Merit Badges provide BSA Scouts with an introduction to sports, crafts, science, trades, business, and future careers as you earn merit badges. The Eagle-required Merit Badges help establish a skills foundation for adulthood: first aid, citzenship, communication, cooking, personal fitness, personal management, etc.
The following events hosted by troops, districts, or councils in Central Texas provide group opportunities for Scouts to work on merit badges.
| Dates | Merit Badges | Event Name | Host Organization (Training Location) | Cost | Registration Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June and July 2025, multiple sessions | 50+ | Traditional Summer Camp | Sam Houston Council (Camp Strake) | $395 - $420 | Register |
| June 8 to June 14 | Swimming, Lifesaving, Canoeing, Rowing, Kayaking | Aquatics Camp | Alamo Area Council (McGimsey Scout Park) | $375 | Register |
| June 8 to June 14 | First-Aid, Swimming, Leather or Woodworking | Ranger Camp (Trail to Eagle Program) | Alamo Area Council (McGimsey Scout Park) | $375 | Register |
| June 8 to June 14 | Climbing Merit Badge | COPE/Climbing Camp | Alamo Area Council (McGimsey Scout Park) | $375 | Register |
| June 8 to June 14 | ? | High Adventure Preparation Camp | Alamo Area Council (McGimsey Scout Park) | $375 | Register |
| June 29-July 4, 2025 | 16 | Trail to Eagle Summer Camp | Sam Houston Council (Camp Strake) | ? | Register |
| July 13-19, 2025 | Space-focused merit bages | Camp Odyssey | Sam Houston Council (Camp Strake) | ? | Register |
| August 2, 2025 | 9 | Heart O' Texas District Merit Badge College | Longhorn Council (McLennan Community College) | $10 | Register |
| August 9, 2025 | 20 | Chisholm Trail Merit Badge Fair | Capitol Area Council (ACC Round Rock) | ? | Register |
| September 12-14, 2025 | aquatics-related merit badge | Full Throttle: Beach Party | Sam Houston Council (Camp Strake) | $50-$75 | Register |
| September 19-21, 2025 | ? | STEM Adventure Weekend | Capitol Area Council (Lost Pines Scout Reservation) | $65-$80 | Register |
| September 27, 2025 | Fishing, Fly Fishing, Fish and Wildlife Management | Angler Classic | Sam Houston Council (Camp Strake) | $25 | Register |
| October 3-5, 2025 | "surival skills" | Full Throttle: Zombie Preparedness Training | Sam Houston Council (Camp Strake) | $50-$75 | Register |
| October 17,18, 2025 | ? | JOTA:JOTI 2025 | Capitol Area Council (Fickett Center) | $25 | Register |
| October 17-19, 2025 | ? | Conservation Award Weekend Fall 2025 | Capitol Area Council (Lost Pines Scout Reservation) | $90 | Register |
| October 25, 2025 | Horsemanship | 2025 Horse Program | Circle Ten Council (Clements Scout Ranch) | $55 | Register |
| November 1, 2025 | ? | Merit Badge University | Alamo Area Council (?) | ? | Register |
| November 11, 2025 | Law | Law Merit Badge University | Circle Ten Council (Dallas) | ? | Register |
| November 22, 2025 | ? | Merit Badge College | Longhorn Area Council (Texas A&M University - Central Texas) | ? | Register |
| November 22, 2025 | Horsemanship | 2025 Horse Program | Circle Ten Council (Clements Scout Ranch) | $55 | Register |
| November 22-25, 2025 | 30+ | Fall Scouts BSA Camp | Alamo Area Council (McGimsey Scout Park) | $300 | Register |
| November 22-25, 2025 | 25 | Campsgiving | Circle Ten Council (Camp Constantin) | $170 | Register |
| November 23-25, 2025 | ? | STEM Camp | Sam Houston Area Council (Camp Strake) | $275 | Register |
| December 5-7, 2025 | trade skills | Full Throttle: Trick of the Trades | Sam Houston Council (Camp Strake) | $50-$75 | Register |
| December 26-31, 2025 | 80+ | Winter Camp | Sam Houston Council (Camp Strake) | $375 | Register |
| December 27-30, 2025 | 45 | Winter Camp | Capitol Area Council (Lost Pines Scout Reservation) | $250 | Register |
| December 27-31, 2025 | ? | Winter Camp | Circle Ten Council (Trevor Rees-Jones Scout Camp) | $85 | Register |
| December 27-31, 2025 | ? | Winter Camp | Texas Southwest Council (Camp Sol Mayer) | $140 | Register |
| January 2-5, 2025 | 45 | Winter Camp | Capitol Area Council (Lost Pines Scout Reservation) | $250 | Register |
| January 10, 2026 | ? | "Think It, Build It, Sell It" Merit Badge College | Circle Ten Council (TBD) | ? | Register |
| January 24, 2026 | Horsemanship | 2026 Horse Program | Circle Ten Council (Clements Scout Ranch) | ? | Register |
| January 24 and February 10, 2026 | 25+ | Merit Badge College - Orion | Longhorn Council (Garden Ridge Church of Christ) | $15 | Register |
| January 31, 2026 | Horsemanship | 2026 Horse Program | Circle Ten Council (Clements Scout Ranch) | ? | Register |
| February 21, 2026 | Horsemanship | 2026 Horse Program | Circle Ten Council (Clements Scout Ranch) | ? | Register |
| February 21 & March 21, 2026 | ? | Merit Badge College-Pathfinder | Longhorn Council (Compass Center) | $13 | Register |
| March 7, 2026 | Horsemanship | 2026 Horse Program | Circle Ten Council (Clements Scout Ranch) | ? | Register |
| March 7, 2026 | ? | Merit Badge College-Arrowhead | Longhorn Council (Save the Date St. Barnabas United Methodist Church) | ? | Register |
| March 7 and 26, 2026 | 15+ | Merit Badge College - Lone Star and Mustang | Longhorn Council (First United Methodist Church of Boyd) | $15 | Register |
| May 9, 2026 | ? | Think It, Build It, Sell It" Merit Badge College | Circle Ten Council (TBD) | ? | Register |
| June 2026, multiple sessions | 40+ | Summer Camp | Capitol Area Council (Lost Pines Scout Reservation) | $375 - $400 | Register |
| June 2026, multiple sessions | 40+ | Summer Camp | Circle Ten Council (Trevor Rees-Jones Scout Camp) | $390 - $410 | Register |
| June and July 2026, multiple sessions | ? | Summer Camp | Circle Ten Council (Camp Constantin, Furst Aquatic Base) | $390 - $410 | Register |
| August 1, 2026 | ? | Merit Badge College-HOT | Longhorn Council (TBD) | ? | Register |
| October 24, 2026 | Horsemanship | 2026 Horse Program | Circle Ten Council (Clements Scout Ranch) | ? | Register |
| November 17, 2026 (tentative) | Law | Law Merit Badge University | Circle Ten Council (Dallas) | ? | Register |
| November 21, 2026 | Horsemanship | 2026 Horse Program | Circle Ten Council (Clements Scout Ranch) | ? | Register |