Metal Work Merit Badge at Kent State University

What:  Metalwork Merit Badge

Kent State University is one of 25 colleges and universities in the United States to be accredited by the American Foundry Society.

This event is limited to 24 Scouts

*Dress-Code - Required for All Attendees:

• Full leather footwear, such as leather hiking boots (no sneakers or opened-toed shoes)
• Full-length jeans (no shorts or skirts)
• No synthetic fiber clothing, cotton or wool clothing only!
• Any long hair should be pulled back for the event
• No jewelry

*Unfortunately, melting will be done in an induction furnace so attendees with a Pacemaker cannot participate/view the activities in the labs.

*Attendees should read the Metalwork Merit Badge handbook prior to the event with special emphasis placed on pages 9-30 and the founder’s section in the most recent Metalwork Merit Badge handbook.

*Parking is in lot C Math and Science.  Please check in at least 15 minutes prior to the event starting time.

*Pizza, salad and pop will be provided for lunch.  Attendees with allergies are requested to bring their own lunch.

*Information is accessible at the event website – http://www.cacohioafs.org/index.php?ContentID=142

Who is Teaching:  Professionals and Educators in the cast metals industry

Who is Attending:  First 24 Scouts BSA members 13 years of age and older

When:                      April 6, 2024

                             9:00 am to 4:30 pm

Where:

College of Aeronautics and Engineering

Kent State University

Aeronautics and Engineering Building

1400 Lester A Lefton Esplanade

Kent, OH 44242.

Cost:

Scouts BSA Youth:

$35/Scout

Adult:

$15/Adult

Questions? Contact Brian Began  at 440-552-8308