Northern Lights Merit Badge Academy 2026

Saturday, December 5, 2026
Rome Corners Intermediate School – Oregon, WI

Finish the Year Strong. Start the Next One Even Stronger.

As the northern lights blaze across the winter sky, Troop 50 invites you to close out 2026 with one final epic adventure. The Northern Lights Merit Badge Academy is your chance to level up your skills, earn key badges, and celebrate the spirit of scouting before the year ends.

Whether you're chasing Eagle rank or exploring new passions, this is the moment to shine. Come together with scouts from across the region for a day of discovery, leadership, and unforgettable momentum heading into 2027.

Schedule of Events:

• 7:45 - 8:15:  Registration
• 8:15 - 8:30:  Opening Ceremony
• 8:30 - 12:00:  Morning Sessions
• 12:00 - 12:45:  Lunch
• 12:45 - 4:15:  Afternoon Sessions
• 4:15 - 4:30:  Closing Ceremony

Merit Badges:

• Eagle Merit Badges
  • Camping (partial)
  • Citizenship in the Community
  • Citizenship in the Nation
  • Citizenship in the World
  • Communication
  • Emergency Preparedness
  • First Aid (full day session)
  • Personal Fitness (partial)
  • Personal Management (partial)
  • Sustainability

• Elective Merit Badges
  • American Indian Cultures
  • Automotive Maintenance (held off site at Wille Truck Service - transportation will be provided)
  • Competetive Gaming  (**NEW BADGE**)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Electricity
  • Leatherwork (merit badge) (AM)
  • Leather craft  (craft item/knife sheath only) (PM)
  • Music
  • Photography
  • Search & Rescue (full day session)
  • Wilderness Survival
  • Wildland Fire Management (**NEW BADGE**)

More badges coming soon.  Check back often for updates.

Various badges will have prerequisites.  The prerequisite list is in the attachments sections.  This will be updated as counselors provide them.  Please check back often to ensure you are properly prepared for your sessions.

Adult Leader Sessions:

• Leader Social/Scouting Q&A
• Life to Eagle with Scott Santoski
• Leave No Trace with Chad Brummund 
• Stop the Bleed (pending)

Medical Forms:

Medical forms will be collected at check-in.  Please bring Parts A & B of the Scouting America medical forms.  A copy can be downloaded from the attachments section.

Lunch/Concessions:

Lunch will be provided and is included in your registration fee.  Please ensure you identify any dietary restrictions when you register for the event.

Concessions will be available for purchase throughout the day.

Presented by Troop 50

Inspiring the next generation of leaders through scouting excellence.