Steps to Acquire Merit Badges
Step 1: Find a merit badge you're interested in taking.
Step 2: Look up the requirements for said merit badge.
Step 3: If you can complete the requirements go to the next step. If not, do not continue reading.
Step 4: Find a merit badge counselor who agrees to mentor you for the merit badge
Step 5: Ask Mr. Cooper for a blue card.
Step 6: Proceed to acquire merit badge.