Badge O'Rama in the Woods - 2026

At Cowles Scout Reservsation

MAY 2ND AND MAY 3RD (OVERNIGHT CAMPING AVAILABLE) ***** All Classes will take both days to achieve the merit badge unless otherwise indicated.  Classes will be the same period, both days****(2 sessions - both days 5/2 & 5/3) 

Class Fee -$10 per badge

LUNCH will be provided.  Overnight Campers' dinner will be held at the campsites and is the responsibility of the units.

GUIDANCE FOR SCOUTS ATTENDING A MERIT BADGE COLLEGE

1.) Pick a Merit Badge

From the Course Catalog, you can select several Merit Badges that you have an interest in taking. We expect you to discuss with your Scoutmaster and parents which badge to earn. But in the end, we hope you select a topic that you truly wish to learn about. Don't let rank advancement be the only consideration.

2.) Consider Your Age

While there is no age or grade requirement for any merit badge, certain classes at the MBC are recommended for older Scouts. In the short duration of a single day, the nature and amount of material covered in these classes will possibly make it difficult for a younger Scout to keep up.  This can slow the pace of the class, and the class will not complete the intended material.  We want you to enjoy what you do here so you will do it well.

3.) Getting Ready for Badge O'Rama Day (Read the book)

OK. So, you have registered online ond selected your badges.  Congratulations! The next thing that you should do, if you have not already done so, is to get a copy of the Merit Badge pamphlet for yourself. (Read the book.) You should read through the pamphlet so that you are completely familiar with it. In fact (Read the book), you may want to read it through more than once. (Read the book.)

We do not guarantee that you will complete any badge.  Many MB classes will have published a list of prerequisites, or your instructor will contact you with a list they would like you to have completed before the first session.  These are requirements that you should complete before Badge O'Rama day.  When you complete them, bring all materials to class with you, such as notes, pictures, writings, reports, and letters. (Read the book.) It is up to you to make sure that you complete every requirement. Even if they are not listed, some requirements may, by their nature, not be doable in a classroom. (Read the book.) You should at least attempt to complete these before the Badge O'Rama.  If you can do this, then you will get the most out of the workshop.  If you do not, then you won't (Read the book.)

4.) Blue Merit Badge Cards

We will be tracking requirements digitally,  and will send out a record or digital copies of the advancement records and digital blue cards after the completion of the evrent. 
If you have a current partial blue card for a class you have signed up for, you can bring it with you to get it signed off upon completion. 

This is a formal event.  Proudly wear your Field Uniform. Make sure to have any prerequisite work that you have done (or its proof) with you. Bring your Merit Badge Pamphlet. (Read the Book.)