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Task · part of 8. A build team, or a museum and a presentation. Do ONE

8(a). Take part in a club or team that builds something useful

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This may not apply to you. You have not answered "Requirement 8: join a build team, or visit a museum?" yet. Answer it and this step will either settle or drop off.

A robotics team, science club or engineering club, then share the experience with your counselor. It means being part of something over time rather than attending once.

Note. This is the longest single commitment on the badge. Participating with a robotics team, science club or engineering club that builds a useful item means being part of it, not visiting once. If your school or troop already runs one, it is easy; if not, 8(b) is a visit and a presentation.

Where this step comes from

  1. Inventing Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-12-31), Requirement 8(a)

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