Texas Skies District
Merit Badge Fair

Merit Badge University is an opportunity for Scouts in troops, crews and ships to work on a merit badge. 

Registration can be completed by the troop leadership or by individuals.

Before registering, have the Scout's BSA ID number; check the Scout's school and troop calendar for conflicts. Check which merit badges the Scout has already completed. Have the Scout discuss which merit badges they should sign up for with their Scoutmaster or troop advancement chair.

New for 2023: The Scout's name and BSA ID number must match exactly as is listed in Scoutbook to ensure the Scout gets credit for requirements completed. The BSA ID number can be found: • Scoutbook (1. click on My Dashboard, 2. for a Scout - click on name of Scout, 3. select Edit Profile), • MyScouting.org (1. click on the upper right icon 2. select My Profile), • BSA membership card, • ask the unit leader to check the unit roster.

Select 1 or 2 classes (a morning and afternoon class or a full-day class) before checking out. (How to register.   How to change your class selection.)    

Volunteers and Merit Badge Counselors are Needed: Adult participation is required to offer this event. Every unit with Scouts participating is expected to provide at least one volunteer for every six Scouts attending. Adults (with YPT training) are needed to assist merit badge counselors and serve in additional roles such as check-in.    

For more information, visit shac.org/texas-skies-merit-badge-fair.