Merit Badges

To earn the rank of Eagle Scout, a Scout must earn a total of at least 21 merit badges. This includes 14 Eagle-required merit badges and 7 elective merit badges.  Troop 127 has some of our own Merit Badge Counselors (MBC).  Ask around before you spend money somewhere else!  

Troop 127 Fillable Blue Card

Eagle-Required Merit Badges

Scouts must complete 14 required badges from the following list:

• First Aid

  • Troop 127 MBC - 

• Citizenship in the Community

  • Troop 127 MBC - 

• Citizenship in the Nation

  • Troop 127 MBC -

• Citizenship in the Society

  • Troop 127 MBC -

• Citizenship in the World

  • Troop 127 MBC -

• Communication

  • Troop 127 MBC - Marla Getty

• Personal Fitness

  • Troop 127 MBC - Marla Getty

• Cooking

  • Troop 127 MBC - William Getty

• Personal Management

  • Troop 127 MBC - Marla Getty

• Camping

  • Troop 127 MBC -

• Family Life

  • Troop 127 MBC - Marla Getty

• Emergency Preparedness OR Lifesaving (choose one)

  • Troop 127 MBC -

• Environmental Science OR Sustainability (choose one)

  • Troop 127 MBC -

• Swimming OR Hiking OR Cycling (choose one)

  • Troop 127 MBC -

Elective Merit Badges

Scouts may choose 7 elective merit badges from any of the remaining 130+ available Scouting America merit badges to complete the 21 required for Eagle Scout

Worksheets & Scouting Resources

• Printable Merit Badge Worksheets: Visit the USScouts.org Merit Badge Worksheets List for printable workbooks, requirement checklists, and helpful badge study guides.

• Official Requirements & Pamphlets: For official policies, counselor guidelines, and digital merit badge pamphlets, visit the Official Scouting America Merit Badge Hub.