Milestone
7.0.3.1. Merit badge counseling with a web-based element
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A counselor and a Scout working together where some or all of the interaction happens online. In-person meetings are preferred because they enrich the experience; the rules below are what applies when part of it does not happen in person.
Where this step comes from
- Guide to Advancement (2025), Section 7.0.3.0 · Counseling must take place at a location conducive to the subject matter that satisfies youth protection requirements; in-person meetings are preferred because they enrich the experience.