To progress towards the Life Rank in Scouts BSA, Scouts need to earn a total of 11 merit badges, five of which should be new ones. Merit badges are an integral part of the Scouts BSA program, providing opportunities for Scouts to explore various subjects and develop new skills. They offer...
s home or school. Scouts have many opportunities to learn skills of leadership, of the outdoors, and of life. Each Scout decides what they will learn and how quickly they will do it. As a Scout progresses, the value of their achievements will be reinforced through recognition and ...