CSR Merit Badge Day - Feb 27, 2021

The Cherokee Scout Reservation Merit Badge Day is an attempt to provide Scouts BSA an opportunity to earn advancement since Winter Camp 2020 was canceled.

Date: Saturday, February 27, 2021

Arrival Time: Arrive between 8:30 am and 9:00 am; come to the main parking lot

Departure Time: Depart the main parking lot between 3:30 pm and 4:00 pm

Scouts will need to bring Parts A & B of the BSA Annual Medical & Health Form.

Scouts will participate in 1 of 6 merit badge choices:

1. Citizenship in the World (Eagle required)
2. Law
3. Medicine
4. Personal Management (Eagle required)
5. Search & Rescue
6. Sustainability (Eagle required)

Cost: $35 which includes merit badge materials, a hot lunch, and COVID-19 mitigation supplies.

The unit leader may register the entire unit. Or, families may register their Scout individually. 

Upon arrival in the parking lot, Scouts will undergo a COVID-19 screening. 

To prevent mixing, Scouts will go directly to their program area. Merit badge instruction will take place under open-air shelters. Essentially, Scouts will be outside for the entire day. Scouts should dress appropriately for the weather.

Scouts must wear a face-covering for the duration of the event. 

Class sizes are limited to 24.

Registration closes on Thursday, February 25 at 11:59 pm.

The Merit Badge Detailed Chart shows which requirements will be covered during the merit badge day, pre-work, and any items Scouts should bring. 

Unit leaders/guardians are welcome to stay at camp for the duration of the event. 

The cost for adults is $5.00 to cover lunch.

Unit leaders/guardians will have a designated wait area. 

Dr. Chris Cobitz is the event coordinator. Direct questions to him at chris@cobitz.com.