Electricity Merit Badge PM (Ages 11 to 17)

Build exciting projects like electric motors, a microphone, simple circuits connecting to bulbs and buzzers and more! Learn about electrical concepts, safety and terminology. Homework includes making a home wiring diagram and an energy conservation plan. Demos include: wiring an electric door bell, building a Leyden Jar and an electroscope. Before class starts, learn basic vocabulary in advance like volt resistance, conductor (all listed in Req. 10).
These sessions run Mon - Fri from 3:00pm to 5:00pm during Newport Sea Base Summer Camp.
Week 2: 6/16-6/20
Week 4: 6/30-7/3 *CLOSED FRI, 7/4
Week 6: 7/14-7/18
Week 8: 7/28-8/1
Please remember to check the attachments for additional details before your class begins. BSA medical form AB is required and must be turned in at check-in.
**Participants must be able to attend all 5 classes**
Newport Sea Base
Monday 06-16-2025
3:00 PM PT to 5:00 PM PT
Week 4: 6/30 - 7/3 (4 Day Week)
Newport Sea Base
Monday 06-30-2025
3:00 PM PT to 5:00 PM PT
Week 6: 7/14 - 7/18
Newport Sea Base
Monday 07-14-2025
3:00 PM PT to 5:00 PM PT
Week 8: 7/28 - 8/1
Newport Sea Base
Monday 07-28-2025
3:00 PM PT to 5:00 PM PT