Welding

Merit badge · Trades · 2027

13 and older

Draft: may still change

Welding joins pieces of metal by heating them with a flame torch or an electric current. It plays a major role in our modern world, and mastering the skill can lead to exciting career opportunities.

Register for Summer 2027Plan your week

Class size
8
Fee
$50 fee
Ages
13 and older

When it meets

Offered 2 times each week. Pick one.

Getting ready

Read the Welding 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