Pop-Up Merit Badge Days are available through Gamehaven Council! These special events are day-long opportunities to take and learn merit badge skills from experts in the Southeastern Minnesota area.

Are you interested in leading a Pop-Up Merit Badge day? Contact Brady Geary (brady.geary@scouting.org)

Pottery Merit Badge

Join us for Pottery Merit Badge on January 20th at the Owatonna Arts Center! Scouts will have the opportunity to complete all merit badge requirements, including firing a kiln, making pots, and more. Space is limited - only 15 Scouts may attend! A pizza lunch will be provided. The class will be lead by Christa Kain, Education Coordinator at the Owatonna Arts Center.

Architecture Merit Badge

Join us for Architecture Merit Badge on March 8th at the Gandy Company Building in Owatonna (815 E. Rice Lake Street, Owatonna MN)! Scouts will have the opportunity to complete all merit badge requirements. Space is limited - only 20 Scouts may attend! This class will be led by architect and National Jamboree staff Dakota Mathews Schmidt. Dress for the weather - we'll be walking to the local National Farmers Bank if weather permits to look at its architecture as well. Arrive by 8:45am at the visitor entrance in the middle of the front of this building for this 3-hour long session. Scouts are encouraged to wear their Field Uniform when not hiking. Parents and leaders are welcomed and encouraged to stay during the class.

• OPTIONAL: Requirement 4 can be completed prior to class if preferred.