What are the requirements for the Merit Badges?

Merit Badge Requirements vary by Badge. They all require knowledge of the Merit Badge Subject gained through reading the Merit Badge Book. Some require activities related to the merit badge, such as keeping track of personal finances for 90 days for the Personal Management Merit Badge. Again a great resource is Meritbadge.org, you can download a pdf file there of all of the current Merit Badge requirements by Badge or check out our Troop Library. You can also purchase the books at both Scout stores. Your son is expected to meet the requirements as they are stated in the Merit Badge Book—no more and no less. If he chooses to do more because of an interest he has developed in a Merit Badge Subject, he is certainly welcome to do so, but he can't be required to do so. Conversely, if he loses interest in the subject, he still must meet all requirements to earn the Merit Badge.