Here’s the latest news on local merit badge events. Please register directly with the following programs, and scouts must arrange their own transportation.

DuPage Forest Preserve Merit Badge Classes – first Saturday of each month – new schedule has been posted.
Click here for information and directions to register.

Crystal Lake Park District – see page 17 of their Program Brochure

Microsoft Merit Badge Classes – on various dates at their Schaumburg store. Register here

Morton Arboretum – Merit Badge classes that fill up quickly – register here

Bartlett Nature Center – September Insect Study, Bird Study, Nature and Archery Merit Badge classes with registration opening soon – Info here

Kendall County Outdoor Education Center in Yorkville – Canoeing, Kayaking and Whitewater Merit Badge Classes. Info here

L.L. Bean Outdoor Discovery School in South Barrington – Fly Fishing and Archery. Info here

Trading Tech Program – Personal Management Merit Badge clinic with US Bank on August 23, Geocatching Merit Badge clinic on August 21 and American Business Merit Badge clinic on August 22. See Pathway to Adventure Council Calendar to register.

Let us know if you hear of other opportunities and we will share the news with the troop. Email committeechair@troop24riverside.com