Skilled Trades Merit Badge Workshops

We are thrilled to announce that our brand new, state-of-the-art Dever Family Foundation Skilled Trades Education Center at Camp Friedlander is opening in 2026! This center provides a safe, effective, and unique venue to introduce, educate, and instruct Scouts in skilled trades and the fulfilling careers they offer.

Join us for a fun and hands-on workshop dedicated to exploring the world of trade skills. This event will provide an opportunity to learn new skills, earn trade skills merit badges, and explore exciting career paths.

Scouts can attend a morning and afternoon session and take:

• Auotmotive Maintenence
• Plumbing
• Home Repairs and Painting
• Welding
• Robotics
• Electricity

Workshop Schedule

• 8:30AM - Registration
• 9:00AM - AM Session
• 12:00PM - Lunch (Provided for Scouts)
• 1:00PM - PM Session
• 4:00PM - Event Concludes

A participant and parents guide will be published to share suggested prework, appropriate clothing and other FAQs.

Please note that different Workshop dates offer different Merit Badge opportunities.  Scouts are encouraged to attend multiple days and earn multiple merit badges. 

Merit Badge Completion: Please remember that only the 'hands-on' requirements are guaranteed to be completed during the day. However, many Scouts will complete the entire merit badge in these rigorous sessions.

Disclaimer for Home Repairs and Painting: The Home Repairs and Painting sessions are designed to be taken sequentially, with one in the morning and one in the afternoon. To complete both Home Repairs and Painting merit badges, Scouts must attend both the morning and afternoon sessions. Attending only one Home Repairs or Painting session will result in a partial completion for the respective merit badge.

Please remember that only the ‘hands-on’ requirements are guaranteed to be completed during Trade Skills Day, but many Scouts will complete the entire merit badge in these rigorous sessions.

Welding class requires blue jeans and a sturdy, long-sleeve, shirt.

Please also bring a notebook and writing utensils.

Session Dates: 

• January 24th, 2026
• February 28th, 2026
• March 28th, 2026
• August 22nd, 2026
• September 26th, 2026
• October 17th, 2026
• November 14th, 2026
• December 12th, 2026

Cost:

• $45 per Scout

Location: 

• Camp Friedlander | 581 Ibold Road, Loveland, OH 45140