Boy Scouts of California merit Badge list

All merit badge counselors must have signed forms filed with the council once a year. Here is a list of what forms to fill out and where to send them.

New counselors

Follow this procedure if this is your first time signing up as a merit badge counselor for the Balboa Oaks District.

1. Fill out a new adult leader application (English / Spanish - please get a copy from the Scout office because it includes carbon paper)
2. Fill out a merit badge counselor application (Microsoft Word format / PDF format)
3. Mail these documents to:

   Boy Scouts of America
   Western Los Angeles County Council
   Attn: Customer Service
   16525 Sherman Way, Unit C-8
   Van Nuys, CA 91406

Renewing counselors

Follow this procedure if:

• You are an existing counselor for the Balboa Oaks District. (once a year)
• You want to change which merit badges you teach. (adding and/or removing)
• You will no longer be a counselor for the Balboa Oaks District.

1. Mail these documents to:

   Boy Scouts of America
   Western Los Angeles County Council
   Attn: Customer Service
   16525 Sherman Way, Unit C-8
   Van Nuys, CA 91406

The Balboa Oaks Merit Badge Counselor list is updated yearly, and will be provided at the Round Table kick-off each September. This renewal procedure verifies that the list includes your correct contact information (phone number(s), city, ZIP) and list of merit badges you teach.