2027 Merit Badge Schedule
Classes meet Monday to Thursday in four sessions of 75 minutes. Friday is make-up time.
Updated November 5, 2026. Draft: may still change
How to read this schedule
- Offered in that session. A Scout takes one class per session.
- Double uses two back-to-back sessions, so it counts as two.
- Eagle-requiredCounts toward Eagle.
- Eagle optionFills an either/or Eagle requirement, like Swimming, Hiking or Cycling.
- Swim test firstPass the Scouting America Swimmer Classification before the first class: before camp with a certified tester, or at the swim check at the pool after check-in on Sunday.
- Do at homeRequirements camp can't cover. Finish them before or after camp with a counselor.
- Age limitAge limit set by camp safety rules.
- New for 2027Added or changed since last summer.
- Rank requirementsWorks on rank requirements. Fills a session but doesn't earn a merit badge.
- Not a merit badgeSkill instruction, like swim lessons. Fills a session but doesn't earn a badge.
Area
49 programs
No classes match those choices.
| Merit badge | 9:00Session 1 | 10:30Session 2 | 1:30Session 3 | 3:00Session 4 | Size | Fee | Ages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aquatics | |||||||
| Canoeing | Offered in Session 1 | Offered in Session 2 | Offered in Session 3 | Offered in Session 4 | 18 | No fee | All |
| Instructional Swim | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Offered in Session 4 | 10 | No fee | All |
| Kayaking | Offered in Session 1 | Not offered | Offered in Session 3 | Not offered | 12 | No fee | All |
| Lifesaving | Offered in Session 1 | Offered in Session 2 | Offered in Session 3 | Not offered | 10 | No fee | All |
| Rowing | Not offered | Offered in Session 2 | Not offered | Offered in Session 4 | 10 | No fee | All |
| Swimming | Offered in Session 1 | Offered in Session 2 | Offered in Session 3 | Offered in Session 4 | 20 | No fee | All |
| Athletics | |||||||
| Athletics / Personal Fitness | Offered in Session 1 | Offered in Session 2 | Not offered | Not offered | 15 | $5 | All |
| Golf (Disc Golf Option) | Offered in Session 1 | Offered in Session 2 | Not offered | Not offered | 12 | $5 | All |
| Multisport (Duathlon Option) | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Offered in Session 4 | 8 | $5 | 13+ |
| Sports | Not offered | Not offered | Offered in Session 3 | Not offered | 12 | $5 | 13+ |
| Climbing | |||||||
| Climbing | Double 9:00–11:45 | Double 1:30–4:15 | 14 | No fee | 13+ | ||
| First Class Center | |||||||
| First Class | Offered in Session 1 | Offered in Session 2 | Offered in Session 3 | Offered in Session 4 | 20 | No fee | All |
| Tenderfoot & Second Class | Double 9:00–11:45 | Double 1:30–4:15 | 30 | No fee | All | ||
| Handicraft | |||||||
| Art / Basketry | Offered in Session 1 | Not offered | Not offered | Offered in Session 4 | 15 | $30 | All |
| Art / Leatherwork | Not offered | Offered in Session 2 | Offered in Session 3 | Not offered | 15 | $35 | All |
| Art / Woodcarving | Not offered | Offered in Session 2 | Not offered | Offered in Session 4 | 10 | $35 | All |
| Basketry / Leatherwork | Not offered | Offered in Session 2 | Offered in Session 3 | Not offered | 15 | $35 | All |
| Basketry / Woodcarving | Offered in Session 1 | Not offered | Offered in Session 3 | Not offered | 10 | $35 | All |
| Leatherwork / Woodcarving | Offered in Session 1 | Not offered | Not offered | Offered in Session 4 | 10 | $40 | All |
| Pottery | Offered in Session 1 | Offered in Session 2 | Not offered | Offered in Session 4 | 10 | $20 | All |
| Hike & Bike | |||||||
| Cycling | Not offered | Not offered | Double 1:30–4:15 | 18 | $10 | 13+ | |
| Geocaching | Not offered | Not offered | Offered in Session 3 | Offered in Session 4 | 12 | No fee | All |
