Merit badges

There are many ways to learn and grow in scouting, merit badges are only one of them.  Merit badges allow the scouts to choose one point in life, then focus and learn about it. In order to achieve a merit badge, you must complete a series of requirements that may include something that takes a certain amount of time, talking to a counselor, or a lot of research.  Once earned, the badge is presented to you at a court of honor, and shows that you were able to complete it.