Requirement · part of 7.0.4.0. A merit badge question the blue card process does not answer
7.0.0.1. What the merit badge program is actually for
Required
More than learning a skill or finding a hobby. It begins with a Scout's own interest, runs through a discussion with the unit leader and meetings with a counselor, and ends in recognition. Confidence from overcoming obstacles, and growth from association with enthusiastic subject matter experts.
Where this step comes from
- Guide to Advancement (2025), Section 7.0.0.1 · What the merit badge program is for, from a Scout's initial interest through to recognition.