Thank you for your question regarding the process for obtaining the blue card. Here’s a detailed breakdown: Online Zoom Session: Scouts participate in an initial Zoom session where they will begin working on the merit badge requirements. Ongoing Requirements: After the Zoom session, scouts have up to 6 months to complete the remaining requirements using our online classroom. Submission and Review: Once all requirements are completed, scouts submit their work through our platform. Blue Card Issuance: If everything is in order, we will review the submissions and provide the signed blue card. We aim to make the process straightforward and supportive, ensuring scouts have ample time and resources to complete their requirements. Please feel free to reach out if you have any further questions!

The merit badge sessions are highly sought after and often fill up quickly within a few hours after being posted online. These sessions are posted on the 16th day of each month, and we encourage you to check back then for next month's offerings. We apologize for any inconvenience if a session is already full by the time you check, and we appreciate your interest in our program.

All classes are online. Scouts can participate from anywhere in any council. Be sure to get your scoutmasters approval before you register to ensure they will accept your blue card after completion of the merit badge.

We use a video conferencing software to complete our online merit badge classes. To complete these courses you will need the following items: Computer / Mobile Device Headphones High Speed Internet Webcam Quiet Environment IMPORTANT: Prior to registering, the Scout should have a discussion with their unit leader to: 1) obtain approval to participate in the course 2) confirm their unit leader will sign the blue card upon course completion.

Yes, it is important the Scout has a discussion with their unit leader to: 1) obtain approval to participate in the course 2) confirm their unit leader will sign the blue card upon course completion.

Check the class you're interested in to see the specific price. CLICK HERE The money goes to help pay for a variety of fees such as website hosting, URL, marketing, conferencing software, supplies, booking service fees, and more. If any profit is made it will go back into the program to provide better quality courses for the scouts in the future.

Yes, we are trained Merit Badge Counselors approved by their local council to teach these Merit Badge classes.

In the calender you should be able to choose your timezone so you can see the class time in your timezone. If you are still not sure... please contact us at: info@meritbadgecourses.com

No, there will be no "one-on-one" contact. The parent or guardian will need to be in the room with the Scout. The parent does not need to be on camera, but should be within earshot.

Meritbadgecourses.com is working in cooperation with the Greater Tampa Bay Area Council; however, it is not being run by the Council.

1 merit badge class It will take one class to finish reviewing the merit badge. It could take you more time to complete the merit badge to do post work requirments, but you will only take one class. You will have the contact information to get a hold of your counselor if you need anything after the class.

The reason for paying for the merit badge sessions is to cover the expenses associated with the website, Zoom, marketing, and course development. It's important to note that the merit badge counselors do not financially benefit from teaching these courses. The motivation behind offering these sessions was during the COVID-19 pandemic to address the lack of availability in many areas and to help Scouts in need. The counselors have full-time jobs and want to support Scouts while juggling their personal and professional responsibilities. We hope this clarifies any concerns you may have.