Scouts of America return to State Technical College of Missouri for Merit Badge University

Published on July 13, 2022

Linn MO – More than 300 Scouts of America will gather at State Technical College of Missouri on Saturday, July 23, 2022, for the Merit Badge University.

For the twenty-first year, the Linn Troop 17 will host the Merit Badge University at State Tech.  The day will begin with an opening ceremony, which will include the raising of the flag along with participants reciting the Pledge of Allegiance, Scout Oath and Scout Law.

Shortly following the ceremonies, scouts will disperse to one of 40 merit badge classes to learn the basics of the topic and gain hands-on experience.  By the end of the day, the scouts will have earned a merit badge that moves them one step closer to attaining the Eagle Rank.

“It’s always an honor to host the Scouts of America Merit Badge University in cooperation with Troop 17,” stated Dr. Shawn Strong, president of State Tech.  “We enjoy working with the community to host this worthwhile project.  The things learned at Merit Badge University broaden horizons and provide life skills for young scouts.”

Merit Badges offered during the Merit Badge University will include: American Culture; Animal Science; Animation; Archery; Architecture; Automotive Maintenance; Aviation; Chemistry; Chess; Citizenship in the Community; Citizenship in the World; Communication; Cooking; Crime Prevention; Disabilities Awareness; Dog Care; Drafting; Emergency Preparedness; Engineering; First Aid; Genealogy; Geology; Home Repairs; Inventing; Metalwork; Mining in Society; Personal Fitness; Personal Management; Photography; Robotics; Search and Rescue; Sustainability; Welding.