2021 Merit Badge College
at West Virginia Wesleyan College

Merit Badge College is an opportunity for Scouts BSA members to work on an array of merit badges taught by professors and professionals of West Virginia Wesleyan College. Classes are taught throughout the day, and if prerequisites are met, Scouts typically can complete an entire merit badge in one day while being taught by experts in the field!

WHEN:  Saturday, November 6, 2021, 8:15 AM - 4:30 PM

WHERE:  West Virginia Wesleyan College, Buckhannon, WV 

COST:  $15 (includes lunch, course materials, event patch, facility)

Prior to completing this registration, Scouts MUST have secured approval from their unit leader to participate in Merit Badge University and to enroll in the selected merit badge. By registering, it is assumed that the Scout has received the prior approval.

MERIT BADGES OFFERED: Animation, Astronomy, Disabilities Awareness, Mammal Study 

UNIFORM: All participants must wear a full BSA field uniform ("Class A") or its equivalent for their group. 

TO BRING:  Water bottle, anything mentioned for the specific class, West Virginia Wesleyan College Release Form

PRIOR TO MBU:  Obtain and read a copy of the BSA's merit badge pamphlet for your assigned merit badge. There are no pre-requisites. 

CHECK-IN PROCESS: coming soon

BLUE CARDS: Physical blue cards will not be used. One week following Merit Badge College, Scout advancement records will be available electronically via their registration.  An email will be sent to the registration contact person with instructions for obtaining. 

CANCELLATION / REFUND POLICY:

• In the event a merit badge session is canceled, a full refund will be issued to those registered.
• In the event that the Scout is no longer able to attend:
  • a partial refund may be issued if a cancellation email is sent to info@macbsa.org by October 31 and the spot can be filled by a Scout from the waitlist.
  • no refunds will be issued for cancellations after October 31