A Guide for Merit Badge Counseling, No. 34532C
This tri-fold flier gives a well-rounded explanation about the merit badge
program and spells out the counselor's responsibilities.
Merit Badge Counselor Orientation, No. 34542
Merit badge counselors in training can use this two-page resource as a quick
reference.
Boy Scout Requirements (current year), No. 33215
This is the book for complete, official requirements for each merit badge,
rank advancement, and special awards and recognitions. This booklet is revised
every year and takes precedence over any other resource regarding rank and
merit badge requirements.
Scoutmaster Handbook, No. 33009C
This resource serves as the Scoutmaster's primary guide and contains a helpful
section about advancement, including the merit badge program. (See the
"Advancement" chapter.)
Boy Scout Handbook, No. 33105
This is the Boy Scout's most vital source of information and encompasses all
facets of Scouting, including a chapter on merit badges.
Application for Merit Badge, No. 34124A
Better known as the "blue card," this blue wallet-sized card shows that the
Scout has permission to start working on a particular merit badge, records his
progress, and, when completed, provides a separate record for the Scout, the
counselor, and the unit.
Merit Badge Counselor Information, No. 34405
Local councils use the information from this form to identify merit badge
counselors, the merit badges they are willing to coach, and other pertinent
information. This form also includes the merit badge counselor's agreement
to follow the merit badge requirements, and other BSA policies. This form,
available online in PDF format (click here), should be submitted to the BSA local council
along with the Adult Application.
Advancement Committee Guide Policies and Procedures, No. 33088D
This handbook is the bible for Scouters who are responsible for advancement at
the council, district, and unit levels. The book contains the current BSA
policies, procedures, rules, and regulations, as well as other information
pertinent to Boy Scout advancement. It is updated periodically.
Adult Application (to Be a Scouting Volunteer), No. 28-501C
To serve as a merit badge counselor, an individual must complete and return
this adult registration form. The Adult Application is valid for one year
only and must be renewed annually. To register as a merit badge counselor,
mark the box labeled "Council/district position" in the upper right-hand
block with "merit badge counselor." Fill in the "Position Code" with code
"42," and fill in the "Position (Description)" with "merit badge counselor."
This application also is available in Spanish (No. 28-502Q).
Supplemental
Training: Merit Badge Counselor Instructors Guide
This module, which may be reveiwed online or used to conduct a training event,
is designed to guide new and potential merit badge counselors through their
responsibilities in the role and will give them an understanding of the methods
of counseling Scouts. It is intended as a short orientation course for new merit
badge counselors before they begin working with Scouts.
