We’re excited to share two brand new resources now available for Scouts:
🏠 Family Life Merit Badge Digital Resource Guide
The Family Life Merit Badge just got even better! We’ve launched a comprehensive digital resource guide packed with videos, worksheets, and interactive tools to help Scouts navigate this Eagle-required badge. The guide includes helpful resources for everything from planning family meetings to understanding family dynamics and responsibilities. Whether you are a Scout just starting the badge or a merit badge counselor helping a Scout work through the requirements, this new resource makes the journey easier and more engaging.
Explore the guide at: https://www.scouting.org/merit-badges/family-life/
🧠 Psychology Badge – Now in the Test Lab
Something new to explore! The Psychology badge has officially launched in our Scouts BSA Test Lab. This innovative badge gives Scouts the opportunity to dive into mental health, resilience, empathy, and leadership through the lens of psychology. Scouts will learn about famous psychologists, create skits demonstrating psychological principles in leadership, track their own emotional wellness, and even explore career opportunities in the field.
This Test Lab badge is available for completion through December 31, 2026, and your feedback through the survey helps determine if this becomes an official merit badge. This is your chance to help shape the future of Scouting!
Learn more and get started at: https://www.scouting.org/skills/merit-badges/test-lab/psychology/
Finally, as part of our routine Merit Badge updates, the “Indian Lore” Merit Badge has become “American Indian Culture” Merit Badge, and a new badge design has been made available. The curriculum and requirements remain unchanged and continue to offer valuable information for Scouts.
