2025 Trades Day Merit Badge Event!
Saturday, August 23rd, Rhodes France Scout Reservation
CLASSES ARE FULL (8-18-25)

All Scouts BSA Scouts are invited to take part in the 12th Annual Trades Day at Rhodes France Scout Reservation.  This is a unique experience for Scouts to learn valuable skills related to various skilled trades and possible career opportunities all while earning a merit badge.  Scouts will work on one merit badge for the day.  These courses will be in-depth and very hands-on and include some off-site trips to local businesses.

Check-in will begin at 8:30 am on Saturday, August 23rd with the merit badge sessions beginning at 9:00 am.  Lunch will be provided.  Scouts should have and have read their merit badge pamphlet.  This will be a one day event concluding about 4:00 pm.

It is important that each Scout read through the merit badge pamphlet prior to the event.  Scouts must arrive at camp with pre-requisites completed.  Many of the merit badges require long pants and sturdy shoes to complete the tasks safely.