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U.S.Scouts Merit Badge Requirements & Worksheets

Merit Badge Dot Com

Merit Badge University

Become Merit Badge Counselor

Current Merit Badge Counselors - Troop 135

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).

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Rank Descriptions (Tenderfoot,Second Class..._

Board Of Review Guide

The Patrol Method and Leadership Positions

Eagle Scout Preparation Guide

Eagle Scout Sample Projects

Troop 135 Eagle's Nest

Troop 135 History

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BSA Insignia

Troop 135 Adult Leader Roster

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Boy Scout Advancement
 
The Boy Scout advancement program is subtle.  It places a series of challenges in front of a Scout in a manner that is fun and educational.  As Scouts meet these challenges, they achieve the aims of Boy Scouting.  The Scout advances and grows in the Boy Scout phase of the program in the same way a plant grows by receiving nourishment in the right environment.  The job with adults concerned with advancement is to provide the right environment.

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

 
Patrol Leader Training

Summary Format JLT Syllabus

Troop 135 JLT Saturday Course Syllabus