanics  | 1928  | 2023  | 2008  | 1,424  | 233,871  | Agricultural machinery
Fingerprinting  | 1938  | 2003  | 2008  | 18,898  | 1,891,477  | Fingerprinting
Fire Safety  | 1995  | 2004  | 2008  | 7,918  | 2,675,073  | Fire safety
First Aid  | 1911  | 2022  | 2008  | 31,636  | 7,370,988  | First aid
Fish and Wildlife Management  | 1972  | 2021  | 2008  | 4,874  | 718,006  | Wildlife management
Fishing  | 1952  | 2021  | 2008  | 13,601  | 2,126,476  | Fishing
Fly Fishing  | 2002  | 2021  | 2008  | 2,439  | 52,650  | Fly fishing
Forestry  | 1911  | 2005  | 2008  | 4,269  | 1,213,719  | Forestry
Game Design  | 2013  | 2023  | 2013  | 7,740  | 92,506  | Game Design
Gardening  | 1911  | 2002  | 2008  | 2,782  | 397,570  | Gardening
Genealogy  | 1972  | 2023  | 2008  | 6,020  | 261,683  | Genealogy, Family history
Geocaching  | 2010  | 2010  | 2010  | 5,811  | 149,929  | Geocaching
Geology  | 1953  | 2023  | 2008  | 7,484  | 747,259  | Geology
Golf  | 1976  | 2023  | 2008  | 2,369  | 185,837  | Golf
Graphic Arts  | 1987  | 2006  | 2008  | 2,228  | 69,365  | Graphic design
Healthcare Professions  | 2021  | 2021  | 2021  |  |  | Health care, medicine
Hiking  | 1921  | 2023  | 2008  | 5,977  | 1,370,957  | Hiking
Home Repairs  | 1943  | 2022  | 2008  | 3,442  | 2,435,429  | Home repairs
Horsemanship  | 1911  | 2011  | 2008  | 4,798  | 693,845  | Equestrianism
Indian Lore  | 1931  | 2008  | 2008  | 7,240  | 1,292,119  | Native American culture
Insect Study  | 1985  | 2008  | 2008  | 1,734  | 180,460  | Entomology
Inventing[5] | 2010  | 2023  | 2010  | 1,833  | 29,178  | Invention
Journalism  | 1927  | 2006  | 2008  | 1,516  | 113,468  | Journalism
Kayaking  | 2012  | 2020  | 2016  | 11,083  | 261,710  | Kayaking
Landscape Architecture  | 1967  | 2008  | 2008  | 1,400  | 90,412  | Landscape architecture
Law  | 1974  | 2003  | 2008  | 5,962  | 218,325  | Law
Leatherwork  | 1951  | 2002  | 2008  | 10,855  | 2,637,286  | Leather crafting
Lifesaving  | 1911  | 2021  | 2008  | 5,842  | 3,150,759  | Lifeguarding
Mammal Study  | 1985  | 2023  | 2008  | 7,845  | 1,302,419  | Zoology
Metalwork  | 1927  | 2007  | 2008  | 4,273  | 1,202,235  | Metalworking
Mining in Society  | 2014  | 2022  | 2014  | 3,789  | 29,397  | Mining
Model Design and Building  | 1963  | 2020  | 2008  | 1,359  | 235,108  | Scale models
Motorboating  | 1961  | 2021  | 2008  | 2,638  | 635,883  | Motorboat
Moviemaking  | 2013  | 2013  | 2013  | 5,779  | 61,305  | Filmmaking
Multisport[6] | 2025  | 2025  |  |  |  | Triathlon
Music  | 1911  | 2003  | 2008  | 10,069  | 1,388,218  | Music
Nature  | 1952  | 2023  | 2008  | 6,056  | 1,737,920  | Nature
Nuclear Science  | 2005  | 2011  | 2008  | 3,493  | 210,965  | Nuclear physics
Oceanography  | 1964  | 2003  | 2008  | 4,442  | 336,423  | Oceanography
Orienteering  | 1973  | 2003  | 2008  | 5,337  | 888,402  | Orienteering
Painting  | 1911  | 2020  | 2008  | 3,163  | 584,778  | Paint
Personal Fitness  | 1952  | 2023  | 2008  | 40,355  | 2,793,990  | Physical fitness
Personal Management  | 1972  | 2003  | 2008  | 40,897  | 2,100,383  | Personal finances, time management
Pets  | 1958  | 2003  | 2008  | 8,333  | 690,228  | Pets
Photography  | 1911  | 2021  | 2015  | 11,618  | 590,968  | Photography
Pioneering  | 1911  | 2022  | 2008  | 6,129  | 2,492,888  | Pioneering
