Updates to Merit Badges and Advancement Resources @scoutingmag

Updates to Merit Badges and Advancement Resources @scoutingmag

Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

Scouts BSA regularly refreshes merit badges and advancement resources to keep pace with today's world. Join us on #TroopTalkLive as we look at what’s new, what’s coming and the data that shapes these updates.

Find the latest merit badge requirements and resources:
scouting.org/skills/merit-badges/all

Check out the Scouts BSA Test Lab:
scouting.org/skills/merit-badges/test-lab

Keep an eye on the Scouts BSA program updates:
scouting.org/topics/program-updates/program-updates-scouts-bsa

Updates to Merit Badges and Advancement Resources

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Updates to Merit Badges and Advancement Resources