The Climbing Merit Badge requrements are technical and challenging. It is not possible to complete the badge in one day. Merit badge counselors for climbing may be available in your area.
Climbing Merit Badge Day:
Climbing Merit Badge Days are periodically offered at the YLTC sponsored by climbing merit badge counselors and BSA climbing instructors. Read on below for more information about the next climbing merit badge day.
Where: YLTC
Cost: $35 per scout
Scouts should arrive at 8:30 for check-in. The day ends at 5.
This full day activity provides the opportunity for a Scout to complete many requirements toward earning the Climbing Merit Badge. The cost for the day is $35 and includes instruction, climbing, and rappelling. Also, lunch will be provided. Each session is limited to 24 participants.
Scouts must come with mastery of the climbing knots and knowledge of requirements 1 through 7.