6. Lifesaving
Score: 35 points;
Difficulty level on BSA Prepared: Level 3 – moderate difficulty (20 points);
Difficulty level on Mr.D’s Merit Badge Review: Medium (20 points);
No. of requirements: 15+ (-15 points);
Duration: 1 to 4 weeks (10 points);
Getting a swimming badge that ranked 6th on our list of easiest Eagle required merit badges to get, first will help you to get the Lifesaving one more easily. If you are a good swimmer, you won’t have problems with any of these two. The rules for getting Lifesaving badge were updated in 2016. It is a very helpful badge that will give you a useful life-long knowledge. Although the Swimming badge is Eagle required, if you think it is too hard, you can always opt for Emergency Preparedness one instead.
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