How do you find merit badge counselors?
How do you find merit badge counselors?
Finding a Merit Badge Counselor
- Login to Scoutbook.
- Click on My Dashboard.
- Click on your unit in lower right-hand corner.
- Scroll to MB Counselor List—third item from the bottom.
- Select the badge your Scouts want to earn.
- Find a register merit badge counselor near you.
Where can I find merit badge counselors near me?
Go into the merit badge councilor search page (towards the bottom of the Troop page) and search for nearby merit badge counselors. Your people should show up there if they are registered. What do I do if a Scout earns a merit badge at summer camp or with a merit badge counselor not on the list?
Do merit badge counselors wear uniforms?
Yes, registered merit badge counselors may wear the field uniform, since they are registered with the Boy Scouts of America. therefore they could wear the Council Committee badge of office.
Can a merit badge counselor change requirements?
Every Scout must have another person with them at each meeting with a merit badge counselor. This person can be their parent or legal guardian or another registered adult. There is no one-on-one contact allowed with Scouts and counselors. Counselors may not add to or delete any merit badge requirements.
Do merit badge counselors expire?
You will need to renew your Counselor or Mentor status and your Youth Protection Training every year.
Can a parent be a merit badge counselor?
“You must have another person with you at each meeting with the merit badge counselor. This person can be another Scout, your parents or guardian, a brother or sister, a relative, or a friend. “Call the Merit Badge Counselor.
Can you start merit badge without a counselor?
The Guide to Advancement Section 7.0. 0.0, topic 7.0. 0.3 says any registered Boy Scout, Varsity Scout, or qualified Venturer or Sea Scout may work on any merit badge at any time. Lacking agreement, the Scout must be allowed to work with the counselor of his choice, so long as the counselor is registered and approved.
Can a Scout be a merit badge counselor?
Can’t a Scoutmaster counsel any merit badge automatically? No. A unit leader must register as a counselor and be approved for the merit badges in question.
What do merit badge counselors do?
The merit badge counselor agrees to follow the requirements of the recognition, making no deletions or additions, ensuring the advancement standards are fair and uniform for all Scouts.
Can merit badge counselors charge?
To get started, fill out the merit badge counselor Information form No. 34405 and attach the BSA Adult Application indicating position 42 with the signed Disclosure Form. There is no charge to register as a merit badge counselor.
Can parents be merit badge counselors?
Can a scoutmaster be a merit badge counselor?
Even unit leaders such as the Scoutmaster must be registered as a merit badge counselor and approved by the local council for any merit badges they wish to counsel.
