The HGMS makes good use of our Society’s extensive earth science resources to teach the Scouts BSA Geology Merit Badge (2023 update). We cover general geology and basic rock types, properties of minerals and fossils, economic uses of minerals, and types of geoscience careers and requirements to enter this profession. We’ll also help start Scouts on acquiring their mineral/fossil collection.
Girl Scouts and Webelos and Scouts in other programs (who meet rank/age minimums) can also work toward earning their earth science achievement awards through our program:
- For Girl Scouts, HGMS created a Geology patch to recognize completion of this Merit badge program. Patches can be purchased for $3.00 after completion (exact amount in cash, please).
- The Webelos (4th-grade Cub Scouts) program was revised in 2024. Now, Earth Rocks is an elective Adventure in rocks and minerals. This Adventure is no longer associated with AOL Scouts (5th grade Cub Scouts). Our Geology Merit badge program teaches Earth Rocks Requirement 1 and a portion of Requirement 3. The “break a geode” activity of Requirement 2 can easily be accomplished by making a purchase at certain dealer booths at the HGMS show.
We are officially recognized as a Scout Merit Badge Community Partner. See the Sam Houston Area Council (SHAC) Merit Badge Days page
We in the “Merit Badge Classes with Community Partners” section halfway down the page. This identifies us as an authorized provider of the Scout Geology Merit Badge.
