Approval
7.0.4.9. Largely for the purpose of offering merit badges: council approval
Required Often forgotten
Outside organisations and businesses may not present classes, events or similar activities largely for the purpose of offering merit badges, even where no fee is involved, without approval from the local council. The Guide's own example is that the recreation centre could not run a "Sports merit badge camp" without permission.
Notes and warnings
Warning. The same recreation centre may not run a "Sports merit badge camp" without permission from the local council. That is the Guide's own example of the line being crossed, and it is crossed even when nothing is charged.
What this is made of
Where this step comes from
- Guide to Advancement (2025), Section 7.0.4.9 · Activities largely for the purpose of offering merit badges need local council approval, fee or no fee.