Merit Badges
Scouting History
Scout Skills
Scout Ranks
Ten Essentials
100

The requirements of this merit badge also fulfill the requirements of all first aid items up to the First Class rank. It is often advised that you earn it before earning First Class.

What is the First Aid merit badge?

100

Worldwide scouting was founded by this British man.

Who is Lord Baden Powell?

100

This knot is typically taught using these instructions: "right over left, left over right and pull."

What is the square knot?

100

Highest possible rank a scout, specifically in the United States, can earn.

What is the rank of Eagle?

100

This sharp tool, often collected by scouts, can do many wonders for you in the wilderness.

What is a pocketknife?

200

The number of Eagle merit badges required before a scout can earn the rank of Eagle.

What are 21 merit badges?

200

The year that worldwide scouting was founded.

What is 1910?

200

This skill can be preformed in a number of ways and is used in a number of situations, primarily cooking and/or keeping warm.

What is fire starting?

200

Number of ranks that a scout in the United States can earn.

What are 7 ranks?

200

This duo should be on you, easily accessible at all times on any hike to prevent you from getting lost.

What are a map and compass?

300

The total number of merit badges an American boy scout can earn.

What are 138?

300

The man who introduced scouting to the United States.

Who is William D. Boyce?

300

This big camping event typically occurs once annually and is used as a competition for scouts to put their skills to a test.

What is Camporee?

300

The banner on the Second Class rank badge which says "BE PREPARED" resembles this.

What is a smile? (Specifically referencing scout spirit)

300

The tool which is used for sharpening pocketknives.

What is a whetstone?