February 20, 2010 - 8:45 AM-4:15 PM (Check in starts at 8:15)
Merit Badge University is an opportunity for Boy Scouts to work on Merit Badges that they have an interest in for advancement. Scouts may sign up for merit badges as schedules allow. Registration will be on a first come, first serve basis. Scouts are asked to wear their 'Class A' uniforms. Lunch and a patch are included with registration.
Registration closes on February 11. Fee of $8.00 must be received by Feb. 11th, 2010. Checks should be sent to SHAC c/o Orion District Merit Badge University 2010, P.O. Box 924528, Houston, TX 77292 Attn: Mr. Joel Rice. Checks should be made payable to 'SHAC Account 1-6801-542-20'. In memo portion of check please write son's name and Orion District MBU 2010.
Questions call: Patty Witt (713) 501-2234 or Debbie Okopinski (
click to email).
Some classes may have a small additional charge for materials.Many Merit Badges can be completed on that day, while some may have some pre-work, additional meeting, or individual work to be done. Additionally, some merit badges may have prerequisites.
For each class, you should bring:
- Blue Card signed by Scoutmaster
- Pencil or pen
- Paper
- Merit Badge booklet
The following merit badges will be offered (subject to change):
Merit Badge
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Length |
Prerequisite
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Notes
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| American Cultures |
2 hrs
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| Art |
1 hr
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| Bird Study |
2 hrs
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Second part will be on Sunday, February 21. See additional info.
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| Citizenship in the Nation |
3 hrs
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Read MB booklet before class. A separate field trip will be scheduled to complete the merit badge.
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| Communications |
2 hrs
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Complete requirement 7 and bring to class; bring items needed for requirement 6. Will not complete requirements 5 and 8.
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| Crime Prevention |
2 hrs
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Done together with Fingerprinting, so will need two signed blue cards
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| Disabilities Awareness |
2 hrs
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| Electricity |
2 hrs
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First Class or above
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Bring floor plan of home showing lights, outlets, switches, and which breaker protects each one
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Electronics
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2 hrs
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| Emergency Preparedness |
3 hrs
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Completed First Aid MB
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Bring emergency pack (or photograph showing all of the components) for requirement 8c. Requirement 9a can be done before or after class (download checklist). Req. 2c must be done after class.
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| Fingerprinting |
2 hrs
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Done together with Crime Prevention, so will need two signed blue cards
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| First Aid |
6 hrs
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First Class or above
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Bring homemade first aid kit to class
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| Geology |
3 hrs
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Bring small notebook, compass, and magnifying glass.
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| Leatherwork |
3 hrs
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Additional $10 materials fee.Bring MB book. Follow up meeting will be required to complete the Merit Badge.
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| Medicine |
3 hrs
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| Nuclear Science |
3 hrs
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First Class or above AND age 14+
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Bring merit badge book, read pages 6-35 and be prepared to discuss. Class participation and test are required.
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| Oceanography |
3 hrs
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Read MB book prior to class.
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| Photography |
2 hrs
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Will need to complete 4a and 4b outside of class. Bring camera/lens.
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| Plumbing |
2 hrs
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| Public Health |
2 hrs
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| Pulp and Paper |
1 hr
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| Safety |
1 hr
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Complete safety checklist for requirement 2 (download checklist). For requirement 6, correct a deficiency found when doing checklist.
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| Skating |
2 hrs
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Bring helmet plus roller blades, roller skates, or skateboard
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Last Updated: 2/16/2010 2:22:03 PM