Merit Badges

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There are over 120 merit badges in total.  Only a portion of the non-Eagle required badges are shown above.  For guidance on those additional badges, talk to the SM, the Advancement Chair, or one of the PASMs.

Before beginning with a merit badge counselor or enrolling in a Merit Badge class, Troop 55 Scouts need to obtain approval and a blue card from their PASM and meet with the Scoutmaster for all Eagle-required merit badges. 

• Find a Troop 55 Merit Badge Counselor
• Merit Badge Requirements – Boy Scouts of America official website
• How to fill out a blue card

Which badges first?

Scouts can work on merit badges from the age of 10 and half years old until they reach the age of 18.  BSA has designed merit badges that will be interesting and challenging for boys throughout that age range.  Some merit badges are significantly easier than others.  When selecting merit badges on which to work, it is important to pick badges that are age-appropriate, otherwise the scout can be overwhelmed and get discouraged.

Troop 55’s recommended sequence of merit badges is as follows:

Level 1 – New Scouts / Ages 11-12 / 5th and 6th grades

Level 2 – First Class / Ages 12-13 / 6th and 7th grades

Level 3 – Star and Life / Ages 14+ / 8th grade and up

There are over 120 merit badges in total.  Only a portion of the non-Eagle required badges are shown above.  For guidance on those additional badges, talk to the SM, the Advancement Chair, or one of the PASMs.