Merit Badge Academy
The Merit Badge Academy at Camp Emerson
March 21st, 2025 to March 23rd, 2025
An exceptional value at just $125
Camp Emerson
53155 Idyllbrook Dr, Idyllwild, CA 92549
campemerson@scouting.org
The Merit Badge Academy at Camp Emerson offers exceptional value at just $125.
This cost includes:
Lodging: Comfortable cabin accommodations for the entire stay.
Meals: All meals are provided, ensuring Scouts are well-fed and energized for the weekend.
Program Access: Full access to the merit badge program, where Scouts can choose up to five badges to work on, with experienced counselors guiding them.
Choose from:
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- Citizenship in the Nation
- Citizenship in the World
- Rifle Shooting
- Shotgun Shooting
- Art
- Leatherworking
- Safety
- Crime Prevention
- Disabilities Awareness
Benefits of attending a Merit Badge Academy:
- Focused Learning: Scouts get the opportunity to focus intensively on specific merit badges in a structured environment, with few distractions.
- Skill Development: Merit badges cover a wide range of practical skills and knowledge areas. Merit Badges help scouts become more self-reliant, responsible, and informed individuals.
- Efficient Advancement: Scouts can earn multiple badges over a single weekend, which accelerates their progress and keeps them motivated toward their rank advancement goals.
- Teamwork and Leadership: By working alongside peers, Scouts improve their teamwork abilities and have opportunities to practice leadership as they collaborate with others on tasks and discussions.
- Exposure to New Interests: Merit badges, like Indian Lore or Sign, Signals, and Codes, introduce Scouts to topics they might not encounter in their day-to-day lives, sparking new interests or even potential career paths.