Plant Science  | 1974  | 2023  | 2008  | 1,653  | 58,456  | Botany
Plumbing  | 1911  | 2004  | 2008  | 2,761  | 417,612  | Plumbing
Pottery  | 1927  | 2008  | 2008  | 2,842  | 427,803  | Pottery
Programming  | 2013  | 2023  | 2013  | 4,473  | 29,163  | Computer programming
Public Health  | 1911  | 2021  | 2008  | 11,510  | 1,539,459  | Public health
Public Speaking  | 1932  | 2002  | 2008  | 5,570  | 684,343  | Public speaking
Pulp and Paper  | 1972  | 2006  | 2008  | 4,054  | 150,884  | Pulp, Papermaking
Radio  | 1923  | 2008  | 2008  | 3,550  | 205,747  | Radio
Railroading  | 1952  | 2022  | 2008  | 4,105  | 275,919  | Rail transport
Reading  | 1929  | 2022  | 2008  | 5,635  | 1,508,324  | Reading
Reptile and Amphibian Study  | 1993  | 2023  | 2008  | 3,526  | 682,587  | Herpetology
Rifle Shooting  | 1988  | 2001  | 2008  | 11,081  | 1,533,240  | Rifle, Shooting
Robotics  | 2011  | 2011  | 2011  | 5,452  | 123,337  | Robotics
Rowing  | 1933  | 2021  | 2008  | 2,118  | 1,763,164  | Rowing
Safety  | 1927  | 2020  | 2008  | 6,305  | 2,959,333  | Safety
Salesmanship  | 1927  | 2023  | 2008  | 5,121  | 362,051  | Sales
Scholarship  | 1911  | 2004  | 2008  | 7,287  | 1,307,274  | Scholarship
Scouting Heritage  | 2010  | 2010  | 2010  | 6,517  | 62,290  | History of Scouting America
Scuba Diving  | 2009  | 2009  | 2009  | 1,323  | 24,100  | Scuba Diving
Sculpture  | 1911  | 2007  | 2008  | 3,188  | 350,848  | Sculpture
Search and Rescue  | 2012  | 2012  | 2012  | 4,082  | 79,782  | Search and rescue
Shotgun Shooting  | 1988  | 2005  | 2008  | 5,631  | 627,238  | Shotgun, shooting
Signs, Signals, and Codes  | 2015  | 2015  | 2015  | 4,580  | 38,454  | Signs, signals, codes
Skating  | 1973  | 2005  | 2008  | 1,700  | 184,647  | Ice skating, Roller skating
Small-Boat Sailing  | 1964  | 2023  | 2008  | 3,142  | 725,921  | Sailing
Snow Sports  | 1999  | 2023  | 2008  | 5,860  | 493,109  | Skiing, Snowboarding
Soil and Water Conservation  | 1952  | 2004  | 2008  | 5,067  | 1,174,015  | Soil conservation, Water conservation
Space Exploration  | 1965  | 2020  | 2008  | 8,750  | 667,365  | Space exploration
Sports  | 1972  | 2023  | 2008  | 3,557  | 1,184,127  | Sports
Stamp Collecting  | 1932  | 2007  | 2008  | 1,278  | 395,283  | Stamp collecting
Surveying  | 1911  | 2004  | 2008  | 603  | 157,073  | Surveying
Sustainability  | 2013  | 2020  | 2013  | 8,477  | 49,748  | Sustainability
Swimming  | 1911  | 2023  | 2008  | 21,220  | 6,659,181  | Swimming
Textile  | 1973  | 2003  | 2008  | 1,929  | 157,902  | Textiles
Theater  | 1967  | 2021  | 2008  | 1,592  | 97,833  | Theatre
Traffic Safety  | 1975  | 2022  | 2008  | 5,758  | 194,271  | Road traffic safety
Truck Transportation  | 1973  | 2005  | 2008  | 1,991  | 151,364  | Truck driver
Veterinary Medicine  | 1995  | 2005  | 2008  | 2,552  | 92,251  | Veterinary medicine
Water Sports  | 1969  | 2007  | 2008  | 1,064  | 266,295  | Waterskiing
Weather  | 1927  | 2006  | 2008  | 9,215  | 651,891  | Weather
Welding  | 2012  | 2012  | 2012  | 4,709  | 86,233  | Welding
Whitewater  | 1987  | 2020  | 2008  | 1,508  | 105,245  | Whitewater rafting
Wilderness Survival  | 1974  | 2007  | 2008  | 11,604  | 1,805,803  | Wilderness, Survival skills
Wood Carving  | 1923  | 2006  | 2008  | 9,430  | 2,462,368  | Wood carving
Woodwork  | 1923  | 2021  | 2008  | 3,066  | 999,863  | Woodworking

