The Edmond History Museum’s merit badge digital packets will help your Scout keep on Scouting…no matter where they live! These packets have been designed to fulfill all requirements, virtually, while keeping your Scout engaged through stories, videos, interviews, projects, and experiments. All programs are self-paced with no deadlines, and align with Scouts BSA requirements.
This program is open to ALL Scouts! See merit badge opportunities below. Registration and pricing are at the bottom of this page.
If you and/or your Scoutmaster would like more information and to view any of our merit badge programs before registering, please email your request to rmitchem@edmondhistory.org.
The Edmond History Museum currently offers the following Merit Badge Programs:
- American Cultures
- American Heritage
- Archaeology
- Architecture
- Coin Collecting
- Collections – ATTENTION! According to Scouts BSA requirements, coin and stamp collections cannot be used to complete this merit badge. The Edmond History Museum has both Coin and Stamp Collecting merit badge programs available.
- Entrepreneurship
- Exploration
- Genealogy
- Geology
- Indian Lore
- Railroading
- Reading
- Scouting Heritage
- Stamp Collecting
Required for Eagle
- Citizenship in the Community
- Citizenship in the Nation
- Citizenship in the World
- Communication
- Environmental Science
- Family Life
- Personal Management
Each merit badge program is $10 per Scout. *Coin Collecting, Stamp Collecting, Railroading, and Geology are $15 per Scout.
All programs are eligible under the museum’s fee waiver program. Please note that Coin Collecting, Stamp Collecting, Railroading, and Geology are available under this program, but only on a limited basis. Please email Richelle at rmitchem@edmondhistory.org about requesting a fee waiver for one of the museum’s merit badge programs.
What are people saying about these programs?
“My son had a great experience with his Merit Badge class through the Edmond Historical Society. The packets were very thorough, easy to follow and the activities were fun. The education team was incredibly responsive. We will be taking many more merit badges via Edmond Historical Society. I highly recommend them.” – Cory C., Scout Parent
“These were great! I appreciate the time [MB counselor] gives to my badge work.” – Tessa F., Scout, Last Frontier Council
“[My Scout] was engaged the whole time. I learned a lot too!” – Rhonda L., Parent, Last Frontier Council
“I am super-impressed. The material is top-notch!” – Stuart H., Scoutmaster, Noblesville, IN
Why are these digital packets a great option for Scouts?
- Every requirement is covered! Scouts can complete each merit badge on their own or even work with a friend!
- These packets are self-paced. Scouts can take their time, learn, and have fun as they complete a series of questions throughout the program to ensure they have fulfilled each requirement and acquired the core values of the merit badge.
- Scouts can choose to type their answers within the digital packet, write their answers in a provided hard copy, or discuss what they learned with one of our MBCs via Zoom. Once you register, an email will be sent to you with all instructions and links to digital packets.
- Scouts can choose to connect with one of our MBCs on Scoutbook. Details will be in your registration confirmation. All of our MBCs are registered with Scouts BSA through the Last Frontier Council in Oklahoma.
- Once completed, Scouts will email packets to EHSM’s qualified MB counselors for approval. Scouts can opt for feedback via email or an MBC will check off requirements in Scoutbook. Scouts also have the option of mailing a hard copy of their workbook back to the museum for review.
- EHM merit badge counselors will sign off on all requirements and send blue cards digitally or post mail depending on your preference.
