Merit Badge College 2013

Merit Badge University 2016

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What is Merit Badge University?

Merit Badge University is an opportunity for all Boy Scouts 11 to 18 years of age to connect with Merit Badge Counselors and earn required and elective Merit Badges on their trail to Eagle.

Each Scout may participate in two Merit Badges of his choice. Participants will work on each badge for 80 minutes on each of 3 Saturdays.

All class sizes are determined by the counselors and fill up quickly. So, don’t hesitate. Register today!

Registration includes a Merit Badge book for each badge, necessary class materials and a MBU Event Patch. Scouts will be provided a Merit Badge application (Blue Card) with their book. This card must be filled out, signed by their Scoutmaster and returned to their counselor by the final class of Merit Badge University.

Student Information

Scouts will receive a registration confirmation e-mail. The email may contain instructions for the scout to complete prior to the first session.

Some counselors may assign work to be completed before and between Merit Badge University sessions. Scouts are responsible to write down and complete all homework assignments for every class.

Only Scouts who complete all Merit Badge requirements individually and completely with the degree of proficiency required by the counselor will have their Merit Badge card signed upon completion. Partial completion cards will be awarded at each counselor’s discretion.

Pre-registration is required. Class registration will be first-come, first-served. Changes and additions may not be made after the registration deadline.

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Save Time and Postage!

Nashua Valley Council is offering two methods of registration for Merit Badge University. While you can still mail in the registration form on the back of this flyer, you also have the option of completing your registration online. Visit Events.NashuaValleyBSA.org to sign up and pay for your Merit Badge University Courses at the same registration price. Major Credit Cards & PayPal accepted online.

To register, complete the form on the reverse side, or register Online at NashuaValleyBSA.org.

Registrations must be submitted online or postmarked by January 31, 2016.

Merit Badge University is sponsored by the Nashua Valley Council Advancement Committee. Questions may be directed to the Council Service Center at 978-534-3532 or .

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Nashua Valley Council US Postage Paid

Boy Scouts of America Lancaster, MA 01523

1980 Lunenburg Road Non --Profit

Lancaster, MA 01523 Permit #2

Merit Badge University 2016 Registration Form… Please Print

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Name:

Address:

City, State Zip:

Age: Rank:

Troop #: Town:

Phone:

Email Address:

Please register online at Events.NashuaValleyBSA.org or

Return this form with your $20 payment to :

Nashua Valley Council

1980 Lunenburg Rd. Lancaster, MA 01523

Registrations must be submitted online or postmarked by January 31, 2015

CHOOSE: 4 DIFFERENT BADGES

List your first 2 Merit badges, and 2 alternate Merit Badges in order of preference. You will receive your first TWO choices unless the class is already filled.

Alternate 1.

Alternate 2.

* First come / first served. Class sizes are limited!

** FILL IN ALL SPACES!

*** PLEASE DO NOT DUPLICATE YOUR REQUESTS!

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WHEN:

Feb 13th, Feb 27th, Mar 12th, 2016 (Snow date: Apr 9)

TIME:

Arrival: 7:30AM to 8:30AM

First Session: 9:00 AM to 10:20 AM

Refreshments available 10:20 AM - 10:40 AM

Second Session: 10:40 AM to 12 Noon

LOCATION:

Percival Hall, Fitchburg State University, 160 Pearl St. Fitchburg, MA

DIRECTIONS:

From Route 2A N in downtown Fitchburg turn left onto North St. Follow North St. to the Fitchburg State University Campus. Look for BSA signs once you are on North St.

COST:

For only $20.00, you have the opportunity to earn 2 Merit Badges complete with the Merit Badge books. (M.B. Books will be available before class on Feb 14th at the University.)

WHAT TO BRING:

Scout Uniform, Note Paper, Pencil/Pen and Scout Spirit. Money for snack bar. Wear warm clothes, weekend temperature is set at 60 degrees.

PARENTS:

Your help is needed! Please volunteer as a hallway monitor, off site driver or for the wonderful opportunity to teach.

WEATHER CONDITIONS:

In the event of inclement weather, please call the Council Service Center and request extension 20 for Adverse Weather / event update. If cancellations are necessary, every effort will be made to reschedule the classes.

Available Badges Notes Difficulty

Auto Maintenance 1

Chess 1

Cit in the Community Notes 1 & 2 4

Cit in the Nation Notes 1 & 2 4

Cit in the World Notes 1 & 2 4

Communications Notes 1 & 2 4

Dentistry Notes 7 4

Digital Technology 3

Emergency Preparedness Notes 1 & 2 4

Energy 3

Engineering Notes 3 & 7 5

Fire Safety 1

First Aid Notes 1 2 4

Forestry Notes 7 3

Genealogy 1

Music 3

Oceanography 3

Photography Notes 4 & 5 2

Safety 1

Scouting Heritage Notes 3 1

Note 1. This badge is required for Eagle.

Note 2. Instructor request, boy be at least First Class.

Note 3. Must have notebook and pen.

Note 4. Must have a camera.

Note 5. Must have topic for requirement #4 (either a or b).

Note 6. This badge is a double session badge.

Note 7. Content geared toward older scouts.

Difficulty Rating (1- Low to 5-High)

QUESTIONS:

Nashua Valley Council, (978) 534-3532 or

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