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!