Why might a counselor recommend being older for this badge?

It requires time and maturity.

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  3. It requires time and maturity ✔

Why: A counselor noted the badge is challenging and recommends Scouts be 13 or 14 before taking it on.

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Answer: It requires time and maturity. A counselor noted the badge is challenging and recommends Scouts be 13 or 14 before taking it on.

  1. Scouting America: Exploration www.scouting.org/merit-badges/exploration
    he recommends Scouts be 13 or 14 years old before taking on this challenging badge
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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