A Scout is Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, and Reverent.
I taught at a Merit Badge Clinic this past weekend, and observed in a few other classes. While most Scouts practice what they preach, there were a few who were either oblivious to everyone but themselves, or who had [...]

What is a Merit Badge Clinic? A Merit Badge Clinic is a District (or Troop)-sponsored gathering of qualified Merit Badge Counselors who put on intensive training sessions.
How long is a Merit Badge Clinic? It varies, but most clinics are single day sessions. Many of the simpler badges are 3-hour sessions. Moderate-difficulty badges can often be [...]