Merit Badges
A Scout can earn merit badges to learn about many different subjects. There are more than 135 merit badges, all offering a good grounding in their subjects.
In order to complete the rank of Eagle Scout, a Scout needs to complete at least 21 merit badges. 14 of them must come from the list of Eagle required badges below.
To start working on a merit badge, contact your Troop unit leader to get help finding a merit badge counselor for the badge you want to complete. The merit badge counselor will explain what is expected and help you with meeting the requirements and providing evidence that you have done so.
All merit badges:
Eagle Required merit badges:
Emergency Preparedness OR Lifesaving
Environmental Science OR Sustainability