Holiday Office Coverage Update: Our Service Centers will have limited office coverage through the end of the year—please schedule appointments in advance. Thank you for your understanding, and happy holidays!

All Service Centers Closed: 12/24-26 & 1/1-2

Munster Scout Shop Closed: 12/22-1/4, reopening Mon 1/5

La Grange & Arlington Heights Scout Shops Closed: 12/24-25 & 1/1

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Become a Merit Badge Sponsor

What is a Merit Badge?
Merit Badges give Scouts the opportunity to learn more about sports, crafts, science, trades, business, and spark interest in future careers. By working with a Merit Badge Counselor, Scouts can complete requirements towards 135 different merit badges!

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Why Become a Sponsor?

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Merit Badges Teach Real Skills

Some merit badges develop interest in a hobby, some help spark curiosity about a potential career path, and some are focused on helping Scouts grow into the best version of themselves.

Invest in Your Community’s Youth

Your sponsorship in the Scouting program is an investment in your local youth and community. All funds remain in Pathway to Adventure Council, making a difference here.

Opportunity to Host a Merit Badge

There’s a good chance you are passionate about the skills taught in your chosen merit badge. By working with our council, you can host your very own Merit Badge Workshop!

There are 135 merit badges and 14 are required to become an Eagle Scout. Expand the categories below to see all the badges Scouts can earn! Badges listed in RED are required to earn the rank of Eagle Scout.

  • Animal Science
  • Farm Mechanics
  • Plant Science
  • Art
  • Basketry
  • Bugling
  • Leatherwork
  • Metalwork
  • Music
  • Pottery
  • Sculpture
  • Theater
  • Wood Carving
  • American Business
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Pulp and Paper
  • Salesmanship
  • Textile
  • Environmental Science
  • Fish and Wildlife Management
  • Forestry
  • Soil and Water Conservation
  • Sustainability
  • Backpacking
  • Camping
  • Chess
  • Coin Collecting
  • Collections
  • Cooking
  • Dog Care
  • Exploration
  • Gardening
  • Hiking
  • Home Repairs
  • Indian Lore
  • Model Design and Building
  • Pets
  • Pioneering
  • Rowing
  • Scouting Heritage
  • Stamp Collecting
  • Archaeology
  • Astronomy
  • Bird Study
  • Geology
  • Insect Study
  • Mammal Study
  • Nature
  • Oceanography
  • Reptile and Amphibian Study
  • Weather
  • Animation
  • Journalism
  • Photography
  • Movie Making
  • Radio
  • Signs Signals Codes
  •  American Cultures
  • American Heritage
  • Citizenship in Society
  • Citizenship In The Community
  • Citizenship In The Nation
  • Citizenship In The World
  • Communication
  • Disabilities Awareness
  • Family Life
  • Genealogy
  • Personal Fitness
  • Personal Management
  • Public Speaking
  • Reading
  • Scholarship
  • Traffic Safety
  • Wilderness Survival
  • Chemistry
  • Digital Technology
  • Electricity
  • Electronics
  • Energy
  • Nuclear Science
  • Space Exploration
  • Architecture
  • Dentistry
  • Engineering
  • Game Design
  • Healthcare Professions
  • Inventing
  • Landscape Architecture
  • Law
  • Programming
  • Robotics
  • Surveying
  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Crime Prevention
  • Emergency Preparedness
  • Fingerprinting
  • Fire Safety
  • First Aid
  • Lifesaving
  • Public Health
  • Safety
  • Search & Rescue
  • Archery
  • Athletics
  • Canoeing
  • Climbing
  • Cycling
  • Fishing
  • Fly Fishing
  • Golf
  • Geocaching
  • Horsemanship
  • Kayaking
  • Motorboating
  • Orienteering
  • Rifle Shooting
  • Scuba Diving
  • Shotgun Shooting
  • Skating
  • Small-Boat Sailing
  • Snow Sports
  • Sports
  • Swimming
  • Water Sports
  • Whitewater
  • American Labor
  • Automotive Maintenance
  • Composite Materials
  • Drafting
  • Graphic Arts
  • Mining in Society
  • Painting
  • Plumbing
  • Welding
  • Woodwork
  • Aviation
  • Railroading
  • Truck Transportation

Sponsor Levels

Eagle Required Merit Badge Sponsorship

Non-Exclusive Sponsorship: $5,000
Exclusive Sponsorship: $10,000

Elective Merit Badge Sponsorship

Non-Exclusive Sponsorship: $2,500
Exclusive Sponsorship: $5,000

What's Included?

Non-Exclusive

  • Copy of chosen Merit Badge Book
  • Company Name/Logo on a Merit Badge Sponsor Signage at our Council-Wide Events.
  • Company Name/Logo recognition on our Council Merit Badge Sponsor webpage.
  • Company Name/Logo announced once in our Monthly Newsletter.
  • Optional opportunity to host a Merit Badge Workshop at your business with free onsite Merit Badge Counselor training provided to your employees.

 

Exclusive

  • Everything included with the Non-Exclusive Sponsorship.
  • Exclusive Sponsorship of chosen Merit Badge.
  • Framed Certificate with Merit Badge Patch to display at your business.
  • Option to host a table at our council-wide Merit Badge College event.
  • Table at our Youth Recognition Event.
  • If badge is offered at Summer Camp, signage with your Company Name/Logo will be present in the badge’s classroom.
  • Social Media Post with your Company Name/Logo to recognize your sponsorship.
  • Access to the PTAC Career Corner in our Monthly Newsletter.

Become a Sponsor Today!

Merit badges are a cornerstone of the Scouting program, offering youth the chance to learn new skills, explore careers, and work toward rank advancement. By sponsoring a merit badge, you support Scouts in their journey of discovery and development. Fill out our interest form today! 

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