Merit Badge Counselors

Scouting America's merit badge program is designed to teach Scouts about a wide variety of topics, with the hopes they’ll discover new interests, new hobbies, or maybe even a future career. But the merit badge program doesn’t work without merit badge counselors.

What is a Merit Badge Counselor?

A merit badge counselor is a responsible adult with knowledge and enthusiasm about a career, hobby or other subject who is willing to share that knowledge and enthusiasm with Scouts.

To become a Merit Badge Counselor, follow these steps:

Step 1 Application Process:

Apply online to register as a Merit Badge Counselor in your district (see links below). If you wish to counsel in other districts, they can be added at Step 2 in the Info Form.
If you already have a current paid registration with Scouting America, select "Multiple" during the application and complete it by signing into my.scouting.org with your existing credentials.
If you do not have a current paid membership, you will need to create an account and pay an insurance and background screening fee set by Scouting America.

District Merit Badge Registration Links

Three Rivers (Northwestern VT)

Ethan Allen (Southwestern VT)

Long Trail (Northeastern VT)

Calvin Coolidge (Southeastern VT)

Step 2 Form Submission:

AFTER your application is approved (See Step 1), you will receive a confirmation from Scouting America.
Submit your Merit Badge Counselor Information Form indicating which merit badges you would like to teach to [email protected]
The District Advancement Chair reviews and approves the form and ensures the selected merit badges are assigned to your profile.

Counselor Info Form

*NOTE: It is not possible to process the Merit Badge Counselor Form unless the applicant has a current Merit Badge Counselor Registration listed in their my.scouting.org account. To check your active registrations, visit https://my.scouting.org/tools/my-applications. Merit Badge Counselor Forms will be returned to applicants who have not yet completed the application and registration step.