“Congressman Wesley Hunt, representing the 38th Congressional District of Texas in the United States Congress, is pleased to invite scouts from across the Houston area to “Badges and Leadership,” where Congressman Hunt speaks with Houston area Scouts. This conversation will give scouts the opportunity to discuss rank and merit badge requirements for the rank of […]
To be allowed into the water during any official Scouting function, it’s required that every scout pass the BSA Swimmer’s test. While the actual swim isn’t considered to be too difficult, there are a few common mistakes that cause a good portion of scouts to fail the BSA swim test on their first attempt. My goal is to help you pass the swim test right from the start!
When I was a scout, swimming was one of the activities that I loved the most, but I was pretty nervous when taking the BSA swimmer’s test. However, I received some advice from the older scouts that helped to make passing the swim test a breeze. You may be nervous, but don’t worry! If you’re able to swim at all, I know that with this advice, you’ll be able to pass the BSA swim test too.
Even if you’re not interested in swimming while at camp, it’s still important to pass the BSA swimmer’s test. First Class requirement 6a makes it mandatory for scouts to complete the BSA swim test so that they can finish the aquatics portion of their training and rank up. Camps are the most convenient way to fulfill this requirement.
Plus, becoming a strong swimmer will also help you to earn your Eagle-required Swimming merit badge!
The Family Life Merit Badge is an important achievement in the scouting program that focuses on developing family and interpersonal skills. This badge provides scouts with the opportunity to learn about the dynamics of a family and the roles and responsibilities of its members. By earning this badge, scouts gain a deeper understanding of what […]
Scout Merit Badges | Rosenberg Railroad Museum The Museum offers Scout Merit Badges throughout the year. Scouts must be pre-registered to attend. To register, select the badge below and add to your cart. (You can then select additional badges.) When you are ready to check out, click on the cart icon at the top of […]
Scout Day at The Pavilion provides scouts with an opportunity to earn the Music Merit Badge or other arts-related badges by attending a live concert and participating in interactive activities. Event Dates: There are two separate events: BSA Scout Day – June 17, 2025 (6–7 PM) Badge Information: Scouts will complete badge requirements during the […]
Environmental Science Merit Badge | Boy Scouts of America The Environmental Science merit badge will teach you how to conserve humanity’s most precious resource — our own planet! To earn this Eagle-required badge, you’ll need to learn a plethora of environmental terms, conduct your own experiments, and create a timeline of historical environmental events.
Lifesaving Merit Badge | Boy Scouts of America Swim Classification 2 periods • Prerequisite: Read merit badge book; must be able to pass a swim test. • Bring: long pants, a long-sleeved button-down shirt, shoes • Recommended for Scouts ages 12+ Lifesaving Merit Badge Overview No Boy Scout will ignore a plea for help. However, the desire […]