Level Up Your Journey: Twin Rivers Council Merit Badge College Day 2026!

Calling all Scouts BSA Youth in the Twin Rivers Council! Are you ready to accelerate your path to Eagle Rank and explore exciting, rare fields of knowledge?

Join us for the premier Merit Badge College Day—a full day of intensive, focused instruction designed to help you conquer key requirements and discover new passions!

Event Details

What: Twin Rivers Council Merit Badge College Day

Where: Shaker High School | 445 Watervliet Shaker Rd I Latham, NY 12110

When: Saturday, March 21, 2026

Time: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM (Check-in begins at 8:00 AM)

Conquer Eagle-Required and Explore Rare Badges!

This is your chance to make serious progress on the badges needed for Eagle Scout and delve into unique topics often difficult to find counselors for! NOTE: Scouts are responsible for completing all prerequisites before the event. Some courses may require BOTH morning and afternoon sessions to complete.

Eagle-Required Merit Badges Offered:

• Citizenship in Community
• Citizenship in the Nation
• Citizenship in the World
• Emergency Preparedness
• Communication
• First Aid

Rare & Specialized Merit Badges Offered:

• Artificial Intelligence
• Chemistry
• Electricity
• Coin Collecting
• Collections
• Game Design
• Cyber Security
• Disabilities Awareness
• Entrepreneurship
• Health Care Professions
• Law
• Public Health
• Scouting Heritage

Check out the Pre-requisite list for all badges offered by clicking here: MBC Pre-requisite List

Registration & What's Included

Your registration price includes:

• Admission to College (All classes)
• Exclusive Event Patch
• Access to the Midway Vendor Area

Lunch Option: Stay fueled for the day! For an additional fee, you can pre-purchase a convenient Subway box lunch at the time of registration.

Ready to reserve your spot? Head to the registration link today to sign up for classes and secure your lunch!

Don't miss out on this annual opportunity to advance, learn, and connect with experts! We can't wait to see you there!