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 can also earn 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 program was revised in 2015–2016. Now the geology badge is included in an Arrow of Light Elective Adventure program called Earth Rocks! Our Scouts BSA Merit badge program teaches most of the badge requirements except for 3(c) and 4(a)-(b)
