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The event is hosted by Troop 339 sponsored by the American Legion Post 15 and meets at 28 S. Artillery Drive, Sumter, SC 29150.

Early bird registration will be $50 for scouts and $35 for adults. Early bird registration will be from November 1, 2015 to February 29, 2016. Normal registration will be $60 for scouts and $45 for adults, normal registration will go from March 1, 2016 to March 15. 2016. To be considered registered, fee must Be Paid In FULL 5 days after registration



Troops must provide two-deep leadership.



Scouts will be able to register for four merit badge sessions:

Session I: 8:30-12 Saturday

Session II: 1:30-5 Saturday 

Session III: 6:30-10 Saturday

Session IV: 8:30-12 Sunday



Class size limited to 16 scouts on a first come first serve basis.



All Parents/Leaders must register under the Adult Registration class.



We will offer Hornaday Advisor Training during Session I and Session II.  Please stagger your parent/leader attendance so that your scouts have supervision.



Camping areas will be provided on site. Please bring camping gear.



The uniform of the day is the BSA Field Uniform, also known as "Class A".



Cracker Barrell will be served on Friday. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner will be served on Saturday, and Breakfast will be served on Sunday.

To register:

1. Click on the “Register New User” link at the top of the page.

2. Fill in the State, Council, District, Unit Type, and Unit Number for your Unit. If your unit number is not already listed, enter it in the space provided and click “Add”.

3. Enter your personal information. If you are a unit leader or parent, jump to the bottom of the page and click “Add User”.

To sign up your scout(s) :

1. Click “Sign On” at the top of the page; enter email address and password.

2. If you are not taken to the Upcoming Events Page, click the Events tab at the top of the page.

3. For a list of all the merit badges being offered, sessions available, prerequisites, number of seats open, and additional costs if applicable click on Hornaday Merit Badge Weekend (you cannot sign up for the classes from this page)

4. From the Events page, click on the “Sign Up” link on the line for Hornaday Merit Badge Weekend (very right side of the page).

5. Enter the information for each scout (name, age, guardian phone number, guardian email, session number, and requested badge. Click “Add” located right under the session block. If signing up a scout for more than one badge, ensure the name and guardian email are entered identically or the system will see it as a different participant and a second event fee will be added.

6. Note: at least one adult listed at the bottom of the page under Unit Leader Roster must be listed as attending event (choose select/unselect to change attendance event status). This is a limitation in the program and this Merit Badge College is not using the adult attending event field to track adult participation.

7. Log out and send payment as directed.

*NEW**  Cancellation Policy:

Any cancellation must be received in writing no later than 10 days prior to the event. Fees are transferable (ex. Scout to another Scout) within that event only. Fees are not transferable to another event. Due to the pre-purchase of supplies, food, etc., no refunds can be made.

Early bird registration will be $50 for scouts and $35 for adults. Early bird registration will be from November 1, 2015 to February 29, 2016. Normal registration will be $60 for scouts and $45 for adults, normal registration will go from March 1, 2016 to March 25, 2016. To be considered registered, fee must Be Paid In FULL 5 days after registration. 



Please mail payments payable to Troop 339 within 5 days of resigtration to:



Boy Scout Troop 339

Attn:  Hornaday Weekend

103 Bland Avenue

Sumter, SC 29150



If payment is not received within 10 days of registration, the scouts registration may be cancelled.

The event will take place at:

Sumter County Fairgrounds

28S. Artillery Drive

Sumter, SC 29150

If you are registering for this event, you are also agreeing to a photo release, which may or may not be used in the future.  Photos may be taken of individuals or Scouts in groups.

You must also agree to release Scouts for medical treatment if the need should arise.