| Hiking | Double 9:00–11:45 | Not offered | Not offered | 10 | $10 | All | |
| Media | |||||||
| Aviation / Space Exploration | Offered in Session 1 | Not offered | Offered in Session 3 | Not offered | 8 | $5 | All |
| Communication | Offered in Session 1 | Offered in Session 2 | Offered in Session 3 | Offered in Session 4 | 10 | No fee | All |
| Moviemaking | Not offered | Offered in Session 2 | Not offered | Not offered | 10 | $5 | All |
| Photography | Offered in Session 1 | Not offered | Offered in Session 3 | Offered in Session 4 | 10 | $5 | All |
| Nature | |||||||
| Astronomy | Offered in Session 1 | Not offered | Not offered | Offered in Session 4 | 18 | $5 | All |
| Bird Study | Offered in Session 1 | Not offered | Offered in Session 3 | Not offered | 18 | No fee | All |
| Environmental Science | Offered in Session 1 | Offered in Session 2 | Offered in Session 3 | Offered in Session 4 | 20 | No fee | 12+ |
| Fishing | Not offered | Not offered | Offered in Session 3 | Offered in Session 4 | 15 | $5 | All |
| Fly Fishing | Double 9:00–11:45 | Not offered | Not offered | 10 | $15 | 13+ | |
| Forestry / Nature | Not offered | Offered in Session 2 | Offered in Session 3 | Not offered | 18 | No fee | All |
| Geology / Mining in Society | Not offered | Offered in Session 2 | Offered in Session 3 | Not offered | 18 | No fee | All |
| Mammal Study / Nature | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Offered in Session 4 | 18 | No fee | All |
| Weather / Oceanography | Offered in Session 1 | Not offered | Not offered | Offered in Session 4 | 18 | No fee | All |
| Outdoor Skills | |||||||
| Camping | Offered in Session 1 | Offered in Session 2 | Not offered | Offered in Session 4 | 20 | No fee | All |
| Emergency Preparedness | Offered in Session 1 | Offered in Session 2 | Offered in Session 3 | Not offered | 20 | No fee | All |
| Exploration / Signs, Signals, and Codes | Offered in Session 1 | Not offered | Not offered | Offered in Session 4 | 18 | No fee | All |
| First Aid | Offered in Session 1 | Offered in Session 2 | Offered in Session 3 | Not offered | 20 | No fee | All |
| Pioneering | Not offered | Offered in Session 2 | Offered in Session 3 | Not offered | 18 | No fee | All |
| Search and Rescue | Not offered | Not offered | Offered in Session 3 | Offered in Session 4 | 18 | No fee | 12+ |
| Wilderness Survival | Offered in Session 1 | Not offered | Offered in Session 3 | Offered in Session 4 | 20 | No fee | All |
| Range & Target Activities | |||||||
| Archery | Offered in Session 1 | Offered in Session 2 | Offered in Session 3 | Offered in Session 4 | 16 | $10 | All |
| Rifle | Offered in Session 1 | Offered in Session 2 | Offered in Session 3 | Offered in Session 4 | 16 | $20 | All |
| Shotgun | Offered in Session 1 | Offered in Session 2 | Offered in Session 3 | Offered in Session 4 | 6 | $30 | 13+ |
| Trades | |||||||
| Automotive Maintenance / Traffic Safety | Double 9:00–11:45 | Double 1:30–4:15 | 8 | $25 | 13+ | ||
| Fire Safety / Wildland Fire Management | Double 9:00–11:45 | Not offered | Not offered | 10 | $10 | 13+ | |
| Welding | Double 9:00–11:45 | Double 1:30–4:15 | 8 | $50 | 13+ | ||
Session 1, 9:00 to 10:15
Athletics
Climbing
First Class Center
Handicraft
- Pottery$20
Hike & Bike
- Hiking$10
Outdoor Skills
Session 2, 10:30 to 11:45
Aquatics
Athletics
Climbing
First Class Center
Handicraft
- Pottery$20
Hike & Bike
- Hiking$10
Media
Outdoor Skills
Session 3, 1:30 to 2:45
Athletics
- Sports$5
Climbing
First Class Center
Handicraft
Hike & Bike
- Cycling$10
Trades
- Welding$50
Session 4, 3:00 to 4:15
Athletics
Climbing
First Class Center
Handicraft
- Pottery$20
Hike & Bike
- Cycling$10
Media
Trades
- Welding$50