Collections Merit Badge Helps and Documents

While working on the Collections merit badge, Scouts learn to collect, categorize, and preserve items they appreciate. They also learn about career opportunities related to collecting.

Get the Collections Merit Badge pamphlet

There are also specific merit badges for Stamp Collecting and Coin Collecting.

Printable helps for requirements:

Printable requirements for Collections Merit Badge

Printable checkoff sheet for Collections Merit Badge

Printable note sheet for Collections Merit Badge

Printable checkoff sheet for all Scouts BSA merit badges

Collect more information with these related ideas and achievements:

Tips for Starting a Collection

There are several Scouting achievements related to collecting. So how do you start a collection? Here are some tips to get started.

Leaf Collection Craft

One of the Wolves didn't know what to collect for Collections and Hobbies. I knew he spent a lot of time outdoors and enjoyed nature, so I suggested he make a leaf collection. His mom helped him make a display book for his leaves as described.