Merit Badge University 2024 – session 2

Merit Badge University returns in 2024! Join us for three Saturdays of incredible learning, fun and advancement. Space is limited – register at https://commerce.hnebsa.org/event/merit-badge-university-2024/

Scouts can register to complete two (2) merit badges over the three MBU dates — one merit badge class in Session A (9:10 – 10:30AM) and another merit badge class during Session B (10:40AM – Noon).

LOCATION: Quabbin Regional High School (800 South St, Barre, MA 01005)

MBU DATES: January 20 / February 10 / February 24 (participants MUST attend all three Saturday sessions**)

Schedule (applies to all three dates):   
Set up (for volunteers and counselors) and Registration:   7:30 – 9:00AM
Session A:  9:10 – 10:30AM
Session B:  10:40AM – Noon
Clean Up:  12:00 – 12:30PM

MBU 2024 be able to accommodate about 200 Scouts in each session and Scouts must attend the three dates in order to earn the badge.  **EXCEPTION: The only session that will not run on the three dates is Salesmanship, it will take place on the first and last day ( Session A only). This merit badge would be a good option for a Scout who is not able to attend the second date and does not have the time to stay for both A and B sessions.  See below for the full list of Merit Badges being offered.

LIST OF AVAILABLE MERIT BADGE COURSES:

Session A (9:10 – 10:30AM) 

American Business
Automotive Maintenance
Chess
Citizenship in the Community
Citizenship in the Nation (2 groups)
Drafting
Engineering
Journalism
Photography
Pioneering
Salesmanship (only need to attend January 20th and February 24th dates)

Session B (10:40AM – 12:00PM) 

American Business
Architecture
Automotive Maintenance
Chess
Citizenship in the Nation
Communication
Disabilities Awareness
Engineering
Pioneering
Scouting Heritage
Weather

Updated 12/27/23