Merit Badge University & University of Scouting

Merit Badge University
Scouts have the opportunity to focus on and complete one merit badge during this exciting event! A variety of badges will be offered to suit different interests. It is important that you review the Registration Packet before signing up for any classes. Numbers shown with badges are just different sessions of the same class, scouts can sign up for either class.
Date & Time: Sessions run from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM, with a lunch break.
Location: River Bluff High School, Lexington, SC.
Cost: $20 per Scout, including lunch.
Registration: Must be completed by Troop leadership or a designated contingent leader for the Troop.
For questions, contact Ed Helms at eshelms@gmail.com.
University of Scouting
Scout leaders are invited to enhance their skills through a variety of 50-minute training sessions offered throughout the day.
Date & Time: Sessions begin at 9:30 AM, following the Scouts' Merit Badge start.
Location: River Bluff High School, Lexington, SC.
Who Can Attend: Open to all Cub Scout, Scouts BSA, and Venturing leaders.
Class Options: Check the course listings to see available topics. Most classes run all day.
Cost: $15 per leader, including lunch.
Registration: Pre-registration is required to ensure accurate session and lunch counts.
For questions, contact
Join us for a day of learning, networking, and leadership development!
Please register for both MBU and UoS before Sunday, March 15th at 6:00pm
River Bluff High School
320 Corley Mill Rd.
Lexington, SC 29072
Merit Badge Offering University of Scouting (adult trainings)
Art Scoutmaster/Assistant Scoutmaster
Cit in the Community Troop Committee Chair
Cit in the Nation 1 Troop Committee
Cit in the Nation 2 Merit Badge Counselor
Cit in the World 1 Cubmaster/Assistant Cubmaster
Cit in the World 2 Den Leader
Climb to First Class 1 Pack Committee Chair
Climb to First Class 2 Pack Committee
Communications 1 Charter Organization Representative
Communications 2
Cooking
Crime Prevention / Traffic Safety
CyberSecurity / Artificial Intelligence
Disc Golf
Emergency Prep
Law
Nuclear Science
Personal Management
Journalism/Scholarship
Sustainability
River Bluff High School
Saturday 03-21-2026
9:00 AM ET to 3:00 PM ET
Save the Date University of Scouting
River Bluff High School
Saturday 03-21-2026
9:30 AM ET to 2:30 PM ET





