Find Merit Badge requirements - Please note that in many cases you may need to obtain a copy of the specific merit badge booklet for detailed information on achieving some requirements. Always try the Internet via search engine first by cutting and pasting the first sentence of the specific requirement into the search engine (Goggle).  Also, US Scouting has been more up to date with merit badge revisions over the past several months.  Be sure to complete the original version of the merit badge.  This site also typically includes a worksheet/printout for each merit badge (particularly helpful for teachers).

One of the greatest needs of young men is confidence. There are three kinds of confidence that young men need: in themselves, in peers, and in leaders.  Educators and counselors agree that the best way to build confidence is through measurement. Self-confidence is developed by measuring up to a challenge or a standard. Peer confidence develops when the same measuring system is used for everyone -- when all must meet the same challenge to receive equal recognition. Confidence in leaders comes about when there is consistency in measuring -- when leaders use a single standard of fairness.  For more information on advancement click BSA