Hosted by Southern Illinois University- Carbondale

All Scouts should bring Merit Badge cards, booklets, paper and pencil for the classes they are taking.

Who: Boy Scouts and Scout leaders
When: Saturday, Feburary 27, 2016
Time: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Southern Illinois University Carbondale. JW Neckers Building (1245 Lincoln Drive) Participants can park behind the Neckers building in lot (#47) or in the lot across from the Student Center (#13). A map can be found at: http://parking.siu.edu/on-campus/index.html
Cost: Early Bird Price- $15.00 per youth and $10 per Leader/Adult until Feb. 12th. Price jumps $5 afterwards. Includes: Lunch (pizza,soda, & cookies), STEM u patch, and program materials.

***Students participating in the Automotive Maintenance or Aviation MB should go directly to the Transportation Education Center at the Southern Illinois Airport.  Check in will be in the North Lobby of the Transportation Education Center Building.http://automotive.siu.edu/facilities.php

Registration Deadline: Friday, Feburary 19, 2016 or when capacity is reached.
NO late registrations or walk-ins. 

Schedule of Events:

Open doors (JW Neckers) at 8 a.m., Opening ceremonies at 8:30 a.m.

Program sessions: 9 a.m. to Noon & 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Move to adjacent buildings for program

MERIT BADGE CLASSES OFFERED:

Geology

Chemistry

Weather

Photography

First Aid

Aviation

Astronomy

Mining in Society

Automotive Maintenance

NOVA CLASSES OFFERED:

Shoot!

Whoosh!

Designed to Crunch

Start Your Engines

STEM University Rules and Regulations:
• All attending Scouters (Adults and Youth) should be in field uniform for the event. 
• Attending leaders/parents will need to register separately if they want lunch.
• Attending leaders may be assigned to a class or group to assist the instructor, and also help out as hall monitors. Any Scout caught wandering around during class time, will be sent home.
• NO food or drink is allowed in the classrooms.
• Parents should be reminded to be prompt when dropping off and picking up Scouts. 
• We are guests of Southern Illinois University Carbondale. We are privileged, to be able to use this facility. Please be respectful to buildings and classrooms. Each Scout should conduct themselves in the true spirit of the Scout Law, Scout Oath, and the Outdoor Code. Please practice “leave no trace” during your visit. Each scout is responsible for keeping their assigned program area clean.
• Scouts and leaders are not authorized to utilize other classrooms or buildings, other than the ones designated. All classrooms are clearly marked.
• NO electronic devices allowed!! This is a learning environment. All cell phones should be placed on vibrate or turned off.
• SIUC is not responsible for accidents or for damaged or lost property.