Are there details about the new Citizenship in Society badge?
The BSA released a new Eagle-required merit badge in November 2021, Citizenship in Society. Details about this new badge can be found at the following pages: FAQ Citizenship in [...]
The BSA released a new Eagle-required merit badge in November 2021, Citizenship in Society. Details about this new badge can be found at the following pages: FAQ Citizenship in [...]
Registered merit badge counselors are viewable via Scoutbook within 24 hours of their registration. Click here for more information about Scoutbook's features for Merit Badge Counselors. [...]
A lapsed (unregistered) Merit Badge Counselor must submit an updated Online Merit Badge Counselor application along with proof of completed Youth Protection Training. Upon receipt of your application the [...]
No, Merit Badge Counselors do not have to hold a unit leader position. Additionally, there is no membership fee for being a Merit Badge Counselor.
Bay-Lakes Council caps the number of badges a Counselor can mentor at 10. Of the 10 approved badges, only 4 can be from the list of Eagle-Required badges. [...]
Yes, you can go into your personal profile and select a listing preference between: Council list, District list, Unit list, (if your council has uploaded the list: Worldwide) or Not [...]
To Add or Remove merit badges you are approved to mentor please submit an updated Merit Badge Counselor Application. On the application form, please indicate that the application is [...]
Yes, special qualifications or certifications are required for: Archery; Canoeing; Climbing; Kayaking; Lifesaving; Motor Boating; Rifle Shooting; Rowing; Scuba Diving; Shotgun Shooting; Snow Sports; Swimming; Water Sports; Whitewater. Specific [...]