James River Merit Badge University

Saturday, March 14, 2026
Brookland Middle School
9200 Lydell Drive, Richmond, VA 23228
 

The James River District invites you to our 2nd Merit Badge University, a day packed with fun, hands-on learning! Scouts will have the opportunity to earn merit badges across a wide range of topics—from science and technology to history and life skills.

Schedule

7:45 AM – Check-in

8:15 AM – Opening Ceremony

8:30 AM - 12:00 PM – Morning Session

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM – Lunch Break

1:00 PM - 4:30 PM – Afternoon Session
 

Cost: $20 per Scout

Includes an official Merit Badge University (MBU) patch

Scouts must bring a leader-signed blue card and their own lunch & water bottle

Full Scouts BSA uniform ("Class A") is required
 

Important Registration Details

Link to pre-requisites: http://tiny.cc/68oy001

Registration is open to individual Scouts only (not by unit).

All participants must be registered Scouts BSA members.

Per BSA requirements, Scouts must have permission to take merit badge classes before attending.

Bring your blue cards signed by your troop leadership to participate.

Merit Badges Offered

Eagle-Required (Full-Day Classes)

Citizenship in the Nation

Communications and Public Speaking

Emergency Preparedness

First Aid

Other Full-Day Merit Badges

Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity

Crime Prevention and Fingerprinting

Leatherwork

Pioneering

Plumbing

Half-Day Merit Badges

American Heritage

Law

American Indian Culture

Disabilities Awareness

Animal Science

Vetrinary Medicine

Art

Citizenship in the Community

Citizenship in the World

Digital Technoloty

Collections

Fire Safety

Safety

Pets and Dog Care

Railroading

Scouting Heritage

Signs,Signals, and Codes

Truck and Transportation

Sports