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Merit Badges

Upcoming Merit Badge Events

Shooting Sports clinics occur monthly at the Heard Scout Pueblo. 

Virtual events are available based on volunteer availability.  If you would like to host a virtual merit badge clinic, please contact Advancement Chair Bill Nelson at GCCAdvancement1@gmail.com. 

Updated: 09/12/2022

FAQs

A “Blue Card” is required for each merit badge class unless they use Scoutbook to record progress. Please follow this link to download an electronic copy. 

The Scout must bring a signed blue card, filled out with name, address, requirement numbers etc. before going to the class.

All merit badge clinics are on the website under camps & activates   Once you click on the badge, it will give you a description of the event and all requirements.  

No.  Clinics must go through the council and be instructed by a certified merit badge counselor.

Yes, you should read the merit badge pamphlet on the subject and you may start working on requirements at any time.

All clinics will be posted on the website calendar and under camps & activates  with a link for registration on each badge

Fees vary depending on materials, time and price of admission of business holding the clinic.

There will be some clinics that only cover certain portions of the requirements or have expectations that particular sections will be completed before or after the clinic, such as Personal Fitness which requires tracking progress over twelve weeks.  

Earning a badge is also contingent on the Scout completing their work and participating in the clinic.

It is important that you read the merit badge pamphlet for requirements.

All information will be on the website under the merit badge information.  Some clinics supply lunch and others allow scouts to bring their own.

Cancellations must be made at least five days prior to the clinic.  No refunds or transfers will be given if a cancellation is made within five days of the clinic.