STEM University 2024 - UMSL Scouts BSA College
STEM University - UMSL: Scouts BSA College
Event sponsors: Great Rivers Confluence Foundation, Bayer, Leidos, Seiler, Spire, and the Colletti Family
Host sponsor: University of Missouri-St. Louis
Who: Scouts BSA youth, parents, and Scout leaders
When: Saturday, December 7, 2024
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: University of Missouri-St. Louis ; 1 University Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63121
If you are a CUB SCOUT, register for your Cub Scout College program HERE
Cost: $17.00 per youth. We will be including these items: STEM U patch, Nova Cards, lunch, and specific program materials. Please be sure to review prerequisites. Youth fee goes up after November 22nd. $10 for adult. Includes lunch and patch. Registration closes November 27.
Payment: Mastercard, VISA and Discover. Payments and registration will only be accepted online.
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, November 27 at 11:59 pm or when capacity reached.
This year, Scouts can entertain a multitude of merit badges and Nova awards to choose from. Participants will take part in state of the art classrooms with leaders guiding Scouts through hands-on activities. ***Scouts need to be in care of a responsible adult whether it's their parent or a unit leader.***
Starting time: 8:00am, end time: 4:00 pm
Exact schedule of events
8:00am - 8:30 Check-In
8:30am Opening Ceremony
9:00am Morning Classes Begin
12:00 - 12:45pm - Lunch Break
1:00 Afternoon Classes Begin
3:45-4pm Classes End
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.
Bring a water bottle
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, as much as possible, complete the prerequisites prior to the event. See attached document. 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 (there is the possibility that more will be added):
Architecture
Astronomy
Aviation
Chemistry
Chess
Collections
Communications
Composite Materials
Designed to Crunch Nova
Digital Technology
Engineering
Entrepreneurship
Fish & Wildlife Management
Mendels Minions Nova
Model Design and Building
Nuclear Science
Plant Science
Programming & Hello World Nova
Shoot! Nova
Start Your Engines! - Nova
Up and Away Nova
Weather
Over 433 spots available!!
Adult Trainings:
A free STEM Nova Counselor/Supernova Mentor Training is also being offered for adults and parents! The training will take place on December 7th from 10am to 11am. A reminder email will be sent out in advance of the event.
stlbsa.org/stem <<<<< check out this site often for all the STEM program and Nova award opportunites!
University of Missouri- St. Louis
Saturday 12-07-2024
8:30 AM CT to 4:00 PM CT Past