WHO- Registered members of Scouts, BSA ages 13 and older. 

WHAT - Automotive Maintenace Merit Badge will be led by subject matter experts at the New England Institute of Technology. By completing the requirements for the Automotive Maintenance merit badge, Scouts learn to maintain automobiles. Scouts specifically learn about the tires, engine, cooling system, fuel system, ignition, electrical systems, drive train, brakes, and dashboard. They also learn to read the various gauges and meters. Scouts will explore career opportunities related to maintaining cars.

Adventure card holders $25

Non-Adventure card holders $35

WHERE - New England Institute of Technology - Access Road Campus 65-110 Access Road Warwick, RI 02886

Check-in located at the front entrance.

Parking available in the main lot.

WHY - Automotive Maintenance Merit Badge at NEIT is a unique opportunity to learn a very important skill from the best in the field!

New England Institute of Technology is a university that prepares students for professional and technoloical careers. The university provides students with specialized associate, bachelor’s, and graduate degree programs, which prepare traditional age students and adult learners for the job world or additional higher education.

At New England Tech, students learn from industry professionals in small classes in a “hands-on” format utilizing the most current technologies available. NEIT helps students develop basic math, communications, and business skills that allow them to compete for the best jobs and ensure growth in their chosen career.

Students develop into well-rounded professionals with the ability to communicate effectively with their future managers, co-workers, and customers.

WHEN – 4/27/2024

Programs runs from 9:00AM-3:00PM

Check-in -8:45 Classes start at 9:00 AM

Scouts should bring a lunch.

Parents are invited to tour the facility and meet with staff and admissions faculty.

HOW - Register online today, space is limited!

Parents are required to check-in scouts and attend a short opening orientation.

Scouts taking this merit badge will get dirty! Wear work clothes, including long sleeve shirt, long pants, no crocs or open toed shoes (boots preferred)

Participants should bring Automotive Maintenance Merit Badge pamphlet, a blue card signed by the scout leader, a pen, paper, and safety glasses.

No food will be provided.