Washington, D.C. District – Merit Badge University at CUA

December 12 - December 13 | The Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C.

The Washington, D.C. District is excited to announce that CUA Merit Badge University is BACK this winter! Scouts are invited to join Merit Badge Counselors and volunteers for two days of advancement and learning at The Catholic University of America.

Dates: Saturday, December 12, & Sunday, December 13, 2026

Registration Closes: Monday, November 30, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET

Registration for Youth Includes: Participation in up to four merit badges

The Merit Badge University Team is also looking for adult volunteers to serve as classroom support. To follow Safeguarding Youth policies, we require a registered adult male and female in every room. If you are willing to donate time, please register for free as a Classroom Volunteer. Zach White will reach out to determine was Blocks you are available to help support. Thank you!

Merit Badges Offered

All sessions are four-hour or all-day.

Scouts will have the opportunity to work on the following: TBA OCTOBER

How to Register

Log in to your registration.

Go to Youth Participant > Update Information > Select Classes.

Choose your desired merit badge sessions.

Resources: Coming Soon!

2026 CUA MBU – Participant Event Guide

2026 CUA MBU – Prerequisites & Outside Work

2026 CUA MBU – Counselor Guide

Questions?

Registration Questions: Christa Waterwiese

Volunteer or Program Questions: Zach White