Looking for a Great Winter Activity for Your Scouts?

Join hundreds of scouts from the Greater Colorado Council and surrounding Councils in these exciting, classroom-based opportunities to help Scouts earn their merit badges. 

Quality programs, top-notch instructors, and smiling staff make this the must-attend event of the year. 

MERIT BADGE COLLEGE AT COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF AURORA – MARCH 4, 2023 

1600 E. Centretech Pkwy, Aurora, CO 80011 

CHECK-IN STARTS AT 07:00 AM OR 30 MINUTES BEFORE YOUR CLASS 

The College will be set up in 7 periods, 4 of which will be two hours and 2 periods will be 3 hours in length and a single period will be 4 hours in length

Period A: 07:30 - 09:30 

Period B: 08:30 - 11:40 

Period C: 09:40 - 11:40

Lunch: 11:40 - 12:10 

Period D: 12:20 - 2:20 

Period E: 12:20 - 3:20 

Period G: 2:30 - 4:30

Period F: 12:20 - 4:30 

The purpose of a Merit Badge College (MBC) is to offer Scouts an opportunity to meet with highly qualified professionals to learn and foster the development of lifelong interests. Particular emphasis is given to career and hobby-oriented MB's especially those MB's with limited availability of counselors. Earning a Merit Badge is not guaranteed. No MB requirements will be excused; none will be "gifted." The unit leader must ensure that each Scout is capable of understanding the material of the MB he has chosen. Specific Merit Badges being offered are subject to change based on counselor availability. 

Uniform: This is a “CLASS A” event. We are guests of Community College of Aurora, all Scouts and Scout Leaders should demonstrate their Scout Spirit in word and deed. Please wear your field uniform. 

Cell Phones - A Scout is Courteous - If you must have a cell phone, set it to silent/vibrate. Demonstrate respect for the instructors and other classmates and do NOT make or take calls or text messages during class time. 

Scouts are expected to secure a Merit Badge pamphlet in advance of the MBC and to have read it. Scouts must have a Merit Badge Application (blue card) filled out with their personal information and signed by their Scoutmaster before class. 

Lunch will be provided and is included in the cost of the college.

Prerequisite information and course catalogs can be found on the registration link. It is the Scout's responsibility to be familiar with and complete any prerequisite, project, or other outside work before the MBC and present the work or evidence to the counselor. A note from the Scoutmaster or a signed prior partial MB Card may be useful in this. The Merit Badge Counselor has the discretion to determine if the Scout has met the requirements.

Please note: Adult training is also being offered. The adult training sessions are free, with the exception of Outdoor Ethics Orientation.