Bluff City Merit Badge College

The Bluff City Merit Badge College is back and bigger than ever! This year, Chickasaw Council is partnering with both the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) and the University of Memphis for a massive, collaborative day of learning, advancement, and discovery.

Scouts can choose from an extensive catalog of merit badges spanning healthcare, engineering, technology, environmental science, civics, and trades. Additionally, adult leaders and parents can take advantage of focused adult training courses and informational workshops hosted on the UTHSC campus. All sessions are taught in university labs and academic facilities led by university faculty, medical professionals, subject experts, and dedicated adult leaders focused on safeguarding youth and developing future leaders.

The Bluff City Merit Badge College is $10 for everyone to attend and includes a patch, lunch, and general programs (some programs/trainings may have an additional fee such as CPR/AED and Mental Health First Aid).

Event Schedule

Time                                          Activity                                       Location

7:30 AM – 8:00 AM                   Check-In                              UTHSC Campus

8:00 AM – 8:40 AM       Welcome & Speakers                      UTHSC Campus

8:40 AM – 9:00 AM     Transition / Travel to Classrooms       Both Campuses

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM   Block A Classes & Workshops           Both Campuses

12:00 PM – 12:15 PM  Transition to Lunch                            Both Campuses

12:15 PM – 12:45 PM            Lunch                                       Both Campuses

12:45 PM – 1:00 PM   Transition to Afternoon Classes          Both Campuses

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM      Block B Classes & Workshops           Both Campuses

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM              Event Clean-Up                          Both Campuses