Merit Badges
Rank Requirements
Scout Oath & Law
Famous Scouts
BSA Camps & High Adventure
100

This merit badge requires knowledge of basic map reading and compass skills.

What is Orienteering?

100

This is the first rank a Scout can earn after joining.

What is Scout?

100

The first line of the Scout Oath says, "On my honor, I will do my best to do my duty to..."

Who is God and my Country?

100

This famous scientist and inventor, known for his work with electricity, was a Boy Scout.

Who is Thomas Edison?

100

This high adventure base, located in New Mexico, is known for backpacking, climbing, and wilderness adventures.

What is Philmont?

200

This merit badge teaches Scouts the basics of water safety and rescue techniques.

What is Lifesaving?

200

A Scout must earn this many merit badges to become a Life Scout.

What is 21?

200

The Scout Law has this many points.

What is 12?

200

This astronaut, one of the first men on the Moon, was also a Scout.

Who is Neil Armstrong?

200

This BSA camp, located in Florida, offers Scouts the chance to explore marine science and water activities.

What is Sea Base?

300

To earn this merit badge, Scouts must show proficiency in using a knife, axe, and saw.

What is Camping

300

This rank comes immediately after Star Scout.

What is Life Scout?
300

"A Scout is..." one of the qualities listed in the Scout Law, meaning that a Scout should be helpful and considerate.

What is Friendly?

300

This actor, known for his role as the "Indiana Jones" character, is also an Eagle Scout.

Who is Harrison Ford?

300

This type of camp, typically a weeklong experience, focuses on outdoor skills and merit badge completion.

What is Summer Camp?

400

This merit badge helps Scouts develop skills in photography and managing digital or film cameras.

What is Photography?

400

A Scout must complete a service project for this rank.

What is Eagle Scout?

400

This is the last line of the Scout Oath.

What is To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight?

400

This famous author of "Harry Potter" was an Eagle Scout.

Who is J.K. Rowling

400

This BSA base, located in Minnesota, is known for canoeing, wilderness exploration, and winter camping.

What is Northern Tier?

500

This merit badge teaches Scouts about different types of energy and how to conserve it.

What is Energy?

500

To become a First Class Scout, a Scout must complete this requirement of knots. Hint: 2 knots

What is Clove Hitch and Timber Hitch?

500

This is the third point of the Scout Law, meaning a Scout should be loyal to their family, friends, leaders, and country.

What is Helpful?

500

This NFL Hall of Fame quarterback is an Eagle Scout.

Who is Terry Bradshaw?

500

This BSA activity is for when you work on merit badges.

What is Merit Badge Challenge?