Group Merit Badge Days Merit Badge Days, hosted by Scouts BSA Troops, provide Scouts with an activity-filled day combining hands-on activities, question and answer sessions, and fun projects to help Scouts earn merit badges. Only days approved by the Council Advancement Committee are posted here. Each Merit Badge Day requires that Scouts who attend fill […]
Become a Merit Badge Counselor You must be knowledgeable in the subject area of a specific Merit Badge, either by vocation, avocation or special training. Complete Youth Protection Training Online and send a copy of the training card, along with your Merit Badge Application. Youth Protection Training (YPT) may be taken online at my.scouting.org. Complete […]
Merit Badge Sponsor By participating in the Merit Badge Sponsorship Program your company is choosing to make a great investment in the lives of the young people in our communities. We look forward to working with you to provide quality programs for future generations. Gold Sponsorship Level $5,000 per year Sponsor of one Merit Badge […]
Advancement Master Documents These documents are for the exclusive use of the Orange County Council, Boy Scouts of America Advancement Committee. Blue Card Replacement Policy 12-19-18 | BlueCardReplacementPolicy7-10-2020 Eagle Scout Service Project Fundraiser Policy 2-9-24 Council EBOR Policy 10-10-18 BSA Advancement MB-Days-Overview_12-19-18 Merit-Badge-Day_Application-Instructions_10-26-21 MeritBadgeDayApplication_4-26-2023 Merit Badge Day Application Supplemental Policy 10-25-2018 Items To Include In Group […]
Scouting Programs Learn What it Takes Start Here Eagle Summit Quartermaster Click Here Advancement Frequently Asked Questions Let’s Go! Forms Use the latest forms Go Here! Advancement is the process by which youth members of the Boy Scouts of America progress from rank to rank in the Scouting program. Advancement is simply a means to […]
2023 Summer Camps Previous image Next image Embark on an unforgettable summer adventure in 2023 with our camps! At the Irvine Ranch Outdoor Education Center, enjoy hands-on activities like ziplining and wacky science experiments. Discover ocean wonders at the Newport Sea Base through water sports and STEM programs. Experience the wilderness at Lost Valley with […]
Saturday September 7, 2024!! Registration Coming Soon! What is Scout-O-Rama? Scout-O-Rama (SOR) is a community event put together by the Orange County Council Boy Scouts of America and our volunteers to show what Scouting is all about! Scout-O-Rama 2024 will be Saturday September 7, 2024 and will be free for all ages – both boys and […]
University of Scouting Although electronic registration is now closed for the event, we will be registering on-site Saturday morning if you’d still like to attend. To assist us in our processes, please come early to register on-site. Registration opens at 7:15am, Opening Ceremony starts at 8am. Saturday Details Date: May 11, 2024Location: Santiago Canyon CollegeTime: […]
Support Scouting Thank you for Supporting Scouting in Orange County. The Orange County Council is 100% funded by the donations from people like you. Funds raised in Orange County, stay in Orange County. Below are many amazing ways you can help support the Youth of Orange County in realizing their dreams today and in the […]
Rank Advancement FAQ What is rank advancement, and what role does it play in Scouting? Education and fun are functions of the Scouting movement—as is the growth of our youth members—and make up the basis of the rank advancement program. As the Scouts meet certain requirements, they may advance in rank. The Scouting program is […]