About Scouts+
"For Whatever Weird Shit Life Throws At You"
Scouts+ is an adult merit badge system that combines skill-building, community connection, and tangible achievements. We're bringing back the joy of learning real-world skills while building meaningful local relationships.
Our Mission
In a world of endless scrolling and virtual connections, we believe adults deserve a structured way to learn practical skills, earn tangible recognition, and build genuine community. Scouts+ creates that path.
Whether you're learning to start a friction fire, master public speaking, or organize mutual aid networks, Scouts+ provides the framework, verification system, and community support to help you succeed.
Community First
Every badge is verified by your group. Every achievement is celebrated together. We build skills through shared experiences, not isolated grinding.
Integrity Matters
Three-tier verification ensures badges represent real accomplishments. No shortcuts, no gaming the system—just genuine skill development.
Real Skills
From survival techniques to civic engagement, from creative pursuits to professional development—every badge teaches practical, applicable skills.
Local Connection
Groups are neighborhood-based, creating genuine local networks for support, adventure, and friendship that extend beyond the app.
How It Works
Choose Your Badges
Browse badges across 8 categories. Each badge has clear requirements, evidence guidelines, and safety notes. New badges added each season.
Complete Requirements
Document your achievements with photos, videos, and detailed evidence. Complete 3 of 5 requirements for most badges.
Get Verified
Your group members review your evidence. For advanced badges, certified counselors provide expert verification.
Earn Your Badge
Receive a physical metal pin or embroidered patch with an embedded NFC chip. Your digital collection grows too.
Got a badge idea? Our catalog grows through community contributions. Submit badge concepts and artwork to help shape what skills Scouts+ teaches next!
Simple Pricing
Explorer
Free
- Earn unlimited digital badges
- Join 1 group
- Access core learning resources
- Free welcome badge on signup
Scout
$9/mo
- Everything in Explorer
- Ad-free experience
- 1 physical badge patch/month
- Bank unused badge credits
- Join up to 3 groups
Trailblazer
TBD
- Everything in Scout
- Premium badge pins
- 2 physical badges/month
- Unlimited groups
- Priority support
Scouts+ is winding down
New signups are closed. Existing members can sign in and the site stays readable through July 30, 2026. After that it goes offline.