The Three Rivers District invites you to Merit Badge University at Deep Creek Baptist. This is a great opportunity for Scouts to gain new skills and earn merit badges (some of which are not typically offered at summer camps).

This event is open to all registered Scouts BSA, Venturers, and  Sea Scouts. Units with volunteering merit badge counselors will receive an access code to register through August 14. After August 14, registration access will open to all.

Date:   Saturday, September 11, 2021

Deadline to Register: September 1, 2021

Time:   8:00am - Check-in

            8:30 to 11:30 am – Session 1

           11:30 to 12:30 pm – Lunch break

            12:30 to 3:30 pm – Session 2

            3:30 to 4:00 pm – Clean up and departure

Location:  Deep Creek Baptist Church, 250 Mill Creek Pkwy, Chesapeake, VA 23323

Cost:    $7 per Scout (Merit Badges may have an additional fee for materials)

             $5 Optional lunch (pizza, chips, and can soda) - Pay at the door

MBU First Chair:              Charlie Tate             3RDistrictMBU@gmail.com               757-214-7534

MBU Second Chair:         Kirsten Misfeldt       KMisfeldt62@gmail.com                    757-323-6172

Registration:  Scoutingevents/596.com  This event is limited to Scouts BSA and Venturing or Sea Scouts that require merit badges for advancement.  This is not a Cub Scout event.

There will be NO WALK-INS as Registration is required!

Refunds:  There are NO refunds.  The cost to process a refund exceeds the event fee.

COVID-19:  Please do not attend if you have been feeling ill, or if someone in your household is ill, or is awaiting test results due to contact, or is in quarantine.  If you are 12 years of age or older and have been vaccinated, then face-masks are not required.  At the writing of this guide, if you are 12 years of age or older and not vaccinated, then face-masks are required.  We encourage 6 feet physical distancing and washing of hands with soap and water or hand sanitizer.

Lunch Options:  You may bring your own lunch.  There is no refrigeration provided.

            OR - You may purchase pizza lunch at the door.

Merit Badge Counselors:  We will accept additional Counselors to volunteer until July 24th.  At this time the schedule will be set and registration will be in progress. Please contact one of the event chairs.  This will increase the opportunities for our Scouts.

Unit Leaders / Parents / Drivers:  You are welcome to stay and provide additional two-deep leadership.  Please be respectful of the MBC’s lesson plan.  If you have information that might enhance the session, please communicate with the MBC during a break.  If an issue arises at the event, please contact one of the event chairs.

MB Prerequisites:  The Merit Badge Chart has a list of requirements that the Counselors are asking to have done prior to the start of the session.  Often times, these items are the basis for the balance of what will be covered.  When requirements are not complete, the Scout will leave with a Partial.  Scouts may get contact information and arrange future session with the MBC.

Note:  In order to complete the badges, each Scout must complete the prerequisites for the badge before attending the session. 

Uniforms:  Unless otherwise noted, Scouts need to arrive in Field Uniform, often referred to as Class A.

Adult Leader Training Opportunity:  There will be training opportunities that are listed here in the schedule.  NOTE:  Registration for these courses are on a separate Black Pug link.  Please share this information with your new unit leaders.