The request will be reviewed by the Council and by the assigned District committee for expertise and experience in the subject matter. Generally there are 4 badges approved per counselor in the most populated areas. Review and processing can take up to 4 weeks overall, so please allow enough time if you are looking to help with a particular event. Once approved, you will be notified by email.
The following merit badges have special qualifications or certifications for either the merit badge counselor or the supervisor of certain activities that may be involved:
Please refer to the Guide to Advancement section 7.0.1.0 for the full details on individual badge requirements and other reference materials such as the Health-and-Safety links.
The Citizenship in Society badge requires Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) training and a special council agreement form that can be found here.
Supernova Mentor Application (click to open a fillable PDF in a new browser tab)
Merit Badge Counselor Positions are renewed annually. 60 days prior to the expiration date, you will receive an email with instructions on how to renew and process any fee if applicable. Please note that the renewal process is changing and therefore timelines might not be exact as we navigate the new process.
To add a badge, please make an online application. The new badge will be submitted for approval.
To remove a badge or to be removed as a counselor please email: 312meritbadgecounselor@stlbsa.org
