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Merit Badge Skill Centers
If you have a skill center that needs to be added to our website, please use the GSLAC Merit Badge Group Instruction Policy Form. Return the form to kim.blumenberg@scouting.org.
Merit Badge Skill Centers are offered by organizations and individuals who are uniquely qualified to provide instruction in their content areas. View the list on the left for upcoming centers.
Additional skill centers may be offered in your district. Ask your district executive or district advancement chairman for more details about these events.
| IN-PERSON and VIRTUAL MERIT BADGE CLINICS | ||||
| Merit Badge Name | Date of Merit Badge | Second Mtg (if applicable) | Time (Start and End) | Register now! |
| Fishing | 12-Sept | 9:00am-12:15pm | https://scoutingevent.com/312-fishingmbclasssept | |
| Horsemanship | 15-Sept | 17, 22, 24- Sept | https://scoutingevent.com/312-horsemanshipmbclass | |
| Fly Fishing | 19-Sept | 9:00am-12:15pm | https://scoutingevent.com/312-flyfishingmbclasssept | |
| NESA Advancement Day | 19-Sept | 8:00am-5:00pm | https://scoutingevent.com/312-2020NESAWarrenLevis | |
| Climbing | 19-Sept | 26- Sept 03-Oct | 9:00 am- 4:00pm | https://scoutingevent.com/312-climbingmeritbadge |
| Art | 19-Sept | 12:00pm-1:30pm | https://scoutingevent.com/312-artmbclasssept | |
| Personal Management | 22-Sept | 29-Sept | 6:00pm-8:00pm | https://scoutingevent.com/312-personalmangmbclasssept |
| Pulp & Paper | 26-Sept | 1:00pm-4:00pm | https://scoutingevent.com/312-pulpandpapermbclasssept | |
| Fish & Wildlife Management | 26-Sept | 9:00am -12:15pm | https://scoutingevent.com/312-fishwildlifembclasssept | |
| Rifle Shooting | 03-Oct | 9:00am-2:00pm | https://scoutingevent.com/312-rifleshootingmbclass | |
| Railroading | 07-Oct | 08 & 09 Oct | 6:00pm-7:30pm | https://scoutingevent.com/312-railroadmbclassoct |
| Cooking | 10-Oct | 21-Oct | See link for times | https://scoutingevent.com/312-cookingmbclassoctober |
| Shooting (rifle & shotgun) | 10-Oct | 9:00am-4:00pm | https://scoutingevent.com/312-shootingmbclass | |
| Photography | 11-Oct | 1:30pm-3:30pm | https://scoutingevent.com/312-photographymbclassoct | |
| Shooting (rifle & shotgun) | 17-Oct | 9:00am-4:00pm | https://scoutingevent.com/312-shootingmbclass17 | |
| Shooting (rifle & shotgun) | 24-Oct | 9:00am-4:00pm | https://scoutingevent.com/312-shootingmbclass24 | |
| Citizenship in the Community | 24-Oct | 11:00am-1:00pm | https://scoutingevent.com/312-citizenshipcommunitymbcoct | |
| Complete Angler – Fishing related badges | 25-Oct | 8:00am-4:00pm | https://scoutingevent.com/312-34624
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| Horsemanship | 27-Oct | 29-Oct, 03-Nov, 05-Nov | 5:30pm-9:00pm | https://scoutingevent.com/312-horsemanshipmbclassoct |
| Citizenship in the Community | 07-Nov | 11:00am-1:00pm | https://scoutingevent.com/312-citizenshipcommunitymbcnov | |
| Rifle Shooting @ S-F Scout Ranch | 19-Sept | 9:00am- 3:00pm | Coming Soon! | |
| Rifle Shooting @ Camp Lewallen | 17-Oct | 9:00am-3:00pm | Coming Soon! | |
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LEARNING AND EARNING
Merit Badges are some of the most rewarding, educational aspects in Scouting. Any Boy Scout can earn a merit badge at any time—there is no rank advancement required. Working on merit badges gives Scouts the opportunity to learn valuable skills and gain valuable knowledge on a variety of subjects. Everything from business and science to crafts and sports. With more than 100 merit badges available, there is sure to be something for every Scout!