## Historical program

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Offered only in 2010, the Historical Merit Badge program, part of the Boy Scouts of America centennial, allowed Scouts to earn the discontinued Carpentry, Pathfinding, Signalling, and Tracking (originally called Stalking) merit badges. The patches for these historical merit badges are distinguished by a gold ring on the outside edge. All were based on merit badges that were among the original 57 issued in 1911.[7][8]

## See also

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* Discontinued merit badges (Boy Scouts of America)
* History of merit badges (Boy Scouts of America)
* Original 57 merit badges (Boy Scouts of America)

## References

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1. ^ "Merit Badges – Boy Scouts of America". www.scouting.org.
2. ^ "Merit Badge Requirements". US Scouts.org Advancement section. Retrieved February 9, 2006.
3. ^ a b Wendell, Bryan (February 24, 2021). "2020 merit badge rankings: A list rewritten by the pandemic". Bryan on Scouting. Retrieved April 9, 2021.
4. ^ "Boy Scouts of America Introduces Animation Merit Badge". PR Newswire (Press release). Retrieved May 19, 2015.
5. ^ "Boy Scouts and Lemelson-MIT Program introduce Inventing merit badge". Scouting. June 17, 2010. Archived from the original on June 20, 2010. Retrieved June 18, 2010.
6. ^ Aaron Derr (February 28, 2025). "Scouting America launching Multisport merit badge; here are the requirements". Scouting.
7. ^ "Historical merit badges help Boy Scouts celebrate Scouting's past". Scouting. Boy Scouts of America. January 12, 2010. Archived from the original on January 15, 2010. Retrieved January 13, 2010.
8. ^ "Historic Signaling Merit Badge". www.usscouts.org.

### Bibliography

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* "Merit Badge Library". Boy Scout Requirements. Boy Scouts of America. June 2007. Archived from the original on September 27, 2007. Retrieved June 6, 2007.
* "Current Merit Badge Pamphlet and Merit Badge Requirement Revision Dates". U.S. Scouting Service Project. June 5, 2007. Archived from the original on October 3, 2000. Retrieved June 6, 2007.
* Steve Henning (July 20, 1999). "Merit Badges, Past and Present". Henning's Scouters' Pages. Retrieved June 6, 2007.

## External links

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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Scouting badges of the United States.

Look up merit badge in Wiktionary, the free dictionary.

* "Introduction to Merit Badges". Boy Scouts of America.

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Scouting and Guiding topics

Movement|

* Scouting
* Scouting for Boys
* Scouting Round the World
* Scout method
* Scout Law
* Scout Promise
* Scout Motto
* Wood Badge
* Girl Guides
* Jamboree
* World Scout Jamboree
* World Scout Moot
* Scout Leader
* Non-aligned organisations
* Scouting controversy and conflict
* Traditional Scouting
* Scouting in popular culture
* List of Scouts
* List of highest awards in Scouting

Sections|

* Age groups in Scouting and Guiding
* Beavers
* Cub Scout
* Scout
* Venture Scout
* Rover Scout
* Rainbow Guides
* Brownie Guides
* Girl Guides
* Ranger Guides
* Air Scouts
* Extension Scouting
* Lone Scouts
* Lone Guides
* Sea Scout

Pioneers|

* Robert Baden-Powell
* Olave Baden-Powell
* Agnes Baden-Powell
* Daniel Carter Beard
* Frederick Russell Burnham
* Lawrie Dring
* Charles Eastman
* Bear Grylls
* William Hillcourt
* László Nagy
* Ernest Thompson Seton
* Jacques Sevin
* Francis Fletcher-Vane
* J. S. Wilson

Places|

* Baden-Powell House
* Brownsea Island
* Edith Macy Conference Center
* Foxlease
* Gilwell Park
* Kandersteg
* Pax Hill
* Philmont
* Scouting memorials
* Baden-Powell grave
* Scouting museums
* WAGGGS World Centres
* Kusafiri
* Nuestra Cabaña
* Our Chalet
* Pax Lodge
* Sangam

International
organisations|

* Confederation of European Scouts
* International Catholic Conference of Scouting
* International Union of Guides and Scouts of Europe
* International Scout and Guide Fellowship
* Order of World Scouts
* World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts
* World Federation of Independent Scouts
* World Organization of Independent Scouts
* World Organization of the Scout Movement

Other|

* B-P's footprint
* Ging Gang Goolie
* International Scouting Collectors Association
* Oldest Scout groups
* Outdoor Code
* Leave No Trace
* Religion in Scouting
* Scout handshake
* Scout prayers
* Scout sign and salute
* Scout Spirit
* Scouting memorabilia collecting
* The Handbook for Girl Guides
* The Hackney Scout Song Book
* The Jungle Book and Scouting
* The Wolf Cub's Handbook
* SPICES
* A Boy Scout Around the World
* World Scout Emblem

* Scouting portal

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