STEM University - SEMO: Scouts BSA College

Host sponsor: Southeast Missouri State University

Who: Scouts BSA and Scout leaders
When: Saturday, January 4, 2025
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: One University Plaza, Cape Girardeau MO 63701

Cost: $17.00 per youth and $10 for adults.  We will be including the STEM U patch, Nova Cards, materials and lunch (pizza, chips, soda/water). 
Youth fee goes up to $22 after Friday, December 20th.   

Payment: Mastercard, VISA and Discover. Payments and registration will only be accepted online.

Registration Deadline: Friday, December 27th at 11:59 pm or when capacity reached.  

This year, Scouts have 15 merit badges and Nova awards to choose from.  Maybe a few more to be added...

Starting time:  8:30am, end time:  tentatively 4 pm (subject to change)

Exact schedule of events

8:30am Opening Ceremonies.
8:45 - 11:55am - Morning session
12:00 - 12:45pm - Lunch Break
12:45 - 4:00pm.  Afternoon session

Please note, not all merit badge/nova sessions will go the full time period. Sessions will involve content, discussions, activities, and videos designed to meet the requirements of the merit badge/Nova award. 

STEM University Rules and Regulations:

During the event, Scouts will be expected to:

• Be in uniform and prepared to learn.   
• Have a watch or clock handy. Return after breaks in a timely fashion.
• Read over the merit badge pamphlet and work on the merit badge workbook prior to the class. You can find merit badge pamphlets at the Scout Shop or in your troop library. Worksheets can be found at: http://usscouts.org/mb/worksheets/list.asp
• Participate in the merit badge class. Simply attending is not enough to earn the badge.  You need to participate.
• Scouts should be in the care of an adult that is on campus.   Troop ratio recommendation is 1 adult per 8 Scouts. Some adult help may be needed in classrooms for 2 deep leadership.    
• Scouts should, as much as possible, complete the prerequisites prior to the event. See attached documents. That said, partials are sometimes needed. Scouts can reach out to instructors after the event to complete their badges.
• Make sure to enter a valid email when registering and check your email before the event. Some instructors may send out additional information prior to class.
• NO late registrations or walk-ins. Out of Council Scouts are welcome to enroll.

Merit Badge Classes being offered (please check back often as we may add in more course offerings in the next two weeks): 

Automotive Maintenance

Chemistry

Communications

Composite Materials

Electronics

Engineering & Whoosh Nova

Geology

Mammal Study

NOVA Let it Grow

NOVA Next Big Thing

Radio 

Robotics

Space Exploration

Textiles

Weather

Adult Trainings:  A free STEM Nova Counselor/Supernova Mentor Training is also being offered for adults and parents! The training will take place on January 4th from 10-11am.   

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