Merit Badge Counselors

Become a Counselor

All Merit Badge Counselors must be registered members of the Boy Scouts of America.  Even if you are already registered in another position, you must still complete a BSA Adult Application.

1. Be at least 18 years old.       
2. Be proficient in the merit badge subject by vocation or avocation.
3. Be able to work with Scout-age youth.
4. Be registered as a Merit Badge Counselor with Scouting America. (Submit Adult Application with your Merit Badge Counselor Application.)
5. Complete Youth Protection Training

The Scout Handbook instructs the Scout to meet with you, before they start to establish a mutual understanding of the requirements and their commitment to complete those requirements.

By signing the back of this form, you agree to the following standards:

As a Merit Badge Counselor, I will:

1. Examine the latest revision of the Merit Badge pamphlet of each Merit Badge.
2. Require the Scout to complete all and only all of the requirements.
3. Counsel the Scout to:
   1. Keep their appointment.
   2. Be in uniform.
   3. Bring a legible filled out Merit Badge Card signed in ink by their unit leader or designee.
   4. In keeping with Youth Protection Guidelines, have multiple Scouts/Adults at every counseling session.

4. Notify the District Advancement Chair if I can’t serve as a Merit Badge Counselor any longer this year.

5. Renew my merit badge application every year. If I let my membership lapse, I will complete a new Adult Application for Merit Badge Counseling.

6. Email Olivia Paredes if you wish to change the list of badges you counsel.

Merit Badge Counselor Applications

• Merit Badge Counselor Application
• View and Print Merit Badge Subject Numbers
• ALL NEW Counselors must also fill out an Adult Leader Application (no fee needed)
• Merit Badge Counselors need to take Youth Protection Training
  • May be completed on-line:  Click Here To Complete