Grand Canyon Council Virtual Merit Badge Class

Scouting Heritage Merit Badge

Unlock the Epic Story of Scouting!

Ready for an awesome adventure through time? Grab the Scouting Heritage Merit Badge and dive into the epic origins of the Scouting movement! You’ll uncover the legendary life of Lord Baden-Powell (aka the guy who started it all), find out how Scouting took over the USA, and see how it’s evolved into the cool programs we have today. Think of it like a treasure hunt through history.  Plus, it’s one of the chillest merit badges to earn. Get ready to level up your Scout skills and brag to your friends about knowing the secrets of Scouting’s past!

Dates:

Feb 19, 2026 - 6:30pm-8:30pm AZ time (AZ does not use Dailight Savings Time, so know what time that is where you are.)
Feb 26, 2026 - 6:30pm-8:30pm AZ time 

Fee: $10

Prerequisites: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Exposing the Scouts to all the requirements prior to class makes it easier for them to understand the classes.  This is similar to reading a textbook prior to a school class covering the topic.  The course information document has a lot of information on how to easily get these done.

Prerequisites are due on Feb 15 -   (Scouts should be prepared to discuss their answers during the class.)

Please read the class information file located on this page for instructions on how to do the prerequisites.

Before enrolling, Scouts should not be taking merit badge classes without their Scoutmaster's knowledge.  Please make sure your Scoutmaster knows you are taking this virtual merit badge class and indicates the  Initial Unit Leader Signature in the merit badge in Scoutbook (the Scoutmaster may alternately sign the front of a blue card for the badge instead if desired.  Blue cards are available here: https://support.scoutingaz.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/mb-app-blue-card-fillable.pdf  send the signed card to: bill.nelson@scouting.org )

Scouts must attend both nights

This is a virtual class, please make sure your computer's microphone and camera work prior to class.

IMPORTANT: Please see additional course information file on this page

This badge will introduce Scouts to the rich history of the Scouting movement.

Subjects discussed in the classes include:

• Founders of Scouting (life and times)
• Significance of Brownsea Island, Boy Scout Handbook in Scouting history
• Patrol Method (history and purpose)
• How different programs developed (Cub Scouts, Scouting, Venturing, Exploring)
• National Scouting museum
• Philmont
• Personal, local and unit history in Scouting

This is a virtual course, a zoom link will be sent to the registrant

A parent or guardian should be in the room with the Scout to audit the class.

The Merit Badge Counselor for this course is Bill Nelson of Grand Canyon Council

More merit badge events are at this link.