Register beginning January 25, 2023 for Troop 1776’s 28th Merit Badge Day on Saturday morning, February 25, 2023.
MERIT BADGES OFFERED are subject to change based on MB Counselor availability, class minimums, and class demand. BSA Troop 1776 reserves the right to limit or cancel any class. Check back often as class availability changes daily!
FEES are non-refundable but can be transferred to another scout in the same troop. Please note that by registering, you are reserving a seat in a class and are expected to pay and attend
CONTACT EMAIL required for each Scout: Merit Badge Counselors require an e-mail address to contact the Scout about pre-requisites and items to bring to Merit Badge Day.
CONTACT CELL PHONE NUMBER required for each Scout: An adult name and cell phone number is required as an emergency contact. A parent, guardian, or Scout Leader can be the contact.
UNIFORM: The Full B.S.A. Class A uniform is the official uniform for the day. The merit badge sash may also be worn.
CODE OF CONDUCT: The Scout Oath, Law, and Outdoor Code describe expected behavior for Merit Badge Day. The contact person (parent or troop representative) listed at check-in will be contacted to immediately remove poorly-behaving Scout(s) from the church property.
TRANSPORTATION: Each Troop must arrange transportation for their Scouts. Scouts must be arrive and depart on time. At sign-in, Scouts must provide the name and cell phone number of the adult (troop representative or parent) who is responsible for Scout pickup.
CLEAN UP: We are guests of the Catholic Church of St Ann. Every Scout is expected to help return the classrooms, restrooms, and congregation areas to the original clean condition. All garbage must be properly disposed into designated containers or carried out.
SECURITY: Because the public has access to the church, Scouts are expected to be vigilant. See something, say something!
WHAT TO BRING:
- Blue Card signed by the Participant's Scoutmaster
- Merit Badge Pamphlet and Merit Badge Worksheet (available to print at meritbadge.org)
- Clipboard or hard writing surface
- Notebook or paper
- Pen, pencil with eraser
- Completed pre-requisite work
- Jacket/gloves/hat suitable for the weather (ALL classes might go outside)
- Small bills ($1 bills) for breakfast and concessions break, if desired.
SCOUT CELL PHONE POLICY: The merit badge counselor in each room has control of his room, and may remove the phone of any Scout using his phone without specific permission. SCOUTS WILL NOT HAVE ACCESS TO THEIR CELL PHONES DURING THE MERIT BADGE DAY. Your Scout is encouraged to leave his cell phone at home. Scouts who have cell phones will be able to call (for pickup) to adults in the area after the Scouts are walked by their counselor to LaSallette Hall.
ADULTS STAYING FOR THE EVENT: Scout Leadership in uniform are invited to stay in LaSallette Hall for the event, and are expected to help with “crowd control” during the event.
Parents and other adults not in uniform are asked to leave the church immediately after assembly but are asked to stay in the area (preferably within a few miles of the event) if they are listed as the emergency contact for a Scout. There are numerous coffee houses and stores in the area.
NO CHILDREN (or siblings of Scouts) can stay on church property as there are no available facilities for children.