MERIT BADGE CLASSES 2023
Registration for 2023 Merit Badge Classes is open! Each class will have a merit badge counselor that will guide scouts through the merit badge to completion. Some classes require the Scout to follow up with the Merit Badge counselor after the class has concluded.
REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Select the number of youth you are registering and then click on the green "Register" button.
Enter the PARENT information in the REGISTRATION CONTACT section, and the SCOUT'S information in the the Scouts BSA Youth section.
Select the Check Out Now tab, and complete payment for the course.
All summer and fall Merit Badge classes are now open for registration.
Astronomy
Tuesday, October 24, 2023 - 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Tuesday, November 7, 2023 - 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Tuesday, November 21, 2023 - 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Attendance at all three sessions is required to complete this merit badge.
Cost: $25.00 per participant.
Registration limited to 8 scouts.
Kevin B. Alton, author of over 50 papers on variable stars and asteroids, will be the merit badge counselor for this program.
All sessions will be held at the PPC Service Center, 1 Saddle Road, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927.
Aviation
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Wednesday, October 4, 2023 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Saturday, October 7, 2023 - 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Attendance at all session is required to complete the merit badge.
Cost: $25.00 per participant.
Registration is limited to 10 scouts.
Tom Flatley will be the merit badge counselor for this program.
Wednesday sessions will be held at the PPC Service Center, 1 Saddle Road, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927.
The Saturday session will be held at the Morristown Airport.
Climbing
Friday, September 22, 2023 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM - Groundwork training at COPE Pavilion
Saturday, September 23, 2023 - All day program starting at 9:00 AM and continuing until all have completed climbing requirments on the rockface.
Attendance at both sessions is required to complete the merit badge.
Cost: $50.00 per youth.
Registration limited to 18 Scouts.
*Bring water, lunch, and snacks as necessary for Saturday session.
This program will begin at the COPE Pavilion and move to the climbing wall on the rockface at Camp Somers, MASR, 750 Waterloo Rd, Stanhope, NJ.
Emily Locke is the lead counselor for this merit badge.
Dentistry
Wednesday, November 15, 2023 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Wednesday, December 6, 2023 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Attendance at both sessions is required to complete the merit badge, and a follow up session may be required to complete the merit badge.
Cost: $25.00 per youth.
Registration is limited to 10 Scouts.
Both sessions held at the PPC Service Center, 1 Saddle Road, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927.
Meg Caponegro, RHD will be the merit badge counselor for this program.
Digital Technology
*Scouts must complete the 'Cyberchip' prior to the first meeting.
Tuesday, September 12, 2023 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Tuesday, September 26, 2023 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Attendance at both sessions is required to complete the merit badge.
Scouts will need a personal laptop to participate in this merit badge activity.
Cost: $25.00 per youth.
Registration is limited to 5 Scouts.
Naved Surve will be the merit badge counselor for this program.
All sessions held at the PPC Service Center, Rufalo Room, 1 Saddle Road, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927.
Electricity
Wednesday, October 4, 2023 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Wednesday, October 25, 2023 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Attendance at both sessions is required to complete the merit badge.
Cost: $25.00 per youth.
Registration is limited to 10 Scouts.
The merit badge counselor for this program will be Shaun Poland.
Both sessions held at Tuney Lodge, Camp Somers MASR, 750 Waterloo Rd, Stanhope, NJ.
Electronics
Saturday, November 4, 2023 - 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ALL DAY SINGLE SESSION!
Attendance for entire session is required to complete the merit badge.
Cost: $40.00 per youth, includes electronics kit.
Registration is limited to 10 Scouts.
Jeff Wrinkler will be the merit badge counselor for this program.
Both sessions held at Camp Wheeler Office, Camp Wheeler, MASR, 750 Waterloo Rd, Stanhope, NJ.
Engineering
Thursday, October 12, 2023 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Thursday, October 26, 2023 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Attendance at both sessions is required to complete the merit badge.
Cost: $25.00 per youth.
Registration is limited to 10 Scouts.
John Bittner will be the merit badge counselor for this program.
All sessions held at Tuney Lodge, Camp Somers MASR, 750 Stanhope Rd, NJ.
Environmental Science
Program Dates:
Tuesday, September 12, 2023 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Saturday, September 16, 2023 - 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Field Session
Saturday, October 21, 2023 - 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Field Session
Attendance at all three sessions is required to complete the merit badge.
Cost: $25.00 per youth.
Registration is limited to 10 Scouts.
FIRST session will be at the PPC Service Center, 1 Saddle Road, Cedar Knolls.
Saturday field sessions are held at Troy Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary, 250 Troy Meadows Rd, Parsippany.
Len Fariello will be the merit badge counselor for this program.
Exploration
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Tuesday, October 3, 2023 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Tuesday, November 7, 2023 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Attendance at both sessions is required to complete the merit badge.
Cost: $25.00 per youth.
Registration is limited to 10 Scouts.
Jay DeBoey will be the merit badge counselor for this program.
All sessions held at Tuney Lodge, Camp Somers MASR, 750 Stanhope Rd, NJ.
Family Life - Camp Somers
Wednesday, September 13, 2023 - 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Wednesday, September 27, 2023 - 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Attendance at both sessions is required to complete the merit badge.
Cost: $25.00 per youth.
Registration is limited to 10 Scouts.
