Sports

Merit badge · Athletics · 2027

13 and olderBefore camp

Draft: may still change

The Sports merit badge introduces Scouts to the values of athletic participation, including teamwork, discipline, and physical fitness. Through two organized sports, Scouts learn the rules, safety procedures, and techniques to play responsibly and improve their performance.

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Class size
12
Fee
$5 fee
Ages
13 and older

When it meets

Getting ready

Do at home

Requirements 5g, 5h. These can't be done at camp. The Scout finishes them with a merit badge counselor in your council, before or after camp. Camp records everything the Scout completes here.

Read the Sports merit badge requirements on scouting.org.

Signing up

Your unit leader registers each Scout for classes in MyCouncil when your week's registration opens in late April. Classes fill up, so list a second and third choice for each session.

Printable schedule and worksheetRegister in MyCouncil