Merit Badge University - 2008
(Updated Jan 1, 2008)

Registration forms are now available on the Permission Slips page.

What is Merit Badge University?
Merit Badge University (MBU) is an opportunity for Seven Rivers District Boy Scouts, (First Class and above) to work on a variety of merit badges.  Scouts will be able to study and earn up to three merit badges in a single month.  Merit badges offered will include many that are required for Eagle.  Take advantage of this great advancement opportunity!!  If you have any questions, contact your Scoutmaster.

What badges are available this year?

   Eagle-required Badges                     Elective Badges
   Communications                                Salesmanship
   Citizenship in the Community        Photography
   Citizenship in the World                  Collections
   Citizenship in the Nation                 Engineering
   Family Life                                         Energy
   First Aid                                              Painting
                                                                 Electricity
                                                                Composite Materials
                                                                Carpentry
                                                                Fire Safety
                                                                Public Speaking
                                                                Coin Collecting
                                                                Crime Prevention
                                                                Cinematography
                                                                Woodworking
                                                                Traffic Safety

When will MBU take place?
The event will take place on three Saturdays: March 8rd, 15th and 29th.  The activities will be held from 8:00am to 1:00pm, with the merit badge classes being held from 9:00am to 12:45pm.   Scouts must attend all three sessions, in uniform, to receive credit for the classes.

Where will MBU take place?
MBU will be held at the Bellingham High School, 60 Harpin St, Bellingham, off Route 495.  (From Medfield, it's easiest to go via Rte 109.)
Map to Bellingham HS - in PDF format (map.pdf)

How does a Scout enroll?
Because of school occupancy limits, total enrollment at the MBU is limited.  Class sizes are also limited and will be assigned on a first-come basis.  This means that registration must be prepaid, and forms should be completed in their entirety in order for them to be accepted. 
Registration forms are now available on the Permission Slips page.

How much does MBU cost?
This year's enrollment fee is $30 per scout.  All registration forms and fees must be received at the Old Colony Council no later than Friday, Febuary 1, 2008.

What is provided at MBU?
Three lunches, three merit badge booklets and an event participation patch are provided by MBU.

What are the requirements for attending?

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Scouts must be at least First Class to attend. 

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Class "A" uniforms are required for each day at MBU.

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On the first day of class, each Scout must bring a blue Merit Badge card for each badge, signed by the Scoutmaster.

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Scouts must bring a notebook, pencils/pens and the pamphlet for each merit badge taken.

Why must a Scout  be First Class to attend?
Although "pre-First Class" Scouts are allowed to earn merit badges, at this point in their Scouting life, they really should be concentrating on completing the requirements needed to achieve their Tenderfoot, Second and First Class ranks.  On the other hand, First Class, Star and Life Scouts must earn merit badges in order to advance.  Therefore, First Class was deemed the logical cut-off to achieve the occupancy and class size limits as stated above, under "How does a Scout Enroll?".