You can learn about sports, crafts, science, trades, business, and future careers as you earn merit badges. There are more than 100 merit badges; currently 122 to be exact. Any Boy Scout or Venturing Scout may earn any merit badge at any time. You don't need to have had rank advancement to be eligible.

Find Merit Badge detailed information by selecting the merit badge below. Underneath the Merit Badge Index you will find general information about Merit Badges.