Merit Badges

Merit badges are special achievements you can earn in Boy Scouts, and there are more than 21 of them. Each badge focuses on a specific skill or knowledge area, covering a wide range of interests from camping to technology to arts. You get to choose which ones you want to pursue based on your interests and goals. Of the 21 merit badges needed for eagle, 14 are eagle-required. Go to the next page to see it! Merit Badges are an important part of scouting and you can start acquiring them at any age!