Scouts are expected to complete all requirements for the Merit Badge as stated.
Attendance alone does not mean they have completed the work that is required.
Participation and interaction with the class or Merit Badge Counselor are part of the completion requirements.
Some Merit Badges may have pre-requisite work to be done before the first class; it will be communicated by the instructor but will also be listed on the pages about Merit Badge College.
Credit will be given only where a specific individual requirement or project has been fulfilled.
Some badges such as Family Life, Personal Management and Citizenship in the Community cannot be completed in the time frame of Merit Badge College and may need to be completed after the end of the event OR with another counselor.