“Two
of the reason for the Scout Merit Badge Plan are (1) to give you more skill in
things you like to do; (2) to give you a chance to try out new activities, so
that you can find new things which you really like.” Handbook for Boys, 5th edition, 1948
1. Obtain from the Scoutmaster a signed merit badge application (Blue Card) and the name of a qualified counselor for that merit badge.
2.
Along
with another Scout, a relative, or a friend, set up and attend your first
appointment with the merit badge counselor (do this before starting to work on
the merit badge requirements). The counselor
will explain the requirements for the badge and help you plan ways to fulfill
them so that you can get the most out of the experience.
Merit
Badge Web Sites
http://www.usscouts.org/usscouts/meritbadges.asp