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Merit Badge College is offered every year to provide a venue for scouts to come together and explore mutual fields of interest.

We have expanded the number of classrooms again this year to reduce class size and add more classes to the offering.

The event will be offered over two Saturdays and consist of four sessions.

Session 1:  March 21st Morning

Session 2:  March 21st Afternoon

Session 3:  March 28th Morning

Session 4:  March 28th Afternoon

*Multiple Session classes*  Some classes take more than one session to complete. All sessions needed are noted to the right of the Merit Badge and are required to be attended to complete the Merit Badge.

**Multiple Classes of the Same Merit Badge**  Multiple classes of the same Merit Badge may be offered and will be noted on a separate line.  Please do not sign up for more than one, thinking it is a multiple session class.

Upon arrival at GTCC, please check-in at the Counselor Check-in table.  Classroom assignments will be available at this time.  For your convenience, refreshments will be available in a staff hospitality room during check-in and session breaks.  Session breaks are promoted. There are snacks for sale in areas near you.  Please try to stagger your break times when it is not busy in the halls.  You are invited to join us for Country BBQ or Pizza at Lunch.  Please keep your class in your control until the class time is over.

Each boy should have a "Blue Card" signed by his Scoutmaster. These will need to filled out with the requirements completed in the class. If the councilor section is not filled out, please put your information on the card. You will have a roster as well for the class that must have the completed requirements put on it for back-up to be entered on-line for the Scout Leaders to have access to. 

On behalf of the scouts and the Akela District, Thank you for being an important part of this year's Merit Badge College.

Registration is by Troop.  Please have one adult leader designated as your unit coordinator for registering your scouts.  Each scout may register for up to four classes.

Merit Badges offered are subject to change or cancelation, class minimums, and counselor availability.  Scouts are registered on a first come, first serve basis.  There are no waiting lists for any class offered.  If a class is booked, please check the website frequently for availablity. New classes and class changes will be posted on Facebook (Akela District Merit Badge College).  Additional classes and course selections may be added at anytime based on availability of counselors.

After added costs for Security and Classrooms we have held the cost of the College. It is still a deal at $15 for the entire event!

Scholarships are available for those in need. Please direct those needs thru the leader to AkelaMBC@gmail.com and include information of the need. Try to have these requests to us by February 13th and they will be subject to approval based on available funds. We want all boys to be able to attend!!!

Early Registration Is $15 begins January 22nd - February 13th.  

Late Registration Is $20 begins February 13th - March 13th.

You must add the activity "Late Registration" if you add a boy after February 13th. This does not happen automatically. If your money is not received at ONSC by 5PM or Paid online by the Midnight on February 13th,  The extra $5 fee will be added.  Please do not try to slip it by.  It is very time consuming to call and ask for you to pay.  Early registration allows us to order patches and supplies needed prior to the event. 

Registration after March 13th is harder on the staff and rosters are not updated. We want all boys to have the availability to attend. If possible, please email or call prior to the Event to avoid bottlenecks on the day of MBC.

Registration covers Lunch each Day and a Merit Badge College Patch. Snacks will be available for sale during breaks. 

Please remember to check often for changes and updates.

Walk-ins will be limited to space availablity on a first come first serve basis. Registration  for walk-ins is $20.

Remember Webelos Activity Badges !!!!

These are offered in the same 3 hour sessions like Merit Badges and are great for Webelo 1 Boys needing extra Badges. The Web2 boys should be looking at the BSS advancement Sessions after Crossover to Boy Scouts.

Advancement Program (BSS Advancement or Early Scout Skills)

Non-Merit Badge Sessions.  These are available for Boy Scouts needing many necessary skills needed for advancing to First Class rank.  The Scoutmaster still is responsible for deciding whether the Scout has learned enough during the class to be signed off.  A list of completed requirements will be provided to the Scoutmaster for evaluating the Scout prior to signing him off on the requirements. All requirements are using the new Scout Handbook 2010 version.

Class Recommendations by Scout Rank

Webelos May only take WEB Sessions

Webelos that  Join a Troop prior to Merit Badge College need to register with the Troop and Need to take BSS Sessions (Basic Scouting Skills)

Boy Scouts under 1st Class rank are recommended to take the BSS Advancement Program - The requirements are listed beside each session that are offered - Merit Badges may be taken if BSS classes are not needed.

When signing a boy up for multiple BSS Sessions, Please sign him up for the same Counselor for all the Sessions needed.  Also, be sure the boy gets to the correct class. Writing the Classroom # in Sharpee on the back of their hand is a great way to help.

Scouts 1st Class rank or higher may register for any Merit Badge.

Note: All Eagle required merit badges are only offered to Scouts 1st Class rank or higher. Every Year we have boys attending First Aid MB that have not completed First Aid Prerequisites for 1st Class(These are mandatory!!)

Daily Schedule

Check schedule regularly as location and meeing places for classes will be added. Please be sure you check back 1-2 weeks before the event.

8:00 - 8:30 AM   Scoutmaster Check-in Sears AT Building

You may use the Sear AT Auditorium for staging your boys prior to registration. After they receive their Blue Cards or Class Assignments, they may proceed to class. Please look for class #changes prior to sending them off.  Write the classroom # on the Blue Card and be sure the boy gets headed to the correct class.

8:15 - 8:50 AM   New Scouts/Leaders meet in Sear AT Auditorium during Registration 

This is for questions and orientation on the MBC

8:30 - 8:50 AM   Scouts Report to Session 1 Classroom

9:00 - 12 Noon   Morning Session

12:00 - 1:00PM Lunch in Medlin Cafe

Please remain in class until you are released.  Boys with no morning sessions should check-in and lunch is provided at 12PM.

1:00 - 4:00 PM   Afternoon Session

4:10 - 4:30 PM   Scouts Dismissed. The Auditorium will be the common meeting place for Scouts to meet with their scout leader if traveling as a unit. 

Uniform

The full B.S.A Class A uniform is the Official Uniform of the day. All scouts must wear Class A uniforms unless otherwise instructed by your counselor. Dress appropriate as some of the classes are held outside.

Rules for Particiation

• Scouts attending must be currently registered with the Boy Scouts of America.


• Each unit must have at least 1 adult for every 10 Scouts attending. One adult for every 5 boys is requested.  These adults are needed for crowd control and for ensuring quality results in the classrooms.


• Scouts must have prior approval by their Scoutmaster before attending.


• Scouts must behave in a Scout-like manner. Disruptive youths will be removed from class and put with their leader for the remainder of the day to handle.

Note: The adults are responsible for the Scouts who attend.

Be Prepared

• Scouts are expected to arrive prepared with the appropriate merit badge booklet, pen/pencil, paper,and any other materials or assignments completed as stated in the prerequisites.


• Any  requirements that instruct you to "Bring", "Collect", "Write", or "Discuss" should be brought with you neatly prepaired, proofread for accuracy, and includes your Name, Address, and Troop Number.  In this manner you can receive credit for your work.


• Snacks will be available for sale at designated break times. It is up to the Scout to bring or buy their snacks at the event.

Early Registration Money is due by 5 pm February 13th or a $5 Late Registration Fee will be added. This fee is per Scout and "ALT - Late Registration" will need to be added to each "late" boy's Activity selection. You must pay on time to avoid this charge. Boy and Class changes can be made after Early Bird Registration.

Money Due by Friday, March 13, 2015 by 5pm or registration may be cancelled!!

SEND UNIT PAYMENT TO: 

OLD NORTH STATE COUNCIL

P .O. Box 29046

Greensboro, NC 27429

• Make checks payable to Old North State Council.  Mark: Akela District MBC

• Send a copy of your Roster with Payment ( This is important to be sure that the correct boy is being paid for)


• Online payments can be made direct to ONSC with a small fee added. See link below 
  
  
  
  • CLICK HERE FOR PAYMENT 
  
  
  
  

Guilford Technical Community College

Jamestown Campus

Main Campus Location

The main campus in Jamestown, North Carolina is midway between Greensboro and High Point on US 29-70 in Southwest Guilford County. Easy access to the college is located from I-40 (exit Guilford College Road and follow the signs to Jamestown and the college) or I-85 (exit US 29-70 or Business I-85 and follow signs to Vickery Chapel Road, exit and follow signs to the college). There are twenty buildings on 87 acres.

Registration is at the Sears AT Building.  

Map of Campus  www.gtcc.edu/media/10954/jamestowncampusmap.pdf