Col. James T. Hatfield Merit Badge Challenge

Merit Badge Challenge is a Council wide event that helps to pair Scouts with counselors and industry professionals to give them the opportunity to earn various Merit Badges. Scouts gather over the course of 2 or 3 Saturdays, depending on the location, to work on the completion of multiple merit badges. Each of the venues offer a variety of merit badge options and they try to have a little bit of fun in the process.

North at Fairfield High School

Jan. 17 and Feb. 21, 2026

Located at 8800 Holden BLVD, Fairfield, Ohio 45014

East at Grant Career Center

Feb. 7 & 21, March 7, 2026

Located at 718 W. Plane St., Bethel, Ohio 

NKY at Scott High School

TBD

5400 Old Taylor Mill Rd, Taylor Mill, KY 41015

Refund Policy:

Due to the high demand of this event and many of the classes, there will be no refunds issued if multiple registrations were created. Individuals or groups that cancel a program reservation 30 days prior to the date of the event will receive a refund of fees paid, less a 20% administrative charge. No refunds will be issued after the 30-day cancellation deadline. Fees are transferable to a previously unregistered scout.

Questions? Please contact Michelle Byrne at michelle.byrne@scouting.org.