2026 Three Rivers District's Merit Badge University

Saturday, November 21, 2026

Check in Begins at 7:30 AM

Registration Opens October 12, 2026

Merit Badges

• Architecture
• Automotive Maintenance (PAIRED WITH FARM MECHANICS)
• Composite Materials
• Electricity
• Electronics
• Engineering
• Entrepreneurship
• Farm Mechanics (PAIRED WITH AUTOMOTIVE MAINTENANCE)
• Health Care Professions
• Metalwork
• Painting
• Plumbing
• Veterinary Medicine
• Welding
• Woodwork (ALL DAY)

Locations

• Tidewater Community College - Skilled Trades Academy, 3303 Airline Blvd, Portsmouth, VA 23701 (Primary Event Facility)
• Tidewater Community College - Regional Automotive Center, 600 Innovation Dr, Chesapeake, VA 23320 (Automotive Maintenance, Farm Mechanics, MUST BE DONE TOGETHER)

Costs

• Scout fee: $20.00
• Adult fee: $5.00
• Staff fee: $5.00
• Merit badge specific fee: as noted
• Pizza and drink are included in registration costs.

Age Limits

• 14 and over for Automotive Maintenance and Farm Mechanics (signed parent guardian/permission slip will be required)

See Event Guide for more details