Ready to press start on one of the fastest growing industries in the world?   The new Competitive Gaming Merit Badge in the Scouts BSA Test Lab isn’t just about playing online. #Scouts explore:   🧠 Physical and mental health ⚖️ The positives and challenges of competitive gaming 🎯 Sportsmanship and teamwork 🚫 Bullying and digital conduct 💼 Careers in esports, broadcasting and game development ✔ So much more   This badge is currently in the Scouts BSA Test Lab, meaning it does NOT count toward required merit badges (yet). Youth who earn it now help test and shape its future – if Competitive Gaming becomes an official #MeritBadge, these Scouts will be credited for their efforts.   Curious? Check out the Competitive Gaming Merit Badge – and all the badges in the #ScoutsBSA Test Lab – at the link in our bio. Or, visit Scouting.org/skills/merit-badges/test-lab.   It’s time to grab the controller AND grow in character. Game on! 🎮   #ScoutingAmerica #Scouting #Scout #ScoutSkills #Esports ...