The Washington, D.C. District is pleased to announce that the 2024 Merit Badge University (MBU) will take place on Saturday, October 5th & Sunday, October 6th, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. each day at The Catholic University of America.

The following badges are being offered: Animal Science, Citizenship in the Community, Citizenship in the Nation, Citizenship in the World, Communications, Law, Mammal Study, and Sustainability.  Your Scout may select up to four courses (one each for the morning and afternoon time slots on Saturday and Sunday).

Additionally, we will be offering Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat Training.  This is open to both youth and adults as a late-start on Sunday afternoon.

MBU check-in will begin at 8:30 a.m. each day at McGivney Hall.  Lunch is not included, but food options are available on campus.  Signs-ups for this event will close at midnight on September 27th to allow Scouts and merit badge counselors time to prepare for their courses.

BlackPug Instructions: To add badges to your Scout’s registration, go to Participants > Additional Actions > Manage Participant Classes > then choose individual classes

For registration questions, please contact Christa Waterwiese (christa.waterwiese@scouting.org).  For volunteer or program questions, please contact Alex Pham (alexpham.mbc@gmail.com).