Merit Badge University

Merit Badge University will be held on Saturday, March 8th from 9am until 3pm at Gaston College in Dallas, NC.  This will be a great way to earn a more difficult merit badge in a short period of time. This is a popular event and many of the scouts choose to sign up for an Eagle required merit badge.  There will probably be some pre-requisites involved if a scout wishes to earn the merit badge by the end of the day.  Your adult scout leaders can help you find out what is required prior to attending MBU, and help you get started on the merit badge.

Many scouts have already signed up for their merit badge classes.  If you plan to attend and haven't signed up for a class, you need to let one of the scout leaders know as soon as possible.  The cost for MBU is $15, which includes your lunch for the day.  You can bring your payment either on Tuesday night or Saturday morning.  Please try to either bring a check to the troop or exact change, if at all possible.  Each scout will also need to have a parent sign a consent form, as well.

We will meet at the church at 7:45am on Saturday and return to Hickory around 4pm.  Scouts can call home for a ride as we are getting close to Hickory.  We look forward to seeing you on Saturday!