2026

SC Alpha Phi Alpha Merit Badge Day

Morris College, Sumter

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. – in conjunction with Indian Waters Council is pleased to announce their FIRST Fall Alpha Merit Badge University on October 3, 2026, at Morris College, in Sumter, SC. The event will provide area scouts with unique opportunities for advancement in their pursuit of excellence in scouting. The goal is to inspire, empower, and cultivate the next generation of future leaders by increasing the number of Eagle Scouts through merit badges that emphasize leadership, scholarship, and service in underserved areas.

Cost:

· $30 for the day

· Lunch will be provided for all scouts at the in the Dining Hall on the campus of Morris College.

· Parking is available onsite.

· Parents may purchase lunch onsite if they wish to eat.

Proposed Badges

• Healthcare Professions and Public Health
• Citizenship in the Community
• Citizenship in the Nation
• Citizenship in the World
• First Aid
• Sustainability
• Traffic Safety and Crime Prevention
• Personal Management
• Genealogy
• Communications and Public Speaking 
• Scouting Heritage
• Truck Transportation
• Emergency Preparedness and Safety

For more information, contact Kenneth McIver KennethScoutingSC@gmail.com