2024 Merit Badge University
Event Details
Merit Badge University
Saturday, April 27, 2024
Peoria Riverfront Museum / Caterpillar Visitor Center and Museum
Take advantage of an exciting partnership between the W. D. Boyce Council, the Peoria Riverfront Museum, and the Caterpillar Visitor Center & Museum. In this afternoon-only event, Scouts can earn one of a wide range of merit badges, some not commonly offered due to the resources and expertise of our hosts!
Leaders can benefit, too! Attend the free Social Media / Website Marketing session to be held in the Peoria Riverfront Museum’s Giant Screen Theater. Get tips from the council’s Marketing Committee on how you can recruit new Scouts to your Pack, Troop or Crew using easy-to-execute online strategies.
Event Times:
Noon-12:30 PM Check-in (Main Lobby - Peoria Riverfront Museum)
12:30-1:00 PM Opening (Giant Screen Theater - Peoria Riverfront Museum)
1:00-4:00 PM Merit Badges
4:00-5:00 PM Peoria Riverfront Museum Open for Scouts
5:00 PM Peoria Riverfront Museum Closes
Merit Badges Offered:
$15 by April 13 / Late Fee $20 if paid after April 13
American Cultures
Art
Astronomy
Engineering
Insect Study
Mining in Society
Photography
Scouting Heritage
Prerequisites will be emailed out prior to the event.
* pre-reqs should be completed prior to MBU and
brought with the Scout to ensure completion of the merit badge in a timely manner.
Scouts should also be familar with all requirements to enhance their learning at the event.
Adult Leader Training Session: Social Media / Website Marketing
2:15 - 3:15 in the Giant Screen Theater
* Register Early - Merit Badge Space Limited *
Leader Training Session - Unlimited
Registration Closes April 25 or when full
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