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What is Scouts+?

We're bringing back the joy of earning merit badges—but for adults who want to learn practical skills, meet interesting people, and have something tangible to show for their growth.

No Fluff

Every badge requires real work: complete challenges, document your progress, get verified by peers. No participation trophies here.

Real Community

Join or start a local troop. Meet for campfire nights, skill shares, service projects, and build lasting friendships.

Physical Rewards

Earn quality enamel pins and embroidered patches. Display them on a vest, bag, or wall. Conversation starters that prove what you've accomplished.

Think of it as LinkedIn for Skills You Actually Use

Instead of endorsements for "Microsoft Office," earn badges for fire starting, wilderness first aid, fermenting, community organizing, and dozens more practical skills.

How It Works

Scouts+ is for capable adults who want to learn, grow, and give back

Pick a badge. Complete the challenges. Get verified. Earn it.

1. Pick Your Badge

Browse badges across 8 categories. From survival skills to creative arts to civic engagement—find what excites you.

2. Complete Challenges

Each badge has 3-5 specific challenges. Do the work, document your progress with photos or videos.

3. Get Verified

Submit your work for peer review. Join a local troop to verify each other's skills and celebrate wins.

4. Earn Your Badge

Receive a quality enamel pin or embroidered patch shipped to your door. Wear it with pride.

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Badges & Growing
8
Skill Categories
Free
To Join & Learn

Our Community Values

These aren't just words on a wall—they're how we show up for each other

Help Each Other

We're all learning together. Share knowledge freely, encourage growth, and celebrate every win.

Keep Learning

Every skill you learn makes you more capable, confident, and ready for whatever life throws your way.

Serve Community

Use your growing skills to make your neighborhood, city, and world a better place.

Who Is This For?

Lifelong learners who miss the structure and satisfaction of earning merit badges

Community builders who want to meet interesting people doing interesting things locally

Skill collectors who'd rather learn fire starting than scroll social media

Do-gooders who want to make their community better through service and skill-sharing

Join a Growing Community

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Badges Available
8
Skill Categories
New
Growing Weekly
Free
To Start

Badge Categories

Badges across 8 diverse skill areas, with more added each season

Digital badges are free · Physical patches $10-15 each or included with Scout subscription

Have a badge idea? Community members can submit badge concepts and artwork!

SURVIVAL
  • Fire Starting
  • Navigation
  • First Aid
  • Shelter Building
CREATIVE
  • Bread Baking
  • Urban Sketching
  • Crafting
  • Music
CIVIC
  • Voter Education
  • Mutual Aid
  • Advocacy
  • Leadership
WELLNESS
  • Meditation
  • Fitness
  • Nutrition
  • Mindfulness
PROFESSIONAL
  • Public Speaking
  • Time Mgmt
  • Negotiation
  • Networking
ADVENTURE
  • Urban Exploration
  • Hiking
  • Camping
  • Rock Climbing
SOCIAL
  • Active Listening
  • Conflict Res.
  • Hosting
  • Storytelling
DOMESTIC
  • Home Repair
  • Gardening
  • Meal Planning
  • Organization

Example: Fire Starting Badge

Here's what earning a badge actually looks like:

1
Start 3 fires using friction methods
Bow drill, hand drill, or fire plow—upload videos showing smoke and flame
2
Build and maintain a fire in wet conditions
Show you can do it when it actually matters
3
Teach someone else to start a fire
Best way to master a skill? Teach it to another scout
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