VIRTUAL MERIT BADGE CAMP
Spring 2023
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The Southwest Florida Council will be offering a week-long sessions of online merit badge camp beginning Monday, March 13 for any Scout currently registered to a Scouts BSA unit or Venturing Crew. This is a unique opportunity for Scouts to earn badges, not readily available at their units, from the comfort of home. All badges will be taught by qualified, adult instructors approved by the Council Advancement Committee.
After registration, Scouts will receive a Zoom Video Conference meeting code (separate e-mail to be sent Sunday night prior to the start of that session, not on your registration receipt). Please install the free Zoom Video Conference app (www.zoom.us) on your phone, tablet or computer prior to the class. Scouts will also receive a class specific e-mail address to send all homework to.
Cost: $10.00 for each merit badge (online registration/payment only)
Available Sessions
WEEK 1: (Registration Closes 3/9/22 at 5 pm)
Monday, March 13 - Thursday, March 16
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM - Communications - OR - Citizenship in the Nation (Mon - Thurs)
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Citizenship in Society - OR - Health Care Professions (Mon - Thurs)
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Emergency Preparedness - OR - Law (Mon - Thurs)
Saturday, March 18 - Sunday, March 19
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM - Music - OR - Disabilities Awareness (SAT & SUN)
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Aviation - OR- Inventing (SAT & SUN)
Registration is simple. Click on the button below to register for classes
Registration for each class will be limited to 50 students.
Only those Scouts who register for courses will receive advancement credit. Links may not be shared.
Note: Most merit badges will have homework or requirements that will need to be completed during or after the virtual camp sessions.