Chicago Federation of Labor Merit Badge Clinic

Hire360

May 30, 2026

Our partners at Hire360 will be offering American Labor, Journalism, Theater, and Woodwork merit badges. Scouts may choose two. 

Please be prepared with the following:

• Check-in begins at 8:30am.
• Scouts should bring a lunch
• Scouts should be in Field Uniform ("Class A")
• Any prerequises for class
• We will be using digital blue cards for this event. Please have a converation with your Scoutmaster about which badges you will be taking

Prerequisites

Theater: TBA

Woodwork:

• 1(a), 1(c), and 2(a)

Journalism: 

• 1, 4, and 5
• The opportunity to complete Requirement 2: Option B by visiting Fox News Station will be available at a later date. If you would like to leave with a 'complete' for Journalism badge, Requirement 2: Option A is a pre-requisite. 

American Labor: 

• 1, 3, and 7

Schedule

8:30-9:00am: Check-in

9:00-12:00pm: Morning Session

12:00-1:00pm: Lunch

1:00-4:00pm: Afternoon Session

Scouts may be dropped off in the morning and picked up in the afternoon. There is space in the facility for parents/leaders to wait during the day, but be aware that parking is challenging (metered and street parking only).