Kayaking BSA is an award rather than a merit badge. It’s a prerequisite for Whitewater if you’re going to be using inflatable kayaks.
Who can sign off on the badge? According to the application, “Any person recognized as a kayak instructor by the American Canoe Association or equivalent organization may serve as a counselor [...]

I haven’t seen anyone wearing one yet, but I’m told they’re official and available. BSA replaced the National Camping award with a more comprehensive SET of awards that recognizes a wide variety of activities. NOA has five parts. Scouts may earn any combination of those five. When the first segment is [...]

Scout Rangers is a collaboration of Boy Scouts of America and the National Park Service. Scouts can earn a certificate, or with just a little more work, a nice patch. These are temporary patches, to be worn on the right pocket or sewn onto a vest or blanket.
Ten hours of volunteer works nets [...]