Merit badges
Visible, earned, age-appropriate achievement.
Boys progress through structured merit badges across deen, character, archery, camping, medical readiness, fitness, farming, history, and service. Every badge has requirements, safety standards, and instructor sign-offs.
beginner
Salah Discipline
Deen & Character
Consistent on-time salah outdoors and in jama'ah, with attention to khushu, wudu, and adab in the masjid and at camp.
Ages 6+
beginner
Adab & Brotherhood
Deen & Character
Demonstrated adab with parents, elders, instructors, and brothers, especially in moments of disagreement or fatigue.
Ages 6+
beginner
Seerah Foundations
Islamic History
Foundational knowledge of the Prophetic life ﷺ: pre-Hijrah, Madinah, key battles, and lessons in leadership.
Ages 6+
beginner
Archery I
Archery & Focus
Range safety, basic stance, and consistent groupings under qualified supervision.
Ages 6+
intermediate
Archery II
Archery & Focus
Increased distance, scoring discipline, and tournament adab.
Ages 10+
beginner
Range Safety Awareness
Safety & Responsibility
Awareness of all range rules, hazards, and emergency procedures.
Ages 6+
beginner
Fire Safety
Camping & Firecraft
Fire fundamentals: fuel types, ring construction, water/tool staging, and full extinguish protocols.
Ages 10+
intermediate
Fire Starting
Camping & Firecraft
Supervised fire starting using multiple methods including ferro rod and tinder selection.
Ages 10+
beginner
Tent Pitching
Camping & Firecraft
Father-son teamwork pitching, securing, and striking a tent.
Ages 6+
intermediate
Camp Cooking
Camping & Firecraft
Halal camp cooking on controlled fire with safety and hygiene.
Ages 10+
beginner
Knot Tying
Outdoor Survival
Six essential knots tied confidently with practical use.
Ages 6+
intermediate
Rope Climb
Fitness & Strength
Controlled rope climb with proper grip, leg lock, and descent.
Ages 10+
beginner
Pushups
Fitness & Strength
Standard pushups with good form to an age-appropriate standard.
Ages 6+
intermediate
Pullups
Fitness & Strength
Strict pullups with full range of motion.
Ages 10+
beginner
Situps
Fitness & Strength
Anchored situps with controlled tempo.
Ages 6+
intermediate
Trail Navigation
Outdoor Survival
Map, compass, and basic terrain reading on a supervised route.
Ages 10+
intermediate
Shelter Building
Outdoor Survival
Builds an effective emergency shelter from natural materials.
Ages 10+
beginner
First Aid Basics
Medical Readiness
Foundational first aid: bandaging, splinting, basic wound care, calling for help.
Ages 10+
intermediate
Emergency Response
Medical Readiness
Recognizes emergencies, communicates clearly, and supports a calm response.
Ages 12+
advanced
Wilderness Medicine Principles
Medical Readiness
Awareness of wilderness triage concepts, environmental injuries, and emergency communication in remote settings.
Ages 14+
beginner
Bleeding Control Awareness
Medical Readiness
Educational awareness of bleeding control: direct pressure, packing, and when to escalate.
Ages 12+
beginner
Heat Illness Awareness
Medical Readiness
Recognizes heat exhaustion and heat stroke signs and responds appropriately within scope.
Ages 10+
beginner
Farming Basics
Farming & Stewardship
Soil, seeds, composting, and a small harvest cycle.
Ages 6+
intermediate
Service Leader
Service & Leadership
Plans and leads a community service mission with brothers and family.
Ages 12+
intermediate
Father-Son Challenge
Service & Leadership
Complete a multi-event father-son challenge weekend with deen, fitness, skill, and service.
Ages 6+
advanced
Leadership Circle
Service & Leadership
Leads a structured leadership circle for younger boys, with mentor support.
Ages 14+
Founding Cohort
Ready to start your son's first badge?
Apply for the founding cohort. Badge progression begins at orientation.