The following activities are not troop events, so register directly with the organization offering the program, and plan to provide your own transportation. Some programs fill quickly, so register ASAP if you know that you want to participate.

The Microsoft Store at the Woodfield Mall has posted their summer merit badge schedule. See the Three Fires Council Website for more information.

The Pathway to Adventure Council will offer summer TradingTech Merit Badge Classes in various locations in Chicago. See the Council website calendar to register.
Chess will be offered 6/25/2019 from 9-12 pm.
Welding will be offered 7/8/2019 for scouts ages 13 and older.
Law will be offered 8/5/2019 9-12 pm.

Boy Scout Merit Badge Day at Camp Wokanda (near Peoria)
Friday, July 26, 2019; 6-8 pm
Free overnight camping on Friday (plan to bring a parent as this is not a troop activity)
Saturday, July 27, 2019; 9 am to 4 pm
$15 per Scout, regardless if you sign up for 1, 2, 3, or 4 classes.

REGISTRATION OPENED 5/22/19.

Each Scout will receive a commemorative patch; T-shirts and other Camp Wokanda patches will be available.

Badges offered (list updated on 5/22/19):
Bird Study, Canoeing, Chess, Citizenship in the Nation, Citizenship in the World, Environmental Science, First Aid, Fishing, Geocaching, Hiking, Indian Lore, Medicine, Metalwork, Orienteering, Pioneering, Scouting Heritage, and Wilderness Survival.

Click HERE to see the Camp Wokanda schedule of classes and prerequisites. Once you have selected your classes, then call the Camp office at 309/579-2157 to register for the event.

PLEASE…
• Scout uniform is requested, but also wear/bring clothes appropriate for your merit badges.
• If you are tenting overnight:
—Please reserve a tent site ahead of time when you register for classes. Let us know who will be staying in your site. Scouts must be accompanied by adults for overnight camping; all Youth Protection rules must be observed.
—You are responsible for your own meal Friday evening and Saturday morning.
• If you are just coming for Saturday’s classes
—Bring a water bottle, sack lunch, paper and pen/pencil, and merit badge worksheets printed from MeritBadge.org. Also bring proof of prerequisites as detailed on the merit badge listing sheet.
• Thoroughly read the required merit badge books and be ready to present knowledge in class.
• Please be on time. Check-in will start at 5 pm Friday 7/26/19 and on 7:30 am on 7/27/19. Classes begin promptly at 6 pm Friday and 9 am Saturday. Some classes will require you to walk a distance, so allow yourself extra time.
• Parents and Scout leaders are welcome. Each troop should be accompanied by adults.
• Call the Camp Wokanda office at 309/579-2157 to register. An email confirmation will be sent to each Scout and must be presented for admittance on the day of the event.