We will soon be offering the opportunity for our troop members to work on the Skating Merit Badge (ice skating option), led by Mr. Robertson. You can read more about the requirements for this merit badge here.

Since our new Boy Scouts will be focusing on achieving Scout Rank during the next few meetings, you should only sign up for this merit badge if you have already made Scout Rank. We will discuss Skating merit badge requirements during troop meetings, then plan an outing to a local rink. Skate rentals will be available for scouts who do not have their own skates.

Sign up to let us know if you are interested in participating:
Skating Merit Badge Sign Up

Registration is now open for the Merit Badge Academy which will be held at Elmwood Park High School on Saturday, March 30. For more information and to sign up and pay, click HERE.

This not troop event, so register directly with the program, and plan to provide your own transportation. This is a nearby program offered by our Council, and we usually end up having a group of scouts who have breakfast and lunch together that day.

Some merit badge classes fill quickly, so register ASAP if you know that you want to participate in specific subjects. Den Chief training will also be offered at this program.

We will soon be offering the opportunity for our troop members to work on the Skating Merit Badge (ice skating option), led by Mr. Robertson. You can read more about the requirements for this merit badge here.

Sign up to let us know if you are interested in participating, and we will contact you once we determine dates and times.
Skating Merit Badge Sign Up

The Naperville Police Department offers free merit badge classes to scouts from their community. Because their Fingerprinting Merit Badge class has not filled up with local scouts, they have invited scouts from our troop to register. The class will be held Wednesday, February 20th from 6:30 to 8 pm. Scouts who attend will be able to complete the entire merit badge in that time. The class will be held at the Naperville Police Department, 1350 Aurora Ave. Please wear your Class A uniform.

Register HERE

Troop 24 has a dedicated group of leaders and parents who are registered Merit Badge Counselors. Our list has been updated and now covers even more topics, including all Eagle required merit badges.
2019 Merit Badge Counselor List

Here are some tips on how to earn merit badges:
Merit Badge Info Page

Here are some upcoming merit badge classes. These are not troop events, so register directly with the organization offering the program, and plan to provide your own transportation. Please note that some of these dates conflict with troop campouts, so check our troop calendar and plan accordingly. Some programs fill quickly, so register ASAP if you know that you want to participate.

First Aid and Emergency Preparedness will be offered at Northwestern Univestity Merit Badge Day in Evanston on 1/26/2019.

The Lake County Circuit Court in Waukegan is offering the Law Merit Badge Seminar on 1/26/2019.

Three Fires Council Merit Badge University will be held at York High School in Elmhurst on 2/9/2019.

The Potawatomi District of will have a Merit Badge Day at the Church of LDS in Wilmette on 2/23/2019.

The Kane County Law Library in St. Charles will offer a Law Merit Badge Day on 3/2/2019.

North Park University in Chicago will hold a Merit Badge College on 3/23/2019.

The Desplaines Valley Community will offer a Merit Badge Academy at Elmwood Park High School on 3/30/2019.

New schedules have been posted for ongoing programs at:
Burpee Museum in Rockford
DuPage Forest Preserve
Microsoft Store
Naperville Park District
Rolling Meadows Park District

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

Here are some upcoming merit badge classes. These are not troop events, so register directly with the organization offering the program, and plan to provide your own transportation. Please note that some of these dates conflict with troop campouts, so check our troop calendar and plan accordingly.

The Morton Arboretum will be offering Geology on 2/17/19 and Geocaching on 3/17 and 4/14. $50 per class.

The Naperville Park District will offer Indian Lore on 2/23/19 for $39 and Weather on 3/9/19 for $46.

Rolling Meadows Park District has Merit Badge classes on various dates for $15 to $25 each.

The Microsoft Store at the Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg has Merit Badge Classes on various dates for $10 each.

Save the dates:
Three Fires Merit Badge University will take place at York High School in Elmhurst on 2/9/19.
North Park University in Chicago will offer a Merit Badge University on 3/23/19.

An annual Law Merit Badge Seminar is offered at the Lake County Courthouse in Waukegan.
When: Saturday, January 26, 2019
Time: 8:15 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Who: Registration is limited to 75 Scouts
Cost: $6 (Payable by cash on Program Day)
Location: Lake County Courthouse, 18 N County Street, Waukegan
Parking: Free Parking in the Garage located on the North Side of the Courthouse will be open.
Entrance: Entrance through the Main Entrance located off the Parking Garage. – Look for the signs.
The program is recommended for First Class and above scouts.
Scouts must arrange their own transportation.
For more information and registration, follow this link.

Trot on over to Danada Equestrian Center in Wheaton November 10 or November 11 at 9 a.m., and spend the day earning your horsemanship merit badge with the help of the DuPage Forest Preserve herd. Choose just one date.
Learn how to ride, care for and train these magnificent animals as you pick up facts about equine instincts and behaviors.
For Boy Scouts 12 years or older. Cost is $70.
This is an individual opportunity and scouts must arrange their own transportation.
For requirements and registration information, click here.

Where can you take your Scout to earn his astronomy merit badge in a real planetarium?

Where is there an auto shop with a skilled mechanic where he can learn how to change the oil, change a tire or check the belts?

Where is there a safe, state of the art welding lab for him to earn his welding merit badge?

Triton Merit Badge College—that’s where!

You are running out of time. The clinic is Saturday, October 27th and tuition is $60. Registration has been extended to midnight Thursday, and you must be registered to attend. Don’t miss out on an opportunity to expose your Scout to a local college experience in the company of his fellow Scouts. Get the current list of open classes, flyer and register now at: https://scoutingevent.com/456-22843.

This is only once a year. Inspire your Scout with quality lessons!