Attaining the Life Rank also opens up opportunities for Scouts to further develop their skills and interests through the pursuit of merit badges. These badges allow Scouts to explore various subjects and gain valuable knowledge and experience in areas such as first aid, communication, environmental sc...
Choose a Badge: Scouts pick a merit badge they are interested in and discuss their choice with their Scout leader to get a signed blue card, which is used to track their progress. Find a Counselor: Each merit badge has a counselor, an adult who has expertise in the subject. The counselo...
. Venture crews and Sea Scout Ships that special ize in remote outdoor activities that include boating maywish to arrange a course for the entire crew. Although the training is open to and appropriate for Boy Scouts age 15 orolder, theyshould be encouraged to take Canoeing merit badge first...