Merit Badges

Scouts need to accumulate at least 21 merit badges before earning the rank of Eagle Scout.  Of those 21 badges, 14 must come from the list of Eagle-required merit badges and the rest can be any badges not used for those 14.  Please visit Scouting.org to see the list of 14 Eagle-required merit badges: https://www.scouting.org/skills/merit-badges/eagle-required/.

With more than 135 Merit Badges, they give Scouts the opportunity to learn about sports, crafts, science, trades, business, and future careers.  The Troop works on merit badges to advance and learn new skills. 

How can Scouts complete Merit Badges?

• Council-sponsored camps like Summer Camp and Winter Camp

• Merit Badge University

• Troop-sponsored Merit Badge, taught by one of Troop 307's Merit Badge Counselors

• On your own or with a buddy

Process to start a Merit Badge

1. Select the Merit Badge you're interested in

2. Speak to your Scoutmaster about beginning the Merit Badge

3. Get connected with a Merit Badge counselor (either in Troop 307 or part of Alamo Area Council)

4. Complete the requirements for the Merit Badge

5. Review with your counselor 

Merit Badges offered by Troop 307 Merit Badge Counselors: