Registration:
Scouts can register for any combination of available merit badge sessions (some merit badges require multiple sessions- see registration information). Classes fill up on a first come first served basis and registration is limited to the first 300 scouts. Class registrations will begin on October 1st.
Event Cost:
Scouts: $35.00
Adults: $15.00
Guests: $10.00 (Meals Only)
Event fee covers meals, goody bag, and patch. Some classes may also have a materials/entrance fee. Registration will end on October 31st.
A late registration fee of $20 per person will apply after this date.
No changes will be permitted to the schedule after registration. This will be strictly adhered to this year. No walk-in's will be accepted. No refunds will be issued for scouts that do not attend. Troops may substitute another scout as long as they are taking the same classes as the registered scout.
Lodging:
Lodging will be the responsibility of the attending Troop. No lodging will be provided this year.
Event Details:
Registration and check-in will be held at the TEC Center. Please be sure you have two deep leadership present at check in. Each registered scout will receive a wristband that needs to be worn at all times. This wristband grants entrance to Merit Badge sessions and meals. Merit Badge counselors will be instructed to send any scout without a wristband back to registration.
Please note that merit badge sessions will be held at both the Gillette College main building and at the Technical Education Center (TEC). Classrooms will be used both in the TEC Center and the main building. The TEC center is across the bridge behind the Gillette College. There is parking directly in front of the TEC Center (recommended for check-in). Many merit badges will be located off site; no transportation will be provided but maps and directions will be available. Leaders attending event will be assigned to merit badge sessions to provide two deep leadership.
Schedule of Events
Friday, November 6th:
4:00 – 5:30 Registration, Check-in, Dinner
5:30 – 5:50 Opening Ceremonies
6:00 – 8:00 Session 1
8:00 – 8:15 Passing
8:15 – 10:15 Session 2
Saturday, November 7th:
7:00 – 7:45 Breakfast (One representative from each Troop will pick up troop breakfast box at TEC Center)
8:00 – 10:00 Session 3
10:00 – 10:15 Passing
10:15 – 12:15 Session 4
12:15 – 1:15 Lunch
1:15-3:15 Session 5
3:15 – 3:30 Passing
3:30 – 5:30 Session
Scouts taking Canoeing are required to attend a First Aid/CPR class. This will be from 10:00-10:30 Friday evening in Room 213.
A Special Flight to Eagle Class for Life Scouts and their parents will be offered during Session 2 by Dale Filholm (District Advancement Chairman). Come meet Dale and gain the tools you need to help you plan your Eagle Project and prepare for your Eagle Board.
BE PREPARED and Leave no Trace!!
All Scouts are required to attend an Opening Flag Ceremony Friday beginning at 5 PM at the TECH Center. Scouts are required to wear their Class A uniforms.
Some Merit Badges will require preparation before coming to MBU. Please make sure scouts review any prerequisites that may be needed. Even if a merit badge does not have a prerequisite listed, we encourage all scouts to review the classes they are taking for any work that can be done ahead of time.
It is STRONGLY SUGGESTED that Scouts download and use the merit badge workbooks. MBU volunteers do not have access to print or copy these at the event. They can be downloaded from this web site: http://meritbadge.org/wiki/index.php/Merit_Badge_Worksheets
All Scouts will bring their own blue cards that are already filled out and Scouts are responsible for having them signed by the merit badge counselors. If they are left at MBU, the Scout is responsible for replacing them; they will no longer be mailed.
Scouts are welcome to bring their own books, games, cards, and movies for free time. None will be provided during the event.
Leaders and scouts are asked to keep the college and TEC center as we found it. LEAVE NO TRACE.