Audubon Acres Merit Badge University is a camping opportunity and MBU all rolled into one event. Your unit can camp for the weekend and ALL of your Scouts, regardless of rank or age, can choose a program to attend. This MBU will focus on the Outdoor and Environmental merit badges that may be hard to accomplish individually.
Fees
Fees are $20 per Scout, which includes the MBU, a patch, and lunch on Saturday the 8th. Two adult leaders are free with every 10 Scouts. if less than 10 Scouts, all leaders are $10 each with Saturday lunch included. You can camp for an additional $5.00 per scout and leader (other than the 2 that are free if you have more than 10 boys). 1. All adults must register by signing up for the class"ABA for adults". Use the one marked "free leaders" for your 2 free if you register more than 10 boys; and/or use the other "ABA for adults" class if you are registering adults who will need to pay the $10.00. 2. All adults and scouts who will be camping must sign up for the class "Campsite" and this will charge your account the $5.00. Each unit is responsible for meals other than Saturday lunch. There will be a Cooking contest on Sunday morning, more details in Registration packet.
Pre-registration is required and all paperwork and fees must be completed by September 22, 2016. There will be NO ONSITE or late registration accepted. The campsite will open at 6 pm on Friday evening, Oct 7 and all units should plan on being checked out by 12 Noon on Sunday, Oct 9. Some Merit Badges may require attendance on Saturday evening/night, check pre-requisites. Camping areas will be assigned by staff, based on time and size of registration, and arrival.
The Coleman@ Company factory representatives will attend again bringing gear and supplies for sale at below wholesale prices, so bring your shopping list and empty your piggy bank!
There will a display and sale of Boy Scout Memorabila by "The Carolina Trader". He both buys and sells historical scout "stuff"; so be prepared to bring things to sell, trade or purchase if that is your thing!
BBQ plate lunch will be catered by Rib-n-Loin. Lunch will be BBQ Pork, Beans, Potato salad, Bread, & Sauce.
*You can register and pay for your guest lunch by selecting the "food" activity. Each adult you register here will be charged $6.00 for the lunch only. This is only for guests not otherwise registered as a leader or a scout attending the event. Their lunch is included in the registration fee.
Service project
To register, it is called GEN training-Civic Service. Any scout or leader can spend the day assisting Kyle and the Audubon Volunteers in preparing the trails and setting up for the "Haunted Acres" adventure that will be held ther later in October. It will require building sets, placing props and sound/lights out in the trail area. Bring work gloves, first aid kit and water bottle.
Webelos Activity
Activities will be held lasting all day to prepare Webelos for similar events when in a Boy Scout Troop. The district is organizing an official Webelos camping experience also at this years event. Our site is Baloo approved and a separate camping area will be set aside for Webelos.