Discover Your Path to Eagle Scout
Join Troop 223 in Pacific Palisades and embark on an exciting journey to earn merit badges, develop leadership skills, and achieve the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout.
There are 124 possible merit badges (“MB”) to be earned in scouting. Troop 223 organizes them into four separate categories.
Required – The 13 required MBs for Eagle Scout, earned across four years of activities in the troop
Troop – MBs earned through regular activity cycles within the troop
Patrol – Those MBs that are especially suited for patrols to earn as a group
Other – The rest of the MBs that may be earned individually, e.g. during the summer months
Troop Merit Badges
Engage in diverse activities and earn merit badges through regular troop events, fostering teamwork and skill development.
Patrol Merit Badges
Work collaboratively with your patrol to earn merit badges that emphasize group effort and shared learning experiences.
Begin Your Merit Badge Adventure
Ready to earn your next merit badge? Schedule a meeting with your merit badge counselor today and take the first step on your scouting journey. Remember, prior approval is essential before starting any new badge. Let’s make progress together!
Understanding Merit Badges
The Importance of Merit Badges in Scouting
Merit badges are a cornerstone of the scouting experience, offering scouts the chance to explore new interests, develop specialized skills, and gain recognition for their achievements. At Troop 223, we categorize these badges into four groups: Required, Troop, Patrol, and Other. Each category provides unique opportunities for growth, encouraging scouts to challenge themselves and broaden their horizons. Before starting a new badge, scouts must consult with a counselor to ensure they are prepared and approved to begin their journey.
Eagle Scout Required Merit Badges
Camping
Earned during the first year, focusing on outdoor skills and survival techniques.
Citizenship in the Community
Completed in the second year, emphasizing community involvement and service.
Citizenship in the Nation
Acquired in the third year, covering national responsibilities and history.
Citizenship in the World
Earned in the fourth year, exploring global awareness and cultural understanding.
Communication
Developed in the first year, enhancing public speaking and interpersonal skills.
Cooking
Completed in the second year, teaching nutrition and meal preparation.
Emergency Preparedness
Acquired in the third year, focusing on readiness for emergencies and disasters.
Environmental Science
Earned in the fourth year, promoting ecological awareness and conservation efforts.
Troop Merit Badges
- Canoeing – Mastered through regular water-based activities.
- Climbing – Developed during troop climbing excursions.
- Leatherwork – Crafted during creative troop sessions.
- Motorboating – Practiced in troop-led boating adventures.
- Railroading – Explored through troop field trips.
- Rowing – Perfected in regular rowing practices.
- Water Sports – Enjoyed during summer troop camps.
- Wilderness Survival – Learned in troop survival camps.
- Canoeing – Mastered through regular water-based activities.
- Climbing – Developed during troop climbing excursions.
- Leatherwork – Crafted during creative troop sessions.
- Motorboating – Practiced in troop-led boating adventures.
- Railroading – Explored through troop field trips.
- Rowing – Perfected in regular rowing practices.
- Water Sports – Enjoyed during summer troop camps.
- Wilderness Survival – Learned in troop survival camps.
- Canoeing – Mastered through regular water-based activities.
- Climbing – Developed during troop climbing excursions.
- Leatherwork – Crafted during creative troop sessions.
- Motorboating – Practiced in troop-led boating adventures.
- Railroading – Explored through troop field trips.
- Rowing – Perfected in regular rowing practices.
- Water Sports – Enjoyed during summer troop camps.
- Wilderness Survival – Learned in troop survival camps.
Patrol Merit Badges
American Heritage
Archaeology
Automotive Maintenance
Aviation
Cinematography
Computers
Electricity
Electronics
Engineering
Entrepreneurship
Forestry
Game Design
Geology
Law
Medicine
Moviemaking
Nuclear Science
Oceanography
Explore Individual Merit Badges
- American Business
- American Cultures
- American Labor
- Archery
- Astronomy
- Athletics
- Backpacking
- Basketry
- Bird Study
- Bugling
- Coin Collecting
- Collections
- Cycling
- Dog Care
- Farm Mechanics
- Fishing
- Fly Fishing
- Gardening