Advancement : Merit Badges

Merit Badges

Merit Badge Counselors

If you would like to be a Merit Badge counselor we can assist you in getting registered as well as getting your name out there.

In order to be a merit badge counselor:

  • You must be at least 18 years old.
  • You must be proficient in the merit badge subject by vocation, avocation, or special training.
  • You must be able to work with Scout-age boys.
  • You must be registered with the Boy Scouts of America.

Registration approval is coordinated through the district advancement committee, with the following applications submitted to the council.

As a merit badge counselor, you must agree to:

  • Follow the requirements of the merit badge, making no deletions or additions, ensuring that the advancement standards are fair and uniform for all Scouts.
  • Have a Scout and his buddy present at all instructional sessions.
  • Renew your registration annually if you plan to continue as a merit badge counselor.

Merit Badge Counselor Lists

If you are interested in a obtaining a current Merit Badge Counselor list, please send an email to and he will send you the current list.