The goal of the merit badge program is to extend a Scout's areas of interest and to encourage the Scout (and a buddy) to meet and work with adults in a chosen subject area. A Scout, working with a registered Merit Badge Counselor earns merit badges. The Scout is required to contact the Counselor to arrange for times and places to meet together (along with a buddy). When the Scout completes the work on the merit badge, teh Counselor will inform the SM that the Scout has completed the requirements for that badge. Merit Badges earned will be presented to the Scout during the Troop's quarterly Court of Honor.

Other Awards

Among the many other achievements a Scout can earn are the Mile Swim, 50 Miles Afoot/Afloat, Hornaday Award, World Conservation Award, God and Country, Texas Award, BSA Lifeguard, etc. Requirements are found in the Boy Scout Requirements Pamphlet.