How do I find a merit badge counselor in my area?

Follow these simple steps to start searching for a merit badge counselor today:

1. Login to Scoutbook.
2. Click on My Dashboard.
3. Click on your unit in lower right-hand corner.
4. Scroll to MB Counselor List—third item from the bottom.
5. Select the badge your Scouts want to earn.
6. Find a register merit badge counselor near you.

Is a merit badge counselor required?

Adult volunteers serving as Merit Badge Counselors must be registered as Merit Badge Counselors with the Boy Scouts of America. For the position code, use position “42.” No payment is required for Merit Badge Counselor registration. Complete the Merit Badge Counselor Information Form.

Can a Scout be a merit badge counselor?

Can’t a Scoutmaster counsel any merit badge automatically? No. A unit leader must register as a counselor and be approved for the merit badges in question.

Do merit badge counselors wear uniforms?

Yes, registered merit badge counselors may wear the field uniform, since they are registered with the Boy Scouts of America. In some Councils, merit badge counselors are a subset of the Council’s advancement committee… therefore they could wear the Council Committee badge of office. Other Councils don’t allow this.

Do merit badge counselors expire?

You will need to renew your Counselor or Mentor status and your Youth Protection Training every year.

Can a parent be a merit badge counselor?

“You must have another person with you at each meeting with the merit badge counselor. This person can be another Scout, your parents or guardian, a brother or sister, a relative, or a friend. “Call the Merit Badge Counselor.

Can a merit badge counselor change requirements?

Every Scout must have another person with them at each meeting with a merit badge counselor. This person can be their parent or legal guardian or another registered adult. There is no one-on-one contact allowed with Scouts and counselors. Counselors may not add to or delete any merit badge requirements.

Can I be a merit badge counselor for my son?

Can merit badge counselors coach their own sons, daughters or close relatives (for instance, a niece or nephew)? Yes, Approved counselors may coach any Scouts BSA member who contacts them through the proper procedures.

What is the role of a merit badge counselor?

As a merit badge counselor, your mission is to join fun with learning. You are both a teacher and mentor as the Scout works on a merit badge and learns by doing. Your hands-on involvement could inspire a Scout to develop a lifelong hobby, pursue a particular career, or become an independent, self-supporting adult.

Who can approve merit badges?

merit badge counselor
The Scoutmaster will need to recommend other registered and approved counselors to the Scout. Also note that a merit badge counselor will only be able to approve merit badge requirements on merit badges that they are registered and approved for on the council merit badge list.

Can a Venture Scout earn merit badges?

It is important for Venturing and Sea Scout leaders to understand that Boy Scout advancement procedures must be followed. So eligible Venturers or Sea Scouts who are working on Boy Scout advancement (but not Venturers or Sea Scouts who are not doing so) may earn and be awarded merit badges.

Who is the youngest person to make Eagle Scout?

Victor Holt Jr. of Troop 20, 12 years old, was advanced to Eagle scout and will be initiated into the fraternity Tuesday… In April of 1921 Holt was the youngest Eagle Scout in the United States.