Barbara DeRenzo will be the merit badge counselor for this program.
All sessions held at Tuney Lodge, Camp Somers MASR, 750 Stanhope Rd, NJ.
Family Life - Elizabeth NJ
Thursday, September 21, 2023 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Thursday, October 5, 2023 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Attendance at both sessions is required to complete the merit badge.
Cost: $25.00 per youth.
Registration is limited to 10 Scouts.
Phyllis Depczynski will be the merit badge counselor for this program.
All sessions will be held at JVJ Stem Academy, 237 South Broad Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
First Aid
Satrurday, Octboer 7, 2023 - 9:00 AM- 12:00 PM
Saturday, October 28, 2023 - 9:00 AM- 12:00 PM
Attendance at both sessions is required to complete the merit badge.
Cost: $25.00 per youth.
Registration is limited to 10 Scouts.
Deb Reidmiller will be the merit badge counselor for this program.
All sessions held at Tuney Lodge, Camp Somers MASR, 750 Waterloo Rd, Stanhope, NJ.
Forestry
Tuesday, September 12, 2023 - ZOOM CALL - 7:00 PM until complete. ZOOM to discuss prerequisites for this merit badge. This session to be recorded and available if you are not able to attend.
Sunday, September 24, 2023 - 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Field Exercise will be at Winnebago Scout Reservation.
Attendance at both sessions is required to complete the merit badge.
Cost: $25.00 per youth.
Registration is limited to 15 Scouts.
First session via ZOOM (instructions will be emailed to you prior to session), second session at Winnebago Scout Reservation, 102 Timberbrook Rd, Rockaway NJ.
Geoff Zoeller will be the counselor for this merit badge.
Metalwork Session II
Saturday, October 7, 2023 - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Saturday, October 14, 2023 - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Attendance at both sessions required to complete merit badge.
Cost: $40 per youth.
Registration is limited to 8 Scouts.
Both sessions will be held at Winnebago Scout Reservation, Handicraft Pavilion, 102 Timberbrook Rd, Rockaway, NJ 07866.
Charlie Sonzogni will be the merit badge counselor for this program.
*Consider piggybacking with Welding MB held on October 21 & 28.
Music
*Scout must bring musical instrument, music stand, and music selection of their choice to the first session.
Tuesday, September 26, 2023 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Tuesday, October 17, 2023 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Attendance at both sessions AND a follow up session is required to complete the merit badge.
Cost: $25.00 per youth.
Registration is limited to 10 Scouts.
All sessions will be held in the Rufalo Room at PPC Service Center, 1 Saddle Road, Cedar Knolls.
Debbie Minenna will be the merit badge counselor for this program.
Orienteering
Sunday, September 17, 2023- 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Sunday, October 1, 2023 - 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Attendance at both sessions required to complete the merit badge.
Cost: $25.00 per youth.
Registration is limited to 10 Scouts.
Both sessions will be held at Camp Somers, MASR, 750 Waterloo Rd, Stanhope, NJ.
Bob Brady will be the merit badge counselor.
Personal Fitness -closed
Thursday, August 3 2023 -7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Thursday, August 17, 2023- 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Third meeting to be arranged with the counselor upon completion of approved 90 day personal fitness plan.
Attendance at all sessions is required to complete the badge.
Cost: $25.00 per youth.
Registration limited to 10 scouts.
Colleen Brady will be the merit badge counselor for this program.
Both sessions will be held at the PPC Service Center, 1 Saddle Road, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927.
Personal Management- Elizabeth NJ
Wednesday, September 27, 2023 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Wednesday, October 11, 2023 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Third meeting to be arranged with the counselor upon completion of approved 90 day program requirements.
Attendance at all sessions is required to complete the badge.
Cost: $25.00 per youth.
Registration limited to 10 scouts.
Judy Bernier will be the merit badge counselor for this program.
Both sessions will be held at the St. Genevieve's Church, 200 Monmouth Rd, Elizabeth NJ 07208
Personal Management- JVJ Stem Academy
Thursday, October 19, 2023 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Thursday, November 2, 2023 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Third meeting to be arranged with the counselor upon completion of approved 90 day program requirements.
Attendance at all sessions is required to complete the badge.
Cost: $25.00 per youth.
Registration limited to 10 scouts.
Judy Bernier will be the merit badge counselor for this program.
Both sessions will be held at the 237 South Broad Street, Elizabeth NJ 07202
Programming
*Scouts must complete the 'Cyberchip' prior to the first meeting.
Tuesday, October 3, 2023 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Tuesday, October 17, 2023 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Attendance at both sessions is required to complete the badge.
Cost: $25.00 per youth.
Scouts will need a personal laptop to participate in the merit badge activity.
Registration limited to 5 scouts.
Naved Surve will be the merit badge counselor for this program.
Both sessions will be held at the PPC Service Center, 1 Saddle Road, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927.
Welding Merit Badge Session II
Saturday, October 21- 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Saturday, October 28- 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Attendance at both sessions is required to complete the merit badge.
Cost: $40.00 per youth.
Registration is limited to 8 Scouts.
Both sessions will be held at Winnebago Scout Reservation, Handicraft Pavilion, 102 Timberbrook Rd, Rockaway, NJ 07866.
Charlie Sonzogni will be the merit badge counselor for this program.
*Consider piggybacking this merit badge with the Metalwork MB held on October 7 & 14.