Before Your Begin A Merit Badge
Merit badges are an important part of advancing to the rank of Eagle Scout. Of the 135 current badges offered, 21 are required in order to achieve Eagle Scout rank. There are 14 Eagle-specific merit badges that are required for all Scouts. The remaining merit badges can be of your choice.
More information about merit badges can be found on the BSA site.
Important: Before you begin working on a merit badge, you must first speak with the Troop Scoutmaster to review the merit badge you wish to take as well as your current status with any open merit badges.
Merit Badge Counselors
Merit Badge Counselors are the only people that can approve the completion of merit badge requirements, and only for the merit badges for which they are approved counselors. Parents cannot be merit badge counselors to their own children.
You can find a list of approved Merit Badge Counselors on Scoutbook.
- Log in to Scoutbook
- Click on My Dashboard
- Click on Troop 1220 B (Boys Troop 220)
- Scroll to the bottom of the page
- Click on MB Counselor List (3rd from the bottom)
- From here, you can search for a Merit Badge Counselor near you. Please note: you are not required to use a Merit Badge Counselor within Troop 1220.
Can’t find an answer to your question?
Get in touch with a troop leader for more information.
Costs & Fees
Troop dues are collected annually for every scout. Campout fees and event costs are made known prior the event and vary depending on the length of time and activities associated. You can pay for fees in person with your troop leaders or Make a Payment through the website.
Scout Uniforms
Girl scouts are expected to wear their scout uniform to all meetings and ceremonies unless otherwise stated. The official uniform must involve the appropriate uniform item for their level including sashes, vests, or tunics, which can be purchased online or through the troop.
Scout Handbook
The Scout Handbook is a long-standing tradition of scouts. Every girl scout will receive their own Scout Handbook when they first join the troop. It is important to bring this book along with something to write with to troop meetings.
Girls Making a Difference
Since its origin, Girl Scouts has been empowering and inspiring young girls across the United States to enact positive changes in their communities and the world. Throughout their journeys as scouts, girls have access to some amazing opportunities. Girl scouts are known for their ability to take action and solve problems that make the world a better place.
Join us at our next
Blue Troop Meeting
and come prepared for the adventure of a lifetime!