Precision in Practice: Metalwork Merit Badge at Seyer Industries
Advanced Manufacturing. Real-World Precision.
Presented by Seyer Industries

Saturday, March 21, 2026
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (may end early)

Seyer Industries
35 Cherokee Drive
St. Peters, MO 63376

Event Overview: 
Scouts BSA youth (aged 13 & up) are invited to spend the day inside Seyer Industries’ state-of-the-art aerospace manufacturing facility, focusing exclusively on the Metalwork Merit Badge.

This experience highlights precision machining and advanced manufacturing, showing Scouts how metal components are produced to exact specifications for aerospace applications. Scouts will learn how accuracy, tolerances, and quality control play a critical role in modern manufacturing, guided by professionals who work in this environment every day.

The program blends hands-on learning, structured instruction, and behind-the-scenes exposure to clean, high-tech manufacturing processes that represent the future of skilled trades and engineering.

No simulations. No lecture-only learning. This is modern metalwork in action! 

What Scouts Will Do

• Work through Metalwork Merit Badge requirements with qualified instructors
• Explore real precision machining and advanced manufacturing processes used in aerospace production
• Hands-on activities focused on accuracy, measurement, and material properties
• Guided discussions on safety, quality standards, and aerospace applications
• Gain insight into skilled trades and manufacturing career paths

Register as a Unit
Units are strongly encouraged to attend together!

Participating as a unit allows Scouts to:

• Work through requirements alongside their peers.
• Share learning experiences and technical discussions.
• Strengthen teamwork and shared problem-solving skills in a real-world setting.
• Advance with their Troopmates. 
• Help ease travel and provide adequate leadership.

Unit participation also supports a smoother program flow and enhances the overall experience for Scouts and leaders alike.

Who Can Attend
Scouts BSA youth, ages 13 and up (Must be 13 at time of event.) 
Adult leaders and parents are welcome to register and participate

Available spots:

50 Scouts (ages 13 & up)
25 Adult Leaders

*We will not accept walk-ins or those who are not registered.
You must complete registration before it fills or closes to participate. This is a Council-enforced rule.

Cost:

$10 per Scout
$5 per Adult

Schedule Notes

• Check-in begins at 8:30 AM
• Program runs from 9:00 AM to approximately 4:00 PM
• Some groups may complete activities earlier depending on pace and requirements.

Required Attire and Safety Guidelines

All participants must follow these safety requirements while in the manufacturing facility:

• Class B uniform: a Scouting America, Council, District, Unit, or Camp short-sleeved tee-shirt
• Pants are required (NO shorts)
• Closed-toe shoes
• No long sleeves
• No jewelry
• Long hair pulled back and secured
• Nothing dangling, no neckerchiefs

These requirements are strictly enforced to ensure safety in a manufacturing environment. 

About Seyer Industries

Seyer Industries is a leader in aerospace manufacturing, specializing in precision machining and advanced metal fabrication. This workshop gives Scouts rare access to a real industrial setting where accuracy, craftsmanship, and safety matter every day.

Learn more about Seyer Industries and how they are Building the Future of Flight™ here: https://www.seyerind.com/