Dates
May 21, 2026: 6:30pm–8:30pm
June 11, 2026: 6:30pm–8:30pm
Fee: $10
Prerequisite: Age 12 or above
Hand in all requirements by 2nd class. This is a new merit badge. Because of this, the two classes are spaced out to give Scouts a chance to get all the requirements done. The instructor will go over all the requirements during the first session and show how to use Scoutly the Scouting America AI tool to answer the requirements.
Scouts will have time to do all of the requirements as outlined in the Course Information Document and hand them in for individual review. Answers will be discussed during the second class. Class size is very limited.
Concepts covered:
Artificial Intelligence definitions
AI in everyday life
AI in the workplace
AI in education
Automation in everyday life
Automation in the workplace
Automation in education
Ethical concerns in AI
Deepfake impacts and actions
AI skill development
A parent or guardian should be in the room with the Scout to audit the class.
The Merit Badge Counselor for this course is Bill Nelson of Grand Canyon Council
Essential Resources
Signed Blue Card
Scouts should not be taking merit badge classes without their Scoutmaster's knowledge. Please make sure your Scoutmaster knows you intend to take this virtual merit badge class and has signed your Blue Card in Scoutbook.
