The Forest Preserves of Cook County and our Scout Council are offering a merit badge program at the Little Red Schoolhouse in Willow Springs this fall. Scouts can earn Environmental Science, Soil and Water Conservation and Citizenship in the World merit badges. See the World Conservation Award Program Flyer for more information.
One adult from our troop must attend if any of our scouts participate. Let us know if you plan to attend – you can email committeechair@troop24riverside.com. Be aware that some dates conflict with planned Troop 24 campouts – you may need to make your own arrangements to leave a campout early.

Dates have been announced for several future Merit Badge Academies:
Winter Break Merit Badge Bash will take place December 27 and 28 at St. Francis Xavier Church in LaGrange.
The Pathway to Adventure Merit Badge College will take place at Morton College on January 13, 2024.
A Robotics Merit Badge Clinic will take place at Triton College on January 27, 2024.
The Three Fires Council Merit Badge Univesity will take place February 24, 2024.
Links to registration will be posted when available.

The St. Louis Council offers a Virtual Trail to Eagle Program for Scouts First Class and above. Merit Badge classes for Eagle required merit badges are offered and scouts can earn up to three badges in three days if all prerequisites have been completed.
Click HERE for more information and registration.

Click HERE for some general information on how to earn Merit Badges.