Merit Badge Workshops

The September 30 Merit Badge Workshop has been postponed until Saturday, October 7. Check your email for more information.

 

Theodore Roosevelt Council is proud to continue offering groundbreaking programs and opportunities to our Scouts. Below is a listing of the Merit Badge Workshops being offered this fall, as well as registration links. Please take time to review the below information prior to registering.

 

How to Create an Account & Register

Click Here for Step-by-Step Instructions on Creating Your Account

Click Here for Step-by-Step Instructions on Registering for an Upcoming MB Workshop

 

Permission & Electronic Blue Cards

Scouts should discuss the badge(s) they are registering for with their Scoutmaster prior to signing up.

All blue cards are required to be handled digitally. When you register your respective Scout(s) for their merit badge sessions, you are confirming their electronic blue card has been approved by their Scoutmaster, which will be made available to you within 5 business days of the conclusion of the workshop. No physical blue cards will be signed.

If a Scout does not complete all of the requirements for a merit badge during the session, they will receive a “Partial Completion” and have their digital blue card returned indicating the requirements that were completed. Scouts can reach out to a local counselor to complete missing requirements. Your Scoutmaster can provide you a list of these counselors.

All Scouts should submit a copy of their blue card to their Scoutmaster, whether or not the Scout completes the badge. Your records on onteora.org do not automatically transfer to Scoutbook.

Click here for Blue Card Save & Print Instructions

 

Availability

These workshops are extremely popular and are offered strictly on a first come first served basis. There is no waitlist available for classes that are full. There are many other opportunities for advancement in Scouting, including working with your Scoutmaster to contact a local counselor or attending summer camp(s).

 

Refund Policy

As per Theodore Roosevelt Council's Refund Policy, there is a strict no refund or transfer of credit policy for all Merit Badge Workshops.

 

 

Location & Time

The September 16 Merit Badge Workshop will be held at Schiff Scout Reservation (1606 Wading River Manor Road, Wading River, NY). This workshop will have a Morning Session (8 AM - 12 PM) and an Afternoon Session (1 PM - 5 PM). Scouts can register for one, or both sessions. If attending both sessions, Scouts should bring a bagged lunch.

All other Merit Badge Workshops will take place at the Council Program Center (544 Broadway, Massapequa, NY)  from 9 AM - 1 PM.

 

Theodore Roosevelt Council Fall 2023 Merit Badge Schedule

Date	Merit Badge	Prerequisites	Cost	Location & Time
16-Sept	Citizenship in the Nation	Recommended for older Scouts. Writing and lecture intensive. Complete requirements 5 & 7 before workshop.	$45	Schiff Scout Reservation   Session 1: 8 AM – 12 PM   Session 2: 1 PM – 5 PM   Scouts can register for both sessions, or just one
16-Sept	Space Exploration	None.	$60
16-Sept	Fishing	Bring a fishing pole and lures. Catching a fish is NOT guaranteed. Can work on req. 9 before workshop.	$45
16-Sept	Automotive Maintenance	Work intensive. No prerequisites.	$45
16-Sept	Fire Safety	Requirements 6 & 11	$45
30-Sept	First Aid	Recommended for older Scouts. Complete requirements 1 & 5 before workshop. Bring first aid kit for req. 5a to workshop.	$35	Council Program Center 9 AM – 1 PM
30-Sept	Graphic Arts	Recommended for older Scouts. No prerequisites.	$45
30-Sept	Photography	Requirement 1a – Bring your Cyber Chip card to the workshop.	$35
30-Sept	Law	Requirement 4	$35
21-Oct	Citizenship in the World	Recommended for older Scouts. Research and lecture intensive. Complete requirement 3b before workshop.	$35	Council Program Center 9 AM – 1 PM
21-Oct	Chemistry	Extensive lab and classwork. No prerequisites.	$45
21-Oct	Health Care Professions	Requirements 5 & 9.	$35
21-Oct	Disabilities Awareness	Requirements 2 & 4	$35
18-Nov	Emergency Preparedness	Recommended for older Scouts. Complete requirements 1, 2c, and 8b before workshop. Bring emergency kit to workshop.	$35	Council Program Center 9 AM – 1 PM
18-Nov	Geology	None.	$35
18-Nov	Traffic Safety	None.	$35
18-Nov	Digital Technology	Requirement 1 – bring cyber chip card to workshop.	$35
2-Dec	Communication	Recommended for older Scouts. Complete requirements 4, 5, and 8 before workshop. Prepare speech for requirement 3.	$35	Council Program Center 9 AM – 1 PM
2-Dec	Robotics	Recommended for older Scouts. No prerequisites.	$45
2-Dec	Moviemaking	None.	$35
2-Dec	Art	Requirement 6	$40
9-Dec	Personal Management	Recommended for older Scouts. Writing and lecture intensive. Complete Requirements 1, 2, and 8 before workshop.	$35	Council Program Center 9 AM – 1 PM
9-Dec	Fingerprinting	None.	$35
9-Dec	Entrepreneurship	Requirement 3.	$35
9-Dec	Weather	Requirement 9.	$35