Milestone
7.0.4.12. An online merit badge class or webinar
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Group instruction is acceptable and sometimes desirable, and it happens online through webinars. Merit badges are nonetheless meant to be a personal activity, and group or online delivery may — depending on implementation — dilute that.
Where this step comes from
- Guide to Advancement (2025), Section 7.0.4.12 · Merit badges are meant to be a personal activity; group instruction, online meetings and the like may, depending on the implementation, dilute the value of that experience.
- Guide to Advancement (2025), Section 7.0.3.2 · It is acceptable, and sometimes desirable, for merit badges to be taught in group settings, including online through